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Scientists Just Uncovered The Surprising Truth About Chicago's Infamous 'Rat Hole'
Oct 20, 2025
Every major city has a truly iconic building or landmark that tourists flock to so they can leave with a photo of themselves in front of it.
New York has the Empire State Building, London has Big Ben, and Paris has the Eiffel Tower.
Of course, some landmarks aren't exactly as architecturally glamorous, but still receive an inordinate amount of attention.
Perhaps none more unusual than Chicago's "rat hole."
No, the "rat hole" is not a playful name for a restaurant or museum, but is exactly what it sounds like.
The "rat hole" is simply the imprint of what looked like a rat that got caught in wet cement on a sidewalk in Chicago's Roscoe Village, supposedly first spotted roughly twenty to thirty years ago.
Though at first only notorious among neighborhood inhabitants, the "rat hole" reached a new level of notoriety when Chicago-based comedian Winslow Dumaine posted a viral photo of it on his X (formerly Twitter) account in January of 2024, receiving over 5 million views.
The imprint's subsequent popularity would also earn it the name "Splatatouille."
As a result, many curious fans made pilgrimages, some even going so far as to leave offerings to the immortalized rodent.
Unfortunately, as many people chose to pay their visits at odd hours of the night, many Roscoe Village residents began to complain, and in April 2024, the "rat hole" was discovered filled with a plaster-like substance, resulting in the slab being removed from the sidewalk.
While the notorious imprint can no longer be found in Roscoe Village, a plaque where it once lay can now be found in its place, commemorating the Chicago neighborhood's claim to fame.
However, they may need to edit that plaque, as whether or not that hole was made by a rat has now become a matter of scientific debate.
NBC Chicago reported on the story:
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According to the report, scientists from the University of Tennessee analyzed the imprint in the cement and went on to determine that it was not made by a rat, but by a squirrel.
Indeed, a published paper in the journal Biology Letters by researchers from the University of Tennessee, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the University of Calgary determined that the imprint was most likely caused by either a squirrel or a muskrat.
Comparing the imprint to museum specimens of animals found in the Chicago area, the scientists determined that the arms and paws were too large for a rat, and most likely belonged to either an eastern gray squirrel, a fox squirrel, or a muskrat.
The eastern gray squirrel was deemed the most likely candidate, owing to their abundant presence in the Chicago area.
In addition, the researchers determined that the chances of a rat getting caught in wet cement were also unlikely, as rats are nocturnal, and cement is typically installed during the day and would likely be dry by night.
The lack of any paw prints leading up to the imprint also more or less ruled out a rat, but further emphasized the possibility of a squirrel, who likely made an ill-advised leap.
While the thin tail seen in the imprint was more reminiscent of that of a rat or mouse, the scientists also pointed out how the fur found on squirrel tails are often not firm enough to leave an imprint.
The paper concluded with the researchers suggesting a more appropriate name in accordance with their studies:
"We therefore propose that the specimen be rechristened the ‘Windy City Sidewalk Squirrel’ — a name more fitting of its likely origins and more aligned with the evidence at hand."
This newfound discovery resulted in a wide range of emotions from X-users, ranging from all-out devastation to complete and utter indifference:
Whether that notorious imprint was a rat or a squirrel, it's safe to say that everyone can agree with the NBC Chicago correspondents:
"Whatever it was, it had the worst day ever!"
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Trump Slammed After Sharing Bonkers AI Video Of Himself Dumping Feces On 'No Kings' Protesters
Oct 20, 2025
President Donald Trump was criticized after he took to Truth Social to share a bizarre AI-generated video of himself dumping poop on crowds of demonstrators from a fighter jet after a reported 7 million Americans turned out for "No Kings" protests around the country.
The video depicts Trump wearing a crown and flying a fighter jet emblazoned with the words “King Trump.” Set to Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone,” the doctored clip shows him releasing a massive load of feces onto protesters gathered in New York City’s Times Square.
You can see the video below.
In another AI-generated video, Trump is depicted wearing a crown and royal robe, brandishing a sword as the words “hail to the king” play over the soundtrack. The clip shows several of his political adversaries including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi — kneeling before him.
