Archive for the ‘Offbeat News’ Category
The Best Cities for Women
May 8th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
According to a new study, a woman’s well being has a lot to do with where she lives.
Some cities are just “friendlier” to women in terms of such things as life expectancy and earning potential.
Here’s a rundown of the Top 5 best cities for women:
5. New York
4. Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. Boston
2. San Francisco
1. Washington, D.C.
Things that Cause Brain Farts
May 8th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
According to scientists, here are some things that throw our brains for a loop – causing “brain farts”:
– Doors – If you walk into a room with something in mind, only to totally forget what it was, you can blame the door. Going through doors triggers what’s known as an “event boundary.” In your mind, you separated one set of thoughts and memories from the next, using the door as a boundary.
– Beeps – Our brains aren’t wired to naturally process these unnatural sounds. So, when we hear them, we are instantly confused at a very deep, psychological level.
– Photos – Our subconscious brains get scrambled when we look at pictures because we have trouble separating pictures from the objects or people pictured.
The Greatest Partiers in Movie History
May 7th, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
Cinco de Mayo has come and gone, which means you might be out for a couple of days.
But, how do you compare with the all-time great partiers on the silver screen?
Here’s are some of the greatest partiers in film history:
– Johnny Depp — Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
– Robert Carradine — Revenge of the Nerds
– Will Ferrell — Old School
– John Cho, Kal Penn — Harold and Kumar
– Michael Keaton — Night Shift
– Sean William Scott — American Pie
– Zack Galifianakis — The Hangover
– Brad Pitt — True Romance
– Nicholas Cage — Leaving Las Vegas
– John Belushi — Animal House
– Tom Hanks — Bachelor Party
– Sean Penn — Fast Times at Ridgemont High
– Mark Wahlberg — Boogie Nights
The Best Restaurants in the Entire World
May 3rd, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
According to Restaurant Magazine, these are the Top 10 Best Restaurants In The World …
10. Eleven Madison Park — New York, New York
9. Dinner By Heston Blumenthal — London, England
8. Arzak — San Sebastian, Spain
7. Alinea — Chicago, Illinois
6. Per Se — New York, New York
5. Osteria Francescana — Modena, Italy
4. D.O.M. — Sao Paolo, Brazil
3. Mugaritz — Errenteria, Spain
2. El Celler De Can Roca — Gerona, Spain
1. Noma — Copenhagen, Denmark
The High Cost of Kids’ Sports
May 3rd, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
While some families just send their kids outside and tell them to “run around,” other families put their kids in a bunch of different organized sports – which can end up costing a fortune.
Whether it’s the cost of the gear, the lessons – or both – here’s a rundown of some of the most expensive sports for kids:
– Horse Riding
– Ice Hockey and Figure Skating
– Gymnastics
– Lacrosse
– Golf
– Swimming
– Sailing
Really? Swimming? What’s so expensive about swimming? Toss the kid in the pool with some shorts or a bathing suit and BOOM! You have swimming!
McDonalds Original Prices
May 2nd, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
During this recession, McDonald’s has been one of the success stories. They lowered their prices and aimed their advertising right at families who have had to tighten their belts.
But, of course, McDonald’s has been around a long time – and their prices used to be even cheaper.
Here’s a rundown of the original prices at McDonald’s:
– Hamburger – 15 cents
– Cheeseburger – 19 cents
– Shakes – 20 cents
– French Fries – 10 cents
– Soda – 10 cents
Source: BuzzFeed.com
Foods That You’re Probably Always in the Mood For
May 2nd, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
Sometimes you’re in the mood for Chinese food, while other times a steak would hit the spot.
But then, there are foods that you could eat any time, anywhere, no questions asked, such as…
– Gum – When someone offers you gum, do you ever turn it down? Of course not. Why would you?
– Pizza – The no-brainer best food ever invented by man.
– Bacon Cheeseburgers – The mix of burger, bacon and cheese is like crack cocaine.
– Potato Chips – Perfect in its simplicity. Pure happiness.
The Most Impressive Sports Records of All Time
May 2nd, 2012
Posted in Offbeat News
Most of us “mere mortals” set the bar pretty low for ourselves. If we can get through the week without being fired from our jobs or thrown in jail, it’s a victory.
Well, pro athletes operating at the peak of their powers are on another wavelength, doing things that are almost superhuman.
So, in case you were in the mood to feel a bit more inadequate about your boring, crappy life, here are some of the most impressive sports records in history.
– Joe DiMaggio’s 56-Game Hitting Streak
– Gordie Howe’s Games Played Record – He played in 26 NHL seasons and 1,767 games.
– Don Larsen’s Perfect Game – On the biggest stage, Larsen went 27-up, 27-down.
– Cal Ripken Jr.’s Games Played Streak – Ripken’s played 2,632 games without taking a day off.
– Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game
