The Street reports that Google has acquired a company that makes the world’s fastest robot. A viewing of this CNN video indicates these robots are less Jetson-house-maid-like, and more wearwolves-from-Twilight-transformed-into-military-robots-like. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. “So are… Read More ›
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Search Engine Apparently Willing To Help Get Male Musician Pregnant
Alt-rockers Matt & Kim posted a screenshot on Instagram of what happened when they tried to do a Google search for “is there a way to download flash videos.” As you may be aware, search engines often suggest searches as… Read More ›
Thousands Of Alleged Fake Dating Web Site Profiles Keep Toronto In The News!
The Toronto Sun reports that a Toronto resident is suing her former employer, Ashley Madison, for injuries allegedly caused to her wrists by allegedly having to type about 1,000 fake profiles during a 3 week period for the dating web… Read More ›
6 People Might Have Signed Up For Obamacare On The First Morning… Or Maybe Not…
CNN reports that on the initial morning that Obamacare was available, six people successfully enrolled, “according to documents provided to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.” A Health and Human Services spokesperson was quoted in the article as saying:… Read More ›
Man Runs Into Burning Building To Rescue Beer… You Read That Right, Not “Bear”
WTVM 9 reports that after a group of people from Columbus safely escaped from a burning building, one man went back into the building to get his beer. His beer rescue efforts were successfully accomplished resulting in his safe second… Read More ›
Do Not Write Your Social Insurance Number In The Comments Section Below!
In an article about avoiding scams and identity theft, USA Today reports that 29% of people carry their social insurance cards in their wallet or purse. Three Worse Places To Keep Your Social Insurance Number 1. Tattooed on your body. If… Read More ›
Wait, If A Scientist Is Controlling Your Hand Movements, Why Does This Periodic Table You’re Drawing On The Kitchen Table List Mrs. Butterworth As An Element?
As we wrote yesterday, a scientist may be able to control another scientist’s hand movements by sending brain waves over the internet. 3 More Questions That Arise From This Story 1. If people start sending brainwaves over the internet, what… Read More ›
Unemployed Man Wants 99 Pence But A Bid Ain’t One
The Daily Mail reports that an unemployed British Man tried to sell himself on eBay for a minimum bid of 99 pence, but received no bids. For those of you who are not up on currency conversion, the amount might… Read More ›
Lawyer Sues Apple For Porn Addiction… What’s Next? Someone Suing Adult Friendfinder for Legal Music Downloading Addiction?
Above The Law has written a very entertaining post about a lawyer who has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Apple for failing to protect him from visiting porn sites on Apple’s browser Safari. Included in the claim is the following… Read More ›
You Can Type Comments At The End Of This Piece, Or You Can Send Them Into Space. The Option Is Yours!
Space.com reports that a new service by a company called Lone Signal allows you to beam text messages and photos into space, in hopes that alien life will be able to check them out. The first message is free, but… Read More ›