Odd and Interesting
Grandsons Never Knew Their Grandfather's $52M Car Collection Existed Until They Inherited
Two French brothers were stunned when they were informed they had inherited assets left behind on their late grandfather's property. Expecting little more than forgotten belongings, they instead discovered dozens of rust covered cars hidden in sheds acros...
Dark Factories: China Has Factories So Automated They Don't Need Lights
Robotic arms weld, assemble, and inspect in pitch darkness. Not because of power cuts, but because there's nobody there to see. Welcome to manufacturing's new reality.
Why are cars made to go significantly faster than the highest national speed limit?
Your average family saloon can hit 150mph, yet motorway limits rarely exceed 70mph. The answer involves engineering necessity, global markets, and a counterintuitive truth about safety.
STOP When the Pump Clicks Off
Squeezing in that extra bit of fuel after the automatic shutoff damages a system you didn't know existed and costs hundreds to repair. The pump clicks for a reason.
Why LA is Painting Its Streets White and Your City Might Follow
When summer temperatures hit triple digits, Los Angeles roads can reach 165 degrees. The city's solution is a coating originally designed to hide spy planes from satellites.
$100K SPEEDING FINE - When a Ticket Costs More When You're Rich
Finland calculates traffic fines based on daily income, meaning a millionaire pays what actually hurts. The same offense can cost €200 or €121,000 depending on who's behind the wheel.
Man Crash Lands Plane on Woman's Car During Highway Commute
Dashcam captures the instant a small plane smashes onto a Toyota Camry amid rush hour traffic on Interstate 95 in Cocoa, Florida.
But it's Art Officer!
A Ferrari 296 GTB perched precariously on a Vienna penthouse balcony has sparked outrage and swift action from city authorities, who demanded its immediate removal over serious fire and structural safety risks.
Can A Volkswagen Touareg Tows 155-Ton Boeing 747
In November 2006, at Dunsfold Aerodrome 40 miles southwest of London, a standard Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI etched its name into automotive folklore by towing a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet weighing 155 tons. The stunt, organised by Volkswagen UK to showcase dies...
1973 Chrysler Vs Modern Kia ... Which Wins?
A chain-reaction crash on a suburban Detroit road last July turned heads when a 52-year-old Chrysler New Yorker emerged with barely a mark, while a modern Kia sedan lay mangled in front.
If You've Got A Spare $3M Why Not Buy A Batmobile
Warner Bros. has sent superhero fandom into overdrive with the launch of a limited run of fully functional Tumbler-style Batmobiles, turning one of Hollywood’s most recognisable props into a driveable, road-going fantasy for a handful of very wealthy fans...
GM Left Ed Penniless and Still Working at 88: The Internet Gave His Retirement Back
Samuel Weidenhofer, a 27 year old Australian content creator, has built a huge online following by filming big acts of generosity for strangers in need and sharing them on TikTok and other platforms. In late 2024, a message from a follower sent him to a M...
Lambo.com Cybersquatter's $75 Million Dream Crushed by Court
Richard Blair saw dollar signs when he bought Lambo.com for $10,000 in 2018, dreaming of flipping it for up to $75 million by riding the coattails of Lamborghini's legendary brand. Instead, a U.S. federal judge handed the Italian supercar maker a total vi...
Spot the Difference? You've Got No chance!
If you're playing spot the difference between the original UK and German Ford Transits, grab a magnifying glass you'll be there all day spotting the thousands of tweaks hiding under identical sheetmetal.
You'd Be Surprised At How Many People Don't Know What The Arrow is For
You would be surprised how many drivers have owned a car for years and still do not know what that tiny arrow on the fuel gauge is telling them
I Bought This DB5 For £900 Then Parked it on my Drive For 40 Years
A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage, snapped up for £900 in 1973, emerges from 40 years of Welsh driveway decay as a concours stunner worth up to £1 million.