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Learn to haggle, it may do you good
2007-10-03 07:06:00 A survey done by Consumer Reports reveals that 94% of consumers who tried to negotiate a discount on goods, such as furniture, electronics, and appliances were successful in getting the better deal. The survey consisted of 2,167 U.S. households, which also revealed that 93% were successful in negotiating a reduction of their medical bills. Interestingly, men were more successful than women in More About: Good , Learn
Anti-ticket donut
2007-10-03 05:54:00 Before you get pulled over by the cops, make sure you have one of these stored in your glove box. The anti-ticket donut, is essentially...a donut! The chocolate glazed donut is stored inside a tin can. So, the next time the cops pull you over for doing 60 mph in a 45 zone, ask the officer if he/she would like a donut. What cop could resist, right? One question though, how long does the More About: Anti , Ticket , Tick
Top 10 gas guzzlers
2007-10-03 05:19:00 The Guardian Unlimited listed their top 10 gas guzzlers: Sport Compact: Mini Cooper S - Surprisingly, the Cooper S made the list. With CO2 emissions of 208 g/km and a fuel economy of only 32.5 miles per gallon, the Guardian feels that this car leaves too much of an "environmental footprint" for its size. We think
Armani phone with rape alarm
2007-10-03 05:07:00 So, do you fear of getting raped while strolling the streets at night? No worries. The Arma ni phone (pictured above) sports a built-in rape alarm should a pervert get any ideas. Simply pre-program five of your closest contacts under a "special contact group" and should an emergency occur, all you have to do is tap the volume button four times to activate the alarm. Once the alarm is More About: Phone , Alarm , Rape
American Democracy
2007-10-01 10:13:00 This made me chuckle: :: [Source] More About: American , Democracy
Women runs over own legs at drive-thru
2007-10-01 10:00:00 A Pennsylvania woman ran over her own legs while at a McDonald's drive-thru. Police investigators are stumped as to how this freak (stupid) accident occurred. The 53-year old woman was driving a Chevy Blazer on September 28 and somehow was able to run over both her legs. She remained conscious after the accident and was airlifted to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with unknown More About: Women , Drive , Legs , Runs
Two beers a day keeps the doctor away
2007-10-01 09:07:00 We've all heard that a glass of wine a day is good for you, but beer? Apparently so, according to Maggie Kalev, at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. She says: "There are human epidemiological data of others indicating that mild [to] moderate drinking may paradoxically improve cognition in people compared to abstention." Without getting too technical (you can read the full details More About: Beers , Doctor
New treatment brings back the dead
2007-09-29 22:36:00 There is a new experimental treatment that reportedly brings back the dead. Take for example, Bill Bondar, 61, who suddenly collapsed outside his home after a concert. Paramedics were able to restart his heart, but even so, Bondar was still lifeless. His cells continued to die from the lack of oxygen and there was a chance that his vital organs could have been damaged. Luckily, paramedics More About: Treatment , Back , Dead
Quit your job with a haiku
2007-09-27 22:33:00 Haiku For You will take your story and try to turn it into an "original, illustrated" haiku. Take for example Kate's story, from Fulton, Missouri: “When I moved from my mom’s house in Kansas City back to school in Fulton, I transferred from the Chipotle where I was working (ten minutes away on a bad traffic day) to a store in Columbia, Missouri (which is generally a 45 minute commute). I’ve More About: Haiku , Quit
Tylenol + Red Bull = Death
2007-09-27 22:07:00 How do you cure a hangover? Lots of caffeine and Tylenol, you say? Wrong. The popular hang over cure of caffeine and paracetamol can be fatal, according to scientists. Professor Sidney Nelson, who led the research, said: 'People should know about this potentially harmful interaction. Apparently, caffeine triples the amount of by-product paracetamol creates when it is broken down. The More About: Death , Bull , Red Bull
Man feeds injured cats to pit bulls
2007-09-21 20:31:00 A Georgia man, Tye Hilmo, 21, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. Hilmo was already in jail on drug, firearms, and probation violations when authorities found two kitten dead near his residence. A warrant was issued for his arrest for giving live, injured, cats and kittens to his pit bull to maul. Hilmo is accused of rummaging through the neighborhood capturing and trapping More About: Cats , Bulls , Injured
Meet your Chinese toymakers!
