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Welcome To The Florida Keys, Where The Chickens Sleep In Trees (That Rhymes)

After Hurricane Irma carved a large swath of destruction across the natural landscape of the Florida Keys, there are signs that life is starting to return to normal there.

On Sugarloaf Key for example, the chickens have returned to their perches in trees.

This may be a strange sight for many in South Florida, but according to Keys resident Rodney Richardson- this is pretty normal.

And that’s a good thing.

Take a look at the funny scene in a video Richardson sent to RISE NEWS:

Have you ever seen this type of thing in your neighborhood?

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WATCH: OJ Simpson Is Getting Out Of Prison And Florida Is SO NOT READY For It

We have spared no expense in bringing to your our best guess of what Florida will look like after OJ Simpson comes to the Sunshine after being released from prison.

This is very serious indeed.

 

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This Instagram Post Sums Up The Difference Between Obamacare And Trumpcare

This seriously nails it.

A post shared by Philip Lewis (@phil.lews) on

They’rrrre not as good as Obamacare.

This 700 Year Old Gargoyle Looks Just Like Donald Trump

This 700 year old gargoyle carved into Southwell Minster Cathedral in Nottinghamshire, UK looks just like the most powerful person in the free world.

Yep.

The picture started circulating on social media in August when a reporter for the BBC shared it.

So what do you think?

Could Donald Trump be immortal or is this a sign of the end of times? (Of course it could just be a coincidence, but that isn’t that fun is it?)

HT/ The Independent

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Here’s The Argument For Why Liberals Should Vote For Donald Trump

There is literally no fucking argument for why a progressive or liberal person should vote for Donald Trump.

It doesn’t exist.

If you make the argument then you are not a liberal.

This is not rocket science.

Just vote for Hillary and get over yourself.

We can’t let an orange orangutan become President.

Photo Credit: Michael Gwyther-Jones/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Michael Gwyther-Jones/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

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Share this with your liberal friends to get a rise out of them.

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Cover Photo Credit: IoSonoUnaFotoCamera/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

This Metro PCS Apparently Has Its Own Step Team And They Are Really Good

We’re not all politics and serious stuff around here at RISE NEWS. Sometimes really fun things happen in the world that are worth watching too.

Just check out this video of a Metro PCS step crew doing their thing in front of a store:

Who knew that Metro PCS had a step team? And who would have thought that they would have been so great.

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Cover Photo Credit: David Ace Mitchum/ Facebook (Screengrab)

This Woman Dropped Her Phone On The Carpet And It Is Driving The Internet Crazy

The interwebs is driving folks crazy again.

And this time, thousands of people have been driven mad by the following puzzler.

It was posted on Facebook by an Indiana radio talk show host named Heather Rooney:

The latest thing driving the internet crazy: A woman dropped her cell phone on her rug. Can you see where it landed?”

Well can you find it?

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It took us a good 10 minutes to locate the phone and we needed some serious help in order to do it.

Need a little help?

Scroll down for the answer:

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Tell us in the comments below how long it took you to find it!

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Cover Photo Credit: Heather Rooney/ Facebook

How Hogwarts Is Handling The Brexit

Many people have been concerned about how the Brexit will affect citizens on both sides of the debate in the UK.

Negotiations on trading, treaties, and even immigration will have to be redefined, and many people’s jobs and school careers could be challenged in the process.

The wizarding world is already facing obstacles in the aftermath of the Brexit

Berite Bott’s Every Flavored Beans Can No Longer Make Every Flavor

Due to Europe’s resentment towards the UK, they are no longer granting the jellybean company access to ingredients needed to make every flavor.

It looks like Bertie’s flavors like lemon and soap that were imported from France are now being replaced with UK accessible ingredients like spotted-dick and haggis.

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Photo Credit: Karen Roe/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

The QWCA (Quidditch World Cup Association) Has Decided To Exclude The UK From Participating In All Future Tournaments

Hogwarts fears that fewer athletes will choose to attend their school if it no longer feeds into the professional league.

Professor Hooch has been sending her star players off to the wizarding school in Spain, but many of their UK fans are outraged by what they feel is an absolute betrayal.

“They have to play,” Hooch pleaded. “I don’t care what is happening with this country, my players have to make it”.

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Photo Credit: Meg Stewart/Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Gringots Has Gone Bankrupt

Now that so many of their wizards have had to pull their accounts and transfer to EU banks, the famous treasury has taken a huge blow.

