A woman in France accidentally received a phone bill of €11,721,000,000,000,000 (million billion). This was 5000x the GDP of France at the time. It took several days of wrangling before the phone company finally admitted it was a mistake and she owed just €117.21. They let her off.
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad started….
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad started his journey to becoming the 8th richest man in the world at age 5, by selling matches to his neighbors. He bought matches in bulk, cheaply & re-sold them at a very low price while still making a good profit, the same basic model used later at IKEA.
As of 2018 most of the early…
As of 2018 most of the early cryonics companies that froze dead bodies for future revival had gone out of business, and their stored corpses have been thawed and disposed of.
Here’s Some Solid Humor for Anyone Who Spends All Day in an Office
There are a lot of benefits to holding down an office job, but as anyone who has ever done it (or is still doing it) can tell you, it’s also rife with opportunities to drive you completely bonkers.
You’ve got to do something to alleviate the stress, right? And making your coworkers chuckle seems to be one of the best and safest ways to go about it.
So if you’re sitting in your office trying not to pull your hair out right this second, don’t worry! These 13 clever funnies have got you covered.
13. Someone’s shade game is on point.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
12. We may never know the answer, because even though walls talk, doors don’t.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
11. Everyone’s a comedian.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
10. An insult to lemonade stands everywhere.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
9. Friend-zoned by food. Ouch.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
8. You might want to learn how to count!
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
7. It’s like working with your siblings around there.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
6. Someone’s staff might have too much time on their hands.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
5. Deep thoughts if you want them – or if you don’t.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
4. If you get this joke, you’re definitely my kind of people.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
3. Coffeemakers are one thing that really does need to be hot.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
2. I, too, would like some further explanation.
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
1. Wow. That thief is just flaunting it!
Posted by Zafar Sadique Choudhury on Sunday, January 6, 2019
I’m laughing a little bit too much!
Did you love these? What’s your favorite – or least favorite – thing about working in an office? Tell us in the comments!
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The Guy from the ‘Blinking White Guy’ Meme Is Using His Stardom to Fight Multiple Sclerosis
Some people these days are instantly recognizable because they’ve become the subject of memes that blow up worldwide.
Like the “blinking white guy meme.”
You’ve seen this meme a million times, and you’ve seen it used in a million different ways.
You know the one:
me: *buys stuff*
bank account: *deducts the money I spent*
me: pic.twitter.com/06MHbJonjv— beto (@AlbertoSauce) February 15, 2017
Here’s another one.
Well, as with every meme that hits the big time, there’s a real person behind the magic, and this one’s name is Drew Scanlon. And he’s using his meme stardom to fight for a good cause.
Scanlon is asking for donations to help fund multiple sclerosis research. He’s raising money by participating in a national bicycle ride called Bike MS. And since he has a slightly wider than normal reach, he put out this call:
Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE.
If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease!
Donate at https://t.co/vf6ItTacgR pic.twitter.com/VaFbgOKrV2
— Drew Scanlon (@drewscanlon) September 19, 2019
Scanlon wrote on his Bike MS page, “I’m not usually one to toot my own meme horn but in this case I’ll make an exception. You see, two close friends of mine and members of their families suffer from MS, a debilitating disease of the central nervous system that interrupts communication between the brain and the body. If a fraction of those who have seen my goofy face donated to MS research, I have a feeling we could kick this thing in no time!”
He even provided his Twitter followers with some videos from the road during his big bicycle adventure.
LIVE from Bike MS! // Day 2: Finish Line Beers! // Donate to support MS research at https://t.co/vf6ItTacgR https://t.co/eSt5CpFTee
— Drew Scanlon (@drewscanlon) September 22, 2019
Scanlon’s bicycle ride ended on September 22, but he will be accepting donations until November. As of this writing, he has raised more than $32,000 for his cause. Click HERE to make a donation and help end MS once and for all!
