Today’s news tip comes to us from blogger Sean Smithson via email from the United Kingdom. And since there’s been no front page news in the U.K. that we’re aware of recently, or since last summer’s Olympics, let’s see what… Read More ›
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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 ›
Teacher Rocks Out Same Sweater For 40 Years Of Class Photos, Unlike Some Folks Who Post 10-Year Old Pics On Internet Dating Sites…
Yahoo reports that a Dallas elementary school teacher is retiring after wearing the same shirt and “dirt-colored sweater” for every year for 40 years. This is awesome! To see a video showing the pics click here. 3 Things We’d Like… Read More ›
Perhaps British Viewers Would Have Enjoyed IKEA’s Gnome-Destruction Ad If It Had The Benny Hill Theme
Mother Nature Network reports that Britain’s Advertising Standards Agency has received over 50 complaints for a “frightening” and “offensive” IKEA ad in which a couple decides to ditch their garden gnomes and the gnomes fight back, leading to the type… Read More ›
Woman Says She’s Too Pretty To Work. “Right,” Said Fred, “I have the same problem!”
The mail reports that a 33-year-old science grad has quit her job, to live off her parents, because she is “too pretty to work.” Her parents pay for her monthly expenses, including designer clothing. From the article: “Even when I… Read More ›
Being On A Rock N’ Roll Cover Can Allegedly Ruin Your Life (Depending On The Results Of The Lawsuit)
The Mail reports that a British man who appeared on the cover of alt-rock band Placebo’s debut album in 1996 is suing the band for using the photo without his consent, and saying the photo ruined his life. The man… Read More ›
I Lost My Wallet For 35 Years And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
The Sun reports that a British man has been reunited with the wallet he lost 35 years ago at a squash club. The wallet was found in a wall cavity by builders apparently doing renovation work, which means that somebody either… Read More ›
We’re Hoping Girl Who Eats Ramen Noodles Every Meal Gets Bored Of Ramen Noodles Like Many University Students Who Make The Same Microwavable 30 Cent Meal Every Day…
The New York Daily News reports that a British eighteen-year-old, who suffers from a non-recognized condition called “selective-eating disorder,” has spent the past 13 years phasing out everything but ramen noodles from her diet, which is currently the only thing she… Read More ›
Self Made 17-Year-Old British Entrepreneur Unlikely To Ask Your Daughter To The Prom
Bloomberg reports that Yahoo has paid about $30 million to acquire a company founded by a currently-17-year-old Brit. In an interview, Nick D’Aloisio, the 17-year-old founder of mobile application Summly, indicated perseverance is an important attribute to be successful. So… Read More ›
Horses May Wish Taco Bell Didn’t Run For The British Border
Fox News reports that horse DNA has been found in ground beef at Taco Bell in Britain. 3 Worse Things You Could Find In A Fast Food Taco 1. IKEA instructions of how to assemble a taco. In addition to… Read More ›
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