NOBEL PRIZE ALERT
This Japanese Company Is Working on a Human Washing Machine
(Thanks to Ralph, who says “No spin cycle?”)
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October 25, 2022
FLORIDA’S VERSION OF SHOW AND TELL
WE AGREE WITH THEIR DEFINITION OF ‘BARRY’
25 words that mean something completely different in Scotland
(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)
October 24, 2022
WHOA
Just, whoa.
SOMEBODY HAD TO DO IT
Building the World's Fastest Roomba
(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "Guys in action.")
'SOON'
Flying Cars Are Finally Coming: Here Are 3 That Will Hit the Skies Soon
(Thanks to Rod Nunley)
CLEAR AS DAY
Woman has people gobsmacked as she claims to spot 'alien' in back seat of car
(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "I know I'm gobsmacked.")
AND IN.... SPORTS?
Celtic receive double injury boost but Jota training clue emerges ahead of Shakhtar
(Thanks to John Gregg)
TASTELESS? YES!
(Thanks to John Lobert)
THERE IS NO DEBATE. MIAMI.
SEND THIS WOMAN TO WASHINGTON
Woman Escapes Bear Attack By Punching It In The Face
(Thanks to GJ)
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
'UK's dullest man' selling calendar of favourite car parks including four Scots locations
(Thanks to Emily, Leslie and w)
AND IN SPORTS
Stillwater man crowned USA mullet champion
(Thanks to Sean T)
October 23, 2022
THEY WON’T GET FAR WITHOUT ONE OF THOSE STRAW HATS
Tourists apprehended after taking gondola for Venice joyride
(Thanks to Alan Dean)
APOCALYPSE UPDATE
(Thanks to Ralph)
EQUALLY DANGEROUS
Iowa Officials Say 'Mountain Lion Sighting' Was Actually A House Cat
(Thanks to Alan Dean)
AND IN SPORTS
Pennsylvania bowling alley hosting a ‘Balls Out Naked Cosmic Bowling’ Night
(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)
October 22, 2022
CANADA: LAND OF EXCITEMENT
Is this the largest piece of highway litter in N.B.? Whatever it is, it's a mystery
(Thanks to The Perts)
TRAFFIC UPDATE
Money rains on highway after Chile burglary
(Thanks to Barry Nester)
WHO SAYS ROMANCE IS DEAD?
IT SHOULD NOT BE IN CIVILIAN HANDS
Woman with no pants uses feminine deodorant as weapon against clerk, Virginia cops say
(Thanks to Barry Nester and Robert Moats)
October 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT OF EMAILS THIS BLOG DID NOT FINISH READING
Hey there,
I know you get a million emails asking about guest posting.
THEY'RE ACTING ON ORDERS FROM THE SQUIRRELS
Why Black Widows Bite So Many Men on the 'Junk'
(Thanks to Roberto)
THE KEY WORD IS ‘HOPES’
GUYS IN ACTION
Jackson Man Tries To Herd Moose With E-Bike At Kids Soccer Game, Does Not Get Stomped Into Oblivion
(Thanks to Ralph)
Youth soccer in Wyoming is EXCITING.
NEVER STAND BEHIND A ZEBRA
OTHER THAN THAT, A TEXTBOOK PROCEDURE
Woman Goes To The Dominican Republic For A Brazilian Butt Lift, Leaves Missing A Kidney
(Thanks to Robert Moats)
AND IN SPORTS
Man sets new Guinness World Record for farthest eyeball pop
(Thanks to Matt Filar)
ALWAYS THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK
Scientists find first known Neanderthal family in Russian cave
(Thanks to Jane Linderman)
October 20, 2022
PRETTY COOL (OR WHATEVER THE KIDS SAY THESE DAYS)
This Is the Face of an Ant; See More Incredible Photos From a Microscopic Lens
(Thanks to man tom, who notes that the ant is the 12th one and says "Paging Sigourney Weaver")
IT WAS DELICIOUS
Rescuers learn that the ‘exotic’ bird they found was actually a seagull covered in curry
(Thanks to Alkali Bill)
Update: Turns out this item is old. Judi etc.
CLEAR AS DAY
UFOs spotted by baffled pilots surrounded by strange craft over the Pacific Ocean
(Thanks to John Lobert)
They need to issue modern mobile phones to these pilots.
THIS HAPPENS FAR TOO OFTEN
Burglar loses his pants trying to steal a safe from dim sum restaurant in San Francisco
(Thanks to Robert Moats, who says "I left my pants in San Francisco," and adds, "When I come home to you, San Francisco, Your golden moon will shine for me.")
GIVING NEW MEANING TO THE TERM 'STING OPERATION'
Massachusetts woman allegedly unleashes swarm of bees on deputies carrying out eviction order
(Thanks to Al Barkafski and vee)
AND THEY ARE NOT IMPRESSED
(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, who says "No word on cats.")
THIS IS WHAT WE CAN ACCOMPLISH WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER
'Swift-footed lizard' is named the Massachusetts state dinosaur
(Thanks to vee)
THE SCIENCE IS SETTLED
LOOKS FINE TO US
Halloween decoration outside home branded 'messed up' as some say it's gone too far
(Thanks to John Lobert, who says “One word: tasteful.”)
October 19, 2022
THE MIGHTY AVENGING TUK-TUK OF JUSTICE
Gwent Police unveil tuk-tuks as latest crime fighting tool
(Thanks to John Lobert)
PUT DOWN THE BONG, DR. PEPPER MARKETING PEOPLE
Dr Pepper Releases Bourbon-Flavored Soda (That Doesn't Contain Any Alcohol)
(Thanks to Rick Day, who says "Just a Yuengling for me, thanks.")
‘SAMUEL L. JACKSON, PLEASE PROCEED TO GATE 17 IMMEDIATELY’
Newark airport authorities remove snake from a plane
(Thanks to Rick Day)
AND IN SPORTS
Man holds 150 lit candles in his mouth for Guinness World Record
(Thanks to John Lobert)
WHO SAYS THERE ARE NO MORE HEROES?
(Thanks to John Lobert)
WE THINK WE KNOW WHO, AND IT RHYMES WITH ‘TWIRLS’
Official-looking Bigfoot warnings dot Pennsylvania’s state parks. Who put them there?
(Thanks to Karen “Tinkerbell” Durkin)
October 18, 2022
THE NEWS FROM ASIA
Japan’s oldest toilet damaged as driver backed up
This has been The News From Asia.
(Thanks to The Perts)
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE IS AN UNHAPPY WHALE
IT WAS EITHER THAT OR SPEAK TO THE MANAGER
Man sets NYC restaurant on fire over botched chicken order
(Thanks to John Lobert, who asks "What choice did he have?")
AND IN OUTDOOR SPORTS
APOCALYPSE UPDATE
Balenciaga Debuts Lays Potato Chip Bags That Reportedly Cost $1,800
(Thanks to Ralph)
A LEADER FOR OUR TIMES
PM Prayut avoids being pelted with rotten fish & faeces
(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)