Some Harvard students launched a hamburger over 90,000 feet into space, in a You Tube video that can be seen here. Spoiler alert: the burger, upon returning to earth landed in a tree. So, of course, the Harvard students found… Read More ›
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While You Were Dreaming Of Eating Turkey, Facebook Was Proposing New Privacy Changes
We at NTWN received email from Facebook at around 1:25 EST on Thursday morning about proposed changes to privacy, which the Globe and Mail outlines nicely here. Included in the proposed changes: eliminating your ability to prevent anyone from sending… Read More ›
Oprah Tweets Praise Of Microsoft Surface From An iPad
Digital Trends reports that Oprah Winfrey tweeted “Gotta say love that SURFACE! Have already bought 12 for Christmas gifts. #Favorite Things.” Sounds like a strong endorsement, except she tweeted her enthusiasm from an iPad. 3 Other Surfaces Oprah May Love… Read More ›
Life Size Twinkie-Like Mascot Claims To Seek Job In New York
CNN reports that “Twinkie The Kid,” a life-sized Twinkie mascot who speaks through a representative is headed to New York in search of a job. “No problem,” we say! 3 Potential Jobs For Twinkie The Kid In NYC 1. Wandering… Read More ›
Scientific Study Concludes Full Moon Not Tied To “Crazy” Behavior
The Toronto Star reports that a team of researchers led by a professor from a school of psychology spent several years monitoring emergency room patients to determine whether a full moon causes anxiety attacks or other psychological issues. From the article:… Read More ›
Google Android App Ensures Grinch Can’t Steal Christmas… By Omitting To Add Christmas Or December To App’s Calendar.
Engadget reports some devices using Google’s latest 4.2 operating system for Android, have a little problem when trying to schedule things like birthdays in the “People” App. The month of December 2012 does not exist. Hey Google, that must have… Read More ›
Skydiving cats.
CNN reports people are angry after a Swedish insurance company commercial featured skydiving cats. “As if anyone would buy insurance so their cats could skydive,” we thought, knowing for that reason and only that reason the ad must be fake…. Read More ›
Burbank Retailer Reports Run On Twinkies
Forget George Bailey style runs on banks… according to CNBC a retailer in Burbank is reporting a run on Twinkies, following reports that the parent company Hostess Brands may liquidate its assets. Meaning someone else may buy the rights to… Read More ›
Iceland Holds A Contest To Pick A New Name For The Country… Hopefully The Ice-Ballots Don’t Melt Before They Choose A Winner.
The recently bankrupt country of Iceland is holding a contest where participants can propose a new, and presumably less “icy” name for the country, according to the Weather Channel. Apparently, the name “Iceland” may not have been helping the tourist… Read More ›
The Pentagon Is Spending Money On Klingon Research In An Apparent Effort To Become Less Cool
CNBC reports that the Pentagon is spending money on Klingon Research. Specifically, the Pentagon paid nearly $100,000 on a workshop session called “Did Jesus Die for Klingons, Too?” 3 Bigger Wastes Of Government Money Than Klingon Workshop Sessions. 1. Klingon… Read More ›
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