Month: October 2019

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Check out the Air-Breathing Snakehead Fish That’s Invading Georgia

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s going to look like when nature finally rises up to finish off human beings once and for all, well, this air-breathing fish that’s able to trade water for land seems like a good candidate.

It’s called the Northern Snakehead, and wildlife officials in Georgia are advising residents to kill them on sight.

 

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The fish, which can breathe air long enough to traverse short distances on land, is not native to North America. That means it’s invasive, and can easily upset local ecosystems by outcompeting endemic species for food and habitats if it is allowed to reproduce and spread unchecked.

There are several varieties of snakehead fish – this particular one is native to East Asia, not in privately owned ponds in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where the first one was spotted.

 

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The fish is nightmarishly long – it can reach up to 3 feet in length – and a mottled or splotchy brown color. If you catch or see one, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division would like you to kill it and then freeze it until someone from the agency’s fisheries office can come and collect it.

 

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No one knows for sure how it first arrived in North America, or in Georgia specifically, but the aquarium trade or the food industry are the most likely culprits.

Georgia is not alone in this battle – varieties of snakehead have been spotted in 14 states so far.

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These Disney Tricks Could Make Your Day at the Parks Even Better

Disney parks are some of the most magical places on earth, and most people who have visited might be inclined to agree. They dot their i’s, cross their t’s, and go out of their way to make sure every guest (no matter the weather or the lines) has a truly wonderful experience.

That said, they’re still theme parks, which means there are headaches that go along with the magic – but the 10 people below have some really great tips on how to mitigate at least a few of them.

10. Check out RideMax.

“A few years ago, my friends surprised me with my first trip to Disneyland and they used a RideMax subscription to maximize the amount of stuff we got to do. You put in the rides and events you want to do, and it uses an algorithm to plan your day out, taking into account FastPass retrieval and historical wait times. You can include blocks of free time so you don’t feel rushed. We spent the whole day there, went on 20 rides.” —brushbender

9. Take advantage of the morning after.

“Go to a park the day after Evening Extra Magic Hours. Everyone will have gone the night before and the park should be quieter.” —Wicked_smaht_guy

8. If you want a cheap meal…

“If you want a cheap, ongoing snack from the park for the duration of your trip, get one of the souvenir popcorn buckets! They’re $10 up front, and then $1.50 for refills all day every day. Sometimes the cast members will just give you the refill, though. I saw an older gentleman get a free top-off in front of me. I was actually given a Pluto bucket for free due to my honeymoon pin!” —detraction-action

7. Don’t abandon ship.

“When Space Mountain breaks down, stay in line. Even if you’re at the entrance. It will be back up in 10-15 mins. Space Mountain is like one of those cascading marble toys, but stuck in an endless loop. Cast members need to fill cars every 30-60 seconds. If they miss that timeline, it breaks down. So they have to push everything back to its correct spot and start again.” —canOair

6. Bring a Ziploc bag or two.

“Use Ziploc bags for various electronics in case of sudden downpour or water ride.” —carolinejay

5. Golf balls are good for more than sport.

“Bring golf balls to roll your feet on for a deep tissue massage at the end of the day.” —detraction-action

4. Don’t suffer through blisters.

“First aid gives out the best Band-Aids for blisters. I’ve tried to find them in stores but I can’t. They also have OTC meds. We’ve had to deal with allergic reactions at the park and received Benadryl from first aid.” —fluffy_bunny22

3. This sounds like a super fun game to play with your kids.

“Buy a bunch of cheap Disney pins off eBay and bring them to the parks. The cast members wear lanyards with a lot of cool collectible pins just waiting for someone to ask to trade. It’s a cheap way to get souvenirs and it’s kind of fun to see who can get the coolest ones.” —yosephu

2. Don’t be afraid to ask.

“I was a cast member at Disney World. If you tell a cast member you spilled your soda, dropped your popcorn, or anything along those lines, they will replace it, no questions asked.” —yosephu

1. You can bring your own water bottle.

“Bring a water bottle in your bag. It’s allowed and you can refill the bottle for free at any food kiosk that provides fountain drinks.” —detraction-action

I can’t wait until the next time I can put some of these into action!

Do you love Disney? Have you tried any of these, or will you in the future? Let us know in the comments!

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15 Cats That Are Really Rude

The kitty cats in these pics are just flat-out rude. And guess what? They’re not gonna apologize for it, either.

Rude, crude, unrefined, and bordering on the out of control, these cats are.

Be prepared to shake your head at this mischievous kitties.

