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THIER IS A 105-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN???
There's a 105-year-old woman in England named Clara Meadmore who has NEVER HAD SEX. I repeat: Clara Meadmore is a 105-year-old VIRGIN. (If you're keeping track, that's more than 38,000 sex-free days.) Now, so we're clear, Clara has never taken a vow of chastity . . . and she hasn't abstained for any religious or physical reason. She's just never done it. According to Clara, quote, "People have asked whether I am a homosexual and the answer is no. I have just never been interested in or fancied having sex. I imagine there is a lot of hassle involved and I have always been busy doing other things." Here is a picture of her...
A COUPLE GOT BUSTED DOING THE NASTY IN THEIR CAR . . . IN A POLICE STATION PARKING LOT . . . IN A HANDICAPPED SPOT:
Last Sunday morning, 23-year-old Dennis Cullen and his girlfriend were driving along in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, when they were overcome with the urge to GET-IT-ON. So Dennis pulled the car over and they started getting busy. But there was a problem . . . See, Dennis and his lady were so anxious to get on with the proceedings . . . that neither of them realized they'd parked in a handicapped spot . . . in the HELLERTOWN POLICE STATION PARKING LOT. After a few minutes, an officer tapped on Dennis' window and ended their grind session. Neither Dennis nor his girlfriend were cited for getting-it-on in the parking lot . . . but Dennis was arrested for drunk driving.
AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CONNECTICUT HAS CANCELLED ALL HOLIDAYS . . . BECAUSE THE COMMUNITY IS SO DIVERSE???
Up until this year, students at The Gaffney School in New Britain, Connecticut, were encouraged to dress up on Halloween and bring candy to share with their classmates . . . but not anymore. Why? Because according to school officials, the community is too diverse to celebrate ANY holiday at all. So, as a solution, they've decided to get rid of ALL holiday celebrations including secular ones like Halloween.
AIG EXECUTIVES SPENT $443,000 AT A RESORT IN CALIFORNIA LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER THE GOVERNMENT BAILED THEM OUT:
In case you missed it, less than a week after the government committed $85 BILLION in TAXPAYER MONEY to bail out AIG, a bunch of AIG executives headed out to a resort in California for a weeklong retreat . . . where they racked up a $443,000 bill. So how did these jerks manage to spend so much of OUR money in so little time? According to the hotel invoice, the AIG executives spent: $5,016 at the hotel bar. $6,939 on golf. $23,380 on spa treatments like massages, manicures and pedicures. $139,375 on rooms. $147,301 on meals. (If this wasn't bad enough, yesterday it was announced that AIG hit up the New York Federal Reserve for an additional $37.8 BILLION in funding, on top of the $85 billion from the federal government.)
TWO DORKS SET A NEW WORLD RECORD BY WATCHING MOVIES FOR 123 HOURS STRAIGHT: On Tuesday, Suresh Joachim of Toronto, Canada, and Claudia Wavra of Germany set a new world record by watching 57 movies in a row. Overall, Suresh and Claudia watched movies . . . for 123 straight hours (which is more than FIVE full days). Check out a picture of these dorks kicking it with SUSAN SARANDON, who hand-delivered the last movie in their marathon, "Thelma And Louise", here . . .
SOME PEOPLE IN AUSTRIA BUILT THE TALLEST LEGO TOWER EVER:
Recently, a group of people who had nothing better to do got together and set a new world record by constructing a 96.73-foot tower . . . made completely out of Lego blocks. (For the record, the old world record was 96.13 feet tall.) Overall, the tower took FOUR days to build and the builders used 460,000 Lego blocks.
A GUY MISSED OUT ON WINNING A $27 MILLION LOTTERY JACKPOT BY SEVEN SECONDS:
Last May, Joel Ifergan of Montreal, Canada, went into a convenience store and bought THREE tickets for a $27 MILLION Super-7 lotto jackpot. Now, the upside is that one of Joel's tickets hit on all seven numbers. But there was a problem . . . See, the deadline for buying Loto-Quebec tickets is 9:00 P.M. on the dot and Joel's winning ticket popped out of the machine at seven seconds PAST the deadline. In other words, if Joel had bought the ticket seven seconds earlier, he'd be rich. But since he was just a few moments late he won NOTHING.
