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• Not Sure Whether To Buy That Next Hamburger In Sweden Or Norway?

  The Local reports that a McDonald’s Big Mac billboard placed at the border of Sweden and Norway taunts Norwegians by showing the cost difference of Big Macs in... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• And The Best News Headline Of Today Is…

  …from the Local (France’s News In English): “Pope’s Harley fetches €241K at Paris auction” The report indicates that the Pope is not thought to have ridden the... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Study Says People Only Have Four Emotions. This Made Us Sad, Angry,...

  In an article entitled “Human Emotions Are Not as Complex as We Thought,” Time “reports” that a study in the journal of Current Biology “says” that humans “may... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• To Celebrate Its 10th Bday, Facebook Gives Users A Personalized Video Gift

  The Street and the internet report that Facebook is now giving a video montage of important moments in your Facebook using history set to music.To see yours,... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• RCMP Gives Rob Ford Jaywalking Ticket

  The Canadian Press reports that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford got a ticket for jaywalking in a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday.3 Questions That Arise... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• 3 Worse Things A Groundhog Could See Than Its Shadow Today

  CNN reports that famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow today, meaning six more weeks of winter, unless the groundhog is wrong, which it reportedly... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Fictional Hamster Is What Passes For News In Sweden.

  The Local reports that a hamster that made news reports across Sweden does not exist.“How does a hamster make national news?” you ask, in part because it’s a... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Are Thieves Smart For Stealing Environment-Friendly Smart Cars?

  

  The Local reports that for the second year in a row, the Smart car (specifically, the Smart Fortwo) was the most stolen vehicle in France. Apparently thieves... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• She’s “Sexy” But Does A Judge Know It?

  The Columbus Dispatch reports that an Ohio woman named “Sheila” will stand in front of a Licking County judge to try to change her first name to “Sexy”. Her las... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• In France, Protesting Is Done By Turning City Street Into Barnyard

  The Local reports that protestors dumped tonnes of manure outside the French Parliament.This follows a reported incident where protestors released hundreds of... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• This Is What May Happen When The Judge Of Your Case Asks To Be Your Facebook...

  The Wall Street Journal reports that a U.S. Appeals Court disqualified a Circuit Court judge from a case due to a Facebook friending incident. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Maybe Planning A Major Sports Event In A Frigid Winterwonderland Was Not The Bes...

  The Bleacher Report reports that the resale value of Super Bowl tickets are falling as game day approaches.From the article:“As of Jan. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Direct TV Blacking Out Weather Channel. Now Where Will You Find Out About The...

  CNN reports that Direct TV is currently not offering the Weather Channel to its customers due to the parties not being able to reach a deal in negotiations. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Our Prayers Are Finally Answered With News About How Many Of You Are Praying At...

  USA Today reports that a recent poll found that half of Americans believe that supernatural forces influence the Super Bowl.Also according to the poll, 26% of... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Plump In An Elevator

  The Toronto Sun reports that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was about an hour late for a speech to an $89 a plate speech at the Economic Club of Canada because he was... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• NFL Cheerleader Sues For Making Less Than $5 Per Hour, Making Abraham Lincoln...

  CNN reports that a cheerleader aka “Raiderette” for the Oakland Raiders has sued the team because “her pay of $1,250 for the season… was less than $5 per hour... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Princeton Students’ Study Seems To Suggest Fewer People Searching For...

  Yahoo reports that a study “by two researchers in Princeton’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, applies the same model used in the study of... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Microwaves. Good? Bad? Read On And Find Out What One Media Outlet Says!

  CNN reports that cooking food in a microwave is one of “the best ways to retain your food’s vitamins and minerals.”Who knew?3 Questions That Arise From This... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Refrigerator Hacked!

  

  CNBC reports that hackers have been attacking “smart” home appliances, including at least one refrigerator. Specifically, a hacked smart refrigerator was sendin... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Your Phone May Be Telling Yoga Instructors You Are Too Old To Be At The Club

  The Wall Street Journal reports that Turnstyle, a start-up company that offers free Wi-Fi in places like coffee shops is using WiFi and sensors to track shopper... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2014 CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY