Dineability reports that according to information on Cragislist, a NYC restaurant compared surveillance tapes of its establishment from 2004 to 2014 and found… …that people using smart phones, including to ask the wait staff help them connect to WiFi; taking photos… Read More ›
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5 Foot Long Worm Found Near Volcano
Yahoo reports that a five-foot long worm was found near a volcano in Equador. From the article: “it’s been identified [by a web site forum] as a Martiodrilus crassus, which is Latin for ‘worm which feeds on dogs and small children.’”… Read More ›
Potato Salad Kickstarter Campaign Exceeds $10 Goal
A man who goes by the name Zack Danger Brown has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $10 to achieve his goal of making potato salad. So far, he has raised over $47,000 and has 21 days to raise more money…. Read More ›
Poll: Majority of Americans Who Have Not Heard Enough From Pollsters, Have Heard Enough From Sarah Palin
CNN reports that a recent poll indicates that 54% of Americans have “heard enough” from Sarah Palin. 3 Things We Wonder If The Other 46% Want To Hear From Sarah Palin 1. Opinions of how people who don’t quit midway through… Read More ›
President Obama Refuses Pot Offer In Denver Bar
CNN reports that U.S. President Barack Obama refused an offer of pot in a Denver bar. 3 Other Things We’d Like To See The President Refuse In A Bar 1. An offer to wear a patron’s Google Glass to see the… Read More ›
Man Sues ESPN For Mocking Him Sleeping At Yankees Game
The Sporting News reports that a New York Yankees fan is suing ESPN, Major League Baseball, and the Yankees for “disparaging comments” made during a Yankees-Red Sox broadcast while the fan was sleeping in his seat during the game. He only… Read More ›
Google Glass “Lousy Surveillance Device” According To Google Spokesperson
CNN reports that cyber forensics experts at the University of Massachusetts have figured out a way to use the recording feature on Google Glass (the eyeglasses with a camera on them) to steal people’s passwords from other electronic devices. A Google… Read More ›
Study: Many People Would Rather Give Themselves Shock Than Be Alone With Their Thoughts
The Washington Post reports that a recent study indicates that participants, especially men, would rather give themselves a light shock than be alone with their thoughts. From the article: “And while only 6 of the 24 women shocked themselves, 12 of… Read More ›
Cab Drivers In Spain Strike Over SmartPhone Application
The Local (Spain´s News In English) reports that Barcelona cab drivers staged a one day strike on July 1, to protest the taxi-booking smart phone application named Uber. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. So your point, cab drivers… Read More ›
3 More Boring Inflight Movie Titles For The Fourth Of July
We continue our series on a British Airways inflight movie selection about a 7 hour train ride to Oslo that is being offered for viewing. So here are… 3 More Boring Titles For This Fourth Of July 1. Bored On… Read More ›
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