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Couple electrocuted to death while trying dangerous TikTok art trend [Video]

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WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED:

  • Wisconsin couple Tanya Rodriguez and James Carolfi were electrocuted to death at their home.
  • The middle-aged couple was trying fractal wood burning, a dangerous TikTok art trend
  • Police said the pair was already dead before the fire started at their home.

A TikTok art trend has claimed the lives of two people in Wisconsin on April 6.

Couple Tanya Rodriguez, 44, and James Carolfi, 52, were killed while attempting fractal wood burning in the garage of their home in Rozellville, Marathon County. People use high voltage to create a lightning-like design on wood in fractal wood burning.

Authorities, who initially thought of the deaths as suspicious, ruled out foul play and described it as ‘accidental.’

Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Billeb said the couple was already dead from electrocution before the fractal wood-burning equipment started a house fire.

According to a report from the American Association of Woodturners, 33 people have died as a result of fractal burning. The association’s safety committee banned the activity after the death of a woodworker in Washington State in 2017.

On the Woodworking Network’s website, the practice is described as using a high-voltage transformer to flow across a piece of wood that has been soaked in a chemical. The transformer commonly comes from a microwave oven or a car battery. When using a car battery, the practice is known as the Lichtenberg process.

In May 2020, The Milton Courier reported the death of another Wisconsin man, Matt Schmidt. He died at age 35 while practicing the Lichtenberg process, his wife Caitlin told the outlet.

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  1. Promptjock

    March 10, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    One should NEVER, EVER “play” with HIGH VOLTAGE unless properly educated in the dangers and taking Proper Safety Measures.

    IMO, this is just another gateway to “The Darwin (Awards) Zone”…..

  2. Old Man

    March 10, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    Stupid is as stupid does.

  3. Rattlerjake

    March 11, 2023 at 12:33 am

    What a shocking development!

