Of Course There"s An Annual Convention For Redheads, And It"s Awesome

Worldwide, an estimated one to two percent of humans have red hair. In Ireland, though, that number jumps to about 10 percent of the population. So of course a convention for redheads takes place on the Emerald Isle. The Irish Redhead Conve.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 22nd, 2016

Sorry Ellen, But Usain Bolt"s Olympic Selfies Are Now The G.O.A.T.

Is there anything Usain Bolt can’t do? The Jamaican track star is not only the fastest man on the planet and a sensational Samba dancer— but he also takes gold medal-worthy selfies. Bolt ran over to fans after his historic third consecuti.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 19th, 2016

Dude Takes The Trippiest Picture After He Sees His Phone Background IRL

Sometimes, life can be as pretty as a picture. Literally.  Jarrod Robertson from Birmingham, Alabama, was at the top of a ski lift in the Italian municipality of Kastelruth when he realized the view before him miraculously matched the .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 16th, 2016

Sorry, The New M&M"s Are Not Actually Butterbeer Flavored

It takes some serious sorcery to leave a Harry Potter fan spellbound. But these new limited-edition M&M’s â€• a seasonal flavor called BOO-tterscotch ― apparently did the trick. Though they aren’t related to Harry Potter in any official.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 16th, 2016

Chilli-powder condoms, firecrackers boost Tanzania elephant protection

(Reuters) - Conservationists in Tanzania are using an unorthodox way of keeping elephants from wandering into human settlements - by throwing condoms filled with chilli powder at them......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersAug 12th, 2016

Pelican Takes A Long, Hard Look At His Choices

A pelican has become a viral star after winding up in a somewhat embarrassing situation on Tuesday. California Highway Patrol received a report about an injured pelican on the interstate in the city of Truckee, they said in a Facebook post. When they got.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 6th, 2016

A Brief Story About How That Fake 9/11 "Seinfeld" Episode Came To Be

Billy Domineau was tutoring one of his clients in Los Angeles when the idea popped into his head. The client was working through an idea for a sketch for a UCB class she was taking, and Domineau liked it. The idea was offensive, but in a good way ― the .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 5th, 2016

19th-Century People Have No Clue What To Do With 21st-Century Technology

If your distant ancestors got their hands an an Apple Watch, it’s safe to say their minds would be blown. This photo series from Los Angeles-based photographer Qingjian Meng, called “Gold Rush,” provides a glimpse at 19th-century pe.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 3rd, 2016

This Magical Machine Claims To Keep Avocados From Going Brown

There’s nothing more annoying than taking time to mash avocados on toast, and in the time it takes to come back from your fridge ― prosciutto and feta in hand ― you find your breakfast has turned brown. Australian-based company called Naturo Tec.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 3rd, 2016

Eager Grandparent Takes Out Hilarious Personal Ad For Single Grandson

Having trouble finding your soulmate on Tinder or eHarmony? Maybe grandma and grandpa can help. Or at least they may think they can. A humorous personal ad from an eager grandparent is making people across the internet chuckle ― and maybe feel a pa.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 3rd, 2016

11 Weird Sports That Were Actually In The Olympics

Some seriously strange sports have appeared at the Olympic Games over the years. Tug of war or live pigeon shooting, anyone? With Rio 2016 kicking off on Friday, The Huffington Post takes a look at some of the weirdest events to have taken plac.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 2nd, 2016

Dad Shows Incredible Patience In Face Of Incessant Kid Questions

Kids like to ask a lot of questions, but this little girl’s interrogation really takes the cake.  In this hilarious viral video, a dad meticulously frosts a cake while his young daughter repeatedly asks him, “What are you doing?&rdqu.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 1st, 2016

Corpse Flowers All Over Are Blooming At Once And It Feels Ominous

People line up to get a look (and a whiff) of corpse flowers when they bloom.  The rare tropical plant takes nearly a decade to form its first bloom and, when it does, the odor it releases is comparable to rotting flesh. The blooms also only last for.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 1st, 2016

"Dump Trump" Takes A Political Movement And Funks The Hell Out Of It

Things to have for a successful political movement: A clear message A charismatic spokesperson THE FUNK. This anti-Trump song has all those things. It began as a short clip created by comedian Christianee Porter (as her character Ms. Shirleen). Producer.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 28th, 2016

"Dump Trump" Takes A Political Movement And Funks The Hell Out Of it

Things to have for a successful political movement: A clear message A charismatic spokesperson THE FUNK. This anti-Trump song has all those things. It began as a short clip created by comedian Christianee Porter (as her character Ms. Shirleen). Producer.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 27th, 2016

Crews battling California wildfire face renewed blast of heat

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Crews battling a deadly wildfire in rugged drought-stricken terrain north of Los Angeles faced a return of brutal heat on Tuesday after a day-long respite of cooler weather and diminished winds that helped them gain some ground aga.....»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersJul 27th, 2016

California wildfire displaces exotic animals, horses, cats and dogs, too

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A virtual Noah's Ark of wild beasts and livestock has been relocated to save them from a massive wildfire burning north of Los Angeles in a region that is home to exotic animal sanctuaries and horse ranches......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersJul 26th, 2016

Street Art Project Unscrambles All That Illegible Graffiti For You

No matter how much you squint and stare, spray-painted graffiti is just tough to decipher. This series, called “Tag Clouds,” takes some of those illegible tags from the streets of France and translates them into clear, readable typeface. The a.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 26th, 2016

This Is How Long It Takes To Ride To Every NYC Subway Stop

The New York City subway is one of the most fascinating systems in the world, with 21 routes that span more than 660 miles of total mainline track. And Matthew Ahn has ridden every single one of them, in what likely counts as record time. Over the we.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 25th, 2016

PokeDates Is Here To Help You Catch.. Love?

Dating sucks. Catching Pokemon doesn’t. It makes sense to combine the two, which is exactly what the website PokeDates is doing. Similar to ChristianMingle.com or FarmersOnly.com, PokeDate takes a commonality, like loving Pokemon Go, and turns it in.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 20th, 2016