1. I “knead” you to stay out of the kitchen.

I just thought it needed more kneading from CatsAreAssholes

2. Diesel up to no good.

My wife and I are on our way to a wedding in Vermont and we pulled over on the highway to switch drivers and as soon as we got out our cat Diesel stepped on the lock button and locked us out. from CatsAreAssholes

3. Wasn’t having it.

4. That’s why you can’t breathe.

5. Not yours anymore.

6. Just go ahead and ignore it.

Glad I Bought Nacho a New Cat Bed… from CatsAreAssholes

7. Doesn’t seem like he cares.

I’ve been told this belongs here, and I’m inclined to agree. from CatsAreAssholes

8. Rampage in full effect.

She looked guilty for a split second, then continued on her rampage from CatsAreAssholes

9. Make yourself at home.

This is our kitchen. This is not my cat. from CatsAreAssholes

10. Don’t mess with Olivia.

My wife and our cat Olivia are in a constant battle for control of my wife’s pregnancy pillow. Yesterday, the cat won. from CatsAreAssholes

11. Now you know why.

So that’s why my kitchen floor is always wet. from CatsAreAssholes

12. Almost gave the friend a heart attack.

friend called me hysterical thinking my cat she was sitting had escaped… a few hours later he reveals himself (from a spot she checked) from CatsAreAssholes

13. He’s definitely taunting you.

This is why you dont tell your cat no from CatsAreAssholes

14. Bring those back!

Stealing my slippers every day from CatsAreAssholes

15. Thanks for nothing.

“Clean black work clothes? Don’t mind if I do!” Fluffy cats everywhere from CatsAreAssholes

Do you have a rude cat roaming your house and making a mess of things?

Share a pic or a story in the comments!

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This Is Why ‘Walt Disney World’ Got Walt’s Name and Disneyland Didn’t

There are a lot of differences between Disney World and Disneyland. One small difference that you may not even be aware of is in their names. Disney World’s full name is Walt Disney World, while Disneyland is just Disneyland. What’s up with that?

Let’s start at the beginning: Disneyland came first. It opened in 1955 in California. The name, Disneyland, was likely chosen because it was a natural choice for a theme park at the time. Other contemporary parks bear names like “Fairyland” or “Playland,” so “Disneyland” just makes sense.

Over a decade later in 1966, Walt Disney released a promotional video to announce that there would be a second Disney theme park in Florida. This one would be called Disney World, likely because it was on a much bigger plot of land than Disneyland.

It’s not clear why he went with two words for Disney World, while Disneyland is just one word, other than the fact that “Disneyworld” doesn’t look quite right.

Disney World wasn’t originally going to have Walt’s first name attached, but he passed away in December 1966, before the park even got into the construction phase. His brother, Roy Disney, postponed his  own retirement to help out with the Disney World project, and he decided to add Walt’s name to the park as a tribute.

And that, folks, is the only reason that one of the parks’ names has Walt in the title – as a tribute from a sibling to his recently deceased brother.

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15 Newspaper Layouts That Really Blew It

Wow. Can someone tell me what the heck happened here?

Someone clearly dropped the ball in these cases of newspaper fails, and I’d like to speak to the editor (or the manager, just like Karen).

These photos might infuriate you if you have an eye for details…and order…and layouts…

1. Hmmmm….

I’m glad he’s ok from tombstoning

2. Creepy little puppy.

That sick puppy! from tombstoning

3. They’re all in complete awe.

Show her the real you from tombstoning

4. The duck is watching.

Does this count from tombstoning

5. Way to go, George.

I hope this counts from tombstoning

6. Looks like a bloodbath.

What he lacked in remorse, he made up for in appetite. from tombstoning

7. Get ’em, Serena!

She’s Got a Hell of a Backhand… from tombstoning

8. Off to a good start.

Start ’em young! from tombstoning

9. Can’t keep a pirate down.

You’re a crook, Captain Hook. from tombstoning

10. She looks harmless to me.

(X-post from r/crappydesign) An old favourite of mine from my local newspaper from tombstoning

11. Which way do you want it?

Make up your mind from tombstoning

12. Looking kind of rough.

Matt’s been having a rough time lately from tombstoning

13. Might be a little extreme.

Some methods more extreme than others… (OR: I finally found this pic a good home!) from tombstoning

14. Throw away the key.

It’s always the clowns! from tombstoning

15. Poor little piggies.

Honestly the ham was a little dry. from tombstoning

Major fails!

But also pretty hilarious, if I do say so myself.

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10 Songs with Lyrics That Are Darker Than You Probably Remember

Try to think of all the popular catchy tunes that played over the radio. You danced. You sang at the top of your lungs. But have you ever sat back and really listened to the lyrics?

Because some of these songs will have you wondering, “What the hell was I singing about?” And then you might never listen to them again, just on the principle.

Cause, creepy!

10. “Every Breathe You Take” by Sting

“I once thought it was romantic, but then I realized it was sung from the perspective of a deranged stalker. Weddings are weird now when this plays.”

