1969 Tampa Pizza Hut ad featuring Grim Reaper one of many weird finds during USF Oracle digitization
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Velveeta launches nail polish that smells like cheese
Want to live “la dolce Velveeta?” Well, you can now spread cheese-scented nail polish on your fingers.
Want to live “la dolce Velveeta?” Well, you can now spread cheese-scented nail polish on your fingers.
Indian man reportedly divorces wife because she only cooked instant noodles
The judge presiding over the divorce case reportedly called it the “Maggi case” because Maggi instant noodles were the woman’s food of choice when feeding her husband.
The judge presiding over the divorce case reportedly called it the “Maggi case” because Maggi instant noodles were the woman’s food of choice when feeding her husband.
Entomologist finds out which insect has the worst sting, by getting stung
A Southwestern Biological Institute entomologist at the University of Arizona purposely got stung by a variety of different insects to find out which ones were the top 10 most painful stings in the world.
A Southwestern Biological Institute entomologist at the University of Arizona purposely got stung by a variety of different insects to find out which ones were the top 10 most painful stings in the world.
Gibsonton man dubbed 'Human Volcano' stuns audiences around the world
A Gibsonton man, known as the “Human Volcano," leaves his audience wide-eyed and in wonder.
A Gibsonton man, known as the “Human Volcano," leaves his audience wide-eyed and in wonder.
Overdue library book returned after 46 years
The library in Oklahoma said the book was checked out in September 1976 — nearly five decades ago.
The library in Oklahoma said the book was checked out in September 1976 — nearly five decades ago.
Ohio deputy encounters 'drunk Amish guy' slumped over in moving buggy
Ohio officers responded to 911 calls stating that a buggy was 'all over the road' and found a 'drunk Amish guy' passed out as the horse pulled him along.
Ohio officers responded to 911 calls stating that a buggy was 'all over the road' and found a 'drunk Amish guy' passed out as the horse pulled him along.
Truck spews 15,000 pounds of hot dog filler across Pennsylvania highway
Highway crews in Pennsylvania were left with a meaty mess when a semi truck crashed and spewed pink slime all over the interstate.
Highway crews in Pennsylvania were left with a meaty mess when a semi truck crashed and spewed pink slime all over the interstate.
Impatient Florida truck driver loses back wheels by driving over concrete pillars
A Florida semi-truck driver apparently got a little impatient while struggling to clear safety barriers on a turn -- and caused some pretty severe damage to his rig in the process.
A Florida semi-truck driver apparently got a little impatient while struggling to clear safety barriers on a turn -- and caused some pretty severe damage to his rig in the process.
Rare moth not seen in 110 years found in luggage at Detroit airport
Each year, customs officials intercept tens of thousands of 'actionable pests' which are identified as being dangerous to the health and safety of the nation’s agricultural resources.
Each year, customs officials intercept tens of thousands of 'actionable pests' which are identified as being dangerous to the health and safety of the nation’s agricultural resources.
CBP: Woman tried to cross border with condom filled with fentanyl pills in her vaginal cavity
A woman was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 0.006 pounds of fentanyl that was wrapped inside a condom the woman placed inside her vaginal cavity.
A woman was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 0.006 pounds of fentanyl that was wrapped inside a condom the woman placed inside her vaginal cavity.
Texas toddler accidentally orders 31 cheeseburgers on DoorDash
“So then I just took the burgers because I didn’t know what to do at that point,” Kelsey Golden explained. The DoorDash employee politely told Golden, “Have a good party,” before leaving.
“So then I just took the burgers because I didn’t know what to do at that point,” Kelsey Golden explained. The DoorDash employee politely told Golden, “Have a good party,” before leaving.
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Human skull dating back nearly 8,000 years found in Minnesota River
Through technology, the sheriff's office learned the bone belongs to a young man who suffered blunt force trauma.
Through technology, the sheriff's office learned the bone belongs to a young man who suffered blunt force trauma.
Frontier Airlines flight attendant helps deliver baby mid-flight
Frontier Airlines said Diana Giraldo brought the mother to the back lavatory and assisted with the delivery.
Frontier Airlines said Diana Giraldo brought the mother to the back lavatory and assisted with the delivery.
UFO hearing: Pentagon shows declassified photos and video, clip of unexplainable floating object
The Pentagon Tuesday showcased declassified photos and video of UFOs to Congress – including a flying object without a "specific" explanation" – as lawmakers pressed military officials on the mysterious sightings.
The Pentagon Tuesday showcased declassified photos and video of UFOs to Congress – including a flying object without a "specific" explanation" – as lawmakers pressed military officials on the mysterious sightings.
Florida driver arrested for DUI after 'traveling up a power pole': police
Police said the Florida man was drunk when he wrecked his "shiny new Mustang" by driving onto the curb — and up a power pole.
Police said the Florida man was drunk when he wrecked his "shiny new Mustang" by driving onto the curb — and up a power pole.
Johnny Cash water tower springs a leak thanks to bullet hole in 'very sensitive area'
A silhouette of Johnny Cash on a water tower in his birthplace of Kingsland, Arkansas, has drawn visitors thanks to a leak in an interesting spot.
A silhouette of Johnny Cash on a water tower in his birthplace of Kingsland, Arkansas, has drawn visitors thanks to a leak in an interesting spot.
4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Video: Rome’s historic Spanish Steps damaged after driver takes wrong turn down staircase
A tourist allegedly became confused by his navigation system, which led him to drive down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps.
A tourist allegedly became confused by his navigation system, which led him to drive down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps.