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[VIDEO] Drunk Texans Think They See a UFO in SA – It Was Not
Last month this video started to trend on social media and it makes me laugh allow me to begin by saying that this happens in San Antonio, that's the only information you need to know :). pokerdoggone posted the video below to TikTok and it makes me laugh. The funny part to me is that he repeatedly says Frank's name. What can Frank do, in that this is a UFO? It was the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, probably the most iconic thing about San Antonio. In their defense, the fog does make it look eerie.
Disney World Holding Auditions Open to Transgender Actors for New Show
Disney World explicitly stated that they are opening auditions to transgender actors to play the roles of Ariel and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid. The Walt Disney Company is seeking the roles as part of their upcoming new Hollywood Studios stage show, "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure," which is replacing their previous "Voyage of the Little Mermaid" show which ran from 1992 to 2020.
Olivia Newton-John’s Stunning $25 Million Malibu Estate For Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
Olivia Newton-John's former Malibu estate is for sale, and pictures show a stunning luxury property. The late country and pop superstar's 7-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 7,000-square-foot California mansion also once belonged to actress Sally Field, according to Fox Business. The spectacular property sits on just over three acres of densely wooded land, creating a lush haven that the official listing calls "a sanctuary unlike any home you have ever seen."
Two Reasons Why Cars in Movies and TV Shows Don’t Have Headrests
Obviously movies and TV shows aren't always realistic, that's nothing new. Sometimes it's all about the action and intensity that keeps us on the edge of our seats or the comedic aspect that wouldn't work with society rules and laws of life. Then there's the production aspect and what realism...
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
Woman Ends Friendship Over $20
A woman on Reddit is sharing why she decided to end one of her friendships over $20. "So I(20f) was invited out to hang out with my friend(19f) and her friends. The plans were pretty simple, drink, see a parade and watch some fireworks. Those plans however didn’t happen as we expected," she begins.
Woman Wants Boyfriend to Pay His Half of the Rent: ‘He Pretty Much Lives With Me’
A woman is asking if she is wrong for wanting her boyfriend to pay his half of the rent after he deiced to live with her the majority of the time. "My bf and I are in university right now but we are working in an internship for the past year. We are paid the same amount as interns but he lives with his family and since I am studying in a different city from my family, I live alone," she begins her Reddit post.
What Happened to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders After the Netflix Show?
If you recently watched America's Sweethearts on Netflix and are curious what the squad from last season is up to now. Check it out here. By now, you have probably knocked out the seven episode series on Netflix that followed the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders through the 2023 season. You see the audition process, what the squad does in between games and then the conclusion of the season as they decide if they will return or not. 36 women made the squad and the show focuses on a select few. Here is what they have been up to since the show ended.
Five-Star Reviews of Infamously Bad Movies
We all see movies for our own reasons, and we all like and dislike them for our own reasons. It doesn’t matter what others think. If we laughed, we cried, we saw the film with someone we loved and had a special connection with the screen and the people around us, that’s all that matters.
Joey Chestnut Proves He is Still the Best in El Paso, Texas
You come at the King, you best not miss. Watch Joey Chestnut Below Prove He's The King of Hot Dogs. Yesterday was The Fourth of July and besides fireworks being the American tradition. We always have the Nathan's hot dog eating competition. Sadly, the American hero Joey Chestnut was banned from this year's event. This is like when Michael Jordan retired to go play baseball. No matter who won that year, everyone would say, "If Jordan was playing he would have won." Same thing with Joey.
Will Joe Biden Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race?
Calls for President Joe Biden, 81, to drop out of the 2024 presidential race have been mounting after a poor debate performance last week against convicted former president Donald Trump, 78. According to The New York Times, Biden told an unnamed source that he is contemplating his political future. "He...
Forecasters Warn Texas, Do NOT Turn Your Back on Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl is a monster of a storm. It has already set a record for the earliest (in hurricane season) Category 5 Atlantic hurricane. As of Tuesday morning (7/2), Beryl has topped sustained winds of 160 mph. Jamaica Beware. There are many uncertainties about the strength and direction of Beryl...
Terrifying Video of Cat 4 Hurricane Beryl Slamming Into the Island of Carriacou
On Monday (7/1/24) Hurricane Beryl made its violent landfall through the island of Carriacou as it continued to travel westward into the Caribbean Sea. Hitting land as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds around 150 mph, Hurricane Beryl ripped "off roofs, knocked down trees, filled air with debris" and that's putting it lightly.
Yes, You Do Have to Actually Wash Your Dishwasher
You know when you're washing your hair and the shampoo runs down your back? Meanwhile, your feet are standing in all the shampoo lather and soapy bubbles as it all flows down the drain. Just like we still wash our feet, our back, and our legs (at least I hope...
What’s That Kiddie Slide Thing Underneath Semi-Trucks?
It's cool to see 18-wheelers driving down the highway filled with lights dotting the entire trailer or huge sleeping quarters. As long as we're not stuck behind one, the fancier or more unique, whether it's the trucks colors or design, that double-take comes naturally. Those plain semi-trucks are so boring...
Woman Keeps Relationship Secret Because of Her ‘Gossiping’ Family
A woman is sharing the reason behind her keeping her relationship secret, and it has to do with her family. She prefaces her post by saying that she and her boyfriend have been dating for nearly 3 years, but that she has kept the relationship secret due to their "gossiping."
Husband Upset After Wife Gets Tattoo Honoring Another Man: ‘I Am Not Him’
A man is upset with his wife after she got a tattoo that honored another man. The man prefaces his post by saying that his wife is a fan of the book A Little Life and one of the quotes from the book inspired her to get a tattoo. "My...
Man’s Girlfriend Breaks Up with Him for Not Sharing Their Relationship on Social Media
A man is sharing that his current relationship is ending because his girlfriend wants to be posted on social media. "For context, I have grown up in a very traditional household or social media isn’t a big factor in a relationship, and I have only had one Instagram account and I have posted twice out of the I don’t know maybe 10 years of having the account and I told my girlfriend when we first started dating that I don’t post a lot," he prefaces his Reddit post.
Texas Rangers Fan Kicked Out of Game After Going for Foul Ball
If you have never been to Globe Life Field in Arlington, DO NOT do this at your next game. Keep Scrolling to Watch a Fan Get Kicked Out of Globe Life Field. Sadly another Texas Rangers fan is going viral for doing something stupid in the park. Thankfully this time it was not someone dropping an entire Boomstick on someone. During the top of the 8th inning, a foul ball was heading right above the San Diego Padres dugout. A fan thought it would be a good idea to try and get the ball. Well, he tripped, fell into the net, and dropped his beer.
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