Yesterday we wrote about a recent report that Facebook had been analyzing user behavior following break-ups. Days ago Facebook also analyzed user behavior before and shortly after entering a relationship. Which is great, because Facebook wants to hear more about… Read More ›
Mildly Bad News
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 ›
Someone Breaches Peoples’ Private Information Somewhere
CNN reports that Target is offering a 10% discount for all shoppers at its stores this Saturday and Sunday after 40 million of its customers had their credit and debit card data breached. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story… Read More ›
Monkey In Space!
CNN reports that Iran has claimed to successfully launch a monkey into space and back. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. “So, wait, that monkey I saw in space wasn’t a hallucination?” – Sandra Bullock’s character from Gravity 2…. Read More ›
Spotify Announces News That Led Zeppelin Fans Would Have Been Waiting 40 Years For… If Spotify Existed in 1973 Or Existed On Their Radar In 2013.
CNBC reports that Spotify has obtained the exclusive streaming rights to the music of Led Zeppelin. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. “My vision is not very good, being 60 years old and all, and I thought you… Read More ›
In A World Full Of Zombies Where Nobody Has Heard Of Zombies…
Last Sunday, on the Walking Dead, or as we call it “That Zombie Show Where Nothing Happens,” the sheriff character met some other place-filler characters. As is typical on this show, when the main characters meet new characters, they learn… Read More ›
Asteroid May Hit Earth In 19 Years – How Will This Impact The Kardashians?
CNN reports that a massive astroid is believed by NASA to have a 1 in 63,000 chance of hitting earth in 19 years. 3 Fun Facts Related To This Story 1. If it hits and wipes out the planet, there… Read More ›
3 Questions That Arise From The Continuing Government Shut Down
1. On CNN’s Erin Burnett Outfront last night, Republican Congressman Mark Sanford stated that if furloughed employees receive back pay, as voted for in a House bill, they will essentially be getting a free vacation while the government is shut… Read More ›
Ted Cruz Was Born In Canada – What Would The Hart Foundation Say?
We were surprised to learn by watching last night’s SNL Weekend Update that Senator Ted Cruz was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, a.k.a. the land of universal healthcare and Bret “The Hitman” Hart. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story… Read More ›
3 Less Timely Things You Could Tattoo On Your Body Than Twilight Images
Yesterday we wrote about a 52 year-old British woman who has covered her body in £8,500 worth of Twilight-related tattoos, and projects reaching £25,000. Here are three less timely things she could tattoo on her body: 1. Tattoo removal instructions for Twilight tattoos. 2…. Read More ›