Richard Weber
Bio
So many strange things pop into my head. This is where I share a lot of this information. Call it a curse or a blessing. I call it an escape from reality. Come and take a peek into my brain.
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Found Money: Finder's Keepers or Lost and Found?
The age-old query: you see a shiny quarter glinting on the sidewalk while out on the street. With a victorious "finders keepers, losers weepers," should you pocket it, or is there a murky legal area to take into account? Like most legal questions, there is no easy yes or no response. It is contingent upon the specifics and the cost of the misplaced object.
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Criminal
Top 10 Signs We're Underestimating the Adorable Ladybug Uprising: A Totally Serious Investigation (Maybe)
They flit about our gardens, adding a splash of crimson to the foliage. They serve as lucky charms and lucky charm symbols in our eyes. Have we been overly gullible, though? These adorable little ladybugs may be planning to rule the world for the following reasons: Are you ready?
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Humor
Remember These? A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane with Discontinued Candies
The candy aisle, ah. A sugar-filled utopia that promises taste explosions and unadulterated happiness. However, what about those candies that occupied valuable space on those shelves before disappearing completely? This piece offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane by revisiting 20 of our favorite discontinued candies. We'll look at what made these delicacies so unique, from the nostalgic Wonka Peanut Butter Oompas to the peculiar textures of Chick-O-Sticks, and investigate the (often enigmatic) reasons they vanished. Now take your milk of metaphors and prepare yourself for a nostalgic trip down memory lane – a nostalgic voyage into the realm of long-gone but never forgotten candies.
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Humans
My Weekend on a Flat Earth
Terry from down the street told me that the entire flat Earth is surrounded by a massive wall of ice. The news broke like a rogue ice wave reaching the edge of the earth. It seems that the administration had finally acknowledged that we weren't traveling through space atop a massive, blue marble. Nope, we were lounging on an enormous pancake under the kind light of a massive, constantly changing lamp in the sky.
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Humor
Top 10 Reasons Why Those Pesky Fruit Flies Will Inherit the Earth (You've Been Warned!)
Even after we swat and curse at them, those small fearsome creatures with buzzy wings continue to return. However, what if I told you that their tenacity is an indication of something much darker? A well-thought-out scheme to rule the globe, perhaps? Hold your laughter! The following ten arguments suggest that fruit flies could be the next sentient species to take over the planet:
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Humor
Forget Fancy French Fragrances
Chanel No. 5—get over it! Move aside, Wild One! Not a waft of exotic spices or a bouquet of flowers is the new frontier in olfactory attractiveness. No, the scent of the season is something far more... unusual. We are referring to the seductive scent of slightly perspiring workout attire.
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Humans
The Enigmatic Egg
Yes, the photo on the profile. An exquisitely chosen window into your soul (or that brunch you're so proud of). However, what about the rebels, the outlaws, and the magnificent mystery known as the person with no profile photo? These are the people donning the internet world's default silhouette, the pixelated mystery box.
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Humans
Top 5 Horror Games That Will Leave You Sleeping With the Lights On (Seriously, Don't Play Alone)
I mean, who doesn't enjoy a good scare? Certain video games push the boundaries to an extreme, giving players the creeps and a sense of adrenaline. They're not your typical jump-scare events. These books delve deeply into your mind, making you doubt reality and perhaps feel the need for a nightlight (no guilt!). Now, gather your friends and grab a lantern because we're going to count down the top 5 horror games that will definitely ruin you:
By Richard Weberabout a month ago in Horror
Hoot Mon Dieu! Top 10 Reasons Why Owls Are Plotting World Domination (and They're Winning)
Hey squirrels, get over here! It's not only about capturing mice anymore, those silent flight and huge, mesmerizing eyes. For millennia, owls have been quietly strategizing their ascent to prominence, and now that they have the internet at their fingertips—or, more accurately, their talons—they're closer than ever. Not convinced by us? Here's why you need to be really impressed—or at the absolute least, extremely afraid:
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Humor
Three Terrifying Greek Mythological Women
Greek mythology is replete with tales and traditions involving gods, heroes, and other fantastical animals. It should come as no surprise that many of these animals are viewed as monsters due to their horrifying features and frightening supernatural abilities. Greek monsters typically play supporting roles in myths, and their primary function is to illustrate the challenges that a Greek hero must fight and conquer.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in History
The Haunting Hidden in Harmony: How Horror Films Twist Familiar Songs
Everybody has those songs in their repertoire that bring back pleasant memories and a feeling of relaxation. What transpires, though, if the same tunes are played in a horror movie or something entirely different? The bouncy tempo and cheery words might suddenly take on a menacing tone that makes us shudder.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Horror
Title: Worms Rising: Top 10 Reasons Worms Will Gracefully Take Over Earth
A modest species that may challenge humans for world supremacy arises from the hidden world under our feet: the common worm. Worms are secretly organising a takeover that surpasses their modest image, despite being frequently disregarded due to their unassuming appearance and underground existence. As we reveal the top 10 reasons why worms are posing as our planet's odd rulers, get ready to be captivated.
By Richard Weber2 months ago in Humor