Donald Deane has held a variety of jobs, including college English teacher, newspaper reporter/editor, internet project manager, dishwasher and dogcatcher. He now writes exclusively and has contributed to AOL TV and Moviefone among others.
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Family Withheld Devastating Secrets from Chinese Diver Until She Won Gold
Last Sunday, Chinese diver Wu Minxia took home gold in the 3m synchronized springboard and became the first woman in history to win three consecutive Olympic golds. But her remarkable accomplishment was marred somewhat when it was revealed that her family intentionally hid devastating secrets as she pursued her career.
John Goodman as Colonel Sanders Weighs In on Chick-fil-A Flap
In this sidesplitting NSFW video courtesy of Funny or Die, Colonel Sanders (John Goodman) weighs in on the Chick-fil-A anti-gay drama with a simple message -- enjoy KFC because it's without a doubt "the gayest chicken around." Good enough for us. Let's eat!
Amazing Daughter Lifts Car Off Trapped Dad
A 22-year-old Virginia woman performed a remarkable feat last Saturday when she reportedly lifted a car off her father who was pinned beneath, then saved his life with CPR.
Mother Dog Gives Her Adorable Puppies a Bath
Is there anything cuter than a baby pug? How about three baby pugs? How about three baby pugs getting a bath from their mother? Has your head exploded from an overload of cuteness yet?
Russian Driver Gets the Ultimate Road Rage Revenge
At one point or another, we've all encountered a rude driver who refuses to yield the road. Well, in this video, a motorist in Russia gets sweet revenge after another car inconsiderately prevents him from merging. It's the most diabolically calculated and satisfying example of road rage payback we've ever seen.
London Mayor Rides Zip Line For Olympics, Gets Stuck
Given that his city is currently hosting the Olympics, London mayor Boris Johnson is riding high ... literally. On Wednesday, the eccentric public official rode a zip line in Victoria Park to promote the summer games. There's just one problem -- he got stuck. No, this isn't an episode of 'The Benny Hill Show.' This is for real.
Watch an Entire Polish City Pause at the Same Time
While occupied by the Germans, the city of Warsaw, Poland became the scene of the largest rebellion against the Nazis during World War II. But the uprising came at a terrible cost, with approximately 200,000 people killed and the utter destruction of the Polish capital. Every year on August 1st, Warsaw's residents remember the heroes who fought and died during 1944.
Rude Elephant Crashes Pool Party
Nothing's worse than uninvited guests. But when an elephant crashes a pool party in this cute video, the partygoers wisely let him have his way. Man, some animals can be so pushy.
Wisconsin’s Tasha Schuh Crowned Miss Wheelchair USA
Although she's never considered herself "the beauty pageant type," Wisconsin resident Tasha Schuh was recently crowned Miss Wheelchair USA in a nationwide competition that celebrates the accomplishments of disabled women.
Marriage Proposal Goes Horribly Wrong During Cubs Game
A Chicago Cubs fan named Greg wanted to give his girlfriend a marriage proposal that she'd never forget. So he popped the question via the video scoreboard during a game on Monday night at Wrigley Field. There was just one problem -- she wasn't in her seat at the time.
Man Rescues 80-Year-Old Lobster from Restaurant
In a story that's sure to make you hungry for seafood, a Connecticut man recently rescued a gigantic 80-year-old lobster from certain death at a local restaurant and released it back into the wild. Too bad! And here we are with our bibs on and drawn butter at the ready...
US Olympic Swim Team Joins the ‘Call Me Maybe’ Lip-Dub Train
Since the summer is half over, there's hope that we'll never have to hear Carly Rae Jepsen's ubiquitous hit 'Call Me Maybe' ever again. But before that happens, you'll have to endure the US Olympic swim team's cover of the monster pop phenomenon. Can you ever forgive us?
California Student Sues School District After Receiving a C+
While some may be thrilled by the prospect of receiving an average C+, California student Bowen Bethards isn't one of them. In fact, the 17-year-old recently filed a lawsuit against his teacher and school district for receiving such a grade.
Painter Bob Ross Gets Remixed in ‘Happy Little Clouds’
Iconic artist Bob Ross, who died in 1995, once again puts brush to canvas in a remix courtesy of the folks at PBS who brought us Mr. Rogers' 'Garden of Your Mind.' Happy little clouds and trees, anyone?
Horse and Dog Race Down Sidewalk in Bizarre Russia Video
We've seen some crazy things in our time, but none of that compares to what's going on in Russia. In this wonderfully random clip, a horse and dog bolt down a sidewalk at top speed heading who knows where. Um, what goes on in Russia exactly?