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Yet Another Humpback Whale Has Beached Along the East Coast, in Long Island, N.Y.

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, a humpback whale washed ashore at Long Island's Lido Beach. Environmentalists and marine biologists are very concerned.

Couple leave baby behind at airport check-in desk after refusing to buy him ticket for flight

What Kind of Fish Is Dory From Finding Nemo?

Before 2003's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Dory fish' were best known by another name. Actually, several other names.

Couple Abandons Baby At Airport To Avoid Paying More

Ryanair staff at Israel’s Tel Aviv airport were shocked when a couple abandoned their child at a check-in desk. The incident occurred at the Ryanair desk at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport, the airline confirmed. The couple reportedly left their baby at the desk after a disagreement over having to buy an extra ticket for the child. Airline staff claims that they simply left their child in a baby stroller by the desk and walked on to passport control. We couldn’t believe what we were seeing, Ryanair Staffer. The couple were traveling to Brussels on Belgian passports and had arrived at the airport late. The incident is now being investigated by local police.

Family of woman decapitated in Utah national park by swinging gate to get $10M in damages

A judge ruled Monday that the U.S. will give more than $10 million in damages to the family of 25-year-old Esther Nakajjigo after she was killed in Utah's Arches National Park in 2020.

Discover Hidden Gems in Florida With Kids

Sure, we all know Florida’s a popular tourist destination. In fact, it’s the second most traveled-to-state in the United States. It is the Sunshine State, after all, and there’s plenty of that to go around! Not to mention great theme parks, beautiful beaches with picturesque palm trees, and bustling party cities. But, what if I […]

Mysterious 'Coronado Shipwreck' Is Once Again Visible in San Diego

This is such a rare occurence and it's right near Hotel del Coronado.

Ice Age Horse Not What We Thought

The skeletal remains of a horse unearthed in Utah thought to date to the last ice age are actually much younger.

Strange Rare Fish From Time of the Dinosaurs Washes Up on East Coast

The 3-foot-long Atlantic sturgeon was spotted on the shore of Assateague Island by a naturalist who said he had seen only one other in 27 years.

What 8 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Wynn Resorts

Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) has observed the following analyst ratings within the last quarter: Trending: Why Vladimir Putin Offering Ceasefire Could Complicate Things For Ukraine Must Read: Meta Platforms Q4 Earnings: Shares Soar On Revenue Beat, Updated Guidance; Here's What Mark Zuckerberg Says Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 3 5 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 2 1 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 2...

All the Rules You Never Knew Restaurants Have to Follow on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'

First rule of Flavortown? Don't say the word "Flavortown" on camera. Since 2006, we've watched Guy Fieri travel coast to coast visiting some of the country's greatest establishments for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It's one of the biggest shows on the Food Network, and with over 648 episodes and counting, it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. But what does it take to become a Triple D-featured spot and how does it all work? Both Fieri and producers have spilled behind-the-scenes secrets about the show throughout its 42 seasons—from who picks the restaurants to how you can tell if the host really likes a dish to what happens to these eateries after the cameras leave (spoiler: a little thing called the Triple D Effect!). Keep reading to learn about all things Flavortown and find out what really happens when Fieri rolls into your town.

USS Reuben James: Meet the First U.S. Navy Warship Sunk During World War II

What were their names/Tell me, what were their names/Did you have a friend on the good Reuben James? So goes the refrain from the song “The Sinking of the Reuben James,” composed by Woody Guthrie and covered by folk singers ranging from Oscar Brand to The Highwaymen. The title and lyrics refer to the destroyer […]

The director of a zoo in Mexico had 4 of its 10 pygmy goats cooked up for a New Year's feast, authorities say

The director, who was removed from his position in January, also illegally traded away a zebra and four Watusi cattle, per Guerrero state authorities.

Last ever built jumbo jet is drawing a 747 in the sky

Boeing bid farewell to its famous jumbo jet as it took a route that left a trail looking like a number 747 in the sky.

'Old-School' Dad's Reaction to the Tub in His New Orleans Hotel Room Is Hilarious

To be fair, the faucet on the tub really is odd.

VIDEO: Woman Loses it at Atlanta Airport and Does the Unthinkable as Passengers Run

The year is young but so far, there have already been two mind-boggling airport incidents involving travelers. The latest happened in Atlanta.

White rhino shot dead at Florida safari park after ‘aggressively' escaping enclosure

A white rhinoceros was shot dead less than a day after it arrived at a Florida wildlife park last year, wildlife officials said this week.

