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Life on Mars? Not for last 600 million years at least, say scientists
by mirror.co.uk
4 Feb 2012 at 12:03am
Excited alien hunters had hoped a Mars probe would provide proof of life on the Red Planet.
George Clooney lookalike contest winner: Can you spot the difference?
by mirror.co.uk
4 Feb 2012 at 12:03am
Steady on, ladies, you are not seeing double – this bloke really is the image of George Clooney.
Firefighter has python shove in his face while tackling blaze
by mirror.co.uk
4 Feb 2012 at 12:01am
A snake owner shoved his 5ft-long python into a fireman’s face after it was disturbed by his siren.
Manchester City's matchday mascot - an 88-year-old gran
by mirror.co.uk
4 Feb 2012 at 12:01am
Fan Celia Hodkin will finally live her dream of becoming Manchester City’s matchday mascot today – after waiting nearly 80 years.
Crematorium to broadcast funerals live on the internet
by mirror.co.uk
3 Feb 2012 at 2:15am
A crematorium is to broadcast funerals live on the internet for mourners who are unable to attend.
Graffiti artist paid in Facebook shares instead of cash in line for £126m flo...
by mirror.co.uk
3 Feb 2012 at 12:03am
A graffiti artist hired by Facebook seven years ago is set to pocket £126million – after he opted to be paid in shares rather than cash.
Deadly spider stows away on Royal Navy helicopter
by mirror.co.uk
2 Feb 2012 at 5:04pm
Two Royal Navy engineers came up against an unusual deadly enemy - a black widow spider which had stowed away on their helicopter.
Investigation into Adolf Hitler wine dropped by Austrian officials
by mirror.co.uk
2 Feb 2012 at 3:48pm
Austrian officials have dropped an investigation launched after a man sold wine and schnapps with a picture of Adolf Hitler on the label.
Credit-crunching 7p Valentine's card could prove passion killer
by mirror.co.uk
2 Feb 2012 at 2:33pm
Love is priceless... but it probably should cost more than 7p
World's smallest woman becomes Indian politician
by mirror.co.uk
1 Feb 2012 at 2:29pm
Jyoti Amge, 18, is thought to be the smallest woman in the world.
Potty tea drinkers launch Save Our Cuppa campaign
by mirror.co.uk
1 Feb 2012 at 12:27pm
Potty tea drinkers are launching a Save Our Cuppa campaign after plummeting teapot sales have thrown the traditional brew into crisis.
Norwegian call centre workers peed off with toilet alarm that triggers after ...
by mirror.co.uk
31 Jan 2012 at 9:40pm
Call centre workers in Norway are protesting against a high-tech surveillance system that triggers an alarm if they spend more than eight minutes per day in the toilet.
Cannibal and Satan-worshipping vampire hope to get married behind bars
by mirror.co.uk
31 Jan 2012 at 9:16pm
A cannibal and a Satan-worshipping vampire have asked for permission to get married behind bars.
Japanese toy-maker set to cause a stir with doll that cries when injected
by mirror.co.uk
31 Jan 2012 at 1:00pm
A Japanese toy-maker is set to cause a stir after creating a doll that cries when it is INJECTED.
Horse trainer blurts out his naughty plans for sex celebration live on TV
by mirror.co.uk
30 Jan 2012 at 4:42pm
An ageing horse trainer got everyone in a flutter after blurting out how he planned to celebrate his win.
Oddly Enough - Reuters
New record set at Wing Bowl eating extravaganza (Reuters)
3 Feb 2012 at 7:34pm
Reuters - More than 17,000 mostly beer-fueled spectators packed a Philadelphia indoor arena on Friday for the city's annual early morning eating extravaganza in which competitors vie to eat the most chicken wings.
Miami named most miserable U.S. city (Reuters)
3 Feb 2012 at 5:53pm
Reuters - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll.
U.S. border cops nab go-kart hauling Mexican pot (Reuters)
2 Feb 2012 at 3:08pm
Reuters - U.S. border cops in far-west Arizona have seized an off-road go-kart and trailer packed with marijuana, in the latest bizarre attempt by Mexican smugglers to beat beefed up border security.
Wanted: Retirees to live in Ecuador for a month free (Reuters)
1 Feb 2012 at 9:17pm
Reuters - Interested in adventure and exploring new places? An international magazine is looking for volunteers to spend a month in Cuenca, Ecuador to test its potential as a retirement destination.
