Offbeat

Who Owns the Longest Tongue in America?

Who Owns the Longest Tongue in America?

The recipient of this rather dubious honor goes to 20-year-old California actor, Nick Afanasiev, whose tongue measures 3.5 inches from the middle of his closed top lip to the tip of his tongue. This is just 0.36 inches shorter than the man who currently holds the world record, Stephen Taylor from Great Britain. Nick Afanasiev was born in Moscow and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His extraordinary… [Read more]

Some Really Outrageous Billboards

Some Really Outrageous Billboards

Few of us ever think of billboards as items that might raise an eyebrow or two, and since the 1960s with Lady Bird Johnson’s campaign to clean up America’s highways and eliminate many of them, most billboards have been on their best behavior. However, here are a few shining examples of the naughty and pushing-the-envelope capabilities of the indomitable human mind. If that old bearded bard of… [Read more]

Unclaimed Baggage Center Uncovers Some Amazing Treasures

Unclaimed Baggage Center Uncovers Some Amazing Treasures

There is a magical place known as the Unclaimed Baggage Center. Founded in 1970 by Doyle and Sue Owens, this one-of-a-kind store is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Scottsboro, Alabama. We’ve all experienced those moments at the busy airport watching that single suitcase circle the track over and over in search of someone to grab it and claim it as their own. If you have ever… [Read more]

Melting Artic Ice Reveals Ancient Weapons

Melting Artic Ice Reveals Ancient Weapons

The Canadian Arctic is the unlikely site of an amazing treasure trove of ancient weaponry. Melting ice patches in the Yukon’s remote Mackenzie Mountains have uncovered a collection of weapons that dates back more than 2,000 years. These spears, squirrel snares and bow and arrows are shedding significant light upon ancient hunting strategies. Read on for more about this scintillating find. This… [Read more]

Insurance Fraud: Know the Costs

Insurance Fraud: Know the Costs

Insurance fraud can be pretty , and sadly, it happens all the time. You may not know this, but 10% of property and/or casualty insurance claims are fraudulent- and this unfortunately affects your car insurance premiums as a consumer.For instance; if you get in an accident and the other person puts in a claim, you can’t be sure that everything being claimed actually pertains to the accident and… [Read more]