Free burgers for a year, anyone?

A California-based restaurant chain is offering customers free burgers for a year — but, if they get hamburger tattoos bearing the eatery’s name. Farmer Boys announced it partnered with The Honourable Society tattoo shop in West Hollywood, Calif., and Rockin Ink Tattoo in Las Vegas, to offer three different 2-inch-by-2-inch tattoo designs.

Customers who receive the tattoos will receive free burgers for a year from Farmer Boys locations. The promotion celebrates the chain’s 40th anniversary.


Giant Monopoly board found under the carpet!

Homeowners were left open-mouthed after they unexpectedly discovered the hidden huge gaming board underneath their carpet, while carrying out renovations at their house.

The previous owners had installed a massive Monopoly board, and it’s truly incredible. The photo was shared on Reddit, by the couple’s son-in-law who explained: “While tearing up their carpet, my in-laws found a giant monopoly board.”

Since sharing the post, it has racked up thousands of comments, with many people sharing their stories of discovering similar designs.


Man in teddy bear costume walks from LA to San Francisco

Jesse Lasios, donned a life-size teddy bear costume and walked more than 400 miles from Los Angeles to San Francisco. said his journey has been fraught with obstacles — including a brief run-in with the law.

Lasios, who goes by the name Bearsun when he dons the costume, said he had no goal in mind when he decided to take the long walk.

Larios was approached by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department during his walk, but the deputy only wanted to make sure he was safe and hydrated and wished him good luck.

Larios said his goal as Bearsun is simple: to spread joy. “This is what I want to do. I just want to run marathons in my bear suit,” he said. “It makes other people happy, too, and I’m all about laughter and smiles.”

Published in Dawn, Young World, May 1st, 2021

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