HALF OF ALL PARENTS THINK TEXTING WITH THEIR KIDS MAKES THEM "COOL":
But recently, it seems a lot of parents have taken the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach and are now using text messages to stay in touch with their kids. For example, a recent survey found that THREE in FOUR parents think their kids are more likely to keep them informed on their whereabouts . . . through texting. And another THREE in FOUR parents think their kids are more likely to respond to a text message than a phone call. 79% of parents say they send text messages to their kids most often to tell them to come home while 88% of kids say they text their parents most often to tell them where they are and when they'll be home. Overall, HALF of all parents say they think sending texts to their kids makes them "cool".
THE AVERAGE WOMAN CHANGES HER APPEARANCE 26 TIMES IN HER LIFETIME:
According to a recent survey, the average woman changes her appearance 26 TIMES in her lifetime. And the most common reason women make themselves over is because they say a new look boosts their confidence.
HERE ARE FIVE REASONS WHY A GUY MIGHT BREAK UP WITH YOU . . . EVEN IF HE'S INTO YOU:
Here's a list of FIVE reasons why a guy might break things off even if he's into you.
#1.) The timing is off. Women settle down with the guy they want to be with, regardless of the timing but guys get serious with whoever they're dating, once they're ready to settle down. It sounds kind of random, right? But if a guy feels like he needs to graduate from school, or get a good job before he gets married, he won't stick around . . . even if you're perfect.
#2.) He's worried you'll turn into a monster. Guys are trained to fear that the woman they're dating will turn into a nagging shrew the moment he puts a ring on her finger. Sometimes the fear is rational and sometimes it's not. In the end, it doesn't really matter, because if he's even the slightest bit worried it'll happen to YOU chances are he'll cut you loose.
#3.) You're more into him than he's into you. Most guys will stay with a woman if she's fun and hot even if he knows FOR SURE she's not the one. But if you tell a guy you love him and he doesn't feel the same way he'll feel guilty and bolt.
#4.) He's more into you than you are into him. Guys don't want to feel like they're the "needy" one in a relationship . . . even if they are. If a guy doesn't think you're as into him as he is into you, he'll feel like he's lost control of his life and he'll end it to save himself.
#5.) He's not done playing the field. Honestly, this is the real reason why a guy who's into you will break up with you about 99.9% of the time. It just is. Most guys feel compelled to pad their resumes by having relations with lots of women. And, honestly, most guys think they can find someone better than the person they're dating even if they can't.
SOMEONE GOT PAYBACK BY PUNCHING THE CEO OF LEHMAN BROTHERS IN THE FACE:
A couple weeks ago, RICHARD FULD, the former CEO of investment banking giant LEHMAN BROTHERS, was working out at the company gym. Probably not the best decision on Richard's part, since just a few days before, the firm had declared the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, and kicked off the current economic collapse. That explains what happened next. While Richard was on the treadmill wearing a heart monitor, another Lehman employee was pumping iron in the same room. After noticing that his boss was working out nearby, the employee stopped what he was doing, put down his weights, walked over, and punched Richard in the face knocking him out cold.
FORD IS COMING OUT WITH A NEW FEATURE THAT ALLOWS PARENTS TO LIMIT THEIR KIDS TO 80 MILES PER HOUR:
Parents do you worry that when you're not in the car, your teen drives like a complete maniac? Well, Ford Motor have come up with a new feature which could help put your mind at ease when you fork over the car keys to your teenager. Starting next summer (when Ford releases its 2010 line), Ford will roll out a new feature called "My Key" which will allows parents to limit the speed their teen can drive to 80 miles per hour. So how did they do it? Basically, "My Key" has a special computer chip in the key which caps the car's maximum speed when it's used. There's also a feature on "My Key" which allows parents to limit the maximum volume on the car's stereo system and to sound continuous alerts if the driver doesn't buckle up.
IS A HAMSTER REALLY A DANGEROUS PET TO OWN???
This month, the American Academy of Pediatrics warned that parents with young kids who own, quote, "nontraditional" pets (which does NOT include cats and dogs) could be putting their children at risk. Why? Because nontraditional pets like turtles and hamsters are more likely to bite and to carry harmful germs than cats and dogs. So what animals should families with young kids avoid? Hamsters, Guinea pigs, Gerbils, Baby chicks, Turtles, lizards, iguanas and all other reptiles. Hedgehogs (And get this . . . the American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends that parents keep kids away from petting zoos . . . because animals like goats and sheep can spread germs, too. In other words . . . you shouldn't allow your kids to do anything fun.)
