Foam Finger Inventor Blasts Miley: Steve Chmelar, the inventor of the “Number 1 Foam Finger” Miley Cyrus used in a suggestive manner during the VMAs, is claiming that the singer has desecrated his novelty product. And, because there is legally nothing he can do about it, it looks like his only recourse is to give her the finger.
Study Finds More Americans Using Marijuana: A new study found that more Americans than ever are using marijuana. Can’t say that I blame them. After all, marijuana has a lot of health benefits. I credit marijuana with helping me overcome my Doritos phobia.
Origins of Static on Your TV: Scientists say that about 1% of the static on your TV is caused by the cosmic microwave background left over from the big bang. Researchers say much of the remaining 99% appears to be coming from the Kardashians!
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NFL Settles Concussion Suit for $765M: The NFL has agreed to pay $765 million to 4,500 plaintiffs who sued the league, claiming that the NFL hid the truth about the high risk of concussions for football players. As part of the settlement, the NFL agreed that going forward, all their games will be touch football.
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Group Debates Earth Bound Object Alerts: Experts have begun debates about how they'll deal with the uncertainties, misunderstandings and political wrangling that will be sparked by alerts about dangerous objects that appear to be on a collision course with Earth. Conferees report that so far the discussion has been civil and no one has made an astroid out of themselves.
Monster Crocodile Traps Tourist on Australian Island: A New Zealand tourist was dropped with his kayak on remote Governor Island off Western Australia by a boat with the intention to paddle the 2.5 miles back to the mainland, when he was stalked and trapped for two full weeks by a monster 20-foot crocodile. Sounds like he was trapped between a croc and a hard place. One can only hope there’s a Captain Hook support group in his area.
Clint Eastwood Seen with New Lady Friend: Its being reported that 83-year-old Clint Eastwood was seen dropping off a much younger mystery woman at the airport and sources say she spent the night at his L.A. home. Let’s see, he’s 83. Perhaps she was just his new caregiver? Wonder if she was willing to go ahead and make his day?
New Mirror for Mega-Telescope Takes Shape: Scientists are finishing construction of a huge 20-ton mirror for next mega-telescope that could help unlock many of the mysteries of the cosmos. As a precaution, scientists are now trying to determine if the mirror happens to break in transport, exactly how many years of bad luck it will bring.
