August saw a mix of bizarre and headline-grabbing stories. In Colorado, wild rabbits were spotted with grotesque horn-like growths, earning them nicknames like 'demon rabbits' and sparking comparisons to horror films. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee circulated a memo urging members to avoid certain divisive terms, hoping to appeal to a broader electorate.
Pop culture was abuzz with the engagement of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce, whose proposal even drew etiquette debates. In Washington, D.C., calls for statehood resurfaced, with political commentators weighing in on the district's long-standing challenges. Other oddities included a library book returned 82 years late, a hot dog spill on a Pennsylvania highway, and a controversial interview with an avatar of a deceased teenager to promote gun control.