Big freeze stops famed Brussels statue from peeing (Reuters)
1 Feb 2012 at 5:47pm
Reuters - The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures, Belgium's tourist office said on Wednesday.
China bans toddler palm-reading assessments (Reuters)
1 Feb 2012 at 7:38am
Reuters - China has banned kindergartens in a northern province from offering palm-reading tests that the schools had claimed could predict toddlers' intelligence level and potential, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
Italian shoemaker pays record rent at London store (Reuters)
31 Jan 2012 at 6:21pm
Reuters - Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is close to agreeing a deal to pay a record UK rent at its Bond Street store that will break the 1,000 pounds ($1,576) per square foot mark for the first time, a source familiar with the deal told Reuters.
German city's parking fines are just the ticket (Reuters)
31 Jan 2012 at 3:03pm
Reuters - German authorities are giving parking violators in one city an unexpected break by issuing tickets without fines.
German beer drinking slide stopped by warm weather (Reuters)
30 Jan 2012 at 4:42pm
Reuters - A steady slide in beer consumption in Germany was stopped cold last year thanks to warmer weather, the federal statistics office said on Monday.
San Francisco airport unveils yoga room for travelers (Reuters)
30 Jan 2012 at 7:41pm
Reuters - Just cleared airport security and in need of a little deep breathing and stretching relaxation?
School bans fuzzy boots used to hide cell phones (Reuters)
30 Jan 2012 at 3:32pm
Reuters - Singer Nancy Sinatra may have had boots made for walking, but she never attended Pottstown Middle School.
Babette's errant email cripples German parliament (Reuters)
26 Jan 2012 at 2:31pm
Reuters - The German parliament's email system was hampered for several hours for more than 4,000 staffers and deputies when hundreds of workers responded to an errant email sent by one staffer named "Babette" to all 4,032 co-workers.
Revealed: Famous names who snubbed UK queen's honors (Reuters)
26 Jan 2012 at 1:59pm
Reuters - Receiving an honor from Britain's Queen Elizabeth marks the pinnacle of many careers. But for more than 250 people named in a once-secret official document, the idea was so unappealing that they turned down the monarch's offer.
Irishman makes "billion-euro home" of shredded notes (Reuters)
25 Jan 2012 at 9:49am
Reuters - An unemployed Irish artist has built a home from the shredded remains of 1.4 billion euros ($1.82 billion), a monument to the "madness" he says has been wrought on Ireland by the single currency, from a spectacular construction boom to a wrenching bust.
Four-year-old U.S. boy pulls out marijuana at school (Reuters)
25 Jan 2012 at 11:09pm
Reuters - A four-year-old U.S. boy who announced to his teacher at school snack time that he wanted to share pulled nine bags of marijuana out of his jacket pocket, police said on Wednesday.
Strange New ProductsStrange, weird, funny and ingenious new stuff
Pee Puck Turns Your Toilet Yellow
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
16 Nov 2010 at 7:07pm
Pee Puck is a new prank that you place in the toilet reservoir, turning the toilet water yellow for days, despite reflushing.A safe and inexpensive way to get some laughs at your friend's next party.
I can already imagine getting revenge on my wife when she insists on hosting a crystal party at our house the same day I want to invite the buddies over to watch football.
Buy Pee Puck online: http://www.peepuck.com/
A Truly Clean Towel Everytime
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
26 Oct 2010 at 7:55pm
True Clean Towel solves that old problem of "which end of the towel did I dry my ass with?"
When you step out of the shower, and reach for that towel to dry yourself off, you don't often remember which end of the towel you used yesterday to dry your butt with. So you just end up drying off your face with something that you might consider unsanitary.
It basically allows you to reuse your towels for several days, while saving money and water on laundry, but with the peace of mind knowing which end you can use for "up there" and "down there".
But it's also a pretty good towel in its own right, made of 100% Jacquard Double Spun Cotton, measuring 5 feet tall x 2.5 feet wide, with the design woven into the fabric for maximum softness and durability.
Buy online at: http://truecleantowel.com/
Simple Bed Bug Trap
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
20 Oct 2010 at 11:29pm
A company called The Bed Moat, Inc. has developed a monitor called The Bed Moat which can trap bed bugs.
