How is this possible? The pool was full of kids at the time, but for some reason, the three girls who were practicing synchronized swimming at the deep end of the pool all fainted and went under at the same time.
Hi, Women! You’re Going To Die!
WaPo: For the first time since the Spanish influenza of 1918, life expectancy is falling for a significant number of American women. In nearly 1,000 counties that together are home to about 12 percent of the nation’s women, life expectancy is now shorter than it was in the early 1980s, according to a study published today. The downward trend is … Read More
Trapped
Amazing time lapse footage of a man trapped in an elevator for over 40 hours: Poor guy…
Morons In South Carolina
Ugh: A sign is causing heated arguments outside of a church in Jonesville. Pastor Roger Byrd of Jonesville Church of God put the sign up which reads "Obama Osama humm are they brothers?" Pastor Byrd says the sign is not meant to be racial or political but rather to make people think. "His name is so close to Osama I … Read More
The Housing Crisis Gets Incindiary
In phase one of the foreclosure crisis, distressed homeowners started to mail in their keys to the bank and walk away from their houses. Apparently we’re now in phase two: homeowners are beginning to set fire to their houses instead. What comes next?
Defying Gravity
That’s still-life performance artist, Johan Lorbeer. (The link shows how he does it).
These People Need To Get A Life
War, starvation, people losing their homes, global warming — but let’s worry about this, shall we?
A Suit That Washes In The Shower
A clever idea, but who wears suits anymore? It is billed as the first two-piece that can be washed in the shower each evening and be ready to wear again in the morning β with no ironing required. And amazingly, after a rigorous road test, it appears to fulfil that pledge. Konaka, a Japanese menswear retailer, and Australian Wool Innovation … Read More
PTSD
A RAND study just showed that something like 20% of all returning servicemembers from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from depression or PTSD. That’s an astounding number — almost 300,000 men and women. But it is just a number. What is it like? Read this post from a vet actually suffering from this syndrome. A sample: So itβs like that β … Read More
End Of The Nebula
I have to say, The Nebula of Georgia experience was great. It was by far the most successful show at Open Space — we sold out this entire week. Lots of praise right and left. Joe has created a terrific piece, and it was exhililarating to develop it. Won’t miss the daily drives to G’boro, but I really will miss … Read More
Pentagon Institute Calls Iraq War “A Major Debacle”
So is there anyone left besides the boneheads in the White House who still thinks it was a good idea to go into Iraq? WASHINGTON β The war in Iraq has become "a major debacle" and the outcome "is in doubt" despite improvements in security from the buildup in U.S. forces, according to a highly critical study published Thursday by … Read More
Dear Abby Hijacked: Volume Three
Another installment: DEAR ABBY: For most of my life, I have parted my hair on the right. I am now being told that men should part their hair on the left. Is there a correct side for men? — HARRY W., MORRO BAY, CALIF. Dear Harry: No, there is no correct side, as long as it doesnt make your hair … Read More
Then And Now
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