In June, Canadians bought more weed than Californians. Bong down, eh? Canada's weed market is growing, while California's has fallen off its peak. While there are perhaps 2-3 million more Canadians than Californians, many of the Canadians are Québécois and probably not into it. — Read the rest The post Canada out-weeds California appeare…

Odd NewsAug 26

87 years ago today, a Major League Baseball game was televised for the first time. Unfortunately, nobody was allowed to watch it due to blackouts [Vintage]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Florida man shoplifts two beers from a Family Dollar. In related news, Family Dollar stores in Florida sell alcohol. This explains quite a bit [Florida]

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Odd NewsAug 26

US says Chinese hackers (i.e. DOGE) broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate, and more [Facepalm]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Dolly to rise in three days [Followup]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Poll finds six out of ten Americans know what a streetlight is [Obvious]

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Odd NewsAug 26

World’s Fastest Humanoid Robot Can Already Run Faster Than Usain Bolt

Superman, a humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Unitree, has surpassed the speed record set by the fastest human ever, Usain Bolt.

Odd NewsAug 26

Pennsylvania's Finest courageously rid the neighborhood of a single drunken college student who accidentally knocked on the wrong door [Murica]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Build, scale, and code faster for only $30 with MS Visual Studio Pro 2026

TL;DR: Grab your lifetime license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for just $29.97 (reg. $499.99). Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is a 64-bit IDE built for professional developers and development teams in need of software that goes beyond simple coding. — Read the rest The post Build, scale, and code faster for onl…

Odd NewsAug 26

Some pregnant women are trying 'free births.' Doctors are worried, mostly because no one wants a Lynyrd Skynyrd cover in the maternity ward [Scary]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Baseball's unforgivable sin is now a sponsorship opportunity

Stories of gambling in baseball, when I grew up, were akin to original sin. Eight Men Out was a classic. Pete Rose got a very perma permaban. Man, when we were young, if you could hit a ball, you could also hit your wife, cheat on her, or be a poster child for substance abuse, but gambling threatened the integrity of the game itself. — R…

Odd NewsAug 26

Half of all new speed cameras vandalized in one weekend in Washington State's Bellevue, leading residents to ask: why stop there? [Interesting]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Florida officials clarify response to manatee rescue, probably by adding "Oh, the huge" to it [Florida]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Photoshop this relaxed ride [Photoshop]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Not all heroes wear capes. Some park illegally to unload their portable guillotines at the US Capitol [Interesting]

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Odd NewsAug 26

The Legion of Doom Headquarters, but on acid [Weird]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Need to pay for medical school? Go north, young man, and take a left turn at the Yukon. This is your weekly Fark Writer's Thread, Borealis Edition [CSB]

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Odd NewsAug 26

If you're not sweating you're not farking [Obvious]

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Odd NewsAug 26

1000 pounds of khat nipped [Strange]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Who defaced that pyramid?

"Nobody would try to dismantle a pyramid by cutting a thin slice into one side." — History for Granite In this fantastic video, History for Granite debunks another tentpole of Egyptology by examining the evidence. Consensus seemed to be, based on one account from the 1100s, that the great breach in Menkaure's pyramid resulted from an eig…

Odd NewsAug 26

Not content with swimming, biking, and running, Ironman Triathlon now includes fighting off gators [Scary]

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Odd NewsAug 26

On this day in history, in 1346, the Battle of Crecy took place, marking a decisive defeat for the French and their 'catch all the arrows' strategy [Vintage]

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Odd NewsAug 26

The Merriam-Webster for August 26 is devolve, as in "There was a farmer who had a Swedish car and the name-o was devolve-O" [Amusing]

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Odd NewsAug 26

User name checks out [Sick]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Cliff Stoll revisits the 75-cent glitch that caught KGB hackers, 40 years later

Every year since 1993, hackers, researchers, computer security specialists, and government intelligence employees have gathered in Las Vegas for the annual DEF CON. This year Clifford Stoll gave an energetic talk on the 40th anniversary of the hacker hunt behind his famous non-fiction thriller, The Cuckoo's Egg. — Read the rest The post…

Odd NewsAug 26

Beverly Hills, fresh from blocking an abortion clinic, allegedly fires teacher for criticizing Trump

Seems Beverly Hills is still trying to usurp Huntington Beach's place as Southern California's MAGA safe zone. As if getting into trouble with the California DOJ for illegally interfering with the opening of a women's health clinic, Weezer's favorite city now faces a lawsuit from a longtime substitute teacher claiming she was fired for p…

Odd NewsAug 26

Better stock up on bumwad Canada's pissed at you guys [Stupid]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Newlyweds spend days in bed after their wedding. Click the link to see why the tag isn't giggity [Sick]

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Odd NewsAug 26

A countercultural film playlist for 1960s obsessives

The 1960s are an endless source of fascination for me. No matter how many books I read about the decade, or the movies I watch or music I listen to, my curiosity doesn't wane. I just get more curious and want to dig deeper. — Read the rest The post A countercultural film playlist for 1960s obsessives appeared first on Boing Boing.

