Chefs start potato fight

At the Cantley House Hotel in Wokingham, a playful potato fight between chefs escalated into violence. Chef Rashim Salim, 35, attacked his colleague, Mr. Barbu, strangling and punching him. The confrontation began over potato croquettes and led to both throwing potatoes at each other. Salim admitted to assault causing actual…

Enraged Jean Claude van Damme threw papaya to producer

Jean-Claude Van Damme, a celebrated action movie star, candidly recounted to the Mirror an intense encounter with a producer during the making of 1991's "Double Impact." Frustrated with the producer's attempt to cut the film's budget due to financial losses elsewhere, Van Damme impulsively hurled a large…

De-ice your car window with a cucumber

Motorists are advised to use cucumbers, a natural moisture repellent, to defrost car windscreens during winter. Available for as little as 80p, cucumbers contain natural oils that create a hydrophobic surface on glass, preventing frost and condensation. Experts from ALA Insurance suggest a simple…

Can chopping fruit help computers learn?

University of Maryland computer science researchers are addressing a challenge in machine learning: teaching AI systems to recognize objects as they change shape, like sliced fruits. Their project, Chop & Learn, creates a dataset that enables these systems to identify produce in various states, including…

Scientists generate energy from mango pits

Czech scientists from Mendel University are collaborating with Cambodian companies to convert mango pits into energy. In Cambodia, where mango is a major crop, large amounts of waste, including mango stones, are generated during fruit processing. These scientists have developed a method to make fuel briquettes from these stones, offering an alternative to firewoo…

Deep Fake

Flight attendant caught recycling orange juice

A passenger on an American Airlines flight from San Diego to Charlotte witnessed a flight attendant recycling orange juice by pouring it back into its original container. This practice, seen as unsanitary, may have been influenced by CEO Robert Isom's directive to employees to minimize unnecessary…

"Woman keeps smiling potato in freezer for five years"

Lori Bricks from Parker (Colorado, USA) has kept a potato in the freezer for five years because it looks like it is smiling at her. The woman discovered this striking potato while preparing a meal when she opened a bag of potatoes from the supermarket. The face, consisting of eyes, a nostril, and a smiling mouth, made her laugh, so she decided not to peel the potato and even had a ph…

Police officer touches hearts with friendly gesture

In a heartwarming video that went viral on social media, an Uttar Pradesh police officer named Mohit shows a remarkable gesture of kindness towards a mother monkey and her young. In the 17-second clip, which was shared by the UP police on their official Twitter account, the officer can be seen cutting mangoes and offering them to the monkey. The monkey, waiting quietly wit…

Original potato trade-in: Lays turns cinema visits into healthy blockbusters

Chip manufacturer Lays pulled off a promotion stunt at an American cinema. In exchange for a potato, visitors could enter for free. Chips or fries were not allowed as a means of exchange, making it clear that chips are made from healthy potatoes. They allayed concerns about food waste by making it clear that the collected potatoes would be used again as fertilizer to grow…

Smart elephant Pang Pha surprises researchers by peeling bananas herself

Researchers from the Humboldt University of Berlin have made a remarkable discovery at the Berlin Zoo, where the Asian elephant Pang Pha has taught herself to peel bananas before eating them. Pang Pha's behavior indicates an extraordinary degree of agility, speed, and individuality, and is believed to be…

Eccentric hairdresser surprises football crowd with melon

At Stockholm's Friends Arena, 40,000 spectators watched with jaws dropping as extravagant hairdresser Frimpong performed an unexpected act during a recent match. In a striking display, Frimpong balanced a giant melon on his head, resulting in a viral sensation on social media. Source: The Scottish Sun

Orange stunt in Italy from UFC's Merab Dvalishvili

In a recently surfaced video, UFC bantamweight star Merab Dvalishvili of Georgia shows his versatility not only inside the cage but also in an Italian orange tree. The athlete, currently ranked No. 1 in the 135 lbs division following his victory over former champion Petr Yan, deftly and athletically…

