Yahoo reports that some schools in Ontario, Canada are banning Halloween. Reasons include that some families don’t celebrate Halloween and “and the frequency with which hot, uncomfortable costumes make children cry during class.” So at some of these schools, “Halloween”… Read More ›
Month: October 2014
3 Twitter Handles We Suggest For Ronald McDonald
A Forbes contributor writes that Ronald McDonald has failed on Twitter – in part because he does not have a Twitter handle. Seems Twitter users scooped up @RonaldMcDonald, and numerous variations, resulting in Ronald McDonald being relegated to a hashtag… Read More ›
Commissioner In Charge Of Pest Control Embarrassed By Cockroach During Presentation
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a commissioner in charge of pest control in Chicago was embarrassed when a cockroach climbed down a wall during a presentation he was making to City Council. 3 More Embarrassing Things To Have Happen During… Read More ›
YouTube: Soon You May Be Able To Pay To Watch Whatever It Is You’re Watching There
Reuters reports that Google is contemplating creating a subscription based version of YouTube where you won’t have to see ads to enjoy the same great cat-playing-keyboard videos! 3 Frequently Asked Questions We Expect May Arise From This Story 1. “I… Read More ›
Solar Flares May Mess With GPS, So Good Luck Finding Your Car, With Your iPhone Locked Inside
Yahoo News Digest reports that a sunspot has caused solar flares which “could affect GPS communications.” 3 Frequently Asked Questions That We Expect Will Arise From This Story 1. “Does this mean Twitter might post I’m in North Korea when… Read More ›
3 Ways We Speculate Removing The Trump Name From A Casino May Be Destructive
Casino.org reports that cash-strapped Trump Entertainment is fighting Donald Trump to keep the Trump name on the Trump Taj Mahal, which is currently scheduled to close in November. Trump Entertainment, which is not owned by Donald Trump argues that removing… Read More ›
Swedish Police Convert Alcohol Into Water
The Local reports that a Swedish man had many bottles of alcohol from his home confiscated in 2007 by the police, who suspected him of breaking alcohol laws after returning from Germany with large quantities of alcohol. The charges were… Read More ›
Breaking Bad Toys “R” Us, And By “Us” They Mean Some Other Store
Entertainment Weekly reports that Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has taken to Twitter to express his displeasure with Toys “R” Us pulling Breaking Bad action figures after a Florida Mom created a petition, suggesting the figures were inconsistent with “family… Read More ›
Customers Who Bought The Amazon Fire Also Bought Tumbleweed
Yahoo Finance reports that Amazon announced today that it lost $170 million on its “Fire” smartphone, whatever that is. Amazon reportedly had $83 million of Fire phone inventory on hand at the end of the quarter. 3 Suggestions Of How… Read More ›
Maybe Beverages Weren’t So Pure in 1516
Modern Farmer reports that a study of 24 German beers found 100% of the beers contained tiny bits of plastic or other undesirable items, including an insect, floating in the beer. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Does… Read More ›
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