There"s A Lesson In Spain"s Surreal, Unfinished Cities

In a memorable scene in “The Big Short,” the Oscar-nominated 2015 movie about the financial crisis, a real estate agent shows the main characters around a desolate Florida subdivision. She insists that the market is just in a lull as they driv.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostFeb 11th, 2016

Ottawa siblings home safe after daring night in Dracula"s castle

Siblings Tami and Robin Varma are safely home in Ottawa after a “surreal” Halloween night in Dracula's castle in Bran, Romania. The Varmas stayed as the guest of Dacre Stoker, the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker, author of the gothic classic.....»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeNov 4th, 2016

Spanish Scrapyard Owner Beefs Up Security With Guard Bulls

fhcdhpZ4 en Videos A car scrapyard owner in eastern Spain is taking no more bull from burglars. Emilio Cerveró has recruited two fighting bulls to protect his business in Montserrat, 17 miles southwest of Valencia, following a spate of se.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostOct 30th, 2016

Man Spends 4 Hours Trapped In Chimney After Locking Himself Out

An Arizona man learned a very valuable lesson on what not to do when you get locked out of your home. The 26-year-old became stuck in his chimney for up to four hours Sunday after trying to shimmy down the tube and into his Tucson home, fire officials sai.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostOct 18th, 2016

Student Driver Helps Cops As They Chase Down Suspect

Police in England are praising a student driver who gave them a ride to an emergency call during a lesson. The unidentified woman was driving with her instructor in Kingston, southwest London, around 8 p.m. on Thursday when she noticed officers trying to .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostOct 17th, 2016

Aleppo Is Your Dream Vacation Spot — If You Ask The Syrian Government

Syria’s Ministry of Tourism has churned out a number of promotional videos in recent weeks, encouraging foreigners to visit places like Aleppo ― one of the most dangerous cities in the world today. The ancient metropolis has a rich cultural histor.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostOct 4th, 2016

First Peek Of "Jumanji" Reboot Offers A Lesson In What Not To Wear To The Jungle

If you thought crop tops weren’t jungle attire, well, you’re obviously wrong. That’s the takeaway we got from the latest photo released from the set of the “Jumanji” reboot. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart shared a sn.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostSep 20th, 2016

George W. Bush To Release An Art Book, Because 2016 Is A Surreal Dream

It’s 2016. A former reality TV star is running for president of the United States. And a former president is pursuing a post-career life as an artist. What a time to be alive. George W. Bush, who has previously surprised many a viewer with his .....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostSep 15th, 2016

U.S. nuclear plant up for sale at fraction of cost

After spending more than 40 years and $5 billion on an unfinished nuclear power plant in northeastern Alabama, the nation's largest federal utility is preparing to sell the property at a fraction of its cost. After spending more than 40 years and $5 bi.....»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeSep 11th, 2016

These Photos From Spain"s La Tomatina Festival Are Super Saucy

It ain’t over until the last tomato gets thrown. Spain’s annual world-famous food fight, La Tomatina, happened today. The fight brings thousands of locals and tourists together to throw tomatoes at one another and has been held in the Valencia.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 31st, 2016

Parody Of "Little Golden Books" From Your Childhood Is Hilariously Twisted

”Little Golden Books” were the hired goons of your childhood, meant to hopefully teach you a lesson, but most important, to shut you up. A new book coming out Sept. 9 takes those beloved children’s stories, like The Poky Little.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 24th, 2016

These People Throwing Wine At Each Other Are Living Their Damn Lives

Livin’ la vida vino! A village in Spain has just made every wine-lovers dream a reality and joyously spent a day chucking grape juice at one another. At the second annual “Batalla del Vino” (Battle of Wine) in Toro, Spain on August 22nd.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 23rd, 2016

8 Facts About Olympic Gold, From The Brain Of Neil DeGrasse Tyson

The Olympics wouldn’t be complete without a scientific lesson about the games’ most important and sought-after element: gold. On Thursday evening, while Usain Bolt was sprinting to his second gold medal of the Rio Olympics, famed astrophy.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 19th, 2016

Naked Donald Trump statues pop up in cities across the U.S.

NEW YORK -- It's Donald Trump like he's never been seen before. NEW YORK -- It's Donald Trump like he's never been seen before......»»

Category: weirdSource: canoeAug 18th, 2016

Naked Trump statues draw dozens of onlookers in U.S. cities

NEW YORK (Reuters) - An artists' collective took credit for exposing Donald Trump to unflattering scrutiny on Thursday, saying it was responsible for a life-sized nude statue of the Republican presidential candidate that turned up in a New York City park......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersAug 18th, 2016

Nigerian Artist Imagines How Shantytowns Would Look In A Sci-Fi Future

Thanks to architecture blogs and blockbuster films, most of us can readily visualize what the future holds for the cosmopolitan elite ― flying cars, vertical cities, jungles that shoot like skyscrapers past the horizon. But what about for populations th.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 18th, 2016

Michelle Jenneke Brought Her Pre-Race Routine To The Olympics

Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke gained internet fame with her pre-race dance four years ago at a meet in Spain. On Tuesday she brought her warmup to the world’s biggest track and field stage. Jenneke, lining up for a 100-meter hurdle h.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 16th, 2016

Hey, Internet, A Horse Just Danced To "Smooth" At The Olympics

Man, it was a hot one on Monday in Rio, where Spain’s Severo Jesus Jurado Lopez had his horse, Lorenzo, dance to Santana’s “Smooth” like it was seven inches from the midday sun. (It was 90-plus degrees, so that makes sens.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 15th, 2016

Tweeters Give Hilarious History Lesson To Donald Trump"s Spokeswoman

Tweeters Give Hilarious History Lesson To Donald Trump"s Spokeswoman.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 14th, 2016

These Eerie Photos Show The Ghosts Of Olympics Past

Every few years, the world tunes in to watch the Olympic Games. From Salt Lake City to London to Beijing, cities across the globe have played host to the illustrious games with hundreds of athletes anxiously vying for their spot in history. But with hosti.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostAug 10th, 2016

Tweeters Imagine What Would Happen If Cats Were In Charge

What would the world be like if cats suddenly took charge? The surreal question became a hot topic on Twitter this weekend, as the #IfCatsWereInCharge hashtag trended worldwide. According to tweeters, the world would become a more peaceful place fill.....»»

Category: weirdSource: huffingtonpostJul 24th, 2016