Odd News
Dinosaur foot prints from 113 million years ago appear due to drought in Texas
The weather has seen some drastic changes due to climate change, and now thanks to a drought, dinosaur prints from millions of years ago have appeared. The prints can be seen in a riverbed in ... more
Blooming of SUNY ESF’s own rare ‘corpse flower’ caught on video
A rare plant species known as the 'Corpse flower' bloomed last week at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. The corpse flower, or Titan arum (Amorphophallus titanium), is a unique and elusive ... more
Why is George Washington facing the other direction on new quarters?
George Washington faces the opposite direction on newly-minted quarters, leading some to wonder: If it's not broken, why fix it? The change is part of the American Women Quarters Program, which is "a four-year program ... more
NYS Legislature passes bill that raises age to buy and own semi-automatic rifles to 21
Less than three weeks after the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York's Legislature voted on Thursday to raise the purchase age for buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle to 21 years old. On Tuesday, state ... more
Auburn: Writer of fake ‘pet pants’ letter turns herself in, city won’t press charges
The author of a fake letter purporting claims of a new local "pet pants" law in Auburn has turned herself in to the city. The writer of the March 28 letter turned herself in through ... more
Letter sent to Auburn residents claims new law requires pets to wear pants
A fake letter circulated in Auburn this week telling residents a new law will require pets to wear pants for modesty's sake. The letter, dated Monday, March 28, was confirmed to be fake by Auburn ... more
Local witches host meeting in Corning
On Wednesday, January 26, the Witches of the Hallow, a group of self-described witches out of Corning, hosted a meeting seeking out new members. Phoenix Belle and Sarina Serna are the group's organizers, according to ... more
The gift that keeps on giving: Steuben County keeps fruitcake tradition alive
The legend of the Steuben County fruitcake lives on. The Christmas delicacy has been passed from one county official to another almost every year since it was purchased in 1991 by then-County Manager Mark Alger ... more
Former commander of Rochester Police Dive Team locates a 120 year old shipwreck in Canandaigua Lake
A local man discovered a sunken ship when looking at Canandaigua Lake on his computer one day. Scott Hill found the steam boat called the Seneca Chief. It sunk over 120 years ago and had ... more
Africa’s first semi-aquatic whale species with legs has been discovered
It turns out the 43 million years ago there was a whale with legs, according to scientists. The study was completed by the Royal Society. They say that whales derived from their ancestors around 10 ... more
Asteroid has the possibility of hitting earth between the years 2135 and 2300
An asteroid has been determined to have a possible chance of crashing into Earth in the 22nd century. NASA has collected data on Asteroid Bennu and determined there is a 1 in 1,750 chance of ... more
Man takes a bus, train, and plane from Canada to Buffalo in order to see his girlfriend
While the border closure between Canada and the United States is frustrating many, it is especially frustrating for a man from Ontario and his girlfriend from Buffalo. Oliver Collins, of Port Colborne, Ontario, traveled for ... more
Emma Sroka of Auburn eliminated from Scripps Spelling Bee competition; made it to the top 30
Emma Sroka, 12, of Auburn was eliminated during the first round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee semifinals on Sunday. Sroka was one of the top 30 spellers in the semifinals this year after tying ... more
Skeletal remains of an infant found buried in a yard in Albany County
Skeletal remains of a newborn baby were found buried in the yard of a home in Watervliet on Friday. Watervliet Police Chief Joseph L. Centanni has stated that maltreatment against children cannot be tolerated and ... more
Finger Lakes Railway first short-line railroad in the state to upgrade infrastructure using steel ties
Locally based Finger Lakes Railway has become the first short-line railroad in New York State to upgrade key infrastructure using steel ties. As part of a project in its Geneva Yard, the 25-year-old carrier has ... more
Finger Lakes Film Company films burning truck scene in downtown Geneva
The Finger Lakes Film Company filmed scenes for their movie, "The Eastern," in downtown Geneva early Monday morning. The intersections at Castle and Exchange Streets was closed for the filming of a controlled burn of ... more
Horseheads High School alum is featured by the Navy for work on the USS Vermont
The US Navy is featuring a Horseheads native for work he's done aboard the USS Vermont. The USS Vermont is one of the world's most advanced nuclear-power submarines. Petty Officer 2nd Dustin Whitesell is a ... more
Waterloo resident finally receiving mail at home after 2 years
After two years, David and Gail Fridley are having their mail delivered to their home instead of a PO box. Gail is happy with the mailbox, but not with how the Waterloo Post Office handled ... more
Jefferson County man killed in tractor accident on Monday
A tractor accident occurred in Jefferson County Monday morning resulting in the death of an elderly man. Troopers responded to Creek Road in Alexandria around 7:30 p.m. to a man trapped under a mowing attachment ... more