You place four Bed Moats under the legs of your bed, chairs, sofas, etc., and its slippery polished plastic moat prevents the blood sucking critters from crawling back out.
At just $20.00 for a set of four Bed Moats, its a simple and cost-effective way of enacting some control over these pests.
For more information: http://bedmoat.com/
Automatic Toilet Flusher for Cats
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
20 Oct 2010 at 1:38am
For those cat owners who have managed to train their cats to use the toilet, you can buy a device that will let your cat flush it easily.
It comes from the makers of CitiKitty, a company that sells a toilet training kit for cats.
It basically uses a motion sensor to detect a cat's presence, and then flushes the toilet when it detect's it's gone. It comes with adjustments that let you alter the distance of the sensor, and the delay of the flush. You can also have it do a courtesy flush once a day.
The new automatic toilet flusher takes 10 minutes to install and fits virtually all toilets in the U.S. and Canada.
Probably great gift for grandpa who never remembers to flush.
Buy online: http://www.citikitty.com/
Spray-On Bandage Remover
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
19 Oct 2010 at 1:30am
Alanna's Organic Pain Free Bandage Remover is used to make bandages come off without pain and pulling hair.It was created by Alanna Meyers, a third grade student at Safety Harbor Montessori Academy in Clearwater, Florida. Throughout her childhood, she never liked the pain associated with removing bandages used for minor scrapes and scratches. So experimented with numerous combinations of ingredients until she came with the perfect formula.
It takes only a few minutes and sticky bandages come off.
With the help of her parents, an organic laboratory was located to make formula completely organic.
For more information about Alanna's Organic Pain Free Bandage Remover:
info(at)organic-sports(dot)com
800-635-0705
A Device That Trains You to Smile
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
16 Oct 2010 at 4:49pm
The Beauty Smile Trainer is piece of rubber you put into your mouth that trains you to smile happily.
Seems like this company needs to partner with a company that makes braces.
Via ICANHASINTERNETS
Kwikset Door Lock Killer
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
16 Oct 2010 at 6:35am
A company called DG3 Locksmithing based out of Gilbert, AZ has a product called "LockKill", which renders any Kwikset door lock permanently disabled, preventing it from being picked, bumped, or jimmied.
The LockKill is a key with a notch at the end. You insert the key, then turn it, and the end snaps off, remaining lodged inside the lock.
The product is intended to keep evicted renters from reentering a home, until the landlord can get the locks changed.
Buy it online: http://www.dg3locksmithing.com/
Turn Your Sink Into a Drinking Fountain
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
15 Oct 2010 at 2:05pm
Tapi is a rubber adapter that fits onto the end of most sink and garden faucets allowing you to turn them into drinking fountains.
By squeezing the end, water is forced upwards.
Made out of a water-safe rubber, they can be run through the dishwasher. And at $4.95 each, it's pretty inexpensive.
Buy it online: http://www.dreamfarm.com.au/
Urine Sample Candy
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
14 Oct 2010 at 11:43pm
This Halloween be the talk of the neighborhood when you hand out samples of urine to the kiddies.
That's urine sample candy.
The yellowy sweet concoction oozes out slowly and tastes like lemonade. Kids will want to run drug tests on each other as they analyze the sour samples in their mouths.
Or better yet, play a gag on your next doctor's visit and leave this for the lab technician and watch your physician throw a fit when your blood glucose level comes back way too high!
Buy this at Stupid.com: Stupid.com
White Castle Hamburger Scented Candle
by noreply@blogger.com (Steve Johnson)
13 Oct 2010 at 4:36pm
White Castle, the famous hamburger chain known for its "Sliders", offers this new hamburger scented candle.It comes packaged in a ceramic holder that looks like the signature cardboard sleeve of the White Castle hamburger packaging. The candle itself fills the room with the scent of the chain's popular steam-grilled-burger-on-a-bed-of-onions.
The candles first made their debut in May 2010 during White Castle’s 18th annual celebration of National Hamburger Month. All 10,000 candles sold out in less than 48 hours with the net proceeds donated to Autism Speaks.
On October 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT during the airing of “Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education” on COMEDY CENTRAL, viewers who call in to a celebrity operated phone bank and make a donation of $100 or more to the program will receive a complimentary Original Slider®-Scented Candle.
