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Archive for January, 2006

Pants-Down Time Made Illegal

Posted by Juicio on January 23rd, 2006

Sorry, guys. Apparently, the New York City cops don’t like pants-down time on their subways. Eight pranksters dropped their pants last Sunday, January 22nd, while riding the subway and were arrested for disorderly conduct. Apparently, over 160 riders participated in the event, organized by Improv Everywhere. Who knew this was a [...]

Halliburton Served U.S. Military Contaminated Water

Posted by Juicio on January 23rd, 2006

And then they tried to cover it up. The company is denying the allegations even though they come from Halliburton employees. From the WaPo:
Troops and civilians at a U.S. military base in Iraq were exposed to contaminated water last year and employees for the responsible contractor, Halliburton, couldn’t get their company to [...]

How to Cook With Lava

Posted by Juicio on January 22nd, 2006

Ever stranded on a volcanic island with nothing to eat but game hen and no way to cook it? Me neither. But if it ever did happen, you could create your very own lava oven! The Dolphin Bay Hotel has a series of instructions on how to create your own lava oven [...]

World Pyro Olympics

Posted by Juicio on January 22nd, 2006

Now, this is my kind of sport. From the website:
The World Pyro Olympics is an annual international competition amongst the most prestigious fireworks companies in the world. Nine international participants will showcase the best of classical pyrotechnic displays. On the final eve of the event, the sky will be illuminated by the La Mancha [...]

Army Raises Top Age For Recruits: 35 to 42

Posted by Juicio on January 22nd, 2006

Besides lowering test score requirements and increasing re-enlistment bonuses by $30,000, the army is increasing the top age for new recruits from 35 to 42 years of age after substantially missing their recruiting goals last year.
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Double-Mouthed Fish From Nebraska

Posted by Juicio on January 22nd, 2006

From the great state of Nebraska comes Bob, the fish with two mouths! His name really isn’t Bob, but no one else named him and I felt like he needed a name. It is unknown whether the Simpson-like fish gained its two maws from genetic mutation or an injury, but it did get [...]