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A Couple in Hawaii Invented a Mobile Shower Service for the Homeless
None of us are as secure as we think. An unfortunate series of events might unexpectedly occur one day that left you homeless. In fact, a lot of people are only one medical disaster or one unlucky break at work from being evicted or forced onto the streets.
Craig and Danica Shoji are a couple who are trying to do their part to help out Honolulu, Hawaii’s homeless population by making them “feel like humans again.” How are they doing it? They created mobile showers so homeless folks can get clean and feel better about themselves.
This may not seem like a big deal to those of us who live in apartments or houses, but to someone who is out on the streets every single day, it can be a huge gift.
Kindness MattersCraig Shoji first had the idea to help the homeless when he was in San Francisco in 2015. He said “good morning” to a homeless man and the person was surprised and touched by the encounter because he said that no one ever spoke to him on the street. The Shojis decided then that they would do what they could to “just treat people like normal people.”
They began by creating Laundry Love, which provided clean clothes to homeless men and women. That eventually grew into Revive + Refresh which provides people on the streets with mobile showers as well as hot meals.
The Shojis have a trailer with two showers and they take it to events around Honolulu. People are allowed 15 minutes in the shower stalls, which are stocked with supplies. Homeless people are also invited to eat hot meals after their showers.
Craig Shoji said, “It’s amazing what a simple shower and a hot meal can do to uplift someone’s spirits, boost their confidence, and rekindle their motivation to keep fighting the good fight.”
This is an incredible idea from two people who are clearly living their best lives. Great job!
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A Couple in Hawaii Invented a Mobile Shower Service for the Homeless
None of us are as secure as we think. An unfortunate series of events might unexpectedly occur one day that left you homeless. In fact, a lot of people are only one medical disaster or one unlucky break at work from being evicted or forced onto the streets.
Craig and Danica Shoji are a couple who are trying to do their part to help out Honolulu, Hawaii’s homeless population by making them “feel like humans again.” How are they doing it? They created mobile showers so homeless folks can get clean and feel better about themselves.
This may not seem like a big deal to those of us who live in apartments or houses, but to someone who is out on the streets every single day, it can be a huge gift.
Craig Shoji first had the idea to help the homeless when he was in San Francisco in 2015. He said “good morning” to a homeless man and the person was surprised and touched by the encounter because he said that no one ever spoke to him on the street. The Shojis decided then that they would do what they could to “just treat people like normal people.”
They began by creating Laundry Love, which provided clean clothes to homeless men and women. That eventually grew into Revive + Refresh which provides people on the streets with mobile showers as well as hot meals.
The Shojis have a trailer with two showers and they take it to events around Honolulu. People are allowed 15 minutes in the shower stalls, which are stocked with supplies. Homeless people are also invited to eat hot meals after their showers.
Craig Shoji said, “It’s amazing what a simple shower and a hot meal can do to uplift someone’s spirits, boost their confidence, and rekindle their motivation to keep fighting the good fight.”
This is an incredible idea from two people who are clearly living their best lives. Great job!
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An Airline Now Features a Booking System That Shows Where All Babies Are Seated on Its Flights
I don’t get super frustrated and freak out when a baby by me is crying hysterically on a plane. That’s why you always bring earplugs AND headphones when you travel, so you don’t really have to hear anything at all except the music you’re listening to. (Pro tip: this means you also don’t have to talk to anyone, which is always nice).
But let’s get to the point of the story. Some people really do get upset about screaming, fussy kids on their flights. So leave it to the innovative Japanese to come up with this idea.
Japan Airlines unveiled a booking system that allows customers to see exactly where babies are seated on flights. Genius!
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Once you’ve booked a flight on Japan Airlines and it’s time to check in, you’ll see a seating chart of the plane with baby icons showing where little ones are seated on that particular flight. The airline’s website says: “Passengers traveling with children between eight days and two years old who select their seats on the JAL website will have a child icon displayed on their seats on the seat selection screen. This lets other passengers know a child may be sitting there.”
