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Monday, February 14, 2011
First impression of person made in seven seconds
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One third of Russians believe Sun revolves around earth
Image via WikipediaOn the bright side the survey has a 3.4-percent margin of error, which could bring that first number down to a heartening 28.6 percent!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Video: Groupon pulls Tibet and Save the Whales ads
Groupon has been under fire for their very funny Super Bowl commercials that poked fun at raising awareness for such causes as Free Tibet and Saving the Whales. Well the voices have been heard. The ads have been pulled. Have a look at this great commercial while you can:
Wife and mother beater shot by vigilante
Image via WikipediaWilliams was rushed to Lincoln Hospital where he died. Hey, sometimes the bad do die young. Let's hope the police aren't looking too hard for the vigilante. If only Charles Bronson was still around ...
Graphic: Grammy winner predictions based on social media chatter
Have a look at this graphic by the Meltwater Group, which used its Meltwater Buzz tool which tracks social media conversations. See Mashable for more on this.
Watch 53rd Annual Grammy Awards broadcast tonight at 8 EST on CBS and check the results against the graphic.
Couple uses same recycled Valentine's Day card for 70 years
Image by faith goble via Flickr"I bring it out of the cupboard and put it on our mantlepiece every Valentine's Day," Doris said. "It's a special to me now as it was 70-years-ago. Harry has never bought me one since, because I have this one every year."
The card reads, "Two hearts entwine this Valentine. True love makes it sincere". The couple married in 1942.
Photos: Great covers from Rolling Stone Magazine
The Rolling Stone has had some amazing covers over the years. Thanks to EgoTVonline, here is a look at some of the more memorable ones. Here's a small sample of their collection:
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Try this Grammy trivia quiz
Image via Wikipedia• The second Grammy Awards were held in 1960. They honored musical accomplishments by performers for the year 1959. The artist who won is known for being a versatile performer who made the transition to acting. Which singer from New York took record of the Year?
• The 10th Grammy Awards were held February 29th, 1968. They honored releases for the year 1967. Which Jimmy Webb composition took the coveted Record of the Year Grammy for the year for the year of The Summer of Love?
• John Denver hosted the 20th Grammy Awards on February 23rd, 1978. The show was broadcast live. Which group that formed in Los Angeles in the early seventies took home Record of the Year although their song was number one for only one week?
Think you're a quiz master? Take the quiz here.
Graphic: Thing you're getting what you pay for at the grocery store?
Things are shrinking. It's not your imagination. Sizes are getting smaller at grocery stores even if the price is staying the same. Have a look at this graphic by Awesome.good. Click on graphic for full size.
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Graphic: Awesome look at who is fighting who in Mexican drug wars
Check out this graphic from Awesome.good and find out who the players are in the Mexican drug wars. Click on graphic for full size.
Porn flick filmed on public Florida island in broad daylight
RealityKing.com has posted the movie online. The film runs about 50 minutes, including travel time to the island.
Read more here
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Man killed over text spelling mistake
Image via WikipediaWitkowski then went to Brook’s apartment and attacked Brook with a knife. Brook grabbed his own knife and stabbed Witkowski, stabbing him in the heart. Witkowski had 104 injuries including cuts, stab wounds, bruises and slice marks on his hands.
Brook has been found guilty of manslaughter. All this over a spelling mistake.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Poll: Charlie Sheen's popularity goes up with his drinking, drugs and sex
Image via Wikipedia• 26 percent view Sheen "much more" or "somewhat more" favorably after his recent antics.
• 90 percent of those describing themselves as "avid fans" don't think Sheen's drug and alcohol problems matter as long as he does a good job on the show.
• Among all viewers, 28 percent of men and 42 percent of women said Sheen should be removed from "Two and A Half Men"
• 56 percent think that a future episode of "Two and a Half Men" should address Sheen's personal issues.
• 96 percent of "Two and a Half Men" viewers want Sheen to return to the show
• 4 percent want him to quit permanently.
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Teen uses Facebook to hire hitman
Image via CrunchBaseNineteen-year-old West Chester, Pa., resident Corey Christian Adams accepted the plea agreement Friday on charges of rape, criminal solicitation of murder and other counts. In July, a 20-year-old woman who had accused Adams of raping her called police and pointed out a Facebook posting where Adams was offering $500 for a "girls head". In a later posting, police say Adams said "he needed this girl knocked off right now."
Video: Car surfing bird
This surfing bird is a Cattle Egret – native to Africa and Asia, introduced to North America in 1941.
Tree strikes back – kills tree surgeon
Image via WikipediaAdam Baldock, 27, fell 20ft from a tree after the chainsaw was forced into the left side of his neck as he worked in Mitcham, Surrey.
It is thought that he was trying to remove a large branch which sprang back on the industrial saw and pushed it back towards him.
His death is not being treated as suspicious."
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