The Canadian Press reports that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford got a ticket for jaywalking in a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Meanwhile on Friday, Bill Maher, on Real Time asked… Read More ›
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3 Worse Things A Groundhog Could See Than Its Shadow Today
CNN reports that famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow today, meaning six more weeks of winter, unless the groundhog is wrong, which it reportedly is “most of the time.” “Could my, weather predicament get any more complicated?” you ask. Of,… Read More ›
Fictional Hamster Is What Passes For News In Sweden.
The Local reports that a hamster that made news reports across Sweden does not exist. “How does a hamster make national news?” you ask, in part because it’s a Saturday, and what else are you going to ask? In an… Read More ›
Are Thieves Smart For Stealing Environment-Friendly Smart Cars?
The Local reports that for the second year in a row, the Smart car (specifically, the Smart Fortwo) was the most stolen vehicle in France. Apparently thieves find the parts especially valuable. Ooohhh-la-la! 3 Questions That Arise From This Story… Read More ›
She’s “Sexy” But Does A Judge Know It?
The Columbus Dispatch reports that an Ohio woman named “Sheila” will stand in front of a Licking County judge to try to change her first name to “Sexy”. Her last name is “Crabtree.” The woman does say she wears Victoria’s… Read More ›
In France, Protesting Is Done By Turning City Street Into Barnyard
The Local reports that protestors dumped tonnes of manure outside the French Parliament. This follows a reported incident where protestors released hundreds of live chickens outside the gates of the French Assembly. 3 Worse Things The French Could Dump In… Read More ›
This Is What May Happen When The Judge Of Your Case Asks To Be Your Facebook Friend, And You Do Not Accept The Invitation
The Wall Street Journal reports that a U.S. Appeals Court disqualified a Circuit Court judge from a case due to a Facebook friending incident. Specifically, the female judge was hearing a divorce case, and apparently tried to add the female… Read More ›
Maybe Planning A Major Sports Event In A Frigid Winterwonderland Was Not The Best Idea
The Bleacher Report reports that the resale value of Super Bowl tickets are falling as game day approaches. From the article: “As of Jan. 27, the cheapest ticket listed on NFL Ticket Exchange (the league’s official resale site) was $1,592. …… Read More ›
Direct TV Blacking Out Weather Channel. Now Where Will You Find Out About The Weather?
CNN reports that Direct TV is currently not offering the Weather Channel to its customers due to the parties not being able to reach a deal in negotiations. According to the report, the Weather Channel wants more money per subscriber… Read More ›
Our Prayers Are Finally Answered With News About How Many Of You Are Praying At Sporting Events.
USA Today reports that a recent poll found that half of Americans believe that supernatural forces influence the Super Bowl. Also according to the poll, 26% of those surveyed have prayed to God to help their team. This seems like a… Read More ›