Serial tomato thrower makes victims

A serial tomato thrower is killing people in the towns of Eastbourne and Hastings (UK). Using tomatoes and sometimes apples as ammunition, seven unlucky passers-by have already been hit in drive-by fruit attacks. One of the victims ended up with a broken cheekbone, proving that this 'vitamin terrorist' doesn't joke around. Source: Mirror

Avocado charged after date

A woman has criticized her date in London on social media for asking her to pay extra for an avocado during their dinner. She shared her story and associated messaging on TikTok. During their night out, they agreed to split the bill and each pay half. However, the next day the woman received a WhatsApp message from her date, asking her to transfer £7 for the extra avocado she had with the meal. He even sugges…

Municipal council spends 7,000 euros on 'potato'

The Welsh Council is in a mess. They spent almost €7,000 on a piece of art to mark the start of the Wales Coastal Path walk. The statue depicts a characteristic boulder from the area, but the locals think it is a big waste of money and are angry. They renamed the statue 'baked potato'. Source: Daily Mail

Bomb squad called for box of rotting fruit

San Rafael police evacuated people from a building along Smith Ranch Road last week to investigate a suspicious package that turned out to be 20 pounds of rotting fruit, according to The Mercury News. The package was delivered at 10 am. A foul odor resembling methane or rotten eggs raised suspicions of dangerous contents, police said. The building was evacuated, and the…

Expensive durian

During the filming of the Hong Kong-Malaysian film Lock Up, Malaysian actress Yumi Wong was fined 305 euros for eating durian in her hotel room. The hotel provided a photo of durian seeds in her trash can as evidence, ToDay Online reports. "I'm so stupid that I didn't even know you can't eat durians in a hotel... okay, I got a fine of 305 euros, this durian is so expensive..." Yumi complained on Instagram. Source: Today O…

Fries feast

After more than 30 years, the Idaho Eagles have finally won the Potato Bowl. USA Today reports that this historic victory was celebrated in style with a "fries bath." After the Eagles defeated the San Jose State Spartans 41-27, coach Creighton was showered with a huge load of fries.

Snack challenge for speeding drivers

Drivers in Marathon, Florida, are being dealt with in a special way for speeding in school zones. When a driver is caught for minor speeding violations, the police offer them the choice of an onion or a standard traffic fine. This humorous approach started over twenty years ago and is intended to create…

Turkish industry parties request support of 2,250 Lira per ton for citrus exports

The average citrus crop is expected to be 6.4 million tons in the 2023-2024 season only in Mersin, Adana and Hatay provinces. A record production of around 7 million tons is…

Turkey-Lympics

Yorkshire turkey farmer John Wright has come up with a unique solution to entertain his turkeys. John, who raises 1,200 turkeys at Holmes Farm, gives the turkeys extra carrots and pumpkins to keep them from getting bored, the Yorkshire Post reports. With vegetables as play material, they are now establishing the pecking order with Kalkolympics, John jokes.

Broccopoms

Stewart Allen, better known as the Broccoli Guy, is now a well-known phenomenon at Seattle Mariners or Seahawks games. Broccoli Jim, as some affectionately call him, loves broccoli. He describes broccoli as "natural pom-poms" and sees similarities between the vegetable and his own hair.

Bananadrama

An alleged banana robbery recently caused a stir in the Thai village of Buriram, where a neighbor boy had feasted on a bunch of bananas without asking. The owner of the 'stolen' bananas, 33-year-old Kung, demanded 100 euros in compensation. The issue was brought to light after the parents approached the media about what they saw as an absurd fine, which was eventually reduced to 80 euros, according to The T…

Bearbrunch

Residents of Thousand Oaks, Florida, have had to adapt to a black bear's unwanted appetite in recent months. Resident Lynn Wracan has caught the bear several times while feeding on avocados growing in her backyard. Although she contacted authorities, it appears the bear continues to roam, unperturbed by their efforts, reports ousider.com.

Pomodori tomatoes rounding the bend

The producer of Dunlop tires is working on producing a new type of rubber derived from tomatoes. Because tomato enzymes have a reinforcing effect, it is expected that this new rubber will reduce tire wear. Natural rubber is used as a raw material for tires. However, in Southeast Asia, where more than 90 percent of the primary materials are grown, there are concerns that the…