That particular video was shared by Vice President JD Vance Saturday in a post on Bluesky.
Trump escalated his mockery on Saturday with a post from the official White House account showing him and Vance wearing crowns, juxtaposed against an image of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in sombreros.
This last video references an AI-generated video Trump shared last month after meeting with Jeffries and Schumer in a failed attempt to prevent a government shutdown. That video features Jeffries in a sombrero and Schumer calling Democrats "woke pieces of sh*t."
The video, presented to the tune of the “Mexican Hat Dance,” was Trump's response to failed negotiations regarding Democrats' rejection of the Republicans’ proposed continuing resolution to keep the government open without considering an extension of the premium tax credit that helps subsidize health insurance for people earning between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level.
Republicans have largely declined to negotiate since, and Democrats have stuck to their guns.
The videos are a blatant display of how little Trump cares—which is not at all—and how he mocks those who oppose his regime.
Additionally, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton commented sarcastically that Trump is "definitely not mad that 7 million Americans came out to protest him yesterday."
Meanwhile, the aforementioned Loggins issued a statement calling on his song "Danger Zone" to be removed from Trump's fighter jet-feces video.
Loggins criticized "an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone'" and stressed that "Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately.”
Loggins said he "can’t imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us." He added that "We’re in this together, and it is my hope that we can embrace music as a way of celebrating and uniting each and every one of us.”
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Brewers Fan Loses Both Her Jobs After Threatening To 'Call ICE' On Latino Dodgers Fan
Oct 20, 2025
Well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of her own actions...
A Milwaukee Brewers fan has found herself fired following the racist harassment she hurled at a fellow baseball fan at a recent game.
Shannon Kobylarczyk was caught on video threatening to "call ICE" on Ricardo Fosado, a Latino LA Dodgers fan—and Navy veteran—seated near her.
The video instantly went viral, and resulted in Kobylarczyk being banned for life from the ballpark. Then she was fired from both of her jobs.
The Brewers and Dodgers were facing each other in the major league baseball playoffs at Milwaukee's American Family Field.
Fosado's video shows him interacting with the Brewers fans seated near him, with Kobylarczyk looking particular irritated.
She is heard yelling at Fosado, who was drinking a canned cocktail:
"Real men drink beer, p*ssy!"
As Fosado laughed her off, she nudged another Brewers fan and said:
"You know what, let's call ICE."
Fosado laughed this off too, informing her that he is both a U.S. citizen and a veteran of the U.S. Navy who fought in "two wars."
After the video went viral, both Kobylarczyk and Fosado were banned from American Family Field for life.
In a statement, the ballpark's management said:
“The Brewers expect all persons attending games to be respectful of each other, and we do not condone in any way offensive statements fans make to each other about race, gender, or national origin."
"Our priority is to ensure that all in attendance have a safe and enjoyable experience at the ballpark.”
It went on to explain that Fosado was ejected for "disorderly conduct" and "public intoxication," while Kobylarczyk was removed after she "became physical" during the altercation, and that Milwaukee Police became involved.
Kobylarczyk's employer soon confirmed they were ejecting her, too. Kobylarczyk worked as a lawyer for ManpowerGroup, a recruiting firm.
In a statement, they said:
“As soon as we became aware of this video the individual was placed on immediate leave, and we began an investigation."
"As a result of this process, the employee is no longer with the organization. We remain committed to maintaining a culture grounded in respect, integrity, and accountability."
Kobylarczyk was also on the board of the Milwaukee chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which also publicly confirmed they parted ways with her over the incident.
They said:
“Shannon Kobylarczyk resigned from the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Board of Directors on Wednesday, October 15, effective immediately."
"Make-A-Wish Wisconsin does not condone nor agree with Kobylarczyk’s words and actions."
On social media, many cheered Kobylarczyk's firing.
But Fosado, notably, is not among those celebrating Kobylarczyk's firing.
He told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel he believes her behavior was fueled by alcohol and that the repercussions are too severe.
“I don't think it was like horrible or something that should get her fired. I feel bad for her."