Many homeless goblins have been seen wandering the streets of Hogsmeade with signs reading, “will work for access to Europe portkey”.

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Students Are Disillusioned By The System

Hogwarts was expected to host the Triwizard tournament this year, but with previous fatal incidents, the Ministry of Magic was weary to grant them the opportunity.

Now, they’ve received word that Romania is refusing to lend them dragons for the competition, and students are feeling disheartened by the whole event now.

“It really is a shame”, said dragon handler, Charlie Weasley.

“I wish I could help my alma mater, but I have to due what’s best for my dragons,” Weasley told RISE NEWS. “Let’s face it, the Ministry of Magic has always underpaid us for our dragons, and at this point, the paperwork needed to bring them over is more than anyone can do in a lifetime”.

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Photo Credit: Sam Howzit/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

The Ministry Of Magic Is In Tatters And It Is Spreading Hate Worldwide

Wizarding leaders are divided between those that wish to host European wizards, and those that wish to push current ones out.

From across the pond, a Brexit advocate, Drump Trumpledore praised the UK for leaving what he calls, “the failing European Union”.

He commends them for “taking control”, and spews out rhetoric concerning his similar intentions for the wizarding world of the USA, (The Umbridge Sectumsempra Americas).

“We’re gonna put up a wall of dementors”, he told our reporters.

“But we’re gonna make Mexico pay for the charms we use to keep that wall strong”.

Trumpledore told citizens to protect themselves from immigrating wizards.

“If Americans want to feel safe and in control, they should go buy more wands,” Trumpledore said. “Good guys with wands stop bad guys from using their wands”.

When asked on her thoughts, J.K. Rowling mentioned her disappointment with the choice to leave the UK.

In her usual eloquence, she stated, “My values are not contained or proscribed by borders. The absence of a visa when I cross the channel has symbolic value to me. I might not be in my house, but I’m still in my hometown”.

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Photo Credit: mazz_5/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

It is a shame that villainous belief conjured up the majority of votes to cast out a union for the people.

It eradicated an identity that had been granted as a privilege to citizens of the UK and of Europe alike.

No one is truly clear on how this Brexit will affect the Western world, but everyone is anxious to find out.

The UK is in big trouble now that the Brexit has taken place, and Hogwarts worries whether it will remain a school for all young witches and wizards in the years to come.

For now, Bertie Bott is readapting his recipes, the dragons are staying in Romania, and Trumpledore is still a bigot and the source of annoyance for every intelligent mind on this side and on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Cover Photo Credit: Ravi Shah/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

The 10 Best Ways To Celebrate The Summer Solstice

As the temperature from the past couple of months may reflect otherwise, today is actually the first day of summer.

Not only is it the first day of summer it’s also the longest day of the year.

The summer solstice is amongst us, so what are you going to do about it?

You must seize the day! Here are some ways you can enjoy your first day of summer

  1. Go To The Beach
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Photo Credit: Elsamuko/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

2. Eat Some Ice Cream

Photo Credit: Wes Peck/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Wes Peck/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

3. Go Rollerblading Or On A Bike Ride

Photo Credit: Jun/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Jun/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

4. Go Fishing

Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

5. Go On A Picnic 

Photo Credit: Luis Pérez/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Luis Pérez/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

6. Have A Pool Party 

Photo Credit: Blaircarol Denny/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Blaircarol Denny/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

7. Rent Some Jet Skis 

Photo Credit: Ross Elliott/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Ross Elliott/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

8. Lay On A Hammock

Photo Credit: MC Quinn/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: MC Quinn/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

9. Hangout In The Park

Photo Credit: Nicholas A. Tonelli/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Nicholas A. Tonelli/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

10. Go Tubing

Photo Credit: Jonathan Kriz/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Photo Credit: Jonathan Kriz/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

And A Bonus One:

11. Make A Sacrifice To Please The gods

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Photo Credit: ThePlanetEris/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)

Or don’t do that. We guess that’s cool too.

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This “Funny Map” Of Broward County Is Hilarious

Broward. Ah Broward. If you grew up there, then you know what we’re talking about. Basically Miami, but not quite.

Oh course, the people from Miami understand how different Broward really is.

So we had a few Miami (and Broward) kids come up with their best mental picture of what Broward is to them and here is what they came up with. (Things get a little more murky, the farther north you go):

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Does this map ring true? What would you add to it? Let us know in the comments below:

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