#babyhermanyew #babyonflight #1stflight #windowpeak #6monthold #babytravel
That means you need to select your seats as early as possible to avoid sitting next to screaming, puking children, if that kind of thing bothers you.
One other thing to keep in mind: sometimes the baby icon might not appear on seating charts. Examples include if a block of seats is booked for a tour or with award tickets, if tickets were selected in places other than the Japan Airlines website, or if for some reason the aircraft was changed at the last minute.
Still, that’s progress, right?
I have a feeling this feature will become very popular and other airlines will start doing this and they’ll make it even more streamlined. Hooray for innovation!
And remember: don’t forget your earplugs and headphones.
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Baileys Cold Brew Is Now Here to Get You Moving in the Morning
Mornings just got a whole lot better.
I love me some Baileys Irish Cream and coffee for a little boozy pick-me-up, and now the company has new (non-alcoholic) cold brew products for the morning to get you going and out the door with some pep in your step.
Baileys’ new cold brew flavors are Irish Cream (of course) and Salted Caramel, and they’re available in stores and on Amazon. The cold brews are made with 100% Arabica coffee, skim milk, sugar, and cream, and by all accounts they are pretty delicious. The company recommends that you chill these babies in the fridge or pour over ice before consuming.
It is cold brew, after all.
The official description is as follows: “This robust and delightfully drinkable cold brew coffee can be enjoyed in the morning or on-the-go as a booster to conquer your packed day.”
I, for one, am very excited to add these new products to my morning routine. Frankly, I’ve gotten a little bored with the coffee I’ve been drinking lately.
#yasss #nonalcoholic #drink #thirsty #caffiene #caffeineIn even more good news, it was recently announced that Kraft Heinz has partnered with Baileys to release Baileys Keurig K-Cup coffee machine pods and bags of Baileys roast and ground coffee. I guess they’re entering to coffee game hard.
And I’m ok with that!
I know I said that the two new Baileys cold brews are non-alcoholic, but guess what? If you need to add a little something to your drink when you get to the office (or if you work from home), I’m not gonna say anything…my lips are sealed, friend.
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Mattel Has Launched a Gender-Neutral Doll Collection
Long gone are the days when a child’s only options were the standard Barbie and Ken. And dolls got even more inclusive recently when Mattel, the company that makes Barbies, launched a gender-neutral doll collection.
This new line of toys from Mattel is meant to erase existing preconceived notions about what gender means and how it is ingrained into us from a very young age. Kim Culmone, the Senior Vice President of Mattel Fashion Doll Design said, “Toys are a reflection of culture and as the world continues to celebrate the positive impact of inclusivity, we felt it was time to create a doll line free of labels.” The line is called Creatable World.
In our world, dolls are as limitless as the kids who play with them. Introducing #CreatableWorld, a doll line designed to keep labels out and invite everyone in. #AllWelcomeShop now: http://bit.ly/CWMattel
Posted by Mattel on Tuesday, September 24, 2019
First off, the dolls come in a variety of skin colors. They can be styled with a variety of hairstyles, different clothes, and accessories such as sunglasses. TIME magazine noted that the “lips are not too full, the eyelashes not too long and fluttery, the jaw not too wide. There are no Barbie-like breasts or broad, Ken-like shoulders.”
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without labels means everyone is invited to play. Welcome to #CreatableWorld, where we let toys be toys so kids can be kids. #AllWelcome
Shop now: https://t.co/YetMkzG7bq pic.twitter.com/AOi1bNYJVO
— MATTEL (@Mattel) September 25, 2019
In recent years, millennial parents have voiced their grievances about gender stereotypes in toys, and it seems like big companies such as Mattel are listening. The new, gender-neutral dolls are 11″ tall and they sell for $29.99 each. The official slogan for the new product is “A doll line designed to keep labels out and invite everyone in.”
It will be interesting to see how these products are received by the public and if other companies will follow Mattel’s lead. Stay tuned.
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