Every day, the same, again
A Missouri man was accused of drunken driving on a riding lawnmower.
A half-ton man has died of heart failure despite a rescue attempt that saw his bedroom wall demolished so he could be taken to hospital on the back of a lorry. An enormous coffin had to be constructed and José Luis Garza’s burial was delayed as cemetery workers enlarged the grave.
Woman says she was shot in the leg by her stove.
Naked tourist in Japanese moat. [video]
Sex toy shop looted. Police probe robbery after thieves make off with $2,000 in kinky goods. “They didn’t even touch the German stuff. I don’t get it,” said Wanda Cotie, owner of Wicked Wanda’s Adult Emporium.
Teens’ perception that they are liked found to be at least as important as actually being liked.
There are more World of Warcraft players in the United States today than there are farmers.
How are bee populations faring in the United States? A citizen science project will help find out.
The rich get poorer. Except Buffet.
1929: Over six bleak trading days, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost a third of its value. Related: I know that 1929 was very chaotic. My grandfather was in insurance. He had investments that all went south and he committed suicide by jumping off a roof.
Sales of household safes have surged as wealthy savers concerned about the health of banks opt to keep cash at home. Related: Switching to cash may feel safe, but risks remain.
John McCain vs Barack Obama: What if the whole world would vote. Related: Democracy, the game.
Circumcision fails to protect gay men.
A New York man is being sued for trademark infringement after he towed a 25-foot-long fake missile around Manhattan [pic] with the words “Viva Viagra” printed in blue on its sides. An attorney for Viagra-maker Pfizer Inc. says that the man’s use of the company’s logo could confuse consumers into thinking the rocket was an actual advertisement for the drug.
Banksy’s “Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill” opens in NYC.
Seesaw bench. An attempt at getting strangers to conversate in public spaces.
Gmail can’t always prevent you from sending messages you might later regret, but today we’re launching a new Labs feature I wrote called Mail Goggles which may help. When you enable Mail Goggles, it will check that you’re really sure you want to send that late night Friday email. By default, Mail Goggles is only active late night on the weekend as that is the time you’re most likely to need it.
Are there any jokes in the Bible?
Scott Adams drawing Dilbert [video]. Related: Obviously I started my career drawing on paper, with the first draft in pencil, and then inking over the pencil lines.
Generate house music with the number Pi.
How big is space [pic].
Hitching rides on buses can kill you.
October 12th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Seesaw bench … to stimulate conversation?
Or to make sure that no homeless people can lay down on it at night?
Vicious.