Jeremy Taylor
Are Hot Dogs Still an American Favorite? – Survey of the Day
July is National Hot Dog month, which makes sense