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In their criticism, Israel's opponents are erasing a remarkable, historic new standard Israel has set. In my long career studying and advising on urban warfare for the U.S. military, I've never known an army to take such measures to attend to the enemy's civilian population, especially while simultaneously combating the enemy in the very same buildings. In fact, by my analysis, Israel has implemented more precautions to prevent civilian harm than any military in history—above and beyond what international law requires and more than the U.S. did in its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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The name of “Pro-White man” Darrell Leon McClanahan III sits atop Missouri's gubernatorial ballot

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Delivery would include bombs, precision-guidance kits and bomb fuses

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Initially unsure of which orangutan was the father of a new baby primate, the Denver Zoo decided to have a little fun with the results and turned to former daytime talk show host Maury Povich.

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Moroccan hash is sought after worldwide as a high-quality premium product, with estimates putting the trade's yearly value in the billions.

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"Our mountains have begun to stink."

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A toilet paper company is offering members of the public the chance to have old love letters from their exes turned into recycled bathroom tissue for Valentine's Day.

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Richard Plaud claims he found out his dreams had flamed out when Guinness World Records delivered their verdict without even visiting the replica.

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A pigeon suspected of spying for China and held for eight months was released by Indian officials this week after intervention from animal rights organization PETA, the group said in a statement.

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Republican Representative Brian Mast is questioning the innocence of babies killed in Gaza.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11430957

Elmo’s wellness check uncovers existential dread and despair on social media, nobody's ok right now

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Moody's found 21 million "red flags" in its an analysis of shell companies. One listed director — at 942 years old — would have been born in the 11th century.

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Slim probe landed metres rather than kilometres from its target, but a rocket malfunction has left it in an undignified position

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