Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton isn’t just targeting toothpaste brands—he’s invoking a controversial National Toxicology Program study and accusing Colgate and Crest of “dangerous” kid-friendly flavors. The toothpaste controversy now rivals viral Texas politics for sheer spectacle.

Jazz Emu’s viral animated masterpiece unveils the cosmic punchline: “Fun Kitai Furai Dei” is actually “Funky Tie Friday,” where even a heartbroken alien finds delight donning cartoonish neckties alongside humans. Proof that joy, like a catchy song, is contagiously universal.

With the "Plug Destroyer" line dropping on Bandcamp Friday—featuring stainless steel, hot pink, and even J.R. Hayes’ face—Pig Destroyer plants their flag as metal’s most unpredictable merchants. Expect “metal band novelty gifts” to trend harder than ever this year.

When researchers swapped brands and vintages, the rats still nailed their wine ID test—proving their nose for Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling isn’t just learned, it’s legit. “Wine tasting rats” is the viral animal science story sommeliers never saw coming.

In a remarkable feat, Monkeys.zip's 11,000-strong virtual simian workforce has hammered out every four-letter word in Shakespeare's oeuvre—nearly 220,000 in total. The final holdout, "your," was typed 6,859 times, with Zazzy Lister's monkey delivering the clincher. As a reward, each contributing monkey received a Golden Typewriter. Next up: tackling the five-letter words, with "would" appearing 2,406 times. At this pace, the quest to digitally recreate Shakespeare's works continues, blending the Infinite Monkey Theorem with modern technology. ([monkeysim.com](https://monkeysim.com/news?utm_source=openai))

Paris, Texas, isn't just tipping its hat to France—it's throwing down the gauntlet. Their 65-foot Eiffel Tower, crowned with a bold red cowboy hat, stands as a cheeky challenge to Paris, Tennessee's 70-foot replica. This Texan twist on a French classic isn't just a monument; it's a statement in the ongoing Eiffel Tower rivalry.

Shay’s Steaks, named after Judge DiClaudio’s late mother, sits just blocks from city hall, its $19 cheesesteak now a symbol of viral Philly controversy. As the “whiz honor” saga intensifies, the city’s legal drama meets foodie obsession in true Philadelphia style.

The judge's rebuke didn't stop at words; they imposed a $500 fine on the attorney for the "unprofessional" dragon watermark. This penalty underscores the court's intolerance for whimsical antics in serious legal proceedings. The lawyer's attempt to add flair backfired, leaving a scorched reputation.

When Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell seals a portion of Lemmy’s ashes inside the 7.5-foot bronze monument at Burslem’s Market Place, the “21-rev salute” from roaring bikes and rare Lemmy memorabilia auction launch a rock legend tribute you won’t forget—true heavy metal history.

Christina Marie Solometo, now facing charges like disorderly conduct and indecent exposure, told police, “I wanted to punch her in the face, but I pooped on her car instead.” The now-infamous “viral video car hood incident” has Delaware County buzzing nonstop.

With Ensign Barbie wielding her single pip and a Voyager mess hall doubling as the courtroom, the “Legally Trek” parody launches fan fiction into warp speed. “I Love Spaceships” has sparked a viral video sensation, uniting Star Trek memes with legal drama nostalgia.

Tally, the robot, now scans up to 30,000 products per hour in Wetherby, Redcar, and Stockton Morrisons, but critics argue these supermarket robots can’t replace real staff or British customer banter. As “store automation” trends rise, the UK’s retail culture faces a true tech test.

James Brown’s story blazed through UK weird news after court records revealed he’d called the fire brigade 80 times in a single year. His lawyer claims he’s now “extremely remorseful,” refraining from any fire service contact since his Ashington arrest.

What truly floored the medical world was the reveal that “intoxicated syndrome”—a term coined by the Isfahan doctors—links long-term substance abuse with severe neck deformities, making this viral medical oddity a cautionary tale for anyone chasing dangerous trends.

During Sweden’s Walpurgis Day in Uppsala, Sanitation360 deployed ten yellow Portaloos to collect 20,000 liters of “liquid gold,” turning festival pee into fertilizer for barley fields. The result? Green brewing that could soon headline the sustainable beer revolution.

What stunned locals most was the sheer scale—up to 750kg of razor-edged “flock” steel spilling from a single truck, turning the M1 into a tire graveyard overnight. The viral traffic jam not only crashed commutes, but also exposed Sydney’s fragile motorway resilience.

Ethel Caterham’s story isn’t just about stubbornness—it’s a living time capsule. From founding a nursery in Hong Kong to marrying at Salisbury Cathedral, her 115 years span empires, wars, and five great-grandkids. “Everyone is falling over themselves for me,” she laughs, proving viral British longevity isn’t about clean eating but collecting great stories.