STARBUCKS WASTES ENOUGH WATER TO FILL AN OLYMPIC POOL EVERY 83 MINUTES:
Have you ever noticed how there's always a sink running behind the counter at Starbucks? Apparently, this sink is called a dipper well, and it's corporate policy to keep the water constantly running to prevent germs from building up on the tap. Anyway, according to an investigation in the U.K., each of Starbucks' 10,000-plus locations wastes enough water to fill an Olympic swimming pool every 83 minutes (or about 6 MILLION gallons of water every day.)
WOULD YOU VOTE FOR THIS WOMAN (OR IS IT A MAN)???
Yesterday, Georgia's Supreme Court ruled that a City Council member from Riverdale, Georgia (which is just south of Atlanta), named Michelle Bruce did NOT commit fraud by campaigning as a woman. See, Michelle is transgender and she used to be known as Michael Bruce. According to her political rivals, Michelle lied to voters by running as a woman and last year, they sued to have the results of the election overturned. Check her out here . . .
CHECK OUT SOME CRAZY PEOPLE PLAYING CARDS AFTER GETTING INTO A 20-CAR PILEUP: Have you ever met someone who's seen it all and just CANNOT be fazed? Well, we found a crazy picture of three people who seem to fit that bill. Seriously, these people are nuts. They just got into a 20-car pileup in China which killed three people and left dozens injured . . . and they're playing cards like nothing happened.
A 7-YEAR-OLD BOY FED A BUNCH OF RARE ZOO ANIMALS TO A CROCODILE:
Do you ever get the feeling that some people are just born evil? Here's a case in point . . . Last Wednesday, a 7-year-old boy broke into the Alice Springs Reptile Center in Canberra, Australia. While he was there, he managed to wreak some serious havoc . . . by feeding a bunch of smaller animals to a three-foot crocodile named Terry. So what did the boy feed to the croc? One turtle, Four western blue tongue lizards, Two bearded dragons, Two thorny devil lizards, One Spencer's goanna. (Check out some security camera stills of the boy feeding the crocodile here . . .)
YOU CAN BUY ODOR-EATERS FOR YOUR . . . UNDERWEAR???
Do you suffer from extreme flatulence? If so, you might want to pick up some "Subtle Butt Disposable Gas Neutralizers". Confused? Allow me to explain . . . A company called Garment Guard has just invented a new odor-eating fabric which, according to a press release, quote, "effectively filters the odor caused by flatulence." (You can pick up a five-pack of Subtle Butt odor eaters for $9.95 here . . .)
SOME DORK HAD A PERSONALIZED LICENSE ON HIS CAR THAT SAID "STOWLN" . . . AND THEN HIS CAR GOT RIPPED OFF:
Recently, 24-year-old Nathan Atwood of Christchurch, New Zealand, got a personalized license plate for his Subaru Impreza WRX station wagon that said "STOWLN". According to Nathan, he and some friends, quote, "were sitting around thinking up great names for personalized plates, and someone came up with 'STOWLN'. When I got my car, I thought it would be hilarious so I bought it and put it on my car." Now, maybe you're wondering why we're even talking about this? Because on September 26th, Nathan's Subaru was actually stolen.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR USING PUBLIC RESTROOMS:
I don't know about you, but I'm a total germ-o-phobe when it comes to using public restrooms. With that in mind, here's a list of public restroom facts which we thought you might find interesting:
#1.)77% of people wash their hands after using a public restroom . . . and women are more likely to wash their hands than men.
#2.) The first bathroom stall is generally the cleanest because most people just assume it's occupied . . . and pass by without even checking. The middle stall is generally the dirtiest.
#3.)ONE in THREE women were found to have fecal bacteria on her purse . . . after setting it on the floor to use the toilet.
#4.) Overall, hospitals have the cleanest public bathrooms . . . while airports and airplanes have the dirtiest bathrooms. (CNN)
A MANUFACTURER IN OHIO HAS DEVELOPED A SARAH PALIN-INSPIRED HUNTING BOW:
On Wednesday, a company called Lakota Industries announced they've developed a custom-designed hunting bow inspired by SARAH PALIN . . . called the "Sarah-cuda". The "Sarah-cuda" which comes in pink camouflage costs $590.
