A group of cats is called a “clowder.”
Israelis consume around 24 million sufganiyot (traditional jelly donughts) during Hanukkah, which adds up to about 10.8 billion calories.
At the 11th Academy Awards, Walt Disney was awarded one full-size Oscar statuette and seven miniature ones for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
The “fox” in the Firefox logo is actually a red panda.
In Gainsville, Georgia, “the Poultry Capital of the World,” it’s illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork.
The White House brews its own beer.
Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in December 1891. The first game was played with two peach baskets and a soccer ball.
You Have to See Tuesday’s Black Friday Week Amazon Deals

As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, November 22.
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GADGETS
Polaroid PIC-300 Instant Film Camera for $69.99 (list price $79.99)
GoPro HERO4 Silver for $279.94 (list price $399.99)
Star Trek Voyager: The Complete Series for $163.99 (list price $489.86)
Love “N” Creatures Interactive LED Pointer Cat Toy, Red Paw for $7.99 (list price $14.99)
Singtrix SGTXPB1 Personal Bundle Home Karaoke System for $195.49 (list price $229.99)
Seek Thermal CompactXR Extended Range Thermal Imager for iPhone for $199.99 (list price $299.00)
Samsung Micro USB Charger (EP-TA12JBEUGUJ) for $14.99 (list price $29.99)
WakaWaka Base 10 Solar Power & Light Kit for $156.00 (list price $199.00)
Handtooled Handcrafted Antique Brass Pullout Telescope for $7.89
Pelican 1120 Case with Foam (Camera, Multi-Purpose) – Black for $23.60 (list price $38.95)
Helix Personal Safe with Tether, 1 Safe (61019) for $15.00 (list price $16.85)
Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II Black for $229.00 (list price $279.00)
Eton Field – World Band Radio with Bluetooth for $91.47 (list price $149.99)
AmazonBasics AA Performance Alkaline Batteries (48-Pack) – Packaging May Vary for $12.49
i-Blason Kickstand Wallet Phone Case, Black for $14.99
LiteFuze Flat European to American Outlet Plug Adapter for $1.55 (list price $4.99)
Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III for $269.00 (list price $299.00)
Star Trek: Enterprise: The Complete Series [Blu-ray] for $122.99 (list price $399.99)
KITCHEN
Wilton Cookie Pro Ultra II Cookie Press for $9.99 (list price $36.34)
Butterball Electric Turkey Fryer 10L Analog w/Timer, 10 L for $95.25 (list price $209.95)
Wilton 409-7716 Angled Icing Spatula, 13-Inch, Black for $5.13 (list price $8.00)
ORBLUE All-In-One Onion Holder, Odor Remover & Chopper for $12.87 (list price $17.87)
Vidalia Chop Wizard for $19.49 (list price $25.95)
Norpro 1975 Grip-EZ Grab and Lift Silicone Tong for $7.00 (list price $9.99)
Ladle Stainless Steel ,11.5 Inch for $2.60 (list price $6.99)
Cuisinart CTG-00-BG Boxed Grater for $10.29 (list price $22.00)
Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker for $29.95 (list price $55.00)
Norpro 8-Inch Stainless Steel Cake Pan for $8.97 (list price $11.99)
Wilton 415-0906 Dessert Decorator Plus for $9.97 (list price $14.99)
Norpro Pasta Machine for $25.08 (list price $43.99)
Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Steel 10-Inch Fry Pan for $39.99 (list price $49.99)
Norpro 8 Piece Cake/Decorating Set for $5.23 (list price $6.79)
Oster Rechargeable and Cordless Wine Opener with Chiller for $24.99 after coupon (list price $29.99)
Wilton 2105-2174 Mini Springform Pan, Set of 3, Silver for $8.99 (list price $11.99)
