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Number of coffee table books exceeds number of coffee tables
VICTORIA, BC – A local woman experienced a decorative emergency this week when her collection of coffee table books exceeded her number of coffee tables.
Wendy Miller, 39, realized the emergency when she returned home from her family…
Dunderheaded ant taking inefficient route to crumb
CALGARY – Reports from the Calloway household indicate that a local ant is taking a pointlessly circuitous route to a tasty chocolate chip cookie crumb.
“He rounded the knife block twice, and then he went down to the floor for a while…
Tips For Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is here, meaning millions are celebrating by indulging in festive beverages and big meals. The Onion shares tips for avoiding gaining weight over the holidays. Incorporate physical activity into family gatherings by…
Gym Installs Confusing New Equipment To Mess With Anyone Joining In January
MINNEAPOLIS—Cackling in gleeful anticipation, the staff at local gym Verve Fitness reportedly installed confusing new equipment Monday to mess with anyone joining in January. “Good luck getting back in shape, idiots—you’ll never figure out…
9 Places More Positive And Uplifting Than Social Media
Brought to you by: TUVU<mediatag id="1128991>Everyone knows how wonderful and soul-nourishing it can be to peruse social media platforms. But are there places you can go that might be even better for your psyche and…
Seasonal temperature shifts create pleasing sounds from house built entirely out of accordions
CHARLOTTETOWN — While many Prince Edward Islanders mark the arrival of Fall by noticing the changing colours of the leaves, Daryl McClintock listens for the soothing sonic effects of temperature fluctuations on his house constructed solely…
Local Man Fondly Recalls Christian Music Being Cool Those Three Days After ‘Jesus Freak’…
LITTLE ROCK, AR — While taking time to look back on his life after another year passed, a local man fondly recalled Christian music being cool during the three days after DC Talk's Jesus Freak came out."Those were the days. And I literally…
20% Of Rape Kits Remain Untested Despite Federal Funding
Despite a federal program designed to clear backlogs of DNA evidence from rape cases, state and local officials around the country chose not to test about 20% of kits and secured few convictions from those that were analyzed. What do you…
Man Lies About Having Seen Any Movies At All To Impress Friends
CHICAGO—Insisting that he thought what he had seen was great despite his complete lack of experience with the visual art form, local man Nick Tyler reportedly lied Monday about having seen any movies at all in order to impress his friends.…
What To Know About ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
Three years after it first premiered, Squid Game is returning to Netflix. Here is what you need to know about the second season of the hit dystopian drama. Q: When is it coming out? A: At the exact moment when you get kicked off your ex’s…
Biden Finally Claims Title Of Worst Living President
SAINT CROIX — What had already been a relaxing family vacation to usher in the coming new year became the site of an even greater celebration, as news of the death of former President Jimmy Carter made it official that Joe Biden had finally…
Fiddler can’t afford roof
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Canadian housing crisis reached new heights this week with a renowned fiddler unable to afford a roof.
Viola Green, 35, a prolific fiddle player who has toured with major Canadian acts such as Great Big Ocean, Red…
World’s Oldest Known Wild Bird Lays Egg At 74
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known wild bird, laid an egg at the approximate age of 74, a feat given that members of the species usually only live for 12-40 years. What do you think?
“Does the world really need…
Jimmy Carter To Skip Trump Inauguration
U.S. — In yet another blow to President-elect Trump, aides have announced that former President Jimmy Carter will also be skipping Trump's inauguration.Carter joins the growing list of several prominent Democrats who will not be attending…
Handy changes for the new year: Boxing and Fisting to trade names
SAN JUAN, PR – The World Boxing Organization (WBO) and the International Fisting Association (IFA) have agreed to an exchange of names for their respective activities as of Jan 1, 2025. Starting at midnight in the new year, Boxing will be…
Hawk poo-ah! 5 dangerous bones to find in your pet bird’s regurgitated pellets
Bird owners, beware! Ornithologists have identified 5 new bones that, if found in a bird of prey’s regurgitated pellets, could call for an urgent trip to the Bird E.R. Watch out for your bird chokin’ on these 5 thangs:
1. HUMAN SKULL
Eating…
The Bee Explains: The H-1B Visa Controversy
The American conservative movement, usually known for being well-organized and having zero infighting, has somehow descended into civil war over something called H-1B visas. Here is what you need to know about the controversy ripping…
Pizza Pizza gives man diarrhea diarrhea
TORONTO – Local jeweler Jason Jackson has eaten a bad Pizza Pizza pizza, according to cub cuisine columnist Ms. Chris Swiss.
“I work all the time, and then I had to work overtime, so I just wanted to unwind with the pizza I designed,”…
Corrupt Federal Body Inspector busted
OTTAWA – Officials from the Federal Body Inspection agency have announced that Special Agent Bradley Carmichael has been stripped of his rank and discharged after being enmeshed in a corruption scandal.
“Mr. Carmichael is a disgrace to the…
Hawk two-ah! Meet Sam, the peregrine falcon who can count to two
MONCTON – New Brunswick finally has a resident who has mastered the art of counting to two – presumably without using their wings.
When Sam, a two-year-old peregrine falcon, was rescued from the smoldering remains of a presumably-arson’d…
Amazeballs explosion! Trendster adds awesome sauce to cool beans
BRAMALEA, ON — Local trendster Emily Ling established herself as the GOAT when she pushed the envelope by pouring awesome sauce onto cool beans, resulting in an amazeballs explosion of cray cray proportions.
“OMG!” said Ling. “I know I’m…
Aw, Crap: DOGE Announces It’s Replacing Baseball With Cricket
U.S. — In a blow to America's favorite pastime, Vivek Ramaswamy has officially announced that the Department Of Government Efficiency will be replacing baseball with cricket.All baseball bats in America will be confiscated and replaced with…
Liberal White Woman Really Hoping A Black Shows Up To Her Kwanzaa Party This Year
TEMPE, AZ — Local white liberal Jennifer Armstrong is holding out hope that a black person will actually show up to her Kwanzaa party this year."I've been so good all year," said Armstrong. "All I want for Kwanzaa is a black to show up.…
Britain Bans Puberty Blockers For Transgender Minors
The United Kingdom indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria, with the announcement coming soon after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving similar state bans on…