A POLITICAL CANDIDATE IN BANGKOK, THAILAND, BEAT UP A REPORTER FOR ASKING TOO MANY TOUGH QUESTIONS:
American politics can get pretty brutal but our political system is NOTHING compared to how they get down in Asia. For example, Chuwit Kamolvisit is in the running to become the next governor of Bangkok, Thailand. Last week, Chuwit was giving an interview to a journalist named Visarn Dilokwanich. But after Visarn asked a few too many difficult questions Chuwit lost his cool and beat the crap out of Visarn, mid-interview. According to Chuwit, quote, "I admit I did it. I couldn't stand it when he humiliated me on air. What I did was petty and I am happy to pay the fine for elbowing and kicking him." (Take a look at Chuwit here . . .)
A BUNCH OF KIDS GOT HURT WHEN AN INFLATABLE SLIDE RESEMBLING THE TITANIC . . . COLLAPSED:
Who's up for a little irony? A couple days ago, for their daughter's tenth birthday party, a family in Eau Claire, Wisconsin , rented a 25-foot inflatable slide that resembled a half-sunken Titanic. But at some point, the slide collapsed with a horde of kids on top and a bunch of kids fell onto the street and got hurt.
A GUY IN FLORIDA WAS MUGGED BY A GANG OF TOPLESS WOMEN:
I'm constantly reminded that there are NO absolutes in life. Like, obviously, it sucks to get mugged but sometimes it sucks a whole lot more than other times. Allow me to illustrate my point . . . Last Saturday, 18-year-old Olmer Morales of Stuart, Florida, was riding his bike to work when a large, blonde woman stopped him and grabbed his handle bars. Then, four topless chicks wearing overalls with NO shirts or bras underneath surrounded Olmer and mugged him for the $100 he was carrying. Olmer reported the robbery to the police but the cops haven't made any arrests yet. (I'm just going to go ahead and say what every other guy is thinking: All things considered the mugging was probably worth it.)
A WOMAN GOT ROBBED, HIT OVER THE HEAD AND SHOT . . . BUT THE ATTACK JUST MIGHT HAVE SAVED HER LIFE:
On July 18th, 38-year-old Kelly Mulqueeny of Chicago, Illinois, was walking down the street when two men approached her, hit her over the head and SHOT her in the thigh before making off with her money. Kelly was rushed to the hospital and while she was there, her doctors gave her a CAT scan to find out just how serious her head injury was. Fortunately, Kelly's head was fine but the doctors found a completely unrelated health problem, too. See, the CAT scan revealed that Kelly had ovarian cancer and she didn't even know it. Monday, Kelly started her chemotherapy treatment and her doctors think that, eventually, she'll be OK.
A WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND PEEING IN PUBLIC . . . WHILE WEARING A COW COSTUME:
32-year-old Michelle Allen of Middletown, Ohio, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. So what did Michelle do? According to the police, Michelle got completely smashed, then proceeded to chase and scare a bunch of little kids, block traffic and urinate on someone's porch . . . all while wearing a COW COSTUME. If she's convicted, Michelle could get up to 30 days in prison and $250 in fines. You have to see Michelle's mugshot. . .)
A MAN BEAT UP A SHARK THAT WAS ATTACKING HIS DOG:
People . . . I know you love your dog. But do you love your dog THIS much? Last Friday, 53-year-old Greg LeNoir of Islamorada, Florida, took his two-year-old Rat Terrier, Jake, to the beach for his daily swim in the ocean. But after a few minutes in the water, Jake was attacked . . . by a five-foot long SHARK. So what did Greg do? He immediately jumped into the water and started punching the shark until it let Jake go. Jake suffered cuts on his leg and abdomen but his veterinarian says he's going to be OK. And Greg this crazy stud . . . escaped the incident without a scratch. (Check out a picture of Greg and his dog, Jake . . .)
IS GETTING A SENSUAL MASSAGE A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE???