Lodge LCC3 Cast Iron Combo Cooker, Pre-Seasoned, 3.2-Quart for $36.97 (list price $59.99)
Sango 16 Piece Omega Dinnerware Set, Cocoa for $33.79 (list price $49.99)
Presto 04820 PopLite Hot Air Popper for $23.11 (list price $29.99)
Cuisinart DK-17 Cordless Stainless Steel Electric Kettle for $47.99 (list price $145.00)
Brita 18 Cup UltraMax Water Dispenser with 1 Filter, BPA Free, White for $23.49 (list price $44.00)
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial 2-Piece Angel Food Pan for $14.99 (list price $24.95)
Nordic Ware Gingerbread House Bundt Pan for $19.49 (list price $31.95)
ZYLISS Tomato and Fruit Peeler for $8.00 (list price $8.99)
Prep Solutions by Progressive Adjustable Bread Keeper for $11.68 (list price $17.95)
Sterilite 2008004 Cake Server, White for $13.27 (list price $19.99)
Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Opener, Red for $16.68 (list price $20.00)
Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator for $14.99 (list price $39.95)
Farberware Bakeware 9 x 5-Inch Nonstick Loaf Pan, Gray for $5.53 (list price $29.00)
Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor, with Bowl Scraper (70730) for $29.85 (list price $124.99)
RTIC 30 oz. Tumbler for $11.99 (list price $59.95)
Latest Heavy Duty Kitchen Shears for $14.95 (list price $34.95)
Cooks Standard NC-00349 Stainless Steel Sauce Pan with Cover, 3-Quart for $24.05 (list price $39.99)
Reynolds Cookie Baking Sheets Non-Stick Parchment Paper (22 Sheets) for $2.98 (list price $5.89)
AmazonBasics 3-Piece Baking Sheet Set for $11.29 (list price $15.29)
AirBake Nonstick Cookie Sheet, 14 x 16 in for $12.99 (list price $18.79)
Range Kleen Porcelain 8-1/2-Inch-by-13-Inch Broil and Bake Pan for $17.99 (list price $29.99)
PYREX 10-pc Storage Set w/ Plastic Covers for $17.75 (list price $22.99)
Wilton Color Right Performance Food Color System, 601-6200 for $16.99 (list price $24.99)
OXO Good Grips Covered Ice Cube Tray for $4.99 (list price $7.09)
OXO SteeL Double Jigger for $7.16 (list price $8.99)
HOME
Yankee Candle Company Balsam & Cedar Large Jar Candle,Green for $20.99 (list price $27.99)
Rubbermaid Roughneck Clear Storage Container, 50 Quart, Pack of 5 for $52.97 (list price $61.99)
OXO Good Grips Corners and Edges Brush for Tubs and Showers for $6.02
Whitmor Clip & Drip Laundry Hanger, 26 Clips for $8.80 (list price $21.41)
Sunbeam Fleece Heated Throw, Prestwick Plaid Ivy for $30.12 (list price $49.99)
Alink 15.7-Inch Bottle Brush Cleaner with Hook for $7.96 (list price $15.99)
Winsome Wood Shaker Night Stand, Antique Walnut Finish for $85.37 (list price $152.00)
DreamFoam 2″ Gel Swirl Memory Foam Topper, Made in USA, Queen for $119.99 (list price $149.99)
Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer – Shaver , Black w/ Lime Green for $12.99
Evriholder FUR-D Duo Fur Remover for $5.98 (list price $10.00)
Home-Complete Space Saver Bags Storage Bundle (15 Items) for $22.95 (list price $59.99)
Goo Gone Pro-Power Cleaner, 8 fl. oz. for $3.94 (list price $5.99)
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Baby Banana Infant Training Toothbrush and Teether, Yellow for $6.48 (list price $8.49)
Art Naturals Clear Skin Drying Lotion 1fl oz – Acne Spot Remover Treatment for Fast Drying – Shrinks Whiteheads & Fades Out Face Blemishes for $11.95 (list price $19.95)
Elma and Sana 100% Pure Moroccan Rose Water, 4 Ounce for $7.98 (list price $12.99)
Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Moroccan Beauty Oil, 1 Fluid Ounce for $12.72 (list price $19.95)
