Archive for the ‘Offbeat News’ Category
Chance Encounters for February 1st
February 1st, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
Every once in awhile you come across someone that you wish you could get to know better….we call these….chance encounters…
Super Bowl Fast Facts
February 1st, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
If you’re attending a Super Bowl party and want to impress your friends with your vast knowledge of Super Bowl trivia, here’s a good start:
– The first Super Bowl was held in Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on January 15th, 1967. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10.
– The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have each played in eight of them – the most of any teams in the league.
– Only the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans have never played in a Super Bowl.
– Linebacker Chuck Howley of the Cowboys is the only player to have won the MVP award, despite playing on the losing team.
– The biggest blowout in Super Bowl history was in Super Bowl 24, when the 49ers beat the Broncos 55-10.
– There has never been an overtime game in Super Bowl history.
The Most Devastating Flirting Mistakes
January 30th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
All guys know that generating attraction is one of the most important parts of having success with women. It’s the difference between having her moving toward you – and you fighting an uphill battle to close the deal.
So, flirting is the name of the game – and here are the most devastating flirting mistakes you can make:
– Lacking Confidence – Your confidence is the number one thing you’ve got going for you. If you’re lacking in confidence, you can start by pretending to be confident, and eventually you will be. Just fake it ’til you make it.
– Lying – While you can exaggerate or even lay out a “creative” version of reality, you can’t flat out lie. Not only will it eventually torpedo your chances with her, news will spread to other women that you’re not trustworthy.
– Talking About Your Ex – Never, ever, under any circumstances, discuss your ex. Ever. Nothing good can come of it.
– Hanging On Her – Think of it like a boxing match. Get in there, flirt a bit, and then back away. Don’t worry. She knows you’re there – and she’ll make her way back to you if she wants more.
Crazy Ways People Amused Themselves Before TV
January 27th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
It is so easy to take for granted how amazing it is these days to be a television viewer: Hundreds of channels, all at our fingertips, and able to be enjoyed when we want because of the DVR. It’s amazing that anyone ever leaves home.
Well, before television, people actually DID leave home in order to amuse themselves.
Here’s a rundown of some crazy ways people killed time before the days of TV:
– Attending Public Dissections – In Europe, human corpses used to be dissected for crowds of people in “anatomy theatres.” In Italy, dissections actually became fancy events, with women wearing their best clothes to the viewings.
– Riding Escalators – The first escalators completely blew people’s minds, so in 1892, they were installed as a ride at the Coney Island amusement park. In just two weeks, an astonishing 75,000 people rode it.
– Taking Pictures of Themselves – Photo booths used to be a huge attraction with lines stretching around the block.
– Staring at Quintuplets – In 1934, quintuplets were born to the Dionne family in Canada. No one even knew conceiving five babies at once was possible. So, a big money contract was signed for the family to display the girls to anyone who bought a ticket to see them. In less than 10 years, three million people passed through “Quintland” and watched the kids through special one-way windows.
Source: MentalFloss.com
Celebrities Who Are Still Amazingly Still Alive
January 27th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
The clock is ticking for all of us – even celebrities.
But, it’s always amazing when some celebrities exit early — and others somehow, some way, seem to cheat death.
Here’s a rundown of some celebrities who are still miraculously alive in 2012:
– Gary Busey – He’s been arrested for spousal abuse, not paying his rent and possession of cocaine. With all this dangerous behavior, you’d think it would have caught up with him by now.
– Paula Deen – She recently revealed that she was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. Has any news report shocked you less? Frying everything in a tub of butter turns your beating heart into a ticking time bomb.
– Bob Barker – Even at this advanced age and deep into his retirement, he is still going strong.
– Britney Spears – For a while, she was on a crazy bender – and came out the other end still upright and functioning. Maybe the worst is behind her. We will see.
Things That Would Be Awesome
January 26th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
A man’s brain is always working and thinking of new things that would make life better.
Anytime you hang out with your buddies, someone will always ask a question that begins with, “You know what would be awesome …?”
The answer to that question could be something like, “A comfortable chair that’s also a toilet and a beer cooler.” Or maybe, “A girlfriend whose friends don’t hate you.”
Whatever it is, guys are always thinking about awesome things that don’t yet exist.
Here are some awesome things that men would love to have in the future:
– A shaving device that shaves your face instantaneously by using lasers.
– Alarm clocks that wake you up with the smell of sizzling bacon.
– Cars that drive themselves so that you could drink all you want or sleep on your way to work.
– Eye implants that help you spot fake boobs.
– Light sabers. (Star Wars came out in 1977 … You’d think these would have been invented for real by now.)
– Alcohol with no hangover.
(Guyism)
Chance Encounters for January 25th
January 25th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
Every once in awhile you come across someone that you wish you could get to know better….we call these….chance encounters…
Most Expensive Places to Travel in the World
January 25th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
As winter drags on, you might be dreaming of escaping to a warmer place for some fun and excitement. Be careful what you wish for, because traveling to some places can really bust your budget.
Here are some of the most expensive places to visit in the world:
5. Stockholm, Sweden – The average hotel price is $190 per night and you also get hurt by a terrible currency exchange rate.
4. Copenhagen, Denmark – Sure, you can save money by checking out the city’s antique shops, restaurants and coffee bars in winter, but you’ll have to bundle up because those winters are brutal.
3. Geneva, Switzerland – Because residents of the city earn outrageously high wages, everything you buy there is expensive. For example, hotels run an average of $268 per night.
2. Zurich, Switzerland – Two cities in the top five? Why in the world is traveling to Switzerland so expensive? They don’t even have warm weather, beaches or Disneyland!
1. Oslo, Norway – Oslo has been the most expensive city to visit in the entire world non-stop since 2006. You know it’s bad when you’re paying six bucks for a bottle of water.
Source: Yahoo Travel
