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Disney Is Building the First Spider-Man Roller Coaster
The first Spider-Man roller coaster is officially in the works. As part of the massive D23 presentation of new attractions for their various theme parks confirmed a Spider-Man themed rollercoaster is headed to Shanghai Disneyland. They also revealed the first piece of concept art for the ride. They also announced...
Walt Disney World Announces Villains Themed Land, Fans React
Disney fans, your wishes have been granted! A new villains land is coming at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The big news was announced by Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’amaro at D23 Expo, an annual event that covers everything Disney, from Pixar to Marvel, 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm, etc. The convention was held on Aug. 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. D'amaro kicked off the presentation by sharing that they are "moving dirt" and that there "are plans” in regards to several projects for the theme parks.
The First ‘Mandalorian’ Ride Is Coming to Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge
The Mandalorian (and Grogu) are getting their first ride in Disney’s theme parks. As part of the big panel announcing new attractions coming to Disney’s theme parks around the world at D23 this weekend. the company confirmed that the Millennium Falcon ride at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be getting an update — a “brand-new adventure” that will feature the Mandalorian and Grogu.
Olympics Breakdancing – A Look at the Competitions, Viral Videos and Results in Paris
Breaking, a dance culture that started in the Bronx in the 1970s, has made its debut at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Who would have thought that hip-hop would take it this far. The women competed on Friday (Aug. 9), while the men competed on Saturday (Aug. 10). The...
Tesla Windshield Shattered by Random Fish That Fell From the Sky
It sounds like a scene out of a movie, but we promise this is the real deal. A couple in New Jersey says that the windshield of their Tesla was shattered by a random fish falling from the sky. Okay, so you're minding your own business on a random Sunday....
Police Officer Specializing in DUI Arrests Gets Arrested for DUI
These are some interesting times in America; nothing can really be ruled out from happening here. If you have a mental filing cabinet, file this one under 'No way this is actually for real.'. It all went down in Tempe, Ariz., where a Tempe police officer who was recently recognized...
Did ‘1923’ Season 2 Get Canceled?
Yellowstone fans know when Season 5 will resume, and we even have progress on a sequel, but what the heck is going on with prequel 1923?. Season 2 was promised, but then there was a Hollywood writer's strike and a Screen Actor's Guild Strike. The cast began working on other projects, and the show's Instagram became a compilation page.
SPOTTED: 35 Random Celebrities Caught Cheering Their Hearts Out At the Olympics
While star athletes compete for their countries on the field and in arenas, star celebrities have been packing the stands during the Olympics in Paris. From gymnastics to basketball to skateboarding, big-name celebs have been showing up in droves to cheer on their country this year. And from the looks...
Man Tells 14-Year-Old Son He’s Not His Real Dad After Discovering Wife’s Affair
A man is feeling a little guilty after telling his 14-year-old son that he isn't his biological father after finding out the child's mom was having an affair. "I (37M) have been married to my wife (36F) for 10 years. When I started dating her, she was a single mom as her ex had fled the state after she got pregnant. My wife never wanted to tell our son that I was not his biological father. She wanted to wait till he was an adult in his 20s, and we decided on that when we married," the man wrote on Reddit.
Woman ‘Served’ Papers Notifying Her She Will No Longer Have a ‘Husband’ as NFL Season Nears: WATCH
A woman was "served" papers notifying her that she will no longer have a "husband in the next 30 days" as football season approaches. Haven Presley shared a video on TikTok, reading the "contract" her husband gave her, explaining why he would soon be MIA. "Football season is a wonderful...
‘In-N-Out Burger’ Says it Will Probably Never Open in These States
Hurry up please, we're salivating over here, and by here I mean 40 states. Imagine being such a cult favorite, consistently on top burger joint lists in the country, yet only being in ten states. Lucky Tennessee will be the eleventh state come 2026 when a Nashville location opens. According to Yahoo! Finance, this will be the farthest east In-N-Out has ever opened.
Man Loses Seven Nails After Girlfriend’s Pedicure Takes Painful Turn
A man on Reddit is detailing a painful pedicure gone wrong that was conducted by his girlfriend. "The other day my gf (20F) really wanted to fix my (22M) nails, that were in pretty bad shape. She is very interested in nail stuff so I just trusted her to let her fix them up. She did all the usual things, like clipping and filing my nails, but also did something, where you basically scrape around the nails with a tool to get rid of dead skin and make it look nicer," the man starts his story off by saying.
Watch Man Prank Texas Mounted Patrol Cop
This Man's Hilarious Encounter with a Texas Mounted Patrol Cop Will Make Your Day!. In Houston Texas, where everything is bigger and bolder, one man decided to add a little humor to his day by pulling off a harmless prank on a Texas Mounted Patrol officer. The result? A lighthearted...
Texas Complex Built by Giant 3D Printer in Just Weeks
This Texas Neighborhood Was Built by a 45-Foot-Wide 3D Printer—And It's Changing the Future of Housing. In Georgetown Texas, a groundbreaking project is reshaping the way we think about construction and housing. A 45-foot-wide 3D printer has been quietly at work, building an entire neighborhood of homes in record time.
Why You’re in Big Trouble if Your House Smells Like Nail Polish Remover
Smell nail polish remover in your house even though you haven't painted your nails in months?. You should probably brace yourself to deal with the headaches that are about to come your way. Causes Of Nail Polish Remover Smell. So, you haven't been using nail polish remover and you've determined...
Gold Medalist Can’t Wait to Celebrate Olympics Win with Texas Brisket
Winning gold is one thing, getting to celebrate with some brisket just sounds better. I am currently writing this Friday morning. As of right now the United States of America has 103 total medals, which leads the world for the most medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Something that is funny, if you just took the athletes from Texas that have medaled, they have more than some other countries. Currently Texas athletes have 35 medals. That is more than South Korea, Italy, Germany, and Canada to name a few.
They’re Gonna Play a Baseball Game at a NASCAR Track
Major League Baseball is about to get even faster. According to reports, the Atlanta Braves will take on the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in August of 2025, a first for Major League Baseball. Bristol Motor Speedway is no stranger to hosting events without motors, including two college football...
Watch Brilliant Display of Lightning Stretching Across the Texas Sky
The power of nature is on full display in this video showing lightning making its way across the Texas sky. I’m the type of person who gets just a tad bit excited when the skies start to darken. It’s kind of a nervous excitement in that I hope nothing bad happens, but I enjoy sitting outside and watching storms roll through.
Woman Arrested After Sharing Her Applebee’s All You Can Eat Appetizer
Applebee's recently brought back their all you can eat appetizer, which includes their double-crunch shrimp, tender riblets and boneless buffalo wings for just $15.99. With that, you also get unlimited fries — just as long as you don't share them. It's a rule the restaurant tells patrons of ahead of time (it's noted on the menu), but a woman in Illinois disregarded that warning and shared her appetizers anyway.
Man Dies at Fort Worth, Texas CrossFit Event
Onlookers were shocked when a man disappeared in a North Texas lake yesterday. Since 2006, the CrossFit Games has been an annual competition trying to find the fittest people in the world. For the first time ever, it was held in Texas this week after previously being held in California and Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the CrossFit games are making national headlines after a competitor died while competing yesterday.
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