In 2004, a guy from Tucson, Arizona, named John LaVoie got busted operating a massage parlor called Angel's Heaven Relaxation Spa which, allegedly, was actually a brothel. But the police botched the criminal case when . . . get this . . . a detective got-it-on with one of the prostitutes, and invalidated the prosecution's case. So the Attorney General decided to file a civil suit and go after John's money. In July, a judge ordered John to forfeit nearly $2 MILLION in real estate and cash because he got the loot through prostitution. Anyway, now John's filed an appeal, which claims that he shouldn't have to give up his money because Angel's Heaven Relaxation Spa is actually a church. Here's John's argument . . . Certain religions believe in the healing power of touch and, according to John Angel's is one of them. Since freedom of religion is a Constitutional right John says he shouldn't have to give up his earnings. (Check out the website for Angel's Heaven Relaxation Spa here . . .)
A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY IN BROOKLYN USED DEAD CATS TO TRY AND STINK OUT ITS RENT-CONTROLLED TENANTS:
Last year, a company called Heskel Properties bought an apartment building in Brooklyn, New York. The only problem is that a lot of the tenants have rent-controlled apartments (which means the company CANNOT raise their rent). So, in order to get rid of the tenants with rent-controlled apartments, the management company allegedly started hiding dead cat carcasses around the building in hopes that the stench would get so bad that the tenants would agree to move out. (Now the tenants of the building are suing Heskel Properties . . . and I can't say I blame them. Personally, if my landlord ever pulled some crap like that . . . I'd stay FOREVER just out of spite.)
HERE ARE SEVEN RIDICULOUS WAYS TO DIE ON A GOLF COURSE:
A JAPANESE COMPANY HAS DEVELOPED AN INFLATABLE AIRBAG FOR THE ELDERLY:
Earlier this week, a Japanese company called Prop unveiled its latest invention: A wearable, inflatable airbag for the elderly. So how does this baby work? Basically, the inflatable airbag weighs two and a half pounds . . . and it straps around the wearer's torso like a vest. If the person trips, the airbag automatically inflates in 0.1 seconds . . . cushioning the fall, and protecting the person's head, hips and backside. The only problem? The airbag only inflates if the person falls backward. The airbag for the elderly will hit the market soon . . . and it'll cost about $1,300. Check out this picture of Prop's airbag for the elderly
A DENTIST IN GERMANY FORCIBLY REMOVED A WOMAN'S BRIDGES BECAUSE HER INSURANCE COMPANY WOULDN'T PAY HIM:
Are you the kind of person who absolutely HATES going to the dentist? If so, THIS just might be your worst nightmare . . . On Monday, a 35-year-old woman from Neu Ulm, Germany (which is in the southern part of the country, northwest of Munich), heard a knock at her front door. When she answered, she noticed her dentist standing there with his bag of dental tools. Anyway, according to the woman, the dentist forced his way into her house and tied her hands together. Then without saying a word . . . he took out his dental instruments, pried open the woman's mouth . . . and forcibly removed her two bridges!!! Apparently, the woman recently had $600 worth of bridges put in . . . and her insurance company was refusing to pay the dentist. So, to make a point, he showed up at the woman's house . . . and took the dental work back. Now, the police are investigating the dentist for theft and assault . . . but they haven't charged him with anything yet.
A GUY IN COLORADO WAS HIT BY A TRAIN . . . SEVEN HOURS AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR:
So, maybe you're a little hung over, or maybe your car wouldn't start this morning . . . but if you think you're having a bad day, this guy in Colorado would like you to shut the hell up!!! On Tuesday night at about 10:00 P.M., 46-year-old Robert Evans of Boulder, Colorado (which is just northwest of Denver), was riding his bike when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. Robert was taken to the emergency room, treated, and released around 3:00 A.M. Wednesday morning. Then, less than two hours later at 4:45 A.M., Robert was found lying underneath a railroad bridge with injuries to his head and leg. Apparently, after he'd been released from the hospital, Robert was crossing the bridge on his way home . . . when he was struck by a train!!! Robert was again taken to the emergency room . . . and doctors think he's going to be OK. Are you ready for the cherry on top? Now, police are thinking of citing Robert for trespassing . . . because he wasn't supposed to be on the train tracks. Nice.
WOULD YOU SEND YOUR CHUBBY CHILDREN TO A GYM FOR KIDS???