Alba Botanica Hawaiian, Jasmine & Vitamin E Moisture Cream, 3 Ounce for $5.79 (list price $17.95)
Dial Body Wash, Lavender & Twilight Jasmine, 21 Ounce (Pack of 3) for $11.94 (list price $20.75)
Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, Deep Clean 4 oz, 4 Bar for $4.59 (list price $10.36)
OFFICE, SCHOOL, AND CRAFTS
SINGER 3323S Talent 23-Stitch Sewing Machine for $125.00 (list price $229.99)
Klutz Felted Friends: Create Your Own Soft, Fuzzy Animals Craft Kit for $13.46 (list price $19.99)
Sharpie Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 12-Count for $7.99 (list price $22.49)
4M 4563AM Magnetic Mini Tile Art for $9.69 (list price $11.11)
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36-Count for $28.04 (list price $66.83)
Craft Crush Thread Bowls Kit for $11.00 (list price $12.99)
ALEX Toys Artist Studio 24 Glitter Shakers for $17.28 (list price $28.99)
Sharpie Pen, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 12-Count for $10.18 (list price $28.29)
EXPO Original Dry Erase Set, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 15-Piece for $14.49 (list price $28.99)
Uni-Ball Roller Stick Pens, Micro Point, Green Ink, 12-Count for $7.64 (list price $19.99)
Brother P-Touch PT-D210 Label Maker for $24.99 (list price $39.99)
OUTDOORS, GARDEN, AND SPORTS
PetSafe Drinkwell Original Pet Fountain with Bonus 50 oz. Reservoir for $23.98 (list price $49.99)
Coleman 120 Quart Xtreme 5 Marine Cooler for $59.00 (list price $119.99)
Mountain House Freeze-Dried Beef Stew #10 Can for $25.83 (list price $33.49)
Fiskars Traditional Bypass Pruning Shears for $11.79 (list price $17.99)
Coleman 12 oz. Enamel Mug for $3.86 (list price $5.45)
Bentgo Ice Lunch Chillers – Ultra-thin Ice Packs (4 Pack – Blue) for $7.99 (list price $14.99)
Fiskars Long Handle Digging Shovel (9668) for $24.99 (list price $34.99)
Kershaw 1990 Brawler Speedsafe Folding Knife for $17.50 (list price $39.95)
Putt-A-Bout Grassroots Par Three Putting Green (9-feet x 3-feet) for $36.49 (list price $49.99)
Suncast GO3216 Golf Organizer for $51.40 (list price $99.00)
Estwing E24A 14-Inch Sportsman’s Axe with Leather Grip & Nylon Sheath for $34.14 (list price $63.04)
Zippo Street Chrome Pocket Lighter for $9.81 (list price $14.95)
ShelterLogic Lumber Rack Firewood Adjustable Bracket Kit for $40.99 (list price $45.50)
PetSafe Big Cat 4-Way Locking Cat Door, Exterior/Interior, White for $13.19 (list price $29.99)
PetSafe Drinkwell Big Dog Pet Fountain for $33.11 (list price $74.99)
Premium Titanium Spork by OutSmart for $11.95 (list price $25.00)
ELECTRONICS
Sony DVPSR210P DVD Player (Progressive Scan) (Certified Refurbished) for $28.44 (list price $34.99)
Sennheiser PXC 450 Active Noise-Canceling Headphones for $199.95 (list price $349.95)
Certified Refurbished Amazon Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote for $64.99 (list price $89.99)
Monoprice Large Paper Thin HDTV Antenna, 35 Mile Range for $16.20 (list price $23.99)
Denon DP-300F Fully Automatic Analog Turntable for $229.00 (list price $349.99)
Coby CR-201 Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio for $19.93 (list price $29.99)
DBPOWER T20 1500 Lumens LED Video Projector with HDMI Cable for $98.99 (list price $159.99)
TOOLS
Stanley 85-753 22 Piece Long Arm SAE & Metric Hex Key Set for $9.99 (list price $16.64)
Pine Mountain Creosote Buster Safety Firelog, 1 Log for $14.79 (list price $19.99)
Stanley 42-480 48-Inch Professional I-Beam Level for $13.59 (list price $26.59)
Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) Squid Folding Pocket Knife for $15.63 (list price $24.15)