2007-09-21 20:08:00 This summer, toy manufacturer, Mattel, has recalled millions of toys with lead-tainted paint (read: this). Everyone was quick to blame China, blasting their quality control process. Apparently, in wasn't China's fault. Mattel has recently apologized to its Chinese counterparts and the public saying, "The vast majority of those products that were recalled were the result of a design flaw in More About: Meet
72-year old gets carded when buying alcohol
2007-09-21 04:09:00 Tony Ralls, a 72-year old UK man, was denied alcohol at a store's checkout counter when he failed to produce identification to confirm his age. Ralls felt the question was "stupid": "I felt like saying 'What do I look like? Are you a fool?' " Ralls asked for the store manager, thinking the manager would resolve the issue without question. However, he was wrong. "He [manager] picks up the More About: Buying , Alcohol , Year
NBC to offer TV shows for FREE!
2007-09-21 03:23:00 Okay, if you've been living under a rock, NBC has pulled out of iTunes. See here for details. Now, NBC has announced that it will be offering its TV shows, such as "The Office," "30 Rock," and "Heroes" for free on a new service called "NBC Direct." Viewers can simply download the "NBC Direct" software and watch episodes for up to one week, after which, the viewing license will expire. The More About: Free , Offer
Eco-friendly bubble gum
2007-09-21 02:20:00 Don't you just hate it when you accidentally step on bubble gum that some idiot spat onto the sidewalk? Or how about when sitting at a public desk only to find gum stuck onto your jeans (college, anyone?). It costs the UK parliament up to $3 to remove a square meter of bubble gum off of the sidewalks. A UK startup company, Revolymer, aims to change that. Called, Clean Gum, the new chewing More About: Friendly , Bubble
Quit smoking!
2007-09-20 23:59:00 Need to quit smoking? Watch this: :: More About: Quit Smoking , Smoking , Quit
Internet > Sex
2007-09-20 20:14:00 I've posted articles about how the Internet is becoming more and more of an addiction in China (see: here and here). The obsession has officially spread to the U.S. In a recent study, a poll of 1,011 Americans reveals that only 20% can tolerate being offline for more than a week. "People told us how anxious, isolated and bored they felt when they are forced off line," said Ann Mack,
Ways to reuse that plastic bag
2007-09-20 01:48:00 Please don't wrap your kids or pets in plastic bags. RealSimple.com has posted 10 clever ways to reuse those old plastic bags you have lying around. Some are just plain dorky, like the plastic rain hat. But, if you're like me, you have tons of these sitting around from the grocery store. Here's my favorite three from the list: 1. Plastic bag knee pads: Just wrap some bags around your knee
From naughty to cute
2007-09-20 01:12:00 It first starts with out very naughty, but then it turns out to be something entirely different. It's clever and cute! Check out the video (Warning: it may be offensive at first, but trust me, it'll change real fast!): :: More About: Cute , Naught
33% of men don't wash hands after using restroom
2007-09-18 10:46:00 It's official, women practice better hygiene than men. Though, that was already obvious. According to a recent study which spied on restroom users, 33% of the men did not wash their hands. On the other hand, 12% of the women walked out of the restroom dirty handed. Compared to last year, 25% of the men failed to wash, likewise for 10% of the women. The study was done last month, observing More About: Hands , Wash
Sony's 3mm thin OLED TV
2007-09-13 09:55:00 Jeezus. If there's one thing that Sony is good at, it's design. Check out Sony's 11 inch, 1,000,000:1 contrast, OLED TV. Should hit Japanese store shelves in December. In the meantime, feast your eyes. Can't wait to this puppy in a bigger size. I'll take a 50-incher please. :: Source: Sony says to sell ultra-thin OLED TVs this year and Sony thumbs nose at Samsung, confirms OLED TVs
Hidden office fridge