  4. "Wild Bill" Peterseim

    March 11, 2023 at 11:14 am

    TikTok has become a national threat. This killed adults who should’ve known better. But kids, especially today, have been largely neglected by many parents, their schools, and even churches (the few who even go), when it comes to teaching common sense! I just learned yesterday that my Son’s inlays’ 12 year old Son was found hanging by his Mother who went to awaken him for school. He had been dead all night. Authorities have determined it was accidental because he had tried the technique circulating on TikTok for kids to “get high” by cutting off oxygen to pass out. If it works, you supposedly get high. If it doesn’t go just right, YOU DIE. He died. Another young life tragically cut short. Couple this with the fact we know TikTok is a product of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) and most of our younger generation has been so deliberately dumbed down that they think communism is cool, and we should become such, nothing wrong with it. We are now dealing with the dumbest generation in our entire history. It’s not their fault. Many of their parents were so targeted by left-leaning teachers as they were raised and they raised their kids accordingly and many teachers and curriculum is so twisted That historic facts of the horrors of communism (the greatest social-economic system in history, and the most brutal, have all been buried. To this day, if you want to learn about the horrors of dictatorships and mass murder, the only thing you will be taught is about Nazi Germany in WWII. I have been brought into high schools and colleges as a Guest Historian to lecture on the 20th Century and the World Wars, and the students, and to a degree, even their professors or teachers are largely ignorant about most of the worse that happened. For the record, Hitler was NOT the greatest mass murderer in history. He was bad, but he was akin to a Sunday School teacher when compared to two of his peers. H was a poor third. Number TWO was Soviet Premier Josef Stalin, a hideous mass butcher who deliberately imprisoned in harsh slave labor camps (Gulags) in Siberia, often totally innocent people JUST so NO ONE in The Soviet Union could rest easy and take anything, including life and freedom, for granted. He imprisoned millions and he is credited with killing, by any means, upwards of 25 million of his own citizens. The Soviet Union likes to tell of all the people they lost in WWII to the Germans when invaded. But what isn’t told is that Stalin, always paranoid that someone would try to overthrow him (how could they when he had taken all of their guns? years earlier) that rounded up in various PURGES and murdered or imprisoned and “broke” nearly all of his senior military officers in the mid-late 1930’s so what Germany came for the Soviet Union, he had no leadership in his military, and he was to blame. We also never teach that initially, it was an Agreement struck by Stalin with Hitler in August of 1939 that gave Germany the ‘go ahead” to launch the invasion of Poland and start WWII. Nor is it typically disclosed that under that agreement, Stalin and the Soviet Union also invaded Poland from the east after Germany invaded and did most of the fighting, from the west and The USSR got a full HALF of Poland. Or is it disclosed that Stalin was given a “blank check” to go on and invade and subjugate the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and Finland as well, all expanding the Soviet empire. Oh the West, including the USA, quickly forgot, swept all that under the table, when Germany finally invaded the USSR June 22, 1941, because they were then made our “Ally”, under the premise that “The enemy of my enemy is my friend”. Bottom line, we allied ourselves with what became the Second Greatest Butcher and Butchuring nation in history, Communist Soviet Union, run by Russia and Stalin. But, it doesn’t end there and here is where it gets REALLY Frustrating to anyone WHO KNOWS. In the 1920’s and ’30s a young communist traveled to Moscow to attend the Lenin School to become versed in all aspects of revolutionary Communism from his native land, CHINA. Mao tse Tung (the real spelling of his name), not Mao Zetung that we read of today with the phonetic spelling. With the west’s help, he overpowered Nationalist pro-western ANTI-communist leader Chang Kai-Shek, and seized the mainland while Chang and hundreds of thousands of anti-communist forces and families fled to the island of Formosa (Now Taiwan) offshore, that communist China today is threatening to invade and reincorporate into their powerful communist system that the US foolishly failed to destroy when we had the chance in the late 1940’s. Under Mao, the greatest slaughter of human populations took place, in the history of mankind. I knew that, in the mid 1960’s, that records, as secretive and hard to come by as they were, revealed that he had seen to the slaughter of between 25-40 MILLION of largely his own people, in order to impose and maintain Communism as the system of government on them. So to you young people, IF communism is so great, WHY did the leaders have to MURDER that number of people to get them to accept it? And the vast majority of those murdered were killed AFTER Mao took control, and NOT in the process of obtaining control. And he did it by first DISARMING his people so they could not fight back. You know, what the majority of America’s young generation is busy urging us to do. I took on my college professors in the 1960’s over these issues. THEY had never heard of such butchery and told me in the classroom that I was nuts. Well, as more and more things have come to light over the past few decades, we now know that THEY not ME, were “nuts” as we now know the Communist Chinese butchery was FAR WORSE than this mid-’60s estimates and that, under Communism, the Communist Chinese leadership actually murdered nearly 100 MILLION of their own people and other absorbed populations such as in Tibet. BUT DO YOU HEAR about this today? Heck no. STILL, focus on terrible murdering nations and leaders are all about NAZI GERMANY and HITLER, but NEVER about MAO and the Chinese Communists, and only rarely a little about Communist USSR. And, today, that is biting Ukraine and NATO in the hind end because we were ignorant about Vladimir Putin, President of Russian Federation, which he has been busy converting back to a Communist Dictatorship and threatening WWIII to expand his nation back to its former “glory” as a broader murdering dictatorship. As I said when he was first elected, “Oh great. The Russian people just elected as President, the former head of the KGB, their ruthless, unchecked Secret Police, responsible for most deaths and assassinations under Communism. What could possible go wrong?” Time we, as Americans, WOKE the heck up and fire all the College Administrators and tenured Professors, strip them of their citizenship, and ship them off to communist China, where they would be more comfortable, amongst “their own kind” even while the people enslaved there are trying to throw off the yoke of Communism. And, let’s take back the schools and curriculums and TEACH REALITY And in conclusion, Congress is now talking about BANNING TIKTOK because we know the Communists running it are gathering personal information on to be used later against upwards of 100 million dumbed-down Americans. And now, as what triggered this response, under instructions from TIKTOK and blindly followed by ignorant people, Americans are being killed. Fentinal (sp?) is produced by the Communist Chinese and imported to THE US, and is killing tens of thousands of Americans, largely younger generation who ironically are their major supporters in the US, each year. WAKE UP America. We need to totally sanction trade with Communist China. I warned that they were using the profits from the huge trade surplus they had with us to modernize their military (the largest in the world) which, historically, has always led to such countries invading others (exception being our own where we have historically, helped weaker nations to repel their strong invading neighbors. I warned of this on my popular show on Christian Radio back in 1985. We didn’t listen, and now wish we had. “Wild Bill”

