Chris Pastrick stories, Page 21
Illinois woman finds snake in her washing machine
Snakes can survive some pretty amazing conditions. Recently, one even made it through the spin cycle. A woman in Evanston, Ill., opened the lid on her washing machine only to see a snake inside, NBC News in Chicago reports. “I was totally creeped out,” Sanela Kamencic told NBC 5. “How...
Pennsylvania ranks as 3rd best state to spot Bigfoot
Don’t we all have that one odd relative that insists on having spotted Bigfoot while camping one time? No? Just me? Turns out, for those living in Pennsylvania it’s not such a far-fetched situation. In fact, Pennsylvania seems to be among the best states to see the big, hairy creature...
Ryan Reynolds trolls perfectly with fake ‘Detective Pikachu’ leak
Ryan Reynolds continues to play things perfectly. As if his handsome looks and genuine good-guy persona isn’t frustrating enough for some of us (ahem), the actor trolled fans by leaking the full version of his upcoming film, “Detective Pikachu.” Only it’s not really. Um.... Attn @DetPikachuMovie @warnerbros Ryan Reynolds...
Gov. Wolf to honor Fred Rogers with ‘143 Day’ in Pennsylvania
If you don’t already know why the number 143 was so significant to Fred Rogers, then May 23 will be your day to learn. To get you up to speed, the beloved children’s show host loved the number because it was a sort of code for “I love you” —...
Disney announces new ‘Star Wars’ films, bumps ‘Avatar’ sequels
Disney released a revised lineup for its coming slate of films, and among those are three new “Star Wars” films. The movies — not yet titled and not yet with a revealed storyline — will be released in 2022, 24, and 26. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the final...
What’s the line of succession for British throne, U.S. presidency?
With the birth of the first child for Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife, Meghan Markle, the line of succession for the British throne is one notch longer. Where does the new — as yet unnamed — royal fall? Well, he’s seven in line, right behind his father....
Twitter users get Wendy’s to bring back Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Ask and you shall receive. As long as you get 2 million tweet likes. Two years ago, Wendy’s discontinued its Spicy Chicken Nuggets. And many were sad — and that includes Chance the Rapper. Recently, Chance tweeted out his desire — nay, need — for Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets to...
Joe Biden parody site outranks his official page on Google
Parody is the sincerest form of flattery, right? So, Joe Biden should feel pretty good. Although, on second thought … A parody Joe Biden website — joebiden.info — is outranking the Democratic presidential candidate’s official website — joebiden.com — in current Google searches. A recent Google search of “Joe Biden”...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer gives away ‘Endgame’ spoilers
Spoiler warning: If you haven’t seen “Avengers: Endgame” … Wait a minute, you haven’t seen “Endgame” yet? Seriously? What’s wrong with you? Actually, there’s plenty of people who haven’t managed to be part of the $2.2 billion blockbuster’s box office take. And if you are one of them, you’re gonna...
No green thumb? Robot planter can walk to sunlight, throws tantrum for water
Be honest: How many plants have you killed? Maybe you forgot to water it. Maybe you failed to move it into the sun. But what if your planter could tell you when to water it? What if it didn’t need you to get it some sunlight? Enter the HEXA Plant...
Shrimp test positive for cocaine in U.K. waters
How fresh is that shrimp? But, perhaps a better question would be how high is that shrimp? If it comes from the waterways in Britain, it’s a concern. A new study, published today in Environment International, found all freshwater shrimp tested positive for cocaine. King’s College London and the University...
Three-eyed snake found on highway in Australia
Two-headed snakes are so old-school. Now, a three-eyed snake, that’s something worth looking into. Well, as luck would have it, one was discovered recently in Australia. The Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service posted the find on its Facebook page. The service said its rangers found the juvenile carpet python,...
Can’t get to Fallingwater? Experience it in 3D
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is arguably only one of the most incredible architectural achievements of all time. And Western Pennsylvania is home to it. Bravo, for us. There’s no substitute for visiting the iconic site, built in 1935 for the Kaufmann family. And if you haven’t been there — we...
Hulu reveals ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 3 trailer
The first look at Season 3 of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” was released to social media on Wednesday. And we’re already hooked. When we last left Elisabeth Moss’ Offred (or really, June), she chose to remain behind in Gilead, while her baby escpaed to freedom in Canada. Now, she’s left...
Guacamole Cheese is a thing, and it’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo
Not since the days of “You got your chococlate in my peanut butter” has a flavor combination been so deliciously exciting. Amanti Guacamole Cheese, made by Daily Dairy in Holland, is headed for store shelves by May 1 — in time for your Cinco de Mayo food lineup. The Fresh...
Pope Francis tells hairdressers to stop gossiping
Thou shalt not gossip. It probably was in the set of Commandments that Moses didn’t bring down with him. OK, maybe that’s not true. But what is true is that on Monday, Pope Francis warned 230 Italian Catholic hairdresses, stylists and beauticians to “avoid falling into the temptation of gossip...
Donkeys don’t like bad weather, study claims
Most people don’t like when it’s cold … or it rains … or it’s too windy. Well, it turns out donkeys are just like most people. That’s according to a new study. By now, you’ve likely said to yourself, “They needed a study for that?” Well, with that out of...
How staggering were ‘Avengers: Endgame’ numbers? Take a look
So, did you see “Avengers: Endgame” this weekend? If not, you might just be one of a select few. According to the numbers, the Marvel super hero flick busted just about every box office record there was. In just its first three (OK, four counting Thursday night) days, the film...
Men’s beards are dirtier than dogs’ fur, study says
Talk about a romantic mood killer. Before you go in close for a kiss with that hirsute dude, you might want to look at a new study out of Zurich, Switzerland, that found men’s beards contain more bacteria than a dog’s fur. The Hirslanden Clinic looked at the “bacterial load...
Pittsburgh bookstores to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
In this age of glowing screens and digital discourse, there’s something comforting about the printed word. No batteries. No wires. No pop-up ads. Just you, the page, and the words. And just as every book can be unique, bookstores — indie bookstores, to be sure — are special, too. And...
Demonstrator glues her breasts to road in climate protest
For the past 10 days, climate change protesters have been causing havoc in central London. Protesters — organized as the group Extinction Rebellion — have been distrupting traffic and bus routes by blocking bridges and major intersections in non-violent gatherings. On Thursday, the Associated Press reports the group targeted London’s...
People stop traffic to help gigantic snake cross the road
Why did the humongous snake cross the road? Well, really … for any reason it wants. But, in this case, it crossed because a few folks in Brazil were kind enough to halt traffic and let the anaconda get across a divided highway. The Dodo reported on the incident, talking...
Real-life Riverrun castle from ‘Game of Thrones’ up for sale for $650,000
Owning a castle seems like a thing of fantasy. For a “Game of Thrones” fan, owning Riverrun — former seat of House Tully but now occupied by House Frey — might seem like a dream come true. If you’re a fan, you get it — otherwise just know it’s one...
Watch ‘Avengers: Endgame’ cast sing ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’
Jimmy Fallon strikes again. (In a good way.) The “Tonight Show” host marked Monday’s Los Angeles premiere of the latest (and supposedly final) Avengers movie — “Avengers: Endgame” — with a special video version of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Fallon, being Fallon, got many members of the...
Toddler finds used condom in McDonald’s eating area
The parents of a 2-year-old girl were horrified after their daughter found a used condom in the eating area of a McDonald’s in Australia. Fox News reports the girl ended up putting the condom in her mouth, much to the disgust of her parents. It was Friday when the family...
