What happened: At Old Bridge in New Jersey, hundreds of pounds of cooked pasta have been found in a river basin. Details: Most of the pasta found seems to be comprised of macaroni and spaghetti, but also included many other types of pasta. The dumped pasta’s origin remains a mystery after being found. What you need to know: CBC News reported that the Department of Public Works visited the site and found what appeared to be 15 loads of illegally dumped pasta in the residential neighborhood. Police were called to take a report and then two Public Works employees cleaned up and got rid of all the pasta in less than an hour. The incident is under investigation by the police department. Picture source: New York Post