weird news

A water main break has caused some shows at the Palace Theatre to be either moved in location or cancelled.  The local music venue fell victim to Albany's old infrastructure and poor placement, and is going to be closed through at least Monday...

It's great to love live music... but sometimes too much love can be not a good thing. It's one thing to go to a music festival and get a little crazy and leave with an amazing music experience.  It's another to leave with the 'gift that keeps on giving'- herpes...

According to a recent post on Albany.com, plans are underway to try and make New York City the new capital of New York. Clearly, this was something I had to read.  Then try and research.  The post on Albany.com focuses on the potential move of the Capital to New York City, and states that plans are underway, but it didn’t really give me any actual facts...

I had to do a double-take at the news headline. A part of me could picture this actually happening.  Another part of me thought, "seriously?!" because honestly, if you're going to panic that much, you probably shouldn't be driving. According to news 10 abc, a recent car crash in Cairo, NY was causing by a spider...

Talk about a good time gone wrong. According to experts, sex robots can run the risk of being hacked and even committing murder.  Also- this is a thing? I saw an article on Newsweek talking about this specific thing.  Apparently, the danger isn't even just with full-fledged sex robots...

That whole Polar Vortex thing wasn't too much fun to deal with.  Even though it's not surprising to have cold temperatures during the winter in New York.  However, it looks like some bugs survived, and some may have not made the cut. Oddly enough, I read a list on PestWorld about bugs and the Polar Vortex...

This could be your time to shine in the fashion world.... but seriously, you know you've done it.  I don't know one person who HASN'T rocked this look.  The look I'm talking about?  Here's a visual: Socks with sandals.  According to a post by News 10 abc, socks with sandals are taking on the world of high fashion and were apparently even a part of shows during 'fashion week...

Well, here's some weird news for you.  Of all the things to be rescued from the Hudson River, I'd say something worth $127,000 is worth it.  And if it's something that can help you walk and function daily?  Definitely worth it.  As reported by News Channel 13, someone lost their $127,000 prosthetic leg in the Hudson River, and the Corinth Volunteer Fire Department had to help retrieve it... Read M

It’s officially summer- all hail the beach towels, bathing suits, and sunscreen!  However, there’s more to the Summer Solstice than meets the eye, or well, mind.  It’s a change of season but there’s also some weird celebrations and fun facts that go along with the day, from Stonehenge to the sun...

Because people couldn’t stop at Tide pods? Or just use hygiene items as directed?  According to News 10 abc, a warning is going around about a new ‘challenge’ involving deodorant.  News 10 abc reported on a UK girl who suffered second degree burns from the ‘challenge,’ which involves spraying deodorant on someone for as long as possible...

According to a recent post by News 10, NASA is looking for a "planetary protection officer."  It may sound like something out of a video game or sci-fi movie, but the position is real.  AND it pays six figures a year!  According to the News 10 post, it pays more specifically up to $187,000 per year...

KFC debuted their new recipe recently in Los Angels, CA to a unsuspecting customer, according to that one lucky customer Devorise Dixon KFC's new recipe is "hard and rubbery."