Author: Jesse Skelley

For Sonia Kong, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Northern British Columbia, research on pets is more than academic — it’s personal. Her 11-month-old chicken, Saturday, has become both a beloved companion and a source of inspiration for an international study on how pets influence teen development across cultures. Described as shy, […]

After more than three months on the loose, a missing toucan named Sam has finally been found safe in northwest Las Vegas. The tropical bird, who escaped on November 14, surprised homeowners Wednesday when he flew straight into their garage. Recognizing Sam from local news coverage, they quickly contacted Skye Marsh of Southwest Exotic Avian […]

Sipping coffee is usually a calm, cozy ritual — but at Gushi Cliff Coffee in Fujian, China, it’s anything but ordinary. Perched on a sheer cliff face about 60 meters above sea level, the café proudly calls itself “the world’s most extreme café,” and it’s easy to see why. The café consists of rectangular platforms […]

A marathon runner is going viral after turning an airplane bathroom into his personal track. Last weekend, TikToker @dom.stroh shared a video of himself squeezing in a workout during an 11-hour flight — by running circles inside a cramped plane lavatory. The German athlete can be seen pivoting in tight turns and even stepping on […]

Tampa International Airport stirred up social media this week after jokingly announcing a “ban” on pajamas in the terminal. The tongue-in-cheek post, following an earlier fake Crocs prohibition, poked fun at the ongoing debate over what Americans should wear while flying. The joke landed in the middle of renewed political commentary sparked by Transportation Secretary […]

When Georgia high school teacher Colton Major started sharing shocking parent emails on TikTok, he never expected to become an internet sensation. But after posting a few videos inspired by another creator, Major quickly racked up millions of views — and plenty of laughs. The 30-year-old 11th grade teacher had quietly archived years of surprising […]

Authorities in Catania, Italy, say one crafty dog’s late-night routine has led to a hefty fine — not for the pup, but for its owner. Municipal CCTV cameras recently captured footage of a dog trotting down a street with what appeared to be plastic trash bags clutched in its mouth. The dog calmly dropped the […]

After more than two decades of questions and heartache, a North Carolina woman reported missing in 2001 has been found alive. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Michele Hundley Smith, now 62, was located on Feb. 20 at an undisclosed location in North Carolina. Smith was 38 years old and a mother of three […]

Two Michigan athletes have officially earned a spot in the record books after completing an exhausting 28-hour singles pickleball match. Grand Rapids residents Brad Haverkamp and Caleb Dang broke the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon playing singles pickleball, pushing their bodies and minds to the limit. The duo attempted a similar record in […]