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Minnesota Man Builds World’s First Beer-Powered Motorcycle [Video]

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In a Nutshell:

  • Ky Michaelson, also known as the “Rocketman,” has created what he believes is the world’s first beer-powered motorcycle, replacing a traditional gas engine with a 14-gallon keg that uses superheated beer to create thrust.
  • The unique motorcycle, which hasn’t yet been taken out on the road, has already won first place in a few local car shows. Michaelson believes the vehicle could reach speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.
  • Michaelson plans to test his beer-powered motorcycle on a drag strip soon, but after a few demonstrations, the invention is likely to end up as a showpiece in his home museum.

As gas prices continue to soar and debates about electric vehicle efficiency heat up, a Minnesota man named Ky Michaelson is barreling down a different road entirely.

Known as the “Rocketman” for his quirky creations, such as a rocket-powered toilet and a jet-powered coffee pot, Michaelson has now whipped up something that’s creating a whole new kind of buzz: the world’s first beer-powered motorcycle.

The idea of substituting petrol with pilsner might seem as crazy as a three-wheeled unicycle, but for Michaelson, it’s just another day in his Bloomington garage. His unconventional motorcycle swaps out the conventional gas engine for a 14-gallon keg equipped with a heating coil.

“It could be any kind of liquid. It could be Red Bull. It could be Caribou Coffee. It could be anything. But beer. Why not,” Ky’s son Buddy chimed in, highlighting the versatility of the invention.

The mechanics behind this high-octane hops machine are as heady as a stout. The beer in the keg is heated to a whopping 300 degrees, turning into superheated steam as it shoots out of the back nozzles. This steam provides enough thrust to propel the bike forward, making this two-wheeler a literal steamer.

And what about the environmental impact, you ask? Well, Michaelson’s not a beer drinker himself, so he sees his sudsy solution as a clever way to use up the brew.

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“The price of gas is getting up there. I don’t drink, so I can’t think of anything better than to use it for fuel.”

While the beer bike hasn’t hit the open road yet, it has already clinched first place at a few local car shows. Michaelson believes his frothy ride could reach speeds up to 150 miles per hour, proving that it’s not just a novelty but a force to be reckoned with.

Michaelson plans to test his beer-powered motorcycle on a drag strip sometime soon. However, after a few demonstrations, it’s likely to end up in the museum in his house. Because what better centerpiece for a living room than a motorcycle that runs on beer?

“We’re right in the early stages, but we got it. We got it built, and I think it looks pretty cool,” Michaelson stated, brimming with pride.

His bike may be more of a boozer than a cruiser, but there’s no denying he’s tapped into something extraordinary. In the world of the Rocketman, horsepower has met hops power, and the result is absolutely intoxicating.


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Goat’s Home Invasion Captured on Doorbell Camera in South Carolina [Video]

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  • Residents of Pendleton, South Carolina, were surprised when a goat roamed the neighborhood and entered a local home. The event was captured by the homeowner’s Ring doorbell camera.
  • The goat, believed to live down the road, was playful and attracted the attention of many neighbors as animal control was called to capture it. Goats are known for their curiosity and intelligence, traits that often lead them to explore their surroundings.
  • A 2014 study confirmed goats’ intelligence and long-term memory skills, where most of the test subjects were able to solve a puzzle for a food reward, and remembered how to do it ten months later. Other instances of goats breaking into homes and hotel rooms have been reported previously.

In a turn of events that gives a whole new meaning to “home invasion,” the town of Pendleton, South Carolina, has had its peace disrupted by a rebellious ruminant.

Yes, folks, we’re talking about a goat that decided to play Goldilocks in a resident’s home. No porridge was harmed, however.

Our bold Billy, who apparently lives down the road, decided to take a little neighborhood stroll. And not just any stroll, oh no, this critter had the audacity to saunter right into a woman named Taylor’s home. Because, you know, why not?

“The goat made a fun memory for us and the neighbors,” Taylor said to Newsweek, possibly while still in mild shock and checking her locks.

“My boyfriend even played with it in the backyard.”

Talk about turning lemons into lemonade, or in this case, turning goat invasions into a neighborhood spectacle.

