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Kathmandu Clogged by Cows

Kathmandu Clogged by Cows

Following the Earthquakes in April and May, Kathmandu is in bad shape. The government is scrambling to build shelters and knock down damaged buildings before they topple over on their own. On top of this, Kathmandu has a new, unforeseen, four-stomached problem: Cows. Lots and lots of cows. Hundreds of them, wandering around or snoozing […]

 Timothy Moore

First Pigs, Then Sharks, Now Cows: Truck Carrying 120 Cows Crashes on Highway

First Pigs, Then Sharks, Now Cows: Truck Carrying 120 Cows Crashes on Highway

A bizarre string of car accidents involving vehicles carrying animals has ripped across the nation this week. First it was the truck full of piglets in Xenia, Ohio. Then it was the truck carrying sharks from Marathon, Florida. And now, a truck carrying 120 head of cattle has overturned in McLoud, Oklahoma. According to reports, […]

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Oh Crepe: Semi-Truck with 44,000 Pounds of Nutella Overturns in Indiana

Oh Crepe: Semi-Truck with 44,000 Pounds of Nutella Overturns in Indiana

If you’ve been scanning northwest Indiana news headlines lately, you might have noticed some nutty ones — but this one takes the cake (or crepe, rather). A semi-truck carrying 44,000 pounds of Nutella on board was traveling on the westbound lanes of I-94 near the Michigan borderline when it suddenly overturned to avoid an accident with […]

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[VIDEO] Relax and Watch Boulders Blow Up on an Oregon Highway

[VIDEO] Relax and Watch Boulders Blow Up on an Oregon Highway

It has been a stressful week—let’s watch some giant stuff get blown up, shall we? That’s Pretty Rad: Check out Chevy’s Army supertruck, the Colorado ZH2 Aaaah, that’s nice. The above video comes to us from The Oregonian and the Oregon Department of Transportation, of the cleanup operation after a huge, 200-ton boulder slid from […]

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Michigan Resident Records Video of a Calf in the Back of a Jeep

Michigan Resident Records Video of a Calf in the Back of a Jeep

Few images are more iconic to pet-owners than that of a dog eagerly jumping into a car. Many drivers love to bring their four-legged friends along for the ride.  However, dogs aren’t the only animals that you might see out on the road. Evidently, that list of creatures ranges from the canines to the bovines. Recently, […]

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Running Out of Road Salt? Try Skittles!

Running Out of Road Salt? Try Skittles!

We’ve covered many unique roadway spills in our time, but this latest one in Wisconsin is a rare bird. This spill on County Highway S near Blackbird Road in Dodge County, Wisconsin, is both hilarious and kind of gross. What could cause both reactions? Red Skittles, of course. Earlier this week, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office […]

 Patrick Grieve

Seat is Murder: Morrissey Lobbies Chevy to Use Vegan Leather in Volt and Bolt EVs

Seat is Murder: Morrissey Lobbies Chevy to Use Vegan Leather in Volt and Bolt EVs

English singer, songwriter, and activist Morrissey is best known for his influential indie rock music, and for his hardcore pro-animal rights stances. The latter sometimes overshadows the former, like when he caused controversy by calling Chinese people a “sub-species” for their treatment of animals, or when he spoiled the otherwise excellent 1985 Smiths album Meat […]

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Did You Know: Subaru Awards the Best Children’s Science Books Every Year

Did You Know: Subaru Awards the Best Children’s Science Books Every Year

Learning begins at a young age, and it’s important that future generations are ready for school even before they set foot in a classroom. Who would think that–of any organization–Subaru would be one to make that happen? Subaru gives back to communities in many ways, cleaning up the environment and finding homes for animals. But one […]

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Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Wisconsin

Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is known for its delicious cheese and easy access to Lakes Michigan and Superior. But the Badger State is also home to numerous weird laws—many involving cheese—that were put into place many years ago. Read on to discover our top 5 weird car laws in the state of Wisconsin. [wptab name=”Trains”] 5. Trains Okay, […]

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Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Pennsylvania

Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Pennsylvania

As one of the oldest states in the nation, Pennsylvania has a rich history dating back to 1691. As well as housing Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were drafted, the Keystone State is home to a number of bizarre laws regarding roads and vehicles. Below are just five examples. [wptab […]

 Zachary Berry

How to Plan a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

How to Plan a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

Labor Day is here again. This September holiday is a great time to take the whole family for a trip. Whether its down to the beach to finish off summer with a bang, or to a relative’s house for a cookout, Labor Day activities are some of the most fun during the entire year! However, […]

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Three Little Pigs Houses Appear Where Pig-Carrying Semi Crashed in Xenia

Three Little Pigs Houses Appear Where Pig-Carrying Semi Crashed in Xenia

Last week was a weird one for animals on the highway. A semi full of cows crashed and freed the bovine all over the interstate on the very same day that a truck transporting sharks to a New York aquarium did the same exact thing. And just a couple days before, a semi-truck in Xenia, […]

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Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Unit to Compete Against Tesla Powerwall

Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Unit to Compete Against Tesla Powerwall

Tesla Motors recently unveiled the Tesla Powerwall, a rechargeable home battery that can be used for solar energy consumption and storage, backup power, and load-shifting. Not to be outdone, Mercedes-Benz and parent company Daimler have just announced their answer to Tesla’s Powerwall: Mercedes-Benz energy storage. According to a press release from Daimler, the new Mercedes-Benz […]

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Portland Driver Gets Camaro Stuck on Steps

Portland Driver Gets Camaro Stuck on Steps

You may have heard that cows can walk up stairs, but not down them. It turns out that that’s an urban legend—there’s even video evidence which proves that bovine beasts can capably, if not gracefully, walk down stairs. Camaros, though, are a whole other story… A driver in Portland, Oregon, learned that fact the hard […]

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Toyota Says Mirai is “Fueled by Bullsh*t.” Seriously

Toyota Says Mirai is “Fueled by Bullsh*t.” Seriously

It’s generally not a good thing if someone suggests that you are full of cow excrement. As part of its “Fueled by Everything” video series, Toyota and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock are more than happy to make the insinuation that the hydrogen fuel cell electric Mirai is “Fueled by Bullsh*t.” More from Toyota: Toyota USA Foundation […]

 Timothy Moore

7 Best Road Trip Games for Adults

7 Best Road Trip Games for Adults

Next week, a few friends and I are heading off on a road trip to DC. One of the friends has a sister there who flies helicopters for the government, so we figured we’d abuse the fact that she has an apartment half a mile from the National Mall to plan a pretty cheap vacation because […]

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Nissan Discontinues X-Trail and 370Z in India

Nissan Discontinues X-Trail and 370Z in India

Last year, Nissan pulled the plug on the X-Trail SUV and 370Z Coupe in India in favor of pushing their locally manufactured models. The Nissan Micra, Sunny, Evalia, and Terrano are all manufactured in Oragadam, Chennai in India, and thus are tailored towards the unique needs of Indian drivers. Car ownership in India presents unique […]

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Ram Introduces New 2015 Ram Laramie Limited at Chicago Auto Show

Ram Introduces New 2015 Ram Laramie Limited at Chicago Auto Show

Just minutes ago, Ram Truck unveiled the all-new 2015 Ram Laramie Limited trim at the Chicago Auto Show, for pickup drivers looking for something a little more premium. In fact, Ram goes so far as to call it a “benchmark in truck opulence.” The trim will be available on 1500, 2500, and 3500 models. 2015 […]