CBC reports*, in an interview that can be listened to here, that a Texas town is adding 4 tablespoons of sugar to every eight ounces of tap water, with the goal of increasing water consumption by getting residents to drink… Read More ›
Month: November 2012
Airline CEO Wants “Standing Room” Cabins, Because Seatbelts On Planes Are As “Pointless” As Expecting Rational Arguments From Ryanair’s CEO
The Telegraph reports that the CEO of European economy airline, Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, says seatbelts on an airplane are pointless, and therefore lawmakers should allow his airline to offer “Standing Room Only” cabins with tickets selling for as low as… Read More ›
After U.S. Election Results, Romney Voters Threaten To Move To Conservative Winter Wonderland Of Canada
CNN reports that some voters who are upset that Mitt Romney did not get elected are threatening to move to Canada… you know, the country with universal healthcare, tighter banking regulation, legalized gay marriage, and countless other policies the Republican… Read More ›
Donald Trump Tweets Something About Something
During last night’s election coverage, Donald Trump tweeted some angry stuff, some of which was reportedly subsequently deleted. One tweet stated: “our nation is a once great nation divided.” Three More Pointless Rhetorical Comments A Blowhard Could Tweet 1. “Our… Read More ›
The Big Decision On Everyone’s Mind Today: Will CNN Break Out The Will.i.am Hologram During Its Election Coverage Again?
As some of you may recall from its election night coverage in 2008, CNN broke out the “hologram” by interviewing holograms of CNN reporter Jessica Yellin, and Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am. 3 Holograms We Would Like To See On… Read More ›
3 Worse Possible Ties Than A Romney-Biden White House.
USA Today, and media outlets everywhere are asking: “Can a tie result in a Romney-Biden White House?” Basically this could “possibly” happen because if there was an electoral college tie, and the Republicans maintain control of the House, they get… Read More ›
Treadmills Available Outside For People Who Want To Run Outside, Without All The Hassle Of Running To Somewhere
This is a photo of a few outdoor treadmills taken in Macau, China. Prior to seeing this, we thought the reason treadmills were inside were so people could, you know, avoid bad weather running outside. Because if you were already… Read More ›
Bleach Company States The Consumer Is Coming Back! We’re Sure They Don’t Need All That Bleach For Anything Suspicious!
CNBC reports that Clorox, makers of products including bleach, has stated that the U.S. consumer is starting to turn around. Hopefully, if it’s to buy bleach, it’s not to copy the criminals in Ben Affleck’s movie the Town, or the… Read More ›
Cab Drivers Of Hong Kong Apparently Believe Birds Are Not Animals
Here is a photo taken from a cab list of fare rules in Hong Kong, China. As you can see, there is a $5 HK surcharge for every “animal or bird” you bring in the cab. Note there is no… Read More ›
Really? Are Some Of You Flushing Bottles Down Airplane Toilets?
The photo below makes it clear: Air Canada does not want you to flush large bottles down the plane’s toilet. This of course raises the question of whether some people are accustomed to flushing bottles down toilets in their own… Read More ›