—c4e574c24b

9. “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman

“The lyrics are a lot sadder than you’d think. The song tells the story of a girl who’s stuck in a town taking care of her deadbeat father, and then escapes the town with a young man to start a better life. But then while she gets a job and raises their children, he turns out just like her father and drinks his life away.”

—MillieSH

8. “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind

“The song seems so happy and so cheerful, and I loved rocking out to it in middle school. Come to find out, it’s about crystal meth. To quote the lead singer, Stephan Jenkins: ‘Its a dirty, filthy song about snorting speed and getting blow jobs.’”

—kristab4a0d83b31

7. “We Are Young” By Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe

“There’s lots of drug references, but then there’s also a line that references domestic abuse.”

—betsym41875ce0f

6. “Hot Child in the City” by Nick Gilder

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“It’s about an underage prostitute.”

—saraj7400

5. “Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners

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“I loved the song when I was young, but then I grew up and listened to the lyrics. It’s basically about a guy trying to talk a woman into sleeping with him by saying creepy things thinly veiled by nice words. Maybe even an older dude trying to trick a newly legal woman. Super catchy, and maybe I read into it wrong, but it seems so skeevey.”

—hallamichellem

4. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke

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“It’s pretty much a gross rape anthem.”

—tamarag4468b9feb

3. “Escape (Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes

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“Basically the whole song is about how both parties are super bored and unhappy in their relationship, so they BOTH attempt to cheat, and when their date ends up being the person they were trying to cheat on, they think it’s funny and stay together.”

—Tcoker2605

2. “MMMBop” by Hanson

“It sounds like a fun catchy song, but if you read the lyrics, you find out it’s actually about how time eventually takes everyone away from us until we all inevitably end up alone. Cheery.”

—sarahclassick09

2. “My Sharona” by The Knack

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“It seems friendly enough…so friendly, the administration at my elementary school used to blast it during our weekly outdoor lunch days. The most disturbing line is, ‘I always get it up from the touch of the younger kind.’ The song is essentially this guy begging poor Sharona to sleep with him. And all I wanna know is, how old is she?”

—CheliEmma1

Wondering if you should ever listen to these songs again? Me too. Me too.

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Sound Baptisms

On Sundays, San Francisco’s Church of St. John Coltrane holds ‘sound baptisms’ — three-hour jam sessions, and their general advice is ‘If you ain’t happy, you ain’t listening to enough Coltrane!’.

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15 People Shared the Times They Forgot Words and Had to Make up New Ones

What’s that word again that I can’t remember? What am I trying to say here…?

Do you ever have moments like this? You try and try to remember a word, but to no avail?

It happens to the best of us, but it can also be comedy gold, my friends!

Here are some really good ones that’ll make you laugh.

1. My arm calves hurt.

2. I’m looking for an opportunity.

3. Kind of sounds correct…

4. I’m always hungry for sleep.

5. That is amazing.

6. Let’s consult the time map.

7. That’s kind of poetic.

8. I like this one.

9. Those bad crime people.

10. Bailed out at the last minute.

11. The old flappy bug.

12. That was long-winded.

13. I’m going to start using this.

14. You can never go back…

15. That’s pretty bad…

Did you enjoy that?

I know you’ve had some of these experiences, so please share them in the comments.

Don’t hold back on us!

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15 Accurate Tweets About Sex and Dating

Funny and painful. Kind of sums up dating and being in a relationship, doesn’t it?

That’s kind of sad, actually…

Sad, but true!

In the spirit of soul-crushing experiences, let’s take a look at some funny tweets about sex and dating. Yay!

1. Or maybe even 60…

2. It sure does add up.

3. Two sides of the coin.

4. You are not alone, my friend.

5. That’s a bummer.

6. Let’s go to the rankings.

7. Making all kinds of noise.

8. You might as well.

9. What a surprise that must’ve been.

10. Doing it all wrong.

11. That’s not a date?

12. She quit her job for YOU.

13. Is that good or bad?

14. Way to ruin the friend group.

15. I’m trying…trust me.

I hate to do this to you, but…please share some of your own awkward/painful/hilarious sex and dating stories in the comments.

We need to feel better about ourselves over here!!

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Get in Touch with Your Inner Nerd with These ‘Lord of the Rings’ Jokes

Do jokes about The Lord of the Rings ever get old. The answer is NO. NEVER.

All I really have to say after looking these tweets over is…NERD ALERT!

1. We all did this.

2. Don’t F this up.

3. Name the book and the scene.

4. Are you listening?

5. The trilogy isn’t his fault.

6. Sean Astin is back, baby!

7. Riddle me this…

8. I have my reasons…

9. Don’t listen to Gollum.

10. That’s a great visual.

11. Nerd love.

12. Smart move, dude.

13. A historical/pop culture mash-up.

14. Now that’s a zinger!

15. A lot of people agree with you.

Nerds unite! Are you on board with these tweets?

See if you can one-up these jokes in the comments!

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