Two dozen servers reveal the truth about what goes on behind the kitchen doors. [via readersdigest] What would two dozen servers from across the country tell you if they could get away with it? Well, for starters, when to go out, what not to order, what really happens behind the kitchen’s swinging doors, and what they think of you and your tips. Here, from a […]
After his wife's car plunged into a river, Stacy Horton had an agonising decision to make: rescue her or their teenage son. [via dailymail] His wife Vanessa had escaped from the car but was crying for help as she struggled to keep her head above water, while their son Silva, 13, was still trapped inside the sinking vehicle. With time to save only one, M […]
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"I nearly lost it when I realized I was wearing orange under my sweater. No one else cared." Did you like this post? Leave your comments below! Found this Post interesting? Receive new posts via RSS (What is RSS?) or Subscribe to CR by Email [This is a summary only. Visit my website for the full post and other interesting content.]
[penngazette] Go ahead: Laugh if you want (though you’ll benefit your brain more if you smile), but in my professional opinion, yawning is one of the best-kept secrets in neuroscience. Even my colleagues who are researching meditation, relaxation, and stress reduction at other universities have overlooked this powerful neural-enhancing tool. However, yawning […]
[via yahoo] Movie flops aren't just about losing money. Yes, big budgets that go bust are one consideration. But flops are also about lofty expectations dashed and high profiles brought low. They trigger embarrassing catcalls from the peanut gallery and a general whoever-thought-that-was-a-good-idea-in-the-first-place bewilderment. Any judgments of flop […]
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We all know about the rare instances of airline passenger misconduct that make it to the headlines, like the case of the naked, angry flyer or the fighting Lohan, but every day little instances of pure gross occur unnoticed or just unreported.[via jaunted] Perhaps you've spotted someone getting a little too frisky beneath their $5 on-board purchase blan […]
[via houstonpress] Simultaneous shortages in Libby's canned pumpkins and Eggo waffles in the last week have led to some puzzling moments of hysteria. The situation got us thinking about which foods we'd totally freak out about if, suddenly, we couldn't get them. 5. Peanut Butter - The salmonella scare was almost a year ago, but that doesn […]
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During an hours-long meltdown that was broadcast live on the internet, MTV personality Tila Tequila stripped off all her clothes and delivered a series of bizarre rants that left some wondering if she was experiencing a breakdown. But Tequila — who's attributed the episode to anxiety over a lawsuit she's filed against ex-boyfriend Shawn Merriman — […]
Last week it was revealed that 54 oil tankers are anchored off the coast of Britain, refusing to unload their fuel until prices have risen. [via dailymail] But that is not the only scandal in the shipping world. Today award-winning science writer Fred Pearce – environmental consultant to New Scientist and author of Confessions Of An Eco Sinner – reveals that […]
When popping a pill doesn’t work, try dropping an F-bomb. [via good.is] Like the music of Celine Dion, swearing is a noisy phenomenon some people enjoy more than others. Military folks and college students have a well-earned reputation for salty language, but even the most mild-mouthed saint might have trouble resisting a “Jesus Christ!” or “Shit!” on occasi […]
Berlin - The most corrupt countries -- Afghanistan and Iraq, which receive billions of dollars a year in U.S. and other foreign support, are among the world's most corrupt governments, a monitoring group said in a report released Tuesday. [via latimes] "The results demonstrate that countries which are perceived as the most corrupt are also those pl […]
Sometimes, a good actor can make a bad script tolerable and mediocre script enjoyable. But occasionally, an actor will stumble upon a role they seemed born to play, and watching them transform themselves is an utter joy. We chose 25 of our favorite performances to celebrate from the last decade and could have picked another 25 we dearly loved. We only select […]
Note: These are the decade's best commercials that did not air on the Super Bowl. [via adweek] Did you like this post? Leave your comments below! Found this Post interesting? Receive new posts via RSS (What is RSS?) or Subscribe to CR by Email [This is a summary only. Visit my website for the full post and other interesting content.] […]
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David Brownings, a talented illustrator based in Bristol, has designed a series of creative Nike sneakers made out of paper. Enjoy! [via toxel] For more cool projects by David Brownings, visit davidbrownings.com Did you like this post? Leave your comments below! Found this Post interesting? Receive new posts via RSS (What is RSS?) or Subscribe to CR by Email […]
[via divinecaroline] The notion that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is drilled into us from a young age. I’m inclined to agree—mornings are hard enough with an empty, hungry belly making things worse. Unfortunately, we don’t all have time to prepare and eat a healthy, balanced meal before work. The food industry recognizes this need and has […]
If you’re reading this article, it’s likely that you spend a fair amount of time online. However, considering how much of an influence the Internet has in our daily lives, how many of us actually know the story of how it got its start? [via sixrevisions] Here’s a brief history of the Internet, including important dates, people, projects, sites, and other inf […]