The Star Phoenix reports that a service called “Invisible Boyfriend” will send you texts (apparently written by people with a good sense of humor) from a fake boyfriend for $25 a month. Why go through all this effort? Perhaps to… Read More ›
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3 Reasons You Won’t Use Your SmartPhone During Christmas Dinner.
We wrote yesterday about stats indicating you are more likely to use the internet over the holidays, except for Christmas dinner. Here are reasons why… 1. Can’t text mashed potatoes across the table to your siblings. 2. With all the… Read More ›
Man Sets Turkey-Eating World Record
Yahoo News Digest reports that a competitive eater named Joey Chestnut ate an entire 9.35 turkey in 10 minutes in a competition held at a Connecticut casino Saturday. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Yeah, but how long… Read More ›
Warren Buffett Reveals What’s In His Wallet Before Vikings From Capital One Commercial Get A Chance.
CNN’s Piers Morgan asked Warren Buffett to take out his wallet and show him what was inside. The wallet, which was about 20 years old, contained Buffett’s original 1960s American Express Green Card; a photo of his family, and at… Read More ›
It’s The Thought That Counts… Unless The Thought Is “I Hate This Wedding Gift,” In Which Case It’s The Not-Sharing-The-Thought That Counts!
The Toronto Star reports that a bride at a Hamilton, Ontario, Canada wedding was so upset with a gift basket received that she wrote a nasty text message to one of the guests who gave the gift, and demanded to… Read More ›
Not Logging Into Your Google Account? Google Might Just Assume You’re Dead Instead Of Using Yahoo!
CNN reports that Google has created a new service that gives you the option to notify friends or family if your Google accounts remain inactive for three, six, or nine months. From the article: “After that time period of inactivity, Google… Read More ›
41% Of Adults Aged 25-29 Live Or Have Recently Lived With Their Parents
The New York Times reports that a Pew report indicates 41% of late 20-somethings have recently lived at home with their parents. 3 More Embarrassing Places To Live At Age 25-29 1. With your mother, who is attracted to the… Read More ›
University Professor Suggests The Movie “101 Dalmations” Could Lead To Teen Smoking. What Is He Smoking?
As we recently mentioned, as part of our Freshly Pressed celebrations, we will be writing all this week about topics inspired by our readers. Our first entry is based on a blog entry we found by Kamilla Berdin, in which… Read More ›