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Your Purse is Dirtier Than…A Toilet Seat?

Katie Kartak — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:28:22 +0000

Yes, it’s true. That cute little summer purse you just bought or dug out of your closet is dirtier than a toilet seat. Sure, you might be like me and you’re careful not to set them on the ground or in places that are filthy but it doesn’t matter. A new study has revealed that [...]

It's True…Women Really Do Talk More Than Men

Katie Kartak — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:31 +0000

From the time I was a kid I have been told I talk too much. I hated being told that little girls should be seen and not heard. What can I say? There’s alot to talk about. On average women say 20,000 words per day while men only say about 7,000. Either way, that’s [...]

Trouble Getting A Date – Carry A Guitar

Matt Fallon — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:43:42 +0000

Researchers sent a guy to a public place to get women's phone numbers, and when he carried a guitar case

Finally A Milk Product That Tastes Like The Bottom Of A Cereal Bowl [VIDEO]

Matt Fallon — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:15:26 +0000

It's safe to say I eat cereal only to have the blend of sugary goodness and milk you get at the bottom of the bowl. It's ok to admit it, it's your favorite part too.

The IRS Is Going To Search Your Facebook Pics To See If You Cheated On Your Taxes

Matt Fallon — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:33:01 +0000

April 15th is your LAST day to file your taxes and then, you may want to double check your PRIVACY SETTINGS on your Facebook and Twitter accounts!

The Easter Bunny Was Busted By Highway Patrol

Matt Fallon — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:13:28 +0000

The Easter Bunny doesn't have the pull that Santa Claus does, but this weekend was Easter, let's show the Bunny a little leeway...

WHAM! BANG! BOOM! Out Of Shape Batman Brings in Criminal

Matt Fallon — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:40:37 +0000

This obviously well-qualified man, demonstrated true caped crusader crime fighting skills when he brought in a man wanted for burglary Britain.

Check Out the World's Largest Snowball Fight! [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:48:58 +0000

Just a couple of weeks ago Seattle, Washington became the home of the largest snowball fight in the world, and of course there’s video of the event, check it out. Sit back in your comfortable chair in your warm home with a hot cup of coffee and enjoy watching more than 6,000 people standing out [...]

Teacher's Sues School Due To Her "Fear Of Children"

Doug Groff — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:12:16 +0000

A story from cincinatti.com brings up an interesting topic of lawsuits and discrimination. Here's the backstory from the article.
A longtime French and Spanish high school teacher is suing the Mariemont school district, alleging it discriminated again

What Happens If An Escalator Goes The Wrong Way? [VIDEO]

Doug Groff — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:30:38 +0000

What if the escalator you were riding on malfunctioned? Would it become a fancy set of stairs? Not if it started going backwards... I didn't know they could go backwards!

At least 5 people were injured when a commuter rail in New Jersey started going the wrong way, sending everyone back down and causing them to pile up on each other

Noooo! Scrunchies are Back in Fashion

Lynn Quale — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:25:30 +0000

In the fashion industry one minute you’re in and the next you’re out. As the decades pass certain trends come and go and evolve over time, but there are some trends that should never ever, ever, make a comeback, in my opinion the scrunchie is one of them. The fabric covered hairbands are a disgrace [...]

The CW Making a 'Hunger Games' Reality Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:15:13 +0000

You might want to start stocking up on canned goods and elaborate wigs, because the dystopian future of 'The Hunger Games' might be here sooner than we thought. We've just learned that The CW has greenlit a new reality survival series entitled 'The Hunt,' whose premise should seem awfully familiar to fans of the worldwide novel phenomenon. Will the odds be ever in its favor? Find out who will face 'The Hunt' inside!

BIZARRE "SILENT NIGHT" TRADITION AT TAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Doug Groff — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:07:45 +0000

Taylor University has a strange tradition this time of year. During the “Silent Night” game they remain silent until they score 10 points, then it can only be described as complete mayhem. This eventually calms down and the crowd sings the Christmas classic “Silent Night” during the game. The whole this is quite odd but very [...]

Soon Your Smartphone Will Know Your Mood

Dan Seitz — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:00:49 +0000

Imagine a world where your smartphone can realize that you’re angry or sad, and react accordingly. Thanks to the University of Rochester, it’s not as far away as you might think. The app is designed to measure twelve different factors, such as the pitch of your voice, and determines whether you’re in one of six [...]

Trend Watch: Is 'Baby Heading' the Next Hot Meme?

Emerald Catron — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:00:19 +0000

The folks at Buzzfeed are predicting this might be a new thing, which is fine with us. It’s hilarious when people’s clothes don’t fit! Basically, “Baby Heading” is just making a baby’s head stick out of grown-up clothes, and then photographing it. It kind of reminds us of Dog Shaming in its mockery of completely unaware [...]

Is 'Milking' the New, Weirder 'Planking'?

Emerald Catron — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:50:19 +0000

We know, you didn't think it would be possible for a meme to be more random than planking, but it's happened. Consider this -- after planking, one is not drenched in approximately a half a gallon of milk. That's the problem you get with "milking," which is basically a person standing in a public place dumping a half gallon of milk on their head while somebody films them.

North Carolina Man Needs Help Raising Money for Transatlantic Balloon Journey [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:42:49 +0000

Remember the animated movie 'Up', where a house is lifted into the sky by a cluster of balloons? It seemed like something that would only exist in a movie, right? Well that's not exactly the case. A North Carolina man has twice successfully taken on the feat of traveling by way of helium filled balloons, and he's ready to do it again. This time, he is asking for you to help him cross the Atlantic ocean.

Just In Time For Halloween, Here's A Creepy Science Video About Brains

Dan Seitz — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:32:04 +0000

It's Halloween in just a few short days, and that means a lot of brains: Frankenstein monsters looking for them, zombies munching on them, aliens exposing them in creepy experiments. But how much do we know about the brain? Could we survive getting them eaten? Do we need them at all? So here's a video explaining a bit about the brain, and whether a "no-brainer" exists

Extreme Wedding: Newlyweds Literally Jump for Joy [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:54:39 +0000

Look, I’m all for being adventurous, but I also believe there is a time and place for it – and in my opinion, your wedding is not the time, nor the place. This couple, seems to disagree, considering they took the plunge in more ways than one on their wedding day. Isn’t your wedding day [...]

Watch Felix Baumgartner's Jump From the Edge of Space

Emerald Catron — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:10:38 +0000

In case you completely avoided all contact with the internet yesterday, Felix Baumgartner’s jump from 128,100 feet about Earth was a success. The daredevil flew to the edge of space in a helium-fueled weather balloon and then jumped out, breaking the speed of sound on his way down. Not only did he land safely, he [...]