Items Tagged with 'Odd News'

University of Georgia researchers determined that a meteorite that blew through the roof of a man's home in late June is older than the Earth itself.

Roughly 5% of people may see two “sheep on a roof” stories in one year — like this latest tale from northern England, where firefighters rescued a ewe and three lambs from a rooftop escape.

Tom Cruise stunned Londoners by scaling the BFI IMAX in a tuxedo to promote “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” his $400M farewell as Ethan Hunt.

While one in five Americans owns cryptocurrency, there is a surprising growth in construction; despite risks, two-thirds of holders say it positively impacts their lives.

PolitiFact debunked a viral, AI-generated video falsely claiming Elon Musk exposed a hidden $20,000 roofing grant. No such program exists, and the video misrepresents a podcast.

After a Columbia, Mo. man accidentally shot himself in a gas station, he then threw the stolen gun onto a nearby roof and now faces felony charges; he is being held on a $15,000 bond.

A fox left an unexpected 'gift' on an East London man's $260K Ferrari, captured on his Ring cam; the viral video drew laughs — and some envy.

A British man dubbed a "human wrecking ball" caused $260K in damage to two homes in a revenge rampage after losing a legal dispute with his neighbors by literally tearing the roofs off the homes; see the video.

Colorado Rockies lefty Jefry Yan’s return to the mound is a testament to perseverance. After Tommy John surgery, he spent years roofing and playing amateur ball before rejoining pro baseball in 2021. 

For 46 years, Milwaukee artist Mark Gubin’s rooftop sign reading “Welcome to Cleveland” has amused and confused airline passengers seeing his message as they land — in Milwaukee, Wisc.