Pangeos, the turtle-shaped yacht is a real floating city

A floating city capable of transporting 60,000 people and traveling constantly throughout the seas, deriving from renewable sources the energy necessary for its operation is the new project by Pierpaolo Lazzarini. We are talking about Pangeos, currently only a concept for an extra-luxury gigayacht. Its realization will require eight billion dollars and eight years of work. Inspired by the maxi continent originally found on the Planet, Pangeos measures 550 meters long by 610 meters at its widest point. It incorporates within it shopping centers, residences, parks, hotels, as well as sea and air ports to keep the floating city connected to the mainland.

My boyfriend dumped me and put me in a hotel — here’s what happened next

This hotel had no reservations about showing one heartbroken guest some love. One woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing the random act of kindness that occurred while she was stranded in a hotel room, post-break up with her long-distance boyfriend. Essy, who goes by the username @Essyfromtheblock on the app, recounted the story in a viral video that has already climbed to over 2.4 million views. According to Essy’s account, her ex...

The US Has a Wild Hog Problem

Despite not being native to North America, wild hogs are positively thriving on the continent with the population in the U.S. reaching record numbers in recent years. According to a new report from National Geographic, around six million feral swine run hog wild in at least 35 U.S. states (for context, six million is also the […] The post The US Has a Wild Hog Problem appeared first on InsideHook.

Beyoncé announces 2023 North American tour

Good luck at getting tickets.

Who died in Buckingham Palace?

Buckingham Palace was the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II for 68 years. Built in 1703 and originally known as Buckingham House, it grew over the years into the palace we know today, becoming a royal residence in 1761. Indeed, Buckingham Palace has a rich history, and this of course includes all those who have died there—some under unlikely circumstances. Curious to find out who they are? Then simply click on.

9 Most Haunted Hotels In California For Brave Families!

October has arrived, and things are about to get spooky. While many California families will be busy picking out Halloween costumes, carving pumpkins, and decorating their homes with crawling spiders and creepy skeletons, there are some folks who prefer to dial up the scare factor and be truly terrified this time of year. If […]

Thailand Flies Towards the Future with Insane $12 Billion Aviation City

Thailand’s government has given the green light to a $9 billion (AU$12 million) project that will turn U-Tapao airport into a futuristic aviation city that aims to attract millions of tourists and create a new gateway to Bangkok. This massive project, called the Eastern Aviation City or Aerocity, is one of Thailand’s largest megastructure endeavours […]

NBA Game Has Been Postponed Due To Travel, Weather Issues

If you've made travel plans to attend tonight's game between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards at the Little Caesars Arena, you might want to try getting a refund ASAP. According to NBA insiders Shams Charania and James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the Pistons-Wizards game is ...

How to Find Out Whether Your Flight Is Going to Be Turbulent

Wondering if your flight is going to be turbulent? Here's how to find out as well as tips to help you deal with it if you're a nervous flier.

Moment final Boeing 747 takes off from Washington

The last 747 plane built by Boeing has departed and taken off from its factory in Everett, Washington on its delivery to a customer.

Watch: Lions take over highway and tourists are in awe

Motorists in South Africa’s Kruger National Park experienced an extraordinary encounter Wednesday involving at least seven lions that appeared on a highway and briefly halted traffic. “Watch an incredible Lion roadblock that happened this morning in Kruger National Park,”…

Chengdu Airlines' ARJ21s Return To China's Northernmost Airport Where It's -50°C

The China-made ARJ21 is back at China's northernmost airport after 22 months.

11 of the Most Remote Homes in the World

From the “Loneliest House in the World” to the smallest inhabited island, these homes are as beautiful as they are secluded

Not-So-Smooth Sailing—Legendary Boating Fails Captured On Camera

Not-So-Smooth Sailing—Legendary Boating Fails Captured On Camera

The 'world's largest cruise ship' has created a high-tech recycling system to process millions of pounds of water, food, waste and avoid polluting the oceans

Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships, crushes around 528 gallons of water bottles per week.

Territorial lion charges at conservationist

Conservationist Divan Grobler was helping change a tourist's tire while having to distract a nearby 3-year-old lion in South Africa on January 24. Dramatic footage shows the territorial predator charging at him, stopping less than a meter away.

‘Yellowstone’: The Dutton Family Cemetery Introduced 3 Unexplained Characters

'Yellowstone' fans may have noticed headstones for Ned, Chance and Patience Dutton in the Dutton family cemetery. Here's who these character's might be.

Missing hiker shared eerie final video of snowy mountain in Utah before disappearing a week ago

Austin Madsen, 32, of Mapleton, was hiking at Mount Dutton in Kanab, Utah, when he disappeared on Thursday. He sent an eerie video to a friend before his disappearance.

The Top Ten Richest People In The World

The ranks of the wealthiest people on the planet include 7 self-made Americans, a French luxury goods tycoon, a Mexican telecom magnate and an Indian industrialist.

Southwest Airlines Flight Bound for Los Angeles Diverts After Passenger Medical Issue

A Southwest Airlines flight originally bound for Los Angeles had to be diverted to Las Vegas, Nevada due to a passenger medical issue onboard on January 31. Video recorded by Jermaine Horton captures the medical incident onboard, as a woman holds up an IV drip while others tend to the unwell passenger. “A man was looking as if he was passing out and we just [saw] people rushing to the front,” Horton told Storyful of the experience. “There were two first responders on the plane,” he added, who “laid him down on the floor of the aircraft.” In the second clip, which was recorded after touching down in Las Vegas, the man is seen getting to his feet with the assistance of medical personnel. Southwest Airlines provided Storyful with a statement, confirming that "Flight 2268 from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was diverted to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) due to a passenger medical issue onboard. “The flight landed safely without incident and was met by medical personnel who attended to the passenger,” the airline said. “We are not releasing any details about the nature of the medical emergency.” Credit: Jermaine Horton via Storyful

Missing monkeys found but Dallas zoo mystery deepens

Two monkeys taken from the Dallas Zoo were found Tuesday in an abandoned home after going missing the day before from their enclosure, which had been cut. (Feb. 1, 2023)

Twitter hit back at a private jet company suing it over an $197,000 unpaid bill, saying it was overcharged for 2 flights that weren't properly authorized

Twitter "agreed to the price, and then they decided afterwards they didn't want to pay," the CEO of Private Jet Services told Bloomberg.

29 Incredible USA Facts Many Americans Won't Know

Here are 29 fascinating facts about the United States of America.

Man makes absurdly long putt in absurdly large private jet, celebrates appropriately

Videos of golfers flying around on private jets are nothing new. Neither are videos of golfers making putts on private jets (Thank you, Bubba Watson). But we've never seen a video of a golfer flying around on a private jet while making a putt quite like this. Have a look as some dude drains a long putt—and we mean long—that goes through the entire cabin before banking off a bin of tasty snacks and snaking its way into a paper cup. And not...

The Newest Ships in the US Navy

The British Empire more or less ruled the world during the 18th century through its naval power.

Watch a Plane's Door Rip Open During a Horrifying Commercial Flight

Thankfully, nobody died. But that probably shouldn't have happened.

3 People Fall and Get Stuck in a Gigantic Sinkhole in a Front Yard. "It's Like Quicksand"

Three people were stuck when a giant sinkhole opened in front of a suburban New York home, forcing them to be rescued by authorities.

Which City Do Americans Choose To Retire In?

Which City Do Americans Choose To Retire In? Check Out If There Is Your City.

340K without power amid frigid temperatures in Texas; 2,300 flights canceled, at least 6 dead as winter storm sweeps US: Updates

Treacherous winter weather has extended across the Southeast this week, resulting in icy roads, power outages and other dangerous conditions.

Camera Allegedly Captures UFO ‘Turning Off’ Mid Flight

Or was it something else?

Famous people buried in unmarked graves

We have been burying our dead and performing funerary rituals for millennia. It's just something humans do, so it's hard to imagine not knowing where a loved one is buried. Many famous people, however, do not always have marked graves. And in some cases where they did get a tombstone, it's not quite in the location they are buried. Browse through this gallery and discover famous people buried in unmarked graves.

The Richat Structure: Is the 'Eye of the Sahara' the Final Resting Place of Atlantis?

Could this unique geological formation be the key to finding the lost city of Atlantis? Some eerie connections suggest it could be!

‘Removed Her Clothes on Board’: Allegedly Drunk Woman Punches and Spits on Crew Before Stripping Clothes Mid-Flight

Police arrested an allegedly drunk Italian woman after she caused a “ruckus” on board a Vistara Airline flight from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai. The incident occurred early Monday morning. The 45-year-old Paoloa Perruccio was reportedly seated in the economy section of the plane but she took it upon herself to upgrade and claimed an empty […] The post ‘Removed Her Clothes on Board’: Allegedly Drunk Woman Punches and Spits on Crew Before Stripping...