Bloomberg reports that World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., which reported a quarterly loss today, says it will cut its workforce by 7%. And the question on our minds is “What jobs can you possibly cut, WWE?” Does this mean a Royal Rumble… Read More ›
Month: July 2014
Whole Foods Has To Increase Marketing Because Otherwise Chester Cheetah Would Keep Influencing Your Food Purchases
The Associated Press reports that Whole Foods Market is going to begin a major national marketing push after reporting weak sales earlier today. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Who puts the “ripe” stickers on avocados at Whole Foods… Read More ›
Dating Web Site Intentionally Mismatched Users To Test Its Technology
Yahoo News Digest reports that dating web site OKCupid has admitted to intentionally mismatching users to test its technology. 3 Slogans We Propose For OKCupid 1. “Hey, we’re not called ‘Olympic Archery Gold Medalist Cupid’ for a reason. Because we’re going… Read More ›
Man Charged After Offering People Beer To Throw Eggs & Tomatoes At Rob Ford
Yahoo News Digest reports that a Toronto man has been charged after allegedly offering an online reward of beer to anyone who threw eggs or tomatoes at Toronto Mayor Rob Ford at a pro-Ford celebration. Specifically, the man was charged with… Read More ›
Alleged Thieves May Wish They Didn’t Try To Rob Someone Outside Convenience Store With Semi-Pro MMA Clerk
KRPC 2 reports that a Houston convenience store clerk, who is also a former Sri Lankan mixed martial arts champion took down a group of men trying to allegedly rob one of this co-workers. You can see the video by… Read More ›
Athlete You Never Heard Of Got Asked I.D. To Enter Building Named After Him
CBC reports that at a Commonwealth Game event in Glasgow, Sir Chris Hoy was asked to show his I.D. to enter a venue named after him, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. 3 Questions Arise From This Story 1. Who is Sir… Read More ›
Manitoba Town Spends Years Under Mistaken Belief Their Town Had A Law Banning Alcohol
Yahoo News Digest reports that the town of Hanover, Manitoba, discovered that a prohibition by-law it thought it has on the books for over a century never existed. A referendum to change the non-existent law in 2006 was narrowly defeated. And… Read More ›
Naked Men Allegedly Rob Florida Restaurant
CNN reports that two naked men and a man wearing nothing but his underwear allegedly stole about $150 worth of hamburgers, red peppers, and bacon from a restaurant. Despite it being dark, it was all caught on a security camera. You… Read More ›
Beetles Destroy Tree Planted To Memorialize Beatle George Harrison
Spin reports that a tree memorializing George Harrison in Los Angeles has been destroyed beyond salvage by… beetles. 3 More Things We Wonder If Beetles Will Ironically Destroy 1. A paperback writer‘s career. If so, might we suggest you beetles out… Read More ›
If you want to visit this Irish town…. shhhhhhhhh!
QMI Agency reports that a bakery in a village in Waterville, Ireland has posted a signing banning “loud” American tourists. Reportedly part of the problems is that Americans are using the bathrooms and not buying anything. 3 Questions That Arise From… Read More ›