Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: Mass Surveillance, Endangered Elections, the Annabelle Doll, Radioactive Animals, and More
Aug 11, 2025
Concerns rise over potential threats to U.S. elections and personal rights. The bizarre 'Door to Hell' in Turkmenistan may finally extinguish its flames. Uncover the wild world of radioactive wildlife, including a stunning radioactive wasp nest. The ethics of mass surveillance are examined, especially in Israel, while sports antics like thrown sex toys during WNBA games spark cultural discussions. Plus, a haunted Annabelle doll transforms into an Airbnb, merging ghost stories with entrepreneurship.
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Yeti's Pizza THC Outbreak
- Yeti's Pizza in Stoughton accidentally dosed about 85 customers with THC through contaminated dough.
- Authorities traced edible oil from a licensed vendor that was stored in the wrong bottle.
Door To Hell's Flames Are Quelling
- Turkmenistan's Karakum "Door to Hell" crater has shown a nearly threefold reduction in flames after decades of continuous burn.
- Officials report the long-burning gas fire may be closing, improving local safety and interest.
Constitution Sections Removed From Website
- Congress.gov temporarily removed parts of Article I, including Sections 9 and 10, which sparked legal concern.
- Legal experts warned such removals from official sites raise questions about information control and electoral rights.
