“Genius, Disaster, or Goldmine?” Florida Man Built a Pool in His Basement, and Now the Current Owner Needs Help Selling the House

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 24 OCTOBER 2025 – In this image released on 31 October, the heated indoor swimming pool inside Capella Sydney Wellness on October 24, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Capella Sydney has made a remarkable debut in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, winning the best hotel in Oceania and placed 12th on the list, joining a prestigious group that celebrates the world’s most exceptional hotels across six continents. The third edition of the awards was announced at a ceremony in London on 30 October, showcasing industry-defining hotels that set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality. Since opening in March 2023, Capella Sydney has redefined the city’s luxury hospitality landscape by transforming one of its most cherished heritage buildings. Housed in the meticulously restored Department of Education building, a sandstone landmark in the heart of Sydney, the hotel blends historical grandeur with contemporary elegance, quickly establishing itself as a cultural and architectural icon. The hotel offers 192 guestrooms and suites with soaring ceilings, bespoke furnishings, and a curated collection of Australian artwork. Guests enjoy personalised luxury through Capella Culturists, the hotel’s concierge-butlers, who craft bespoke experiences via the brand’s Capella Curates programme. Every stay is tailored to individual preferences, reflecting the distinct character and energy of Sydney. The ranking is complemented by a host of special awards alongside the first ever 51-100 list and reflects the very best travel experiences around the globe, collated from the votes of 800 anonymous experts. This voting panel, the 50 Best Hotels Academy, comprises a balanced mix of hoteliers, travel journalists, educators and seasoned luxury travellers, led by a group of industry-leading Academy Chairs. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images for Capella Sydney)
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A homeowner went to the internet for some renovation help regarding this unusual Florida Man home feature. The responses were hilarious.

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Jamey Johnson Says People Still Confuse Him For Chris Stapleton: “Everything But The Checks… Those Go To The Correct Place”

Jamey Johnson Says People Still Confuse Him For Chris Stapleton: “Everything But The Checks… Those Go To The Correct Place”

Okay, I can see it… Last week, Jamey Johnson stopped by Rolling Stone’s podcast Nashville Now, and he told a great story about how fans tend to get him confused with one extremely recognizable figure in country music, Mr. Chris Stapleton. Of course, they both have long hair and long beards, and are very easy to spot in a crowd… so it makes total sense that fans would occasionally think that Jamey is Chris, or vice versa. Jamey recalled one time […]

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Multiple Grown Men Get Into All-Out-Brawl In Texas Bass Pro Shop: “You Wonder Why Our Schools Are Falling Apart”

Multiple Grown Men Get Into All-Out-Brawl In Texas Bass Pro Shop: “You Wonder Why Our Schools Are Falling Apart”

A big time brawl in the Bass Pro Shop (sounds like a WWE promo for an event being held at Memphis’ Bass Pro Shop Pyramid). There’s nothing like a stroll through the Bass Pro. The fish tank. The taxidermy animals. The seemingly endless amount of hunting and camping apparel. You can easily kill an hour or two inside the store, and based upon this video that’s now going viral, Bass Pro Shops is apparently the perfect place to get into […]

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Halloween Chaos Ensues as Escaped Monkey Swings Through Store in Texas

A spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi paniscusen) screeches at the Simon Bolivar National Zoological Park and Botanical Garden in San Jose, Costa Rica, on April 27, 2024.mono. A group of specialists monitor and check several species at the Simon Bolivar Zoological Park to find out if climate change and climatic phenomena are changing the habitat of birds and the forest. (Photo by Ezequiel BECERRA / AFP) (Photo by EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Shoppers at Spirit Halloween in Plano, Texas got more than they bargained for as an escaped monkey caused chaos.

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Black Bear Folds Like A Cheap Lawn Chair When It Accidentally Bumps An Electric Fence

Black Bear Folds Like A Cheap Lawn Chair When It Accidentally Bumps An Electric Fence

If you’ve spent any time in the woods across North America, chances are you’ve been closer to a black bear than you realize. Found in just about every state in the country, as well as Canada and Mexico, these curious, powerful, and surprisingly intelligent animals are the most widespread bear species in North America. Adults usually clock in between 150 and 600 pounds, though some northern males can top 700. Shockingly nimble, these things can run up to 30 miles […]

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On This Day In 2015, Eric Church Surprised Fans – And Upset His Label – By Mailing Out A Brand New, Unannounced Album, “Mr. Misunderstood”

On This Day In 2015, Eric Church Surprised Fans – And Upset His Label – By Mailing Out A Brand New, Unannounced Album, “Mr. Misunderstood”

Probably something his label would want to know about. On this day in 2015, Eric Church fans were shocked back in 2015 when a surprise album, Mr. Misunderstood, showed up in their mailbox. Not only were they surprised to receive a physical CD of the new album, but Eric hadn’t mentioned anything about it – so nobody had any idea that it was in the works, much less coming to them in the mail. The album was officially announced the next day, […]

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Fans Question Authenticity of Newly-Released Album Supposedly by Deceased “Gentle Giant” of Country Music

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Don Williams died in 2017. He influenced stars as diverse and notable as Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, and Waylon Jennings, A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Williams was warmly lauded by the CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Kyle Young. He said of the star per the Hall’s […]

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“Never Played A Song On A Toilet Before” – Lainey Wilson Pulls Hilarious End Of Tour Prank On Muscadine Bloodline

“Never Played A Song On A Toilet Before” – Lainey Wilson Pulls Hilarious End Of Tour Prank On Muscadine Bloodline

“Never played a song on a toilet before…” As we all know, life on the road is never easy for an artist. Beyond the grueling schedule that has bands going from state to state, driving sometimes hundreds of miles in just one day to make the next show, there’s always the added weight of trying to stay healthy, being away from friends and family and trying to maintain a somewhat balanced lifestyle while traveling across the country and, in some […]

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