Yesterday we wrote about a man in Tokyo who allegedly prank-called Tokyo’s equivalent of 9-1-1 around 28,000 times. It’s at times like these where hopeful lawyers may have to come up with some form of defense. And hopeful law school… Read More ›
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9-1-1 Is Not A Joke (And For Our Japanese Readers, Neither Is 1-1-0)
Time reports that a man in Tokyo has been arrested after allegedly making 28,000 prank calls to the police. 28,000 Worse Ideas Than Prank Calling The Police 1. Prank calling the police from within the station. That would be soooooo 1970s When… Read More ›
Study Says Jerks Drive Certain Brands Of Cars.
Marketwatch reports that two studies from the U.K. and U.S. indicate that BMW drivers are more likely to be jerks than drivers of other brands of cars. Specifically, BMW drivers were found to be less likely to stop for pedestrians… Read More ›
Man Builds Mountainy-Thing On Roof Of China High Rise.
The Daily Mail reports that a man in China has over approximately six years built a mountain villa on top of a 26-story building in Beijing. Included are fake rocks, a greenery, and even a swimming pool. Oh, by the… Read More ›
Have You Been Wasting Money On Fresh Food And Sunscreen, Suckers?
U.S. News & World Report reports that a British study indicates wealthier Americans have toxins in their systems, as do poorer Americans, although the toxins are different. Specifically, higher income people have higher levels of PFCs, which may be found… Read More ›
Tube May Transport You From L.A. To San Fran In Less Time Than It Takes To Remember You Left The Fridge Open In L.A.
Earlier today, Elon Musk unveiled “alpha” details of how a “Hyperloop” transportation system, that uses solar power, could transport people via tubes from Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 35 minutes. That’s a much shorter distance than an earlier… Read More ›
No Way! Norway’s Prime Minister Drives A Cab To Campaign!
Reuters reports that as part of a campaign for reelection, the Prime Minister of Norway drove a taxi cab around Oslo, not revealing his identity unless passengers recognized him. 3 Places We Wouldn’t Want A Politician Driving The Cab 1…. Read More ›
Bank Approves Credit Card Application Where Applicant Handwrote Awesome Terms On The Application!
MSN reports that a Russian man received a credit card application in the mail, and wrote in his own changes to the terms of the card on the contract. From the article: “The bank approved the contract without reading the amended… Read More ›
Look Out Sharknado, Here Comes Sharkmetro!
The Gothamist reports that New York subway riders got a surprise when a dead shark was found riding a train Wednesday morning. Of course, riders took the opportunity to photograph the shark with Red Bull and a cigarette in its… Read More ›
No Love In Spanish Skyscraper’s Elevator?
Gizmodo reports that a 47 story building under construction in Spain has a bit of a dilemma. Due to a change in design, leading to an increase in the size of the building from 20 stories, the building does not… Read More ›
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