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Woman Says Planes Won’t Stop Dropping Poop on Her Driveway

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Woman Says Planes Won’t Stop Dropping Poop on Her Driveway

Earlier this week, a Salt Lake City woman walked to her car to pick up her children from school and noticed something unexpected all over her white vehicle: human feces that apparently fell from the sky.

“At first I thought, ‘Wow, some bird really took a dump on my car!” Bethany Bowker told KSL. But she soon realized she was dealing with human poop. “This is undeniable.”

So she did what any outraged person would do in 2017: She took a video of the poop and uploaded it to Facebook.

“It’s like they dumped all the poop out of the airplane and it landed in my drive way,” she says in the video, scanning her camera over the human waste. “It’s all poop. Human poop…It’s on my car. Splattered everywhere.”

Making things worse, Bowker says this isn’t the first time an airplane has dumped crap on her property. It also happened several years ago, too, she told KSL. “But this is the worst I’ve ever had it,” she said. “I’m tired of it.”

“It just makes me sick,” she added.

KSL reached out to the FAA, who released the following statement:

“The FAA periodically receives reports of blue ice (frozen wastewater) falling on a house. If the person can tell us (the FAA) exactly when and where it happened, we can try to run radar replays to see if an aircraft flew overhead around that time. We don’t provide any advice on how to clean up blue ice.”

According to Bowker’s Facebook page, local authorities arrived at her house yesterday afternoon to clean up the poop.

There’s at least some silver lining for Bowker. “I’m just glad I wasn’t outside when it happened,” she told Deseret News.

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5 Possible Reasons Why Everyone Is Always Fighting At Chuck E. Cheese’s

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5 Possible Reasons Why Everyone Is Always Fighting At Chuck E. Cheese’s

Chuck E. Cheese’s is a fun and exciting place to host a child’s birthday party. There’s greasy food, arcade games, and weird animatronic robots everywhere. But, as we’ve noted, it’s also a magnet for all sorts of terrible behavior from parents there with their children. Over the years, there have been dozens of fights and brawls at the pizza chain in at least nine different states. But why? We have some theories.

Something In The Sauce?

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According to its menu, Chuck E. Cheese’s Red Sauce contains tomato, salt, spices, citric acid, garlic, and onion. That sounds common enough but perhaps there’s something bout the ratio of “spices” to “citric acid” that brings out the worst in parents? Just a theory…

Animatronic Robots Have Mind Control That Makes Us Violent?

Watch the video above. Now watch it again at a louder volume. Now watch it again at the loud volume with children running and screaming all around you. Robot dogs and birds and rats “playing” instruments and “singing.” Do you suddenly want to fight someone/thing? Uh, us neither… But if you/we did, the clearly evil robots are almost certainly to blame. If you need more evidence, check out the singing rat below

Arcade Game-Induced Madness?

Who doesn’t love a good arcade game? But if you play too many at a place like Chuck E. Cheese’s, it’s possible you might get something we just made up called Arcade Game-Induced Madness. All the digital games at Chuck E. Cheese’s, like Superspin and Speed Demon and Harpoon Lagoon and Stack-It, can, in our opinion, induce a sort of psychosis that could lead you to a fight another parent. Our advice? Stick to Skee Ball.

Chuck E. Cheese Parties Are Actually Meet-ups For A National Ring of Secret Fight Clubs

This probably isn’t true, but you never know.

Science

The most boring answer but probably the only correct one: David Schwartz, a psychologist and professor at the University of Southern California, told ABC News in 2012 that birthday parties are often “really emotional situations.”

“There’s frustration and provocation,” he said. “A parent will never be more ready to defend somebody than when they’re with their child.”

Add in some booze, insane looking robots, and bad pizza to the stress, and you’ve got the ideal situation for a Chuck E. Cheese brawl.

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Getting Fit In 2017? If You Facebook About It, You Could Be A Narcissist

Sam Jones
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Getting Fit In 2017? If You Facebook About It, You Could Be A Narcissist

It’s New Year’s resolution season: The gyms are packed, there are lines waiting for the treadmills, and your social media feeds are most likely stacked with people posting their latest accomplishments in fitness.

If you think the Facebook friend who posts every sweaty mile of their workout routine before you’ve even had your morning coffee seems a little too into themselves, a new study shows you might be right.

