The Daily Mail reports that a nine-year-old British girl was able to enter the nation of Turkey using a passport identifying her with a picture of a unicorn. Click here to view the passport pic and see if you would have… Read More ›
Politics
Denzel Washington’s Character In “Flight” May Not Be Enough To Keep Hotel Mini-Bar Business Alive!
CNN reports that many major hotel chains are getting rid of mini-bars. “But I love it when my kids snap open $300 worth of Pringles in the ten seconds I spend in the hotel closet locking $300 in the safe,”… Read More ›
Chicken Poop Scoop!
CBC reports that the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada is apologizing after spreading chicken manure in a place the homeless gather, in an apparent attempt to rid the city of its homeless. “What an originally terrible idea!” you might… Read More ›
Gawker Reports Alleged Rob Ford Crack Video May Be “Gone.” Gone Fishin’ We Hope!
Gawker reports that its source indicates that the alleged video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford allegedly smoking crack, that Gawker raised over $200,000 in contributions to buy (minus thousands in fees to PayPal and IndieGoGo) is “gone.” From the report:… Read More ›
A Bunch Of Rob Fords Resign, But Not The Alleged Crack-Smoking One. Does This Make It A Better Or Worse Time To Name Your Baby “Rob Ford?”
WLTX reports that South Carolina State Senator Rob Ford has resigned after an Ethics Committee heard things related to ethics, including allegations that he used campaign money at two adult stores. Meanwhile, the National Post reports Rob(ert) Ford, U.S. Ambassador… Read More ›
Study: Acting Like You Know What You’re Talking About, When You Have No Clue About What You’re Talking About, Will Get People To Believe You! Trust Us, We Know It’s True!
Yahoo reports that a study by graduate students from Washington State University indicates that people tend to believe what you say, whether verbally or in writing, if you use loud, confident language… even if you have no clue what you… Read More ›
Capitals Is Actually A Good Team Name. Awww, We Still Love You Washington.
In our last instalment of our series examining Washington, D.C. sports team names, it’s time to look at the city’s NHL team, the Washington Capitals! That’s actually a pretty appropriate name, Washington. But could you have picked a more appropriate… Read More ›
Washington D.C. As Good At Naming Sports Teams As Passing Laws Voters Want
The Associated Press reports that 10 members of Congress have written a letter to the owner of the Washington Redskins, the NFL Commissioner, and the owners of every other NFL team, asking the team name be changed as it’s offensive… Read More ›
Michelle Bachmann Will Consider Every Option Available In The World. P.S. Does Anyone Want To Store 6,000,000 Options In Their Garage Once She’s Done Reviewing Them?
CNN reports that Michelle Bachmann announced today that she will not be seeking reelection for her House of Representatives seat in 2014. From the article: “Bachmann, who’s in her fourth term representing Minnesota’s 6th District, promised that there ‘is no… Read More ›
Time To Gawk At The Ol’ Business Plan For A While…
As we wrote last week, Gawker was seeking $200,000 from readers to buy an alleged video of Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford allegedly smoking crack. Canoe news reports, they’ve raised the money! Let’s get the popcorn ready, along with some children… Read More ›
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