Yahoo Finance reports that Alibaba Group, the Chinese internet giant, sold $2 billion of goods in the first hour of this year’s “Singles’ Day,” a shopping holiday created by the company five years ago. 3 Gifts To Buy Yourself On… Read More ›
Month: November 2014
Man Eats 95 Meals At Olive Garden As Part Of Ridiculous Promotion
CNN reports that as part of a promotion where participants could buy unlimited pasta meals at the Olive Garden for $100 for seven weeks, a North Carolina man has completed week six with 95 meals. 3 Questions That Arise From… Read More ›
Venetian Owner Cool With Gambling and Liquor But Not Medical Marijuana
The Orlando Sentinel reports that in Tuesday’s elections, despite receiving over 57% of the vote, a referendum requiring 60% of the vote to legalize medicinal marijuana in Florida did not pass. Sheldon Adelson, an owner of Las Vegas Sands, the… Read More ›
Because You Demanded It: American Beagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters announced today they will be selling dog clothing, after being inspired by an April Fool’s joke that the company made, presumably in April. 3 More Dog Fashion Retailers We Want To See 1. Abercollie & Bitch 2…. Read More ›
Over 40,000 People Thought Sample Social Security Card Sold With Wallets Belonged To Them
Credit.com reports that in 1938, a wallet manufacturer decided to include a specimen social security card in wallets his company sold. The card included his secretary’s social security number, which was used by more than 40,000 people, as late as… Read More ›
Obama Says He Would Enjoy Kentucky Bourbon With Mitch McConnell.
CNN reports that after last night’s Republican victory winning the majority of seats in Senate, President Obama said, “You know, actually, I would enjoy having some Kentucky bourbon with [likely Senate Majority Leader] Mitch McConnell.” 3 Other People Who May… Read More ›
3 Positives If The 2022 Winter Olympics Are Held In Beijing
Yahoo News Digest reports that the Olympics are likely to return to Beijing in 2022, because all of the competition dropped out except Kazakhstan. Here’s 3 positives we see… 1. Downhill skiiers will already be wearing masks in case the… Read More ›
Finally, Scientists Create A Baby Robotic Penguin Spy!
Yahoo News Digest reports that international scientists have created a robotic chick that is able to travel up to “shy” penguins in Antarctica, and totally fool them into thinking they’re dealing with a real baby penguin. 3 Questions That Arise… Read More ›
McDonald’s Says It Will Not Be Using Dumb Slogan Everyone Is Talking About
Yahoo Finance reports that McDonald’s is creating a new slogan for next year. And contrary to internet rumors, the slogan will not be “Lovin’ Beats Hatin’.” 3 Slogans We Propose For McDonald’s 1. “McDonald’s: We Used To Be The Largest Shareholder Of… Read More ›
NYC Does Not Say “Thank You Very Much, Mr. Roboto”
Yahoo News Digest reports that a New York City Health Department was suspended for allegedly using a “robotic voice” when people called the department expecting to speak to a human. 3 Worse Voices An NYC Health Department Call Centre Employee Could… Read More ›
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