Odd NewsAug 26

Idaho: "I see dead people....as furniture". First-year law student: "Not so fast, you farking creeps". In related news, it wasn't illegal to display stuffed Dear Old Uncle Larry in your living room until now [Creepy]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Trump's Environmental "Protection" Agency approves toxic data center chemicals

The Trump administration has fast-track approved two new data center chemicals that can result in cancer, neurological damage, reproductive harm, and even sudden death, according to a lawsuit just filed by the Earthjustic nonprofit. Tom Perkins writes in The Guardian: "The two compounds approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EP…

Odd NewsAug 26

New Hitman mission lets you assassinate Snoop Dogg

007: First Light has been out for months, IOI! You can stop making Hitman DLC! It's okay! Hitman: World of Assassination is already one of the best stealth games ever made, but it gets just a little better (or at least funnier) with every celebrity that pops up in it. — Read the rest The post New Hitman mission lets you assassinate Snoop…

Odd NewsAug 26

Padres coach held by ICE for over a week is released on bond

Oswaldo Pirela, the San Diego Padres' (Major League Baseball) minor league catching coordinator who was arrested last Sunday and held by ICE, was released on bond Monday. He entered the U.S. legally from Venezuela in 2014, but the Department of Homeland Security claims he was authorized only to remain until 2018. — Read the rest The post…

Odd NewsAug 26

Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion gets its first gameplay reveal

If I'd told you five years ago that The Witcher 3 would be getting a new expansion in 2027… well, you'd probably say "sounds about right." CD Projekt Red's masterpiece monster-hunting RPG received a veritable firehose of DLC in the wake of its 2015 release, including two full-sized expansions — one of which was good enough to go up for G…

Odd NewsAug 26

Man steals 50K and spends it on OnlyFans and sausage rolls, hopefully not simultaneously. The rest he wasted [Weird]

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Odd NewsAug 26

For today's 2-hour serving of '80s alt/post-punk/new wave we'll go on another deep dive into the past and present. Hear what commercial radio doesn't sound like on pastFORWARD. Starts @ 1:00 PM ET, LGT streaming options [Live]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Tim Curry dead at 80

Actor Tim Curry, star of classics such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3, is dead at 80. TMZ was first to report the legendary film and TV's actor's death at his home in Los Angeles. — Read the rest The post Tim Curry dead at 80 appeared first on Boing Boing.

Odd NewsAug 26

After hearing briefs the accused was given a suspenders sentence [Strange]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Keystone of British culture under threat [Fail]

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Odd NewsAug 26

The Rebrand Registry tracks Microsoft's endless brand gyrations

Google regularly murders fine products and leaves them for others to bury. Microsoft, though, just renames theirs constantly. The Rebrand Registry now exists to help us keep track of Redmond's insatiable taste for fresh paint. Compare current and former product names, see how long each identity lasted, and follow the evidence behind ever…

Odd NewsAug 26

National Dog Day: Five stories of odd dogs being good boys and girls

Celebrate National Dog Day by looking back at five Odd News stories of family pets displaying bravery, resilience, athleticism and unusual appetites.

Odd NewsAug 26

'Police are asking anyone who buried a rucksack or holdall to get in touch if they want it back' with one source adding that anyone dumb enough to fall for this deserves what happens next [Repeat]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Dolly Parton beat Tim Curry to death. Wrong 80-year old trifecta in play [NewsFlash]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Meta learns that harming children is legal for the low low price of $17 billion [News]

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Odd NewsAug 26

First guy charged under Kentucky's new "anti grooming" law has the exact non-Drag Queen job you expect [Obvious]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Downsize without sacrifice for $105 with this refurbished iPhone SE (2020)

TL;DR: This refurbished, second-generation Apple iPhone SE (2020) is now just $104.99 (reg. $359). If you're looking to go back to basics with a phone that offers simplicity and smooth performance, this second-generation Apple iPhone SE (2020) may be just what you're looking for. — Read the rest The post Downsize without sacrifice for $1…

Odd NewsAug 26

Cosmic radiation ruled by French court to be an occupational hazard for cabin crew. Reed Richards surrenders [Interesting]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Texas judge rules again that ban on drag shows is unconstitutional

Texas banned drag shows. A judge again struck down that ban this week, telling people who are offended by drag performances that they can simply choose to not watch them. "The solution is relatively simple…" wrote U.S. District Judge David Hittner, "just don't go." — Read the rest The post Texas judge rules again that ban on drag shows i…

Odd NewsAug 26

Watch: Wallaby caught on camera in the middle of English town

A pastry shop owner in Cornwall, England, captured video of an unusual sight on his drive to work -- a wallaby hopping through the center of town.

Odd NewsAug 26

Oklahoma where the power bills comes sweeping down the plain [News]

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Odd NewsAug 26

Look: Kitten rescued from 10 feet down rusty pipe in California field

An animal control officer in California came to the rescue of a kitten that fell about 10 feet down a rusted metal pipe in an abandoned field.

Odd NewsAug 26

Facebook parent Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68bn to settle child safety lawsuit

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay no more than $16.68bn to settle claims that it harmed children in its relentless drive for growth and advertising revenue. The states suing Meta claimed it used its platforms "to entice, engage, and ultimately ensnare youth and teens," and ignored the damage they did t…

Odd NewsAug 26

Burning Man's Orgy Dome is back again for 2026 after blowing away last year. Go for a blowie ...or more [Spiffy]

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Odd NewsAug 26

New 10p coins feature world's biggest grouse on one side, and a bird on the other

The first 10 pence piece bearing King Charles III's portrait is entering circulation in the U.K. Announced Tuesday, the silver coin (worth about 14 U.S. cents) features His Majesty's profile on one side and the world's largest species of grouse on the other. — Read the rest The post New 10p coins feature world's biggest grouse on one sid…

Odd NewsAug 26

An empty semi caused a pipeline to... fart? reads story Oh, okay [Scary]

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Odd NewsAug 26

12 Sculptures Made From Recycled Materials

For time immemorial, human beings have generated trash ... lots and lots of trash. And from the aqueducts and municipal dumps of ancient times to the massive landfills of today, we’ve tried all kinds of ways to get rid of it. However, when trash makes its way into the right hands, it can be turned from mere waste into something imaginati…

Odd NewsAug 26