Here is a photo taken from a cab list of fare rules in Hong Kong, China. As you can see, there is a $5 HK surcharge for every “animal or bird” you bring in the cab. Note there is no… Read More ›
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Really? Are Some Of You Flushing Bottles Down Airplane Toilets?
The photo below makes it clear: Air Canada does not want you to flush large bottles down the plane’s toilet. This of course raises the question of whether some people are accustomed to flushing bottles down toilets in their own… Read More ›
Design Firm Thinks Proposed French Bridge Made Of A Trampolines Is A Good Idea
CNN reports that a French firm has designed a potential tourist attraction across the Seine River – a bridge made of trampolines. 3 Worse Ideas Of Things To Construct Bridges Out Of In France 1. Ice. 2. Three French Hens. 3…. Read More ›
Hey Florida Seniors, The Post Office Is Not A Drive-Thru!
Today’s news tip comes via email from blogger ListOfX. The “X” is for ten, so in case you thought it was an adult site, you can now confidently visit it at work, knowing you won’t get fired for looking at… Read More ›
The Problem Of Litterers Throwing Tin Cans Out Of Car Windows May Be Worse Than We Ever Imagined!
On Sunday, we commented on the road signs we frequently see along highways, that appear to be warning potential litterers not to throw tin cans that have presumably been opened with a can-opener out of their car windows. Since writing… Read More ›
Flight Crew Fashion Police Spark Debate On What Is Acceptable To Wear On An Airplane
CNBC reports that two passengers who were asked to adjust their clothing on U.S. air carriers told their stories to sympathetic bloggers, leading to a viral debate of proper air travel attire. Specifically, a woman flying from Las Vegas was told… Read More ›
Which Of You Jerks Are Throwing Tin Cans Out Of Your Car Windows?
Beside roads everywhere, we see signs like the one below, and we all know what they mean, but have you ever asked yourself why the symbol of an opened tin can is used? Is there anyone really breaking out the… Read More ›
Good News! Airlines Are Less Likely To Lose Your Luggage! In Part Because Less Of You Are Bringing Luggage On To Planes To Save Baggage Fees!
The New York Times reports “good news” that airlines lost less luggage in 2011 than five years earlier. The New York Times cites various reasons, including fewer people are bringing luggage onto planes due to airlines charging fees to stow… Read More ›
Bee Watch 2012 Continues: Hillary Clinton Avoids Getting Stung At Malawian Airport!
As we continue our world-wide watch of bees in 2012, we have learned from a report in the Nyasa Times that U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton avoided being stung by a swarm of mystery bees while boarding a plane… Read More ›
Hotel Replaces Bibles With Fifty Shades Of Gimmicky Controversy!
According to NBC News, a hotel in Crosthwaite, in the United Kingdom has replaced all of its Gideon Bibles with E.L. James’ erotic novel “50 Shades of Grey.” The hotel owner is quoted as saying that Bibles have not been… Read More ›