Civic Mischief & Hardwood Dreams

Good morning. Today we’ve got a dog with an unusual side hustle and a basketball challenge that refuses to be conquered. Proof, once again, that humans are inventive, and occasionally need supervision. Let’s take a look. — Doug Marlowe

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Civic Mischief & Hardwood Dreams

When “Man’s Best Friend” Gets a Side Gig

In Catania, Italy, police say a man trained his dog to carry trash bags and drop them on the roadside. Yes, the dog appears to trot off, bag in mouth, do the deed, and head home like a very furry delivery driver. Surveillance cameras caught the act, and the owner was fined. Authorities noted that creativity is not a free pass for bad manners, which feels like a sentence we could use more often. It’s impressive training, sure, but maybe teach the dog to recycle instead.

At the University of New Mexico’s arena, players attempt something called “Ramp Ball.” The goal sounds simple: roll a basketball up a steep ramp so it lands neatly on the court above. In reality, it’s a lesson in gravity and humility. Since 2010, only five players have pulled it off, which tells you the ramp is not in a cooperative mood. It’s a harmless challenge, and a reminder that even elite athletes sometimes lose to basic physics.

That’s today’s tour of human ambition — from questionable pet projects to gravity-defying dreams. If one made you laugh or sigh, hit reply and tell me which. I’ll be here, shaking my head in solidarity. — Doug