Stanley 90-947 6-Inch MaxSteel Adjustable Wrench for $7.84 (list price $14.76)
Stanley 46-071 Premium Quick Square Layout Tool, 7″ for $5.97 (list price $10.30)
Bostitch BTFP02012 6 Gallon Pancake Compressor for $99.00 (list price $333.96)
Klein Tools NCVT-2 Dual Range Non-Contact Voltage Tester for $18.47 (list price $25.32)
3M Indoor Window Insulator Kit for 5 Windows for $11.39 (list price $22.54)
Streamlight 44931 The Siege Lantern, Coyote for $26.78 (list price $62.42)
Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack for $19.98 (list price $42.99)
Master Lock 5425D Safespace Wall Mount Light Up Dial Lock Box for $39.09 (list price $44.26)
Gorilla Super Glue, 15 g for $4.84 (list price $14.99)
PORTER-CABLE PCCK607LB 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Drill Driver, 1/2″ for $149.00
Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) Squid Folding Pocket Knife for $12.46 (list price $24.15)
Stanley 45-912 8 Inch X 12 Inch Steel Carpenter’S Square for $2.99 (list price $8.92)
DEWALT DC970K-2 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver Kit for $89.00 (list price $149.00)
Griot’s Garage 10956 Interior Cleaner – 22 oz. for $7.99 (list price $9.99)
Griot’s Garage 11148 Speed Shine – 1 Gallon for $22.34 (list price $30.99)
Griot’s Garage 11066 Spray-On Car Wash – 1 Gallon for $33.99 (list price $42.99)
November 22, 2016 – 10:09am
The Winner of the 2016 World’s Biggest Liar Competition

If you stop for a drink at Bridge Inn in Holmrook, England, in November, you’d do well to take everything anyone says to you with a grain of salt—or maybe even a whole shaker. That’s because every fall, the Bridge Inn hosts the World’s Biggest Liar competition.
Entrants are given five minutes in the spotlight to tell the biggest and most convincing whopper they can muster. The winner is selected by a panel of judges.
Though George Kemp of Maryport, Cumbria, was suffering from a chest infection, he managed to power through with a yarn about the time he “ended up bumping into Donald Trump and his wife in an underwater hotel.” The night marked his fourth win in the contest.
“It was a tale about building a small submarine out of my dad’s old bubble car,” Kemp said. “We took the bubble car on a trip to the Isle of Man and we bumped into several famous people in a Scottish submarine made out of shortbread tins. [Scottish politicians] Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond sold some of these giant shortbread tin submarines to the United States of America.” The evening ended with Kemp and the president-elect watching an Elvis tribute act called “Shellfish Presley.”
Trump himself wouldn’t have been able to enter the competition, by the way—politicians and lawyers are banned from the contest because they are “too well versed to apply.”
Held since the 19th century, the World’s Biggest Liar competition owes its origin to a pub owner named Will Ritson, who was known for the fantastic stories he would tell to keep his patrons entertained—and drinking longer. One of his most famous lies was that turnips planted in the region grew so big that people had to “quarry” into them for their Sunday lunch, and afterward, the mammoth root veggies were used as sheds for sheep.
Other first-place fibbers have told tales about eating peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches with Prince Charles, traveling to work via camel due to global warming, and fracking for jam.
Kemp donated his prize money to charity—and that’s no lie.
November 22, 2016 – 1:30pm