Researchers from the Brunel University in London found that people who post frequently about their exercise routines are more likely to have narcissistic tendencies. The need for constant validation is the fuel to their workouts. That’s not passing judgement — most people need and deserve to feel validated, and if it encourages a healthier lifestyle, so be it — but the narcissistic component means that their flaunting of what they’ve got might not be as appreciated as they think. And as long as they’re raking in the likes, they have no idea not everyone’s loving it.

Psychology lecturer Dr. Tara Marshall, from Brunel University London, said:

“Although our results suggest that narcissists’ bragging pays off because they receive more likes and comments to their status updates, it could be that their Facebook friends politely offer support while secretly disliking such egotistical displays. Greater awareness of how one’s status updates might be perceived by friends could help people to avoid topics that annoy more than they entertain.”

If you’re hitting the like button out of politeness and hoping they’ll get enough and lose interest, the opposite is probably happening: More likes encourage more bragging posts. If you hate seeing their every 5 a.m. 5K run, perhaps make it your own resolution to use your likes more sincerely.

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5 Weeknight Beers For When You Don’t Know What The Hell To Drink

Jacob Uitti
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5 Weeknight Beers For When You Don’t Know What The Hell To Drink

I’ve spent a lot of time drinking beer on weeknights.

Hanging around my friend’s apartment or basement after college, we’d have little to do and plenty of time to kill. Cherished were the weekends when we knew more people would be free and the bars would be full, but during the week — with some of us between jobs and others with employment that allowed for late mornings — we spent a lot of time inventing games and drinking beer.

In my later years, between shifts at the bar I was tending, I spent plenty of hours sipping craft beers and distinguishing between the best. What I’m trying to say is: I know beers, cheap or otherwise. With that, here are five choice brews for when you’re wondering what to drink on a weeknight.

Sunday

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You likely had the day off — something like 2/3 of the American work force has weekends off — so by evening, you may be winding down after a fruitful two days off. But that’s no reason not to crack a beer. Since the high-energy weekend is just behind you, we suggest a can — a tall can — of IPA. Perhaps Redhook’s Long Hammer IPA. This will give you some high quality beer,  essential for a fine Sunday, but also make you feel like the party isn’t over. Heck, crush the can when you’re done with it if you wanna!

Monday

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This day is often known as the most boring day of the week but it doesn’t have to be! Try something new: a dark beer. Perhaps a Guinness if you want something low alcohol or if you want something with some punch, try a Stout, Porter or even a Brown Ale, like Newcastle. The dark brew will warm your insides and remind you not everything is monotony.

Tuesday

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After two days of drinking heavier stuff, it’s time to break that “In Case of Emergency” glass and go for a cheap, light beer. Domestic favorites, like Rolling Rock and Miller Lite, though in every region there are local versions (and there’s always the overseas Stella Artois). Go easy on yourself with these inexpensive options.

Wednesday

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Time for a flavor explosion. Time to get down on a Red Ale! If you live on the west coast, shoot for Odin’s Ruby or Double Mountain’s IRA. If you want a national brand, check out a bottle of Arrogant Bastard or Killian’s Irish Red. These are the most confection-like flavor-boom brews. Turn Wednesday into Funsday!

Thursday

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Also known as “Little Friday” (go with it), there’s no reason to act small. Thursday is often a good sports day, if you’re into that, which can make it a good day to get together in a group. Either way, get out of the house and have something on draft. Try a Session IPA, a Citra IPA, a Fresh Hop Pale Ale or something else fresh. On Thursday, you want flavor and excitement, but you don’t want to get bogged down in too much heft. So, go for a Sierra Nevada Snow Wit White IPA or their Torpedo Citra.

Cheers to making it through the week!

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This DJ’s Grandma Is So Shocked To Hear What The Kids Are Up To

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This DJ’s Grandma Is So Shocked To Hear What The Kids Are Up To

Jade Reed, a DJ who stays up way too late to make a living, shared his New Year’s Eve plans with his grandma and got her reaction on video to share with the world.

He tells her he’s going to have a nice, wholesome night of spinning dope beats in a Grand Rapids warehouse. He’d get there around 10 o’clock at night, he tells her, and get off work around five. He’ll get home around 7 a.m., right around the time she’ll be waking up and making her coffee in the morning.

“Tonight?” she asks. “That’s when you’re gonna do a show? You get to the show at 10, til five in the morning?! Oh my god!” Unbelievable what the kids are up to these days. And she certainly can’t believe it — but she’s mostly concerned that he’ll be “kind of worn out,” and less about what happens in a warehouse during the pre-dawn hours of the first day of the year. Oh, grandma, if only you knew. Actually, it probably for the best that you don’t.