Over the past several years, the rate of childhood obesity has skyrocketed in the U.S. Now, there are a whole bunch of reasons for this . . . not the least of which is that a lot of kids just don't get outside and play as much as they used to, and they're not getting enough exercise.If you're having a hard time getting your candy-coated kids to exercise . . . why not enroll them in a kids-only gym? So what is a kids-only gym? Basically, they're just like regular gyms . . . only they have miniature, kid-sized exercise equipment and generational-appropriate workout classes like hip-hop dance and karate. (Check out some pictures of some kids feeling the burn on miniature exercise equipment . . .)
CHECK OUT A PICTURE OF THE WORLD'S SMALLEST MAN POSING NEXT TO THE WOMAN WITH THE WORLD'S LONGEST LEGS:
The 2009 edition of the "Guinness Book of World Records" went on sale yesterday. So, in honor of this momentous occasion, we figured you'd appreciate some pictures of the world's smallest man . . . 20-year-old He Pingping of China . . . posing with 36-year-old Svetlana Pankratova of Russia . . . who is the woman with the world's longest legs.
THE "ANTI-THEFT LUNCH BAG" WILL MAKE SURE NOBODY STEALS YOUR LUNCH OUT OF THE WORK REFRIGERATOR EVER AGAIN:
Has your lunch ever been stolen out of the refrigerator at work? If so, you should pick up an Anti-Theft Lunch Bag to make sure it never happens again. (Basically, the Anti-Theft Lunch Bag is a plastic bag that has green splotches printed on both sides . . . so it looks like your sandwich is moldy and disgusting. Check out some pictures of the Anti-Theft Lunch Bag . . .)
INSTANT COFFEE CAN CAUSE MEN TO GROW . . . MAN-BOOBS???
Guys . . . if you drink instant coffee, you might want to give some serious consideration to switching over to the real stuff. Why? Because according to a new study from the MRC Dunn Human Nutrition Unit in England, instant coffee . . . can cause men to grow MAN-BOOBS. Apparently, instant coffee has high levels of a chemical called phytoestrogen . . . which has been known to wreak all kinds of havoc on a man's body, including causing man-boobs to develop. Brazil nuts have high levels of phytoestrogen, too, FYI.)
NEXT SPRING, THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN WILL HAVE A BEER-MAKING CLASS:
I'm aware that college is not for everybody. But if there were more classes like THIS . . . maybe it would be. Officials for MillerCoors have announced that they'll donate $100,000 worth of brewing equipment to the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences . . . so that the school will be able to offer a course in beer-making next spring.
ONE IN TEN PEOPLE SAY THEY'LL NEVER DRINK TEQUILA AGAIN:
Have you ever had a less-than-pleasurable experience with tequila? If so . . . join the club. According to a new survey, 38% of people say they've had a bad experience with tequila . . . and ONE in TEN say they'll NEVER drink tequila again.
QUILTED NORTHERN WILL RELEASE THEIR NEW, THREE-PLY TOILET PAPER ON MONDAY:
Admit it . . . you wouldn't trade in your two-ply toilet paper for anything in the world. Unless, of course, someone developed THREE-ply toilet paper . . . Fortunately, a group of toilet paper researchers (--seriously) has done just that . . . and next Monday, Quilted Northern's new "ultra-soft", three-ply toilet paper will hit stores across the U.S. According to the company, they're marketing the new toilet paper to women 45 and older who view the bathroom as a, quote "sanctuary for quality time."
TALLER PEOPLE ARE HAPPIER THAN SHORTER PEOPLE:
Have you ever noticed that a lot of short men seem sort of . . . well, bitter? Well, according to a new survey, that makes perfect sense. A recent survey found that the TALLER a man is, the more satisfied he is with his life . . . and, on average, each extra inch in height brings about the same amount of happiness as a 4% increase in income. (In other words, let's say you're SIX-feet, SIX-inches tall and earn $75,000 a year. If I'm FIVE-feet, EIGHT-inches tall . . . then I have to earn 40% more, or $105,000 a year, just to be as happy as you are.)
EATING MEAT PROTECTS YOU FROM "BRAIN SHRINKAGE":
If you're like me, you might have one or two friends who's a vegetarian . . . and that's all good and fine. But what drives me nuts is when my vegetarian friends get on their high horse about how much healthier and morally superior they are just because they don't eat meat. Anyway, the next time your annoying vegetarian friends start talking about how healthy a no-meat diet is feel free to throw THIS in their face. A new study has found that Vitamin B-12 which is most commonly found in MEAT, FISH and DAIRY products can protect against "brain shrinkage".
