Duolingo is looking for a trainer for its owl mascot: it's a joke job, but you should still apply for it
Language learning app Duolingo has posted a job opening for an “owl trainer” to work with its mascot character, Duo the owl, HappyMonday reports. In the job description, Duolingo says it is looking for a “fearless and talented owl trainer.” He must have a degree in avian psychology or...
Get distracted and have fun: 11 interesting sites that won't let you get bored
We all love to occasionally be distracted and pass the time a little, whether at work, waiting for a meeting or just at home in the evening. Lifehacker has collected 11 sites that will help you with this. 100 Stars This site for Chrome opens up interactive visualizations of countless ...
Bigfoot spotted in Colorado: Bigfoot even caught on video
A couple's train ride through rural Colorado has fans of the Bigfoot theory delighted. She posted footage online of a mysterious figure walking through the mountains, which many believe could be that elusive creature. Read more…
The fattest bear was chosen in Alaska: the female who savored the salmon won
A large female bear said to have "skill and endurance" has won Fat Bear Week, an annual competition to see which Alaskan bear can put on the most pounds before hibernation. Who won this year...
He was rejected by 16 colleges, and Google invited him to work: the incredible story of a guy from California
College admissions decisions disappoint thousands of high-achieving students each year, but the story of one Northern California teen has caught the attention of Congress. NBC7NY told what it was about. Stanley Zhong, 18, is a 2023 graduate of Gunn High School in Palo Alto. Despite…
A Missouri resident swam 60 km on a pumpkin boat: this is a world record
A Missouri man has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey on a pumpkin boat, USAToday reports. Steve Kueni of Lebanon, Missouri, felt "cold, tired, but happy with the results" after his 60-mile journey across the river. Sailing the Missouri River on a boat from…
A cat jumped onto an IT specialist's keyboard and erased information from a government server.
A four-hour system outage in September at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, was caused by a cat jumping onto a technician's keyboard. The Register writes about this. This was reported by a source who heard this story on one...
104-year-old Illinois woman jumps with a parachute: she claims a world record
104-year-old Chicago woman Dorothy Hoffner hopes to be certified as the oldest person ever to skydive. She left her walker on the ground and did a tandem jump in northern Illinois, the Guardian reports. “Age is just a number,” said Dorothy...
'This is just crazy': Alaskan fisherman caught blue-fleshed fish
An Alaskan fisherman showed off his colorful catch with orange spots and natural blue meat, and also explained what the fish looks like when cooked. Fox News reported in more detail. Joe Chmelek, owner of The Lodge at Otter Cove in Homer, Alaska,…
Just one day: McDonald's will sell cheeseburgers for 50 cents
If in stores that sell individual candies you can still find something that can be bought for less than a dollar, then prices in this range have almost completely become a relic of a bygone era. But not at McDonald's, just for one day, the fast food restaurant chain will be selling...