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College Student Fakes Own Kidnapping to Hide Failing Grade

Donald Deane — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:58 +0000

Nobody likes sharing bad report cards with parents, but one college student in Atlanta gets high marks for creativity by faking his own kidnapping to hide a failing grade. According to officials, 19-year-old Aftab Aslam texted his parents about a kidnapping, then went camping for a week in an undeveloped area in Forsyth County. Aslam [...]

Unhappy Customer Destroys $430K Maserati Because of Poor Service at the Dealership

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:21:03 +0000

People in China really need to work on how to behave in public. First, there was the woman who went dookie in a subway station elevator and now comes this wizard who decided to destroy a Maserati. Thatâ€™s just dumb, but whatâ€™s even dumber is why he did it. The carâ€™s owner decided to manhandle [...]

Naked Painting of Bea Arthur Selling for $2 Million

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:44 +0000

Maybe 'Airheads' is your favorite movie. Maybe you really loved 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls.' Or maybe you just love oil paintings of nude older ladies. If any of these are true, and you've got at least $2 million to spare, this painting of Bea Arthur (note: she didn't actually pose for the painting) by artist John Currin is up for auction.

It's expected to go for $1.8-$2.5 million bucks. Here's what (most of) the whole painting looks like.

What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:55:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others. Menâ€™s Health magazine has finally answered the age old question “What are the laziest cities in the country?” For the sake [...]

Taco Bell Waffle Tacos Are Coming to Make You Fatter

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:15 +0000

Taco Bell recently changed America’s taco calculus by offering Doritos-flavored shells. Their next move appears to be far more radical. Fast food fans in Southern California are reporting the presence of waffle tacos on the menu at some local Taco Bell franchises. The item, which goes for 89 cents, features a waffle folded around sausage [...]

Kiss Cam Catches Irate Lady Dumping Drink on Boyfriend [VIDEO]

Rayman — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:59:34 +0000

Kiss Cam is pretty cool, I would think it's fun for the couples as well as the crowd. Sometimes though, it can be a bit embarrassing. When the camera found this couple, the lady let her man know they were on the videoboard and it was time to kiss. The man was on his cellphone and didn't want to be disturbed, waving off his lady..

A Staggering $84 Ice Cream Bill Sparks Outrage

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:41:35 +0000

A sweet treat left a bitter taste in the mouths of some hungry tourists. Four British people on vacation in Rome were recently stunned when they were charged a mind-boggling $84 for four ice cream cones. You’ll get brain freeze trying to figure out the math so we’ll do it for you – that’s $21 [...]

The Twenty Worst Album Covers of All Time [VIDEO]

Rayman — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:33:39 +0000

My mind sort of works like a chain. I link things together. For example: I was thinking this morning about how people design an album cover.Then my mind drifted to album covers I really like, then to those I dislike, then to the worst album covers of all time. I think you’ll like this video [...]

Employees Earn Big Raise for Getting Tattoo of Company Logo

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:32:16 +0000

A New York real estate company wants employees to take up some real estate on their bodies in order to take up more real estate in their bank accounts. Rapid Realty has told employees they will receive a 15% raise if they get a tattoo of the company’s logo. The tats can be big [...]

Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos Cause High School Lockdown

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:11:12 +0000

If you spend a lot of time with high school students you should be pretty well acquainted with Taco Bell. Which is why it’s surprising that the delicious fast food was able to cause so much confusion atÂ Del Campo High School in Sacramento, California. Turns out somebody had left a big bag of Doritos Locos [...]

79-Year-Old Woman Wakes From 5-Year Coma, Demands Bob Seger Tickets

Phil Richardson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:58:05 +0000

Flint, Michigan native Evie Branan, 79, suddenly awoke from a 5-year coma on May 7, 2011, and her first uttered words were, "I want to go to a Bob Seger concert." It's been two years since and Evie is finally getting her chance to attend that concert.

Dear Bubba Watson — Please Let Us Ride in Your Hovercraft Golf Cart

BJ Ragone — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:10:22 +0000

Sure, he’s got major golf skills, but oter than that we haven’t spent a whole lot of time being jealous of pro golfer Bubba Watson. Now that he’s driving around in a hovercraft, though, we’re thinking we should be focusing on becoming his newest best friend. Or caddy. Either one. This is the best news [...]

Who Invented The "Moonwalk", New Evidence Says Michael Jackson Did Not

Chris Allen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:59:09 +0000

I think there are a few things people can remember, one of them is the night Michael Jackson “Moonwalked” on stage at the Motown 25 show. The next day, everyone either did a great version of it, or a lousy one, like me. New evidence has surfaced that Michael did not invent his famed dance, [...]

Why Wait For Google Glass, Save Money and Make your Own Rayman iSpecs

Rayman — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:58:19 +0000

Instead of buying "Google Glass," why not make your own? Thanks to the cool dude that turned me on to it on his blog. Just think of it, Rayman's iSpecs, a system that turns your iPhone or Android phone into Google Glass. Here's how to make yours.

Here's all you need:

You Can Name a Planet in Outrageous Contest

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:10:27 +0000

Earth, Mars, Neptune – how hard can it possibly be to name a planet? Now’s your chance to find out. A company called Uwingu which aims to raise funds for space exploration is holding a contest to name a planet that currently goes by the rather sci-fi-sounding moniker Alpha Centauri Bb. Because Alpha Centauri Bb, [...]

Store Raises Eyebrows By Charging a $5 'Just Looking' Fee

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:02:29 +0000

The economy is getting so tough one store is actually charging customers who don’t buy anything. A specialty food store in Brisbane, Australia has taken the controversial measure of informing people they will be charged $5 just for browsing. And word of the policy has spread, since someone snapped a photo of a sign explaining [...]

World's Most Cold-Hearted Thief Steals $6 From a Nun

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:09:46 +0000

A thief in Boston is going to have to do some serious explaining the next time he goes to confession. Sister Alice Kenneally, an 85-year-old nun, was robbed of $6 last week while she was getting set to pay for tickets to a Lenten fish dinner. Sister Alice says she was reaching for her money [...]

New York City Phone Line Lets People Anonymously Apologize for Their Wrongdoings

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:10:18 +0000

It’s a sorry state of affairs in New York City. An anonymous man, identified only as “Mr. Apology,” has created a hotline where people throughout the Big Apple can call to say they’re sorry for their various misdeeds. Mr. Apology has placed signs throughout the city letting people know how they can cop to their [...]

Would You Pay $175,000 for a Bed? Because Now You Can

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:15:03 +0000

Getting a good night’s sleep is priceless, right? Well, British mattress manufacturer Savoir Beds is about to unleash a bed whose outrageous cost will definitely keep you up at night. The company has announced plans to make a limited edition “Royal Bed” that comes with an insomnia-inducing price tag of $175,000. Alistair Hughes, the company’s [...]

Frugal Tips: Clean Your Headlights With Toothpaste

Steve Tanko — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:57:48 +0000

There are a lot of products on the market right now that promise to polish your vehicles headlights – restoring the bright driving lights you used to have. Most of these products promise a “like new” result for $50 or more. But is there a cheaper way? One bit of wisdom that is currently going [...]