“Why are they having it them kinda hours? Oh Jade, my god.” It’s a good question. Why do kids these days rage until the wee hours? Why not have a nice New Year’s Eve party at a reasonable hour, play some backgammon or Rummy, and call it a night? That’d sounds fine.

Stay tuned for Jade’s next installment, where he brings his grandma with him to a warehouse rave and records her reaction.

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5 Questions With Madame Gandhi On Fitness, Creativity and Self-Care in 2017

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5 Questions With Madame Gandhi On Fitness, Creativity and Self-Care in 2017

Madame Gandhi is an electronic music artist, singer and activist based in LA. Having gained recognition as the former drummer for M.I.A. and as the iconic free-bleeding runner at the 2015 London Marathon, Madame Gandhi now works to create art that elevates and celebrates the female voice. Her new EP “Voices” was just released here.

London Marathon… How did you train for it?

I signed up for races, almost every month, so that I had the pressure of having to train. A half marathon, a triathlon, a 16 miler and I didn’t tell people because I was not doing it for the competitive benefit. I was doing it for the instilled discipline and because it felt good to work towards something. The other thing I did is I really didn’t drink. It was such a powerful year spent making sure that I was completely without alcohol. Those were the main things I did and I felt really proud of it.

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You are super busy, what is your recipe for self care?

I do love my 7 a.m. yoga. I love having full days where we don’t schedule any meetings. I love days when I’ve lost my cellphone because I don’t feel bad about not hitting people back and I feel like I can just focus on the present and my music and writing. When my head is clear, all my thoughts come to the present and I can actually write them down, whereas the majority of the time I’m fielding interactions, meetings, future planning, and that detracts from the very thing that I’m here to do, which is to create inspiring music.

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Cannabis and creativity, give us your take.

I really prefer cannabis when I’m about to create something in my studio or just play drums or hours. You hear things on different levels. You hear how different sounds and different melodies interact with each other. Never been much of a smoker, but I will say that if I’m in good company, and I’m with friends who I really love, I’ll always have a little bit. Also it’s really good that we have more liberal views around marijuana because it is something people enjoy and it helps people and it helps anxiety. I just hope that whatever rules and regulations come with it, they actually benefit those who grow it and produce it, and it doesn’t create economic burdens for those involved in that part of the supply chain.

What leadership advice do you have for young women?

To young women, I would say we’re socialized to apologize all the time. Before we speak, we often say, “Sorry.” “I’m so sorry, but can I have this?” “I’m so sorry, can I say my opinion?” instead of delivering it with confidence. The best thing you can do is give your opinion, not for yourself, but as a selfless way to contribute to the larger conversation and stimulate other ideas. The humility of recognizing that, is powerful and something that we don’t think of as young women.

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Rikers Island Jail, why are you going there?

Being able to go and visit the young women at Rikers, I feel that I get to learn how they feel, what they want out of life, and why they feel systems of oppression have affected them in the way that they have. I’m looking forward to sharing my passions and my gifts, with the hope of inspiring joy, positivity, and passion in their day to day life. When women see themselves as empowered agents of change, the world becomes a better place. To be a leader of cultural change, you have to be well informed about how the change that you are seeking has the potential to affect all people. Also by learning from these young women, I am more equipped to go back into my line of work and make a difference more effectively.

Extreme Fitness In 2017: 5 Insanely Difficult Workout Classes

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Extreme Fitness In 2017: 5 Insanely Difficult Workout Classes

Even if you hate it, everyone agrees that working out is good for you and something you should try to do whenever possible. But for a select few, a regular workout just isn’t enough. Jogging bores them to tears, rowing makes them sleepy, and lifting leaves them wanting more and more. For those people, only the most extreme, most intense exercise classes will do. Here are five of the craziest, most insane workouts to get you ripped.

Crossfit

Sure, everyone has heard of Crossfit now, but do you actually know how intense the cult-like workout class is? One of its founders says it requires “constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement,” which sounds terrible, and regular classes include this list of exercises listed on Wikipedia and website: “calisthenics, Olympic-style weightlifting, powerlifting, Strongman-type events, plyometrics, body weight exercises, indoor rowing, aerobic exercise, running, and swimming.” I feel sick but also a lot stronger after just reading all of that!

