Family Saves Piglet from Side of Road During Snowstorm
A poor little piggy was stranded on the side of a road after he fell out of transport truck on the way to auction in Maryland recently. Given the freezing conditions, the piglet would have surely frozen to death if left alone outside in the cold. Luckily, a family from Chevy Chase, Maryland, who were […]
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, […]
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, […]
Semi-Truck Crash Kills, Frees Hundreds of Piglets in Ohio
Last week, Michigan police found and arrested a runaway pig (and then had to reupholster their squad car’s back seats as a result). Tonight, police in Southwestern Ohio are leading a much larger manhunt pighunt, after a semi-truck crash led to hundreds of piglets being let loose in Greene County. Xenia, Ohio—a city known primarily […]
Little Piggy Goes Wee (and Poo) in Police Car–All the Way Home
It was around 7:00pm, and the phone rang–a 911 call from a woman who survived a startling encounter just moments earlier. The dispatcher couldn’t believe what was being reported. There was a pig on the loose in the neighborhood. A car was dispatched to the scene of the incident. After lassoing the swine with a […]
That’s One Obese Piggybank: Man Pays for Car Mostly in Change
When you work as a cashier, your first thought when someone comes up to the counter with a jar full of change is, “Oh, no.” Now imagine that, instead of paying for a frozen pizza all in change, they were buying something way more expensive, like, say, a car. This was the nightmare of employees […]
[VIDEO] Elderly Driver Crashes into Nine Cars in a Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot
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Quite often, I find myself stuck behind someone going 25 in a 45 zone, and understandably start yelling at the unknown person whose sole purpose is obviously to ruin my day. But many ultra-careful (read: slow) drivers are simply old folks who could easily be our parents or grandparents, and have no choice but to […]
Born to Run: Toyota Renews Sponsorship of Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
Any idiot can run. It takes a special kind of idiot to run a marathon. It also takes a special kind of car manufacturer to sponsor marathons, and for the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, that car manufacturer is Toyota. The Japanese company might be moving 1,600 jobs from nearby Erlanger, KY, but its presence will […]
UAW Names Flat Rock for Respirator Production
A post on the United Auto Workers Local 3000 Members’ Facebook this week suggests that Ford will begin production on respirators at Flat Rock Assembly Plant as early as Monday. Ford last week announced that it is teaming with 3M to build a powered air-purifying respirator at one of its Michigan assembly plants but did […]
4 Breathtaking Scenic Drives in Tennessee
Between the Great Smoky Mountains and the state’s lush forests, nearly every highway in Tennessee boasts spectacular views. But if you’re looking for a little more adventure, check out these four scenic drives. Is Your Vehicle Ready to Hit the Road? How to know when it’s time for new tires Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]
What’s the Difference Between Metallic & Pearl Car Paint?
Picking the right color for your new car is a big decision — you want to choose a hue that matches your personal style. While you’re deciphering the fancy paint colors (bearing strangely exotic names like “sunset coral,” “Moroccan oyster,” and “gunpowder slate”), you also need to consider the finish. Many automakers now offer paint […]
5 Items Every Dog Owner Should Keep in Their Car
If you plan on taking your furry friend with you on an adventure any time soon, you’ll want to not only be sure you’re transporting them safely, but that you’re also prepared for the journey and any mishaps that may occur. Here are five items every dog owner should keep in their car for easygoing, […]
Road Trips for Nature Lovers: A Visitor’s Guide to Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park sprawls over 1,904 square miles — that’s slightly larger than Rhode Island. Elevations range from 2,000-8,000 feet and the region is known for its breathtaking views, stunning climbs, and changeable temperatures. It also has an estimated 1,000 caves, only 335 of which have been publically recorded. Here are some things to […]
How to Replace Your Stolen or Lost Driver’s License
Panic will undoubtedly ensue when you realize you’ve lost your driver’s license. As one of your most important pieces of identification and your legal ticket to drive, your driver’s license seems irreplaceable. But it’s not. With the following steps from PopSugar writer Nicole Yi, you’ll be able to replace your driver’s license, somewhat hassle-free, and […]
What Types of Spray Paint Can You Use On Your Car?
This article is sponsored by MyPaintSprayer. If you want to change the look of the car by repainting it, knowledge of spray paints is essential. Using a paint intended for the house to paint a car will ruin your vehicle. Hence, proper spray paint for a car, such as automotive paint, is the best choice. […]
New California Law Could Encourage Feasting on Roadkill
California is planning to implement a new law, which could let drivers dine on roadkill. The Wildlife Traffic Safety Act aims to reduce food by allowing drivers to use roadkill to feed the hungry. Playing It Safe: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV earns high safety rating What the Wildlife Traffic Safety Act entails State agents in California […]
Toyota Launches New Intellectual Property Program
Toyota has announced the launch of Toyota IP Solutions, a program dedicated to licensing the company’s intellectual property to those interested. The Japanese manufacturer says the program would allow U.S. and global companies to get the benefits of its research and development efforts, in which Toyota invests about $1 million per hour, without having to […]
Of Course Somebody Started a Petition to Change the Mustang Mach-E Name
With the world being in such great sorts these days, folks have to really dig down to find things to be concerned and angry about. When inequality no longer exists and the planet is certainly not remotely close to dying, people turn to the next most logical problem that deserves their rapt, most urgent attention: […]
