Donald Trump recently made peculiar statements during a Fox News interview, where he expressed confusion about magnets. The former president claimed that “nobody knows what a magnet is,” overlooking basic scientific knowledge. Trump also suggested that tariffs could ensure an abundance of magnets, as if negotiating with the North Pole.
This is not the first time Trump has displayed a lack of understanding of basic science concepts. During a past Asia trip, he warned US Navy personnel about handling magnets, demonstrating a belief in their mystical properties.
In a separate incident, chaos ensued in Mississippi after a truck carrying research monkeys escaped. Deputies were misled into thinking the monkeys were dangerous super-primates carrying infectious diseases. However, it was later revealed that the monkeys were not a threat and were being transported for research from Tulane University.
Meanwhile, in Guelph, Canada, police are searching for a thief who stole a trailer filled with £43,000 worth of whipped cream. The suspect hitched the refrigerated trailer and drove off with 30 pallets of Gay Lea cream. Despite ongoing investigations, the dessert truck and thief remain at large.
Starbucks recently released a popular limited-edition “Bearista” cup, sparking a frenzy among customers. Priced at £22, the glass bear wearing a green beanie quickly sold out, leading to disappointed fans and social media backlash.
In North Carolina, an influencer faces a staggering £1.33 million bill after a jury found her responsible for causing marital discord. The influencer was held liable for “criminal conversation” and “alienation of affection,” under a state law allowing betrayed spouses to sue third parties involved in affairs.
These incidents highlight a range of quirky and controversial events, from misunderstandings about magnets to thefts of whipped cream and influencer scandals.
