In 2009, an abusive litigant sued a man for $30k for selling him a $40 printer on Craigslist, claiming it was broken. The case lasted for 6½ years and, as of 2016, may still be on-going. 00
An attempt to set the Guinness World Record for…
An attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the world’s most expensive cocktail was thwarted when a customer dropped and broke the bottle of Cognac that was worth $77,000. 10
Singapore gives random drug tests to tourists and locals…
Singapore gives random drug tests to tourists and locals before they can enter the country. They must be negative of any illegal drugs before they can enter. 00
Can Drinking Too Much Water Kill You?
Health professionals are constantly encouraging us to drink enough water to prevent dehydration. It is a fact that in hot weather or perhaps whilst carrying out any physical activities we tend to sweat a lot more than usual. As a result, our bodies need to take in more fluids in order to compensate for the losses that our bodies may suffer. In addition, individuals with a more physically demanding job may often require additional levels of liquid should they have a tendency to sweat a great deal. So How Much is Too Much? Experts generally suggest that we consume around
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The US Transportation Security Administration has its…
The US Transportation Security Administration has its own Instagram account. There, most frequently asked question is “What can I bring?” Let’s take a look at, what kinds of odd things Americans are trying to bring on board. 00
All presidents and first ladies have secret service…
All presidents and first ladies have secret service protection for life, and any children of former presidents get secret service protection until they turn 16. 00
It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year…
It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year hot dog stand permit in Central Park. 00
For the Apollo 11 moon landing conspiracy…
For the Apollo 11 moon landing conspiracy theory to be true, over 400,000 people would need to be part of the secret. 00
In 2010, The Plain Writing Act became law….
In 2010, The Plain Writing Act became law. It requires all federal agencies to use clear prose that the public can readily understand. 00
Listening to extreme music at high volumes can make a person calmer, happier and more relaxed
Researcher Dr Genevieve Dingle and a University of Queensland, Australia, School of Psychology student Leah Sharman published their “Extreme Metal Music and Anger Processing” study in the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience journal. They found that loud extreme music (including metal, emo, punk, death metal, and screamo) might actually help calm angry listeners. The study included thirty-nine extreme music lovers (ages 18-34) – three-fourths native Australians and one-fourth from countries around the world. As their heart rates were monitored, the participants were asked to describe a frustrating situation (relationship, finance, or work) for a period of 16 minutes. Their heart rates
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