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Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in December 2016. A California driver managed to get a specialized license plate that spells a prohibited word when viewed in a mirror. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, personalized license plates cannot: “Be offensive or slang in ANY language,” “interchange letters…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2022. In a harrowing incident that unfolded on August 1, two reserve deputies from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office found themselves in the midst of a life-altering situation. The off-duty deputies, identified as Lucas and Nicole Shoffner, were struck by a vehicle…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in August 2016. A police officer in Georgia comforted an 8-year-old boy who was injured during a car crash on an interstate. Commerce Police Sgt. Kay Denton snapped a photograph at the scene that showed fellow officer Cpl. Christopher Holly’s act of compassion, according…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in November 2020. A customer at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Connecticut called out the establishment’s decorations, highlighting that there appeared to be “nooses on the ceiling.” The restaurant chain has since issued an apology for the decorations. Cracker Barrel later explained that the…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2020. Mark Brayan, a 61-year-old married dad, has been wearing skirts and heels for four years to challenge gender norms. The robotics engineer manager, who lives in Germany, wowed social media users with his work outfits, and gained more than 73k followers.…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in February 2020. Wheel of Fortune viewers were left in stitches following a risqué message in one of its puzzles. Adam Goodell’s “Brushing up on my Italian sausage” puzzle solve got him $2,450 and into the bonus round, but viewers were left fixated on…

Olive’s outcry is centered around a jaw-dropping $16 tab for a standard burger, large fry, and drink, leading him to label McDonald’s contemporary pricing as nothing short of “crazy.” His viral video, initially surfacing last December, has resurfaced as McDonald’s proudly announced a surge in revenue, crediting a deliberate and “strategic” elevation of menu prices…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2022. Lizzo, the Grammy-winning artist, is candidly addressing the nuances of her crossover success and the predominantly white fanbase that often comes with it. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair for its November cover story, the 34-year-old music sensation, born Melissa…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in June 2023. Venturing through the vast landscape of the internet, you’re bound to stumble upon a vibrant community of passionate plant enthusiasts from every corner of the world. Among these green-thumbed individuals, none exhibit more unwavering dedication than those committed to the noble…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in May 2014. In a remarkable tale of resilience and serendipity, a camera lost in a shipwreck off the west coast of Vancouver Island two years ago is set to be reunited with its owner, carrying its memory card and cherished images untouched. The…