SEALFIT

Have you ever wanted to workout like the Navy SEALs reportedly do? Well, me neither, but if you ever change your mind there’s SEALFIT. The program was “developed by retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine for the unique and specialized needs of professionals seeking to reach their fullest potential,” according to its website If that hasn’t turned you off yet, then know you must be ready to “work at near peak output for very long periods of time, with unknown periods of rest” and “be prepared for the known AND equally prepared for the unknown.” Sounds bad! Judging from the video above, this is not a workout for the weak of heart or body.

German Volume Training

The Telegraph describes German Volume Training as “a shock and awe workout system,” which should tell you it’s not your typical casual trip to the gym. The good news is it appears to be a shorter workout, so you won’t have to spend hours a day on it. The bad news is it “can be extremely taxing on the central nervous system” and experts don’t suggest following the program for more than six weeks in a row.

P90X Plyo

P90X is perhaps most famous for being House Speaker Paul Ryan’s preferred workout. Shape reports it includes involves demanding exercises like “jump squats, swing kicks, and squat-reach-jumps to help you increase speed and power.” With four years of battling/dealing with Trump ahead of him, we bet Ryan is sticking to his intense workout plan, which he reportedly leads other members of congress in at the House gym.

Tone House

New York Magazine recently called Tone House the “hardest workout in New York City,” and for good reason: The gym bills itself as the “first-ever extreme, athletic-based group fitness studio aimed at unleashing the inner athlete in everyone.” Sounds…fun? While reviews praise the sense of camaraderie at the gym, don’t let the friendly and supportive atmosphere fool you into thinking you’ll escape a serious workout; as New York Magazine put it, you’ll leave the class with your shirt “drenched like you just participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge.”

Here Are 6 Of The Richest Animal Celebs In The US

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Here Are 6 Of The Richest Animal Celebs In The US

Saying that animals are amazing is redundant, like saying that water is wet. Your pets are there for you, listening and offering support in ways that humans sometimes can’t.

We’ve compiled a list with the most famous pets in the world, some of whom have inherited obscenely large amounts of money from their owners, other who’ve gathered internet fame because they’re extremely cute, and those who became famous because of their unbelievable stories.

Grumpy Cat

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Also known as Tardar Sauce, this cat is so famous we doubt there’s someone on the internet who hasn’t seen its face on some meme. An online sensation and celebrity, Grumpy Cat has Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts, where she has gathered millions of followers and devotees. Grumpy Cat has had meet and greets in all parts of the world, where people line up and wait patiently for a chance to take a picture with her. There are all types of merchandise featuring Grumpy Cat, from books, to t-shirts, to anything you can possibly imagine. She’s been featured in millions of day shows and has even thrown the ceremonial first pitch at an MLB game. She’s also worth more than 100 million dollars.

Someone’s cool under pressure.

Gunther IV

Gunther IV

This dog is living proof that investing your money is a smart thing to do. His father, Gunther III, was owned by the generous german millionaire Karlotta Libenstein. At the time of her death, people were surprised to find out that she’d stated in her will that her dog would inherit more than 65 million dollars. Some years later, when Gunther III passed away, Gunther IV inherited all his money, which had grown to the crazy amount of 372 million dollars. His caretaker purchased Madonna’s old house in Miami that’s worth around 7 million dollars. Gunther IV is able to roam around the luxurious gardens and is rumored to dine every night on caviar and steak. Thanks, Karlotta!

Crystal

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While some of the animals on this list have inherited their money, Crystal’s case is a different one. She’s crafted an acting career that has spanned over 20 years, debuting as a baby monkey in George of the Jungle and later moving on to huge box office sensations like The Hangover Part 2 and Night at the Museum. For a while there, Crystal was paid more than the average TV actor, earning over 12,000 per episode for her NBC show, Animal Practice. Look out Meryl Streep.

Choupette

Choupette, aside from being owned by Karl Lagerfeld (the head of Chanel), is also a hard worker, having made over 4 million dollars modeling for Vauxhall Corsa and Shu Uemura. Choupette has an enviably delicious Instagram account filled with international flights, expensive meals and lots of lounging. She has two maids that tend to her feline needs and over 58 thousand followers on Instagram. Le Sigh.

