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Wes Glinsmann
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Shows Up 10 Years Later, Wants $20
Most of us have at least one crazy ex in our pasts, but not many of them randomly show up ten years after the break up, demanding twenty bucks.
University of Oregon Charges $5 Per Person to Watch Cheerleading Tryouts
The University of Oregon athletic department is completely underwritten by UO alum and Nike president Phil Knight. It’s not like they’re hurting for money. They still came up with a novel approach to fundraising—allowing the general public to watch Ducks’ cheerleading tryouts for $5 apiece.
$8 Goodwill Video Game Fetches $17K at Auction, Pants Still Only Worth a Nickel
If you're like us, your old Nintendo game cartridges are probably collecting dust in your parent's attic, or stuffed into a closet somewhere. You might want to go dig them out after you hear about the North Carolina woman who recently sold a rare game for more than $17,000.
Honey Badger Does Care: Tyrann Mathieu Cancels First Round NFL Draft Pick Party
Tyrann Mathieu has never suffered from a lack of confidence. But the "Honey Badger" definitely upped the ante this week when he planned to throw a “1st round draft pick party” in New York City even though most draft analysts pegged him as a likely second day pick. Late Wednesday, Mathieu came to his senses and canceled the party. In the end, the Honey Badger did care.
Stephen Hawking Says Mankind Can’t Survive on Earth More Than Another 1,000 Years
Renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says the human race is doomed, unless we figure out how to leave Earth behind in the next 1,000 years.
Best Study Ever Tells Women to Stop Wearing Bras
In yet another case of science benefitting humanity, a group of French researchers have found that wearing a bra actually makes women’s breasts saggier over time. SOLD! No more bras!
Attention: This is Not a Dog — This is a Ferret on Steroids
Dog lovers in Argentina are shelling out hundreds of dollars for loveable toy poodle puppies, only to get them home and discover that they’re actually ferrets on steroids.
Dolphins Trained to Kill are Armed, Dangerous and Currently On the Loose
In case you didn’t have enough on your mind today, you can now add dolphins trained to attack humans with head-mounted guns and knives to the list.
New Steak ‘n Shake Seven-Patty Cheeseburger Provides Proof That God Exists and is Listening
For years, you’ve cried out in the darkness, “Why, oh why can’t I get a burger made with seven patties and seven slices of cheese at three in the morning?!” Well, Steak ‘n Shake has heard your pleas, America, and they're here to help.
5 Players Who Improved Their Draft Day Status at the NFL Combine. . . and Five Who Didn’t
Every year there is a guy or two who goes from unknown to first day NFL pick based on an impressive performance at the NFL Combine. Likewise, there are always a few big name players who see their draft stock slide after a sub-par showing.
With the 2013 NFL Combine wrapping up yesterday, here are some players whose draft status changed significantly.
New Army Recruit Wants to Invade Middle Earth
There are lots of good reasons to join the military—patriotism, sense of public duty, chicks digging guys in uniform....The list goes on. One anonymous new recruit came up with a new one recently; in a handwritten note to his drill instructor, he detailed how he joined the army so his life could be more like Lord of the Rings and Dungeons and Dragons.
Bizarre North Korean Anti-US Propaganda Video Features Call of Duty, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
When they’re not busy eating one another, the North Koreans have a real fondness for creating trippy self-promotion videos; it's kind of their thing. They may have outdone themselves with this new one, though, which features a man peacefully dreaming about launching a rocket attack on New York City—complete with graphics straight from 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.'