According to the Local, a Swedish town is considering a curfew for a rooster, due to complaints from neighbors. Specifically, it is being proposed that the animal be kept indoors from 7pm to 9 am. Hey, if there’s anywhere in… Read More ›
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Do Not Sit On Window Sill Of World’s 2nd Tallest Building, Especially If Your Head Is Not Connected To Your Body!
Below is a photo of a warning posted on the window sills of Taipei 101, the world’s second tallest building located in Taipei, Taiwan. As you can see from the instructions in the images, if your head is not screwed… Read More ›
Airline CEO Wants “Standing Room” Cabins, Because Seatbelts On Planes Are As “Pointless” As Expecting Rational Arguments From Ryanair’s CEO
The Telegraph reports that the CEO of European economy airline, Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, says seatbelts on an airplane are pointless, and therefore lawmakers should allow his airline to offer “Standing Room Only” cabins with tickets selling for as low as… Read More ›
After U.S. Election Results, Romney Voters Threaten To Move To Conservative Winter Wonderland Of Canada
CNN reports that some voters who are upset that Mitt Romney did not get elected are threatening to move to Canada… you know, the country with universal healthcare, tighter banking regulation, legalized gay marriage, and countless other policies the Republican… Read More ›
Treadmills Available Outside For People Who Want To Run Outside, Without All The Hassle Of Running To Somewhere
This is a photo of a few outdoor treadmills taken in Macau, China. Prior to seeing this, we thought the reason treadmills were inside were so people could, you know, avoid bad weather running outside. Because if you were already… Read More ›
Cab Drivers Of Hong Kong Apparently Believe Birds Are Not Animals
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 ›
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 ›
McDonald’s Ad Saying “100% Beef Not 100% Cow” May Give Philosophy Majors New Topic To Debate At 2:00 A.M.
As we’ve reported twice, McDonald’s Canada is running a new ad campaign that allows Canadians to ask the company questions on a web site via Twitter and Facebook. As previously mentioned, they have blanketed Toronto’s busy Yonge and Bloor station… Read More ›