Tara the Hero Cat

Tara saved her young owner from a brutal dog attack and obtained fame overnight, appearing on the Today Show, Good Morning America and several other news outlets. The video became an online sensation, breaking a record and becoming the first video on Youtube to gather 5 million views in just two days (Sorry, Justin Bieber). After her success, Tara the Hero Cat acquired an agent from Jukin Media and now has a website where you can order all types of merchandise, from mugs, to t-shirts, to yoga pants. She also has accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Lil Bub

Lil Bub became famous due to its cute tongue and perpetual kitten looks. Turns out, she was the runt of the litter and was born with several genetic mutations which would require special care. Her owner, Mike Bridavsky, has used her internet fame to gather funds to treat her disease and raise awareness and money for other animals in need. Lil Bub has appeared in movies, has written books, and has a Spotify account of electronic music featuring her own cute meows. She has raised more than 300,000 dollars for APSCA, the first fund for animals with special needs. She’s a pretty badass kitten.

The Secret Motivator You Need For A Fit And Healthy You In 2017

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The Secret Motivator You Need For A Fit And Healthy You In 2017

Happy 2017. For many of us the New Year brings ambitious goals both personally and professionally, and the opportunity for a fresh start. As we all strive for a happy and healthy 2017, fitness goals take a starring role. Regardless of whether you consider yourself a runner or not, each of us has the ability to get out and move, and take those initial steps to a healthier lifestyle.

I am a runner. I’ve participated in races ranging from 5ks to 100 mile ultramarathons, and everything in between. I even ran a half marathon wearing lederhosen. These experiences have taught me that nothing holds me more accountable to my fitness goals than registering for a race. And by race, I mean an organized running event – race, run, trail run, walk – they all count. If you’re a cyclist, rides work too. The same principles apply.

For me, motivation to run comes from many different places. Whether it’s the opportunity to explore new terrain, wrestle with a problem or relieve stress, that motivation changes day to day and run to run. However, the simple act of signing up for a race, and making the commitment to get to the START line, does more to get me out the door than anything else. Try it. You’ll see.

Where to start? Pick a race. As I mentioned, races range from 5k fun runs to 100 mile ultramarathons, and everything in between. In my experience, local running stores are great resources for race calendars in your area. Many cities have local running clubs as well, each of which likely host events consistently throughout the year. Runner’s World Race Finder online search tool can also provide information about upcoming races.

But how to choose a race that’s right for you? The question I ask myself is, “how do I set myself up for success?” And for me, success is choosing a race that yes, tests my limits, but more importantly allows me to enjoy not only crossing the finish line, but also the process of getting there.

We all start our training putting one foot in front of the other. If you enjoy the process, you’re much more likely to shift fitness from something you feel obligated to do, into something that you want to do, because ultimately, the training contributes to making you feel like your best self.

Be sure to choose a time horizon that gives you ample opportunity to train, but also puts you under pressure. A quick search online for distance-specific training plans will give you a good idea of the time it will take you to amply prepare for a race. The pressure of an upcoming race keeps me motivated to train. I also look forward to race day and the culmination of the effort put in to get there. And of course, the celebration of those efforts upon crossing the finish line!

Finally, share your goal to participate in a race with others. This simple act also amplifies accountability. And who knows, you might just inspire someone else to join you.

Good luck as you pursue your fitness goals in 2017. I encourage each of you to get to the START line in the coming year. Pick a race that sets you up to succeed – start slow, enjoy the process, include others and celebrate. Lederhosen optional.

Friends With Edibles: Drinking Hedgehog’s Cannabis Cocktail Spiker

Jillian Peterson
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Friends With Edibles: Drinking Hedgehog’s Cannabis Cocktail Spiker

I have the perfect way to spice up your next cocktail party: cannabis cocktail mixers! Made by Winterlife Cannabis, Hedgehog’s Cannabis Cocktail Spikers (in this episode, we use Island Mai Tai) are an excellent choice when you need to add a little bit of personality to your gatherings. The flavor of these mixers is subtle and at $24, the bottle will last you at least a dozen drinks, assuming you dose each one around 7mg.

If I’ve learned anything over the past three episodes of FWE it’s that consuming more than 10mg can hurt (a single piece of 10mg candy had only a slightly less negative effect than nearly 30mg of a cannabis coffee mocha). With these spiked cocktail mixers, the result after consuming around 10mg was totally relaxed. It was the equivalent of a couple of glasses of wine for me — I became chatty, cheery and totally forgot I had a cold.

For this episode, I employed one of my favorite people, Darin Williams, to get high with me off some holiday cocktails. He’s the co-founder of Proletariat Wine, which provides tapped wines to many, many restaurants, primarily in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Texas. We started rolling tape about 45 minutes after consumption, which hovered right around our peak highness.

A special thank you to videographer Colin Bishop and  NW Polite Society. 

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