2007-09-13 09:44:00 Hmm...I need paper...oh wait, I think I found some. Yup, bingo...I found paper! Whaaat??! A fridge? LOL. :: Source: And in Office s Around the World, Paper Sales Skyrocketed More About: Hidden , Fridge
Worker arrested over salty burger
2007-09-11 05:53:00 A McDonald's worker was arrested for accidentally pouring too much salt into a burger. Kendra Bull, 20, was arrested on Friday and spent a night in jail. She was released on $1000 bail. Bull accidentally spilled salt on the hamburger meat and told her supervisor and a co-worker about the incident. She claims they simply tried to "thump the salt off." The Union City officer, Wendell Adams, More About: Arrested , Burger , Worker , Urge
Transparent Toaster
2007-09-06 23:28:00 Check out this beauty! Its a toaster that lets you see exactly how your toast is "browning" thanks to the heated glass panes. No words can describe it, just check out the above photo. Just one question? How do you get the toast in/out of there? Does it eject the bread? Regardless, imagine what else you can cook with it? Burgers anyone? :: Source: Tran sparent Toaster gives you clear view More About: Spar , Parent , Pare
Typo ends up costing $500,000
2007-09-06 19:41:00 Here's a lesson to learn: Once upon a time, there was an eBay seller with a rare bottle of Allsopp's Arctic Ale - brewed in 1852 for an Arctic expedition led by Sir Edward Belcher. The ale was known for its below zero degree freezing point and its ability to cure scurvy, perfect for sailing in the Arctic. The seller wanted to sell the rare gem. So, he heads on over to eBay to list his More About: Ends , Typo
Reunion with old heart
2007-09-06 00:51:00 Jennifer Sutton, from Ringwood, Hampshire, met face to face with her former heart...in a museum. The emotional moment gave her mixed feelings. "It was slightly surreal but amazing at the same time to see the object that had caused me so much pain and anguish." "I was really curious and excited to see it but at the same time I am trying to love the heart I have now. I have lost my feelings More About: Heart , Reunion
World's smallest stuff
2007-09-06 00:06:00 Here's a few of the world's smallest things: 1. Mini the Pooh - measuring only 5mm tall, the barely visible Mini the Pooh was created by German sculptor, Bettina Kaminski. The tiny teddy bear is actually woven by thread, stitches and all. Mini the Pooh isn't just a glue job. 2. Rumaisa, the world's smallest baby - weighed only 244 grams (8.6 ounces) was delivered after 26 months of More About: Stuff
Chinese children prefer the Internet over the outdoors
2007-09-05 08:51:00 It's no surprise that the Internet can be addicting. It is also no surprise that the Chinese population suffers from Internet addiction (see previous post: Rehab for Chinese Internet "addicts"). A new poll has revealed that out of 103 Chinese children (aged 4-14) polled, only 4% went outdoors during the summer break and only 9% went to summer camp. The rest of the children, you ask? They More About: Outdoors , Children , The Internet
Waitors and waitresses soon to be extinct?
2007-09-05 08:37:00 It seems the folks over at Germany either hate waitors and waitresses or really love robots. A restaurant in Nuremberg, Germany, went high tech with the use of touchscreens and robots to deliver customer food orders. Simply "tap" your order on the monitor and a robot will come sliding to your table with your food, literally. Yeah, we'll shut up and let you watch the video so you can see for More About: Extinct , Wait , Waitress
Piss powered batteries?
More articles from this author:2007-09-05 08:20:00 Meet the NoPoPo rechargeable batteries. Nope, you don't need a power outlet to recharge these puppies. Just add liquid, or any liquid for that matter. The NoPoPo will accept any type of liquid, water, soda, or even pee! The self sealing battery contains magnesium and carbon that will react to any liquid producing 500 mAh, in the case of the AA sized variety. Pretty disappointing for More About: Batteries , Piss , Erie 1, 2, 3 |
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