11 Of The Weirdest Street Names In America

There's not one but TWO Farfrompoopen Roads in America.

9 Astonishing Things Animals Do That May Freak You Out

Whether hawks reading traffic signals, lizards shooting blood from their eyes or fish changing their sex, it’s a magical kingdom out there.

Be Ready for Safe Boating for 4th of July!

Take the class - Be on the water for 4th of July! New Jersey Boating Safety Tips!

When A Neighbor’s House Tanks The Value Of Yours, Here’s What To Do: Block Talk

Some readers said there may be valid reasons a neighbor neglects home maintenance and yard chores. Or maybe they’re just jerks, others said.

This Week’s Full Strawberry Moon Is A Micromoon: What To Know

June’s full moon is the opposite of a supermoon. It occurs when the moon is at apogee, it’s farthest distance from Earth.

Tripping Hikers Mistakenly Report Companion's Death: Weird News & Oddities

Airline steward dances naked at 1 mile high; Sir-hiss-a-lot finds legal home; weeks-long bug sex party starts. Also: “Bueller? Bueller?”

Millions Of Periodical Cicadas Emerge In A Noisy Symphony In 13 States

Brood XIV, among the largest of the 17-year cicada broods, may contain rare blue-eyed bug. Or, cicadas may be the entrée for your next meal.

Northern Lights May Be Visible Again In These States Early This Week

The aurora borealis, which danced Sunday and Monday in some southern states, may make an appearance again.

Here’s What To Do When The Neighbor’s Dogs Bark All Night: Block Talk

Dogs, even grown and older dogs that didn’t get obedience training as pups, can and should be taught not to bark, readers told Patch.

What To Do About The Home-Value Crasher Next Door: Block Talk

Talking sometimes can reveal problems and a community-based solution, but additional steps may have to be taken.

These Are The Best Employers For New Gen Z College Grads

Gen Z workers, who are projected to make up 30 percent of the U.S. workforce by 2030, are clear about what they expect in a job.

The Story Behind America’s 2 Farfrompoopen Roads And Other Weird News

This happened when Florida man’s wife began singing ‘Click Click Boom’ as he showered; Chicago classic “baptized in gravy” in nod to pope.

How To Handle Sketchy Neighborhood Situations And People: Block Talk

What do you do when your “sixth sense” tells you something’s “off” about a situation or a person in the neighborhood?

How DOGE Cuts Could Affect Your Visit To National Parks

Visitors to national parks and monuments may see visible changes due to downsizing, bigger, longer-lasting effects may go unnoticed.

Who Let The Dogs Out And Let Them Bark All Night Long: Block Talk

Sometimes, it seems as if dog owners are impervious to the sound of their pups’ barking, yipping and howling. Their neighbors? Not so much.

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Man Let Lethal Snakes Bite Him 200 Times: Weird News & Oddities

Want that snake margarita on the rocks? “Pooper” arrested; man busted for having three wives; seal keeps the beat better than most people.

1st American Pope Named [PHOTOS]

See photos of Robert Prevost become Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history of the Catholic Church.

What To Know About The Conclave To Elect The Next Pope

The longest conclave in history lasted nearly three years, but it's reasonable to assume that this conclave will be much, much shorter.

The Ultimate Guide To Curb Mining Etiquette: Block Talk

Curb mining and stooping are hot in the freecycling movement. Patch asked readers to help write the etiquette as the trend evolves.

When To Step In Or Stay Quiet In Neighborhood Situations: Block Talk

Your gut is your north star. But what if you’re wrong? When is it OK to intervene in a situation, and when is it meddlesome and nosy?

See 30 Freaky Fast Shooting Stars An Hour When Eta Aquariids Peak

Sometimes spelled Eta Aquarids, the ancient meteor shower is known for fireballs with glowing trains lasting several seconds to minutes.

Grass-Eating Man Arrested Outside Hotel: Weird News & Oddities

Get your fix of weird.

Explorers Surprised By ‘Exciting Find’ In Sunken WWII Aircraft Carrier

After the USS Yorktown was torpedoed by Japanese forces during the Battle of Midway, crew members jettisoned aircraft and other heavy cargo.

'Sacred' Mushroom Is Popping Up In Forests — Here's How To Find It

If you’ve never experienced these earthy, woodsy and nutty bites of spring, don’t turn down an invitation to partake in their deliciousness.

Why Some Americans Will Get 2 Social Security Checks In May

About 70 million Americans, including 7.4 million people who are disabled or blind, receive Social Security benefits.

Rare Celestial 'Smiley Face' To Light Up Skies This Week: What To Know

If you’re lucky, you may also see Lyrid or Eta Aquariid meteors flying at the same time the universe appears to smile down on Earth.

Pope Francis Dies At Age 88: The Latest

Tributes pour in for Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America and the first Jesuit to head the Roman Catholic Church.

You May Be A Bad Neighbor If You Do These Things: Block Talk

One reader said “good friend material” is a plus when it comes to neighbors, but many others don’t want them hanging out on the doorstep.

After Earthquake, The World Fell In Love With Elephants All Over Again

Also in good news stories, a grandmother finds humanity on every block; trip back to a time when record stores were hallowed ground.

Help Write The Etiquette Rules Of Curb Mining And Stooping: Block Talk

The etiquette of a new freecycling trend around Americans’ cast-off is still being written. We want your advice and tips to craft it.

Where Hummingbirds Have Been Spotted So Far In Spring Migration: Map

Hummingbirds spent the winter in Mexico and Central America, fattening up to support their high-energy flight over land and water.

1st-Time Parents Are 100 And It’s Not Strange: Weird News & Oddities

Someone is stealing manhole covers and no one knows why; a woman, 74, survives 3 days in freezing woods; a jilted jobseeker’s “crime spray.”

Why April's Full Pink Moon May Be Orange: When To Look Up This Weekend

The full pink moon isn’t the only reason to look up at the heavens in April. Lyrid and Eta Aquariid meteors are also flying this month.

Don’t Hide From Chatty Neighbors, But You Can Deter Them [Block Talk]

If the neighbor intends to spread gossip, that’s a different story. Shut that stuff down from the start by saying you’re not interested.

What Makes A Good Or A Bad Neighbor? [Block Talk]

How can you know before you sign the contract or lease what kind of people you’ll be living around?

Lyrid, Eta Aquariid Meteors; NASA Hubble Challenge: April Skywatching

Highlights are the full pink moon, shooting stars with long-lasting glowing trains, and distant galaxies in a Hubble night sky challenge.

Man Dies Of Rabies After Organ Transplant [Weird News & Oddities]

A $12 painting may be a Renoir; $770,000 in diamonds in man’s poop returned to Tiffany; couger and panther babies in Michigan and Florida.

Partial Solar Eclipse: When, Where To See The Moon Take Bite From Sun

The partial eclipse will be visible in 13 U.S. states, though the amount of the sun the moon will cover varies widely in the viewing area.

20 Major U.S. Bridges At Risk Of Collapse If Hit By Ship, Study Says

“Urgent” report from Johns Hopkins University engineers suggests some of the nation’s busiest bridges may be hit by ships in our lifetime.