A 33-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IMPERSONATED HER DAUGHTER . . . SO SHE COULD GO TO HIGH SCHOOL AND BECOME A CHEERLEADER???
As we get older, it's perfectly natural that some of us will buy sports cars or dress inappropriately in an attempt to recapture our youth . . . but THIS is just bizarre. Last week, 33-year-old Wendy Brown of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was arrested for felony identity theft . . . after she pretended to be her 15-year-old daughter (who wasn't named) and enrolled in high school. Apparently, Wendy's daughter lives in Nevada with her grandmother. So Wendy used her daughter's name and social security number to enroll at Ashwaubenon High School. Wendy even joined the cheerleading squad, and went to a pool party at the cheerleading coach's house. But after Wendy skipped four days of class last week, school officials started looking into her background. When they learned what was really going on . . . they called the police and had Wendy arrested. On Friday, a judge set Wendy's bond at $8,000. If she's convicted, she could get up to SIX years in prison. (So why did Wendy do it? Apparently, she felt like she missed out on her own high school experience and it was something she regretted. And get this . . . according to Wendy's math teacher, Wendy didn't LOOK like a high school student, but she was so behind emotionally and academically . . . that it didn't seem like too much of a stretch that she was a high school student. Does Wendy look like a high school student? See for yourself here . . .)
YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE COULD PREVENT YOU FROM GETTING YOUR DREAM JOB:
If you're under the age of 40, there's a pretty decent chance you have a profile page on a social networking website like MySpace or Facebook. But if you do you should be really careful about what you put up on your page. Why? According to a recent survey, 22% of hiring managers say they use social networking sites to research job candidates. And of those managers, ONE in THREE have found something that caused them to dismiss a job candidate from consideration. So what sort of stuff could prevent you from getting your dream job?
#1.) Posting information about drinking or using drugs.
#2.) Posting provocative or inappropriate pictures of yourself.
#3.) Demonstrating poor writing or communication skills.
#4.) Using an inappropriate screen name.
NO LIE: WAL-MART COULD HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT:
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Rhodes College have found that when a new Wal-Mart store is built the people in the surrounding area LOSE an average of HALF a pound. So what's the theory on why this happens? According to the researchers, Wal-Mart has such low prices that shoppers are able to spend a bigger chunk of their budget on healthier, more-expensive foods and that helps them lose weight.
A MAN GAVE AWAY HIS ENTIRE LIFE SAVINGS WHEN DOCTORS TOLD HIM HE ONLY HAD SIX WEEKS TO LIVE . . . BUT HE DIDN'T DIE:
Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you found out you were dying? On some level, I think we've all given it some thought. Well, 72-year-old Andy Lees of Blackburn, England, was faced with just that situation last year. See, a year ago, Andy slipped into a diabetic coma. When doctors revived him, they told Andy he was suffering from liver and lung cancer . . . and that he only had FOUR to SIX weeks to live. So Andy bought a heart-shaped headstone then gave away his ENTIRE life savings of $32,000. The thing is Andy WASN'T dying. The doctors misdiagnosed his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which is similar to asthma . . . and now he's broke. (Sucks, huh?)(Check out a picture of Andy and his heart-shaped headstone here)
17% OF DOCTORS MAKE FUN OF THEIR PATIENTS:
Do you ever wonder if a doctor has made fun of you and your embarrassing medical condition after you've left his office? Well, it seems there's a decent chance . . . he HAS. According to a recent survey, 94% of doctors think it's wrong to make fun of patients and their medical conditions . . . but 17% admit they've done it.
A LOST CAT WAS RETURNED TO ITS OWNER AFTER NINE YEARS: (!!!)
In 1999, a cat named Dixie disappeared from her owners' home in Birmingham, England (which is in the center of the country, about 100 miles northwest of London). Dixie's owners Alan and Gilly Delaney looked everywhere, but they couldn't find Dixie. Eventually, they gave up hope, assuming Dixie had been hit by a car. But, recently, a stray cat was picked up by an Animal Collection officer less than half a mile from Alan and Gilly's house, and when the officer scanned the cat's microchip, they realized the stray was DIXIE. (!!!) Dixie's, who's now 15 years old, has been returned to her home and Alan and Gilly say her personality hasn't changed a bit. (Take a look at a picture of Dixie and Gilly here )