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As Taylor’s Ring doorbell camera shows, the goat nonchalantly ambled up to her front door, gave a few bleats (probably goat for “Open Sesame”) and wandered right in. Can you blame the guy? Who doesn’t love a spontaneous house tour?

But here’s where it gets interesting, folks. It turns out, our goat friend isn’t just a master of breaking and entering.

A study by Queen Mary University, London, and the Institute of Agricultural Science in Switzerland proves that goats are more than their vacant stares and ravenous appetites. They’re also puzzle-solving aficionados.

In what’s been dubbed the “artificial fruit challenge,” goats were presented with a tricky puzzle box containing a fruity reward. The goats had to pull a rope and activate a lever with their teeth and muzzle to access the food.

Guess what? Nine out of twelve goats were up to the challenge. Three tried to headbutt their way to victory (the goat equivalent of kicking the vending machine when your snack gets stuck, perhaps?).

And when the successful nine were retested ten months later, they all solved the puzzle in less than a minute.

“Take that, primates!” we can imagine them saying.

This isn’t the first time a goat has been caught in the act of a B&E.

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Earlier this year, another goat felt the need to snuggle with its owners in the middle of the night.

And in October 2022, a wild goat with horns that would make a Viking helmet jealous let itself into a couple’s hotel room.

So, what’s the takeaway? Should we start goat-proofing our homes?

Or maybe, just maybe, we should all take a moment to appreciate the underestimated intelligence and audacity of these four-legged trespassers.

And for the residents of Pendleton, don’t be surprised if one day you find a goat at your door selling encyclopedias.

After all, they’re just trying to get our goat.


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Google Maps Unearths Bony Surprise at Texas Cemetery

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  • A woman looking up her parents’ gravesite on Google Maps discovered an unusual sight: a fake skeleton lounging in a gutted-out Jeep at the Katy Magnolia Cemetery in Texas. The bizarre scene was uploaded by a user named Cromarte.
  • The Reddit post about the discovery gained popularity quickly, amassing over 33,000 upvotes and sparking hundreds of comments, with users finding humor in the odd image.
  • Despite the general amusement, one commenter called the image “not funny” and suggested that Google should remove it. Google Maps allows users to upload photos or videos from a location to enhance the platform’s offerings.

the google street view of the cemetery my parents are buried at
by u/_katykakes in Unexpected

Looking up your parents’ gravesite on Google Maps isn’t usually considered a laugh riot.

But when Reddit user u/_katykakes decided to navigate to her parents’ cemetery in Katy, Texas, she unearthed a sight that was equal parts bizarre, hilarious, and…bony?

In her attempt to guide a relative to the cemetery for the one-year anniversary of her mother’s passing, she happened upon a street view image that could have been ripped straight from a Tim Burton movie.

There, lounging in a gutted-out Jeep like a road-weary traveler taking a breather, was a fake skeleton.

Before you start questioning the Google Street View team’s sense of humor (or their current mental state), let’s clear up a few things.

This bone-chilling image wasn’t the handiwork of a Google camera car.

Instead, a user named Cromarte had crafted this spooky 360-degree picture and uploaded it to Google Maps. Talk about a grave sense of humor!

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Despite the initial shock, u/_katykakes took this humorous discovery in stride.

She wrote on Reddit, “Turns out the street view is actually close to their plot, lol [laugh out loud], along with this gem.”

The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 33,000 upvotes and sparking hundreds of comments.

Commenters found the image absolutely humerus.

“I’d do anything to see what your initial reaction was when you came across this,” posted one Reddit user.

Another chimed in, calling the image “bad to the bone.”

One Jeep enthusiast even got in on the action, quipping, “It’s a Jeepers thing.”

This instance is not the first time Google Maps users have stumbled upon something unexpected. The platform invites user-generated content, with users able to add photos or videos up to 30 seconds long from a location.

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From hangover-induced takeaway runs to a man hailed as a “legend” for photobombing the Google Street View car, the internet is full of surprises.

However, not all Redditors found the skeletal surprise funny. One disgruntled commenter wrote, “Not even funny… Google should delete it.”

Well, they say humor is subjective, but one thing’s for sure – Google Maps is more than just directions.

Sometimes, it’s a one-way ticket to the Twilight Zone.


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