"We cannot be judged on one mistake, and a lot of emotions were involved. It was just hurt feelings, nobody physically hurt anybody.”
The only winner, it seems, are the LA Dodgers, who went on to best the Brewers again over the weekend and win a berth in the World Series.
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MAGA Influencer Dragged After Claiming That Only 'Single Gay Males' Live In Cities
Oct 20, 2025
Will Chamberlain, a MAGA minion who works for a Republican-aligned legal group, claimed suburban living is where all the good families live, rather than cities.
While that notion has been around since redlining and "White flight," Chamberlain's "those people" aren't BIPOC. No, Chamberlain's claim revolved around something else that seems to often makes conservatives squirm—or, at least, closeted conservatives. He claimed cities are full of...gay men.
An account that focuses on mass transit posted:
"In an extreme example, the inner core of Tokyo is 23% smaller than Charlotte, NC, and houses 9.05 million more people. Our cities are not full, and they are where we need to focus growth."
@the_transit_guy, a.k.a. Hayden, posts a lot about America's lack of mass transit, especially trains.
In response to one such post, Chamberlain reposted @the_transit_guy's post on X, with the caption:
"1) Some of us like suburban living because we are married with children and not single gay males"
"2) If you want people to live in dense urban neighborhoods like the Japanese you need to be as tough on crime as the Japanese and as restrictive about immigration as the Japanese"
Chamberlain clearly missed the purpose of the posts—advocacy for a more robust train system to and in cities in the United States—or simply ignored it to make a homophobic post.
Either way, his claim got pushback from people who were urban and suburban, single and married, and homosexual and heterosexual.
Chamberlain did have a decidedly different take than most of the other conservatives in the comments on @the_transit_guy's post.
And most of Chamberlain's own followers opted to skip homophobia to focus on racism.
Chamberlain kept the racism light in his initial post, but really leaned into it in the comments when it was clear his fellow conservatives weren't as responsive to homophobia.
At least he knows how to pivot to pander effectively.
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Tucker Carlson Turns Heads After Claiming Members Of Congress Are Having All Kinds Of 'Orgies'
Oct 20, 2025
Far-right provocateur Tucker Carlson weirded people out after he, in conversation with Tennessee Republican Representative Tim Burchett, alleged that members of Congress engage in group sex far more often than most Americans would imagine.
Speaking on the October 10 episode of his eponymous podcast, Carlson said he thinks “people’s personal lives are getting weirder in Congress.” In fact, he said that "some people that members of Congress are sleeping with, either legally or not, are employed by forces that want to control members of Congress."
Burchett seemed to understand exactly what Carlson was talking about, replying:
“That’s what they used to do … I’m pretty sure … I knew of instances where that happened when I was in the legislature, and now they do it but through the employment agencies.”
Carlson's reaction was not one of surprise; he said he personally knows members of Congress "with spouses" who get involved in all sorts of sordid behavior. Burchett said that while these people may be qualified, "America's not buying that."
Carlson then said:
“I have noticed, having spent my life in D.C., that people’s personal lives are getting weirder in the Congress. Have you noticed that? Without implicating anyone by name."
"I don’t think I’m imagining this. It’s not just sleeping with your scheduler, it’s weirder than that. Have you noticed that?”
Burchett responded:
“I try to stay in my office as much as possible."
Carlson replied:
“Well, I just want to say for the record, I never heard of anybody participating in an orgy in Washington, D.C. in my entire life. And I’ve heard a lot about it recently. So that is — I wasn’t there, I’m not going there, but I think that’s real.”
You can watch their exchange in the video below.
People had thoughts.
Oddly, similar stories of orgies involving members of Congress were shared a couple of years ago by none other than the disgraced far-right ex-North Carolina Representative Madison Cawthorn.
Cawthorn was no stranger to scandal during his tenure but he ran afoul of his fellow Republicans by claiming he was invited to orgies and witnessed heavy cocaine use among politicians he's claimed to admire. He has accused Democrats of using his own words against him in an effort to fracture the GOP.
Cawthorn recently announced he's running for office again—this time to represent Florida—but even the right-wing isn't too interested so those orgies might be more serious business than we think.
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