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The Ten Dumbest Excuses for Trying to Get Out of Work

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:58:58 +0000

Just tell them you have diarrhea. No one ever questions that. A new survey asked bosses to name the DUMBEST excuse they’d ever heard from an employee trying to get out of work. And if THESE are the lies people tell, they really need to learn to lie better. Here’s the top 10: #10.) “I [...]

The Five Famous Landmarks Most Americans Have Never Visited

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:44:13 +0000

According to a new survey, most of us haven’t been to some of the country’s most famous landmarks. Here five that MOST Americans have never seen: 1. 78% of us have never been to the Space Needle in Seattle. 2. 73% of Americans have never visited Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. 3. 70% have never [...]

Nightclub in Trouble for Putting Two-Way Mirror in Women's Bathroom

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:33:46 +0000

There are two sides to every story. And sometimes there are two sides to every mirror. In a story that, ahem, reflects poorly on the establishment, a new Scottish hot spot called the Shimmy Cub has found itself in hot water for installing two-way mirrors in the women’s room, without telling anyone. As you can [...]

Where did the phrase 'bite the bullet' come from?

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:27:04 +0000

I know I’m a huge nerd, but I find these types of things interesting! Buzzfeed posted a list of sayings people use on a daily basis, even though most of us have no idea where they came from. And some of the original meanings might surprise you. Here are the top six. 1. Beating Around [...]

UK Woman Claims She's Too Pretty To Work

Russell Damm — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:13:50 +0000

Laura Fernee says she is to good looking to be a scientist. Laura claims she was constantly hit on by male coworkers and that she was ostracized by other women at work. So she was “forced” to quit her job. Now the 33 year old is living off of her rich parents and seems [...]

The Tanning Mom Music Video Might Be the Worst Thing Ever [Video]

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:13 +0000

Think of the worst music video you’ve ever seen. I can top it. Tanning Mom PATRICIA KRENTCIL made a video for that dance track she released earlier this month, and it brings the overall awfulness to a whole new level. If this was MEANT to be bad, then it’s brilliant, because every single thing about [...]

Mom Puts Three-Year-Old Son Up for Adoption on Craigslist

Donald Deane — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:53:44 +0000

Craigslist is a great resource for meeting people and buying and selling almost anything. But when it comes to giving away children, there are probably better ways. That didn't stop a Texas woman from offering her three-year-old for adoption on the service, however.

Nightmares About Your Relationship Lead To Real Fights The Next Day

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:08 +0000

I’ve done this. I’ll wake up and be mad at my husband, Mike. Even though all he did, was something wrong in my dream! Has this ever happened to you? You have a NIGHTMARE about your husband or wife . . . they’re cheating on you, they lost the dog, whatever. Then you wake up [...]

I Will Always Love You – Or Not [Video]

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:06:53 +0000

There’s a video making the rounds online of a woman who was kicked off an airplane for singing Whitney Houston. It was on an American Airlines flight from L.A. to New York. At some point a female passenger started belting out Whitney Houston songs. When she refused to stop, the pilot ended up DIVERTING [...]

What's The Longest You'll Go Without Showering?

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:41 +0000

I know people who HAVE to shower every day…even if they’re camping. We just went camping over Mother’s Day weekend, and I didn’t shower once. I consider it a success that I brushed my teeth.Every once in a while, we ALL just kinda let our filthiness ride. A new survey asked people how far they’ve [...]

The Most Stressful Number of Kids Is…

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:45:42 +0000

Three! I come from a family of 3 girls, and I have 3 kids. If you’ve got two siblings, how about you all throw in a little extra for your Mother’s Day present this year. Because it turns out your mom had it WORSE than you realized. A new survey asked more than 7,000 mothers [...]

High School Teacher Fired for Working as Bikini Model

Donald Deane — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:19:08 +0000

Having a teacher who’s also a bikini model might be every teen boy’s fantasy, but this got a high school English teacher in Florida fired recently. Olivia Sprauer was working as a teacher at Martin County High School when one of her bikini photos caught the attention of the school’s principal. She was asked to [...]

You Become 20% Dumber Every Time A Coworker Talks To You

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:56:09 +0000

Here’s scientific proof of something you’ve ALWAYS suspected: Your coworkers are making you DUMBER. And it happens every single time they talk to you about the weather, your big weekend plans, and what happened on “The Voice”. According to a study out of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, every time your coworkers talk to you [...]

Dad Not Invited to Picnic Sets House on Fire Because That's the Most Reasonable Thing to Do

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:27:03 +0000

A man in a Poland has found himself to be a favorite in the contest for “overreaction of the year.” Czeslaw Kaminski, 69, blew up his home because his wife and kids went to a picnic without him. That’s right — instead of realizing he was being given the elusive gift of peace and quiet, [...]

Ridiculous Office Rules

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:45:27 +0000

I once worked for a whack job who wouldn’t let you put anything on your desk. There was a strict dress code, and he was basically just a jerk. All things considered, your company probably treats you pretty well. Because they have the right to come up with all sorts of rules you’d have to follow, [...]

How To Dip A Chip Without Breaking It From A Structural Engineer

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:55:20 +0000

If you’ve ever tried dipping a chip at a party and had it break off into the bowl, it’s because you’re doing it wrong, and we’re about to blow your mind. According to a structural engineer, the way most of us dip chips is structurally unsound. Here are four steps to avoid breaking chips in [...]

Terrell Owens is a Bowler Now…If You Care

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:01:52 +0000

Terrell Owens is going from catching footballs to rolling bowling balls. Now that he appears to be out of the NFL, the former star wide receiver is trying his hand at professional bowling. And they say you take up golf when you retire. Owens recently took part in the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships [...]

People Who Post Photos of Food On Social Media All Have Eating Disorders?

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:56:40 +0000

I love it when people post recipes…I’ve found a couple of good ones. But, I have a friend who literally posts nothing but pictures of the food that she’s about to eat. According to Dr. Valerie Taylor, an obesity expert from the University of Toronto, people who post pictures of every meal on social media [...]

Watch Lightning Strike at Couple's Beach Wedding

GuySpeed Editors — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:13:52 +0000

Was it a bad omen or a free light show? Whatever the cause, the couple in this video probably started having second thoughts when a big bolt of lightning struck right behind them during their beach side wedding in the Florida Keys. The strike came hard and fast and freaked everyone out. We’re surprised the [...]

The Eight Reasons We'd Want Mom To Move In Instead of Dad

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:47:11 +0000

Honestly, I’d take both of my parents. I’m not just saying that because they are probably reading this…but they’re a hoot! My Mom likes to shop and drink wine with me, and my Dad likes to go fishing with me! According to a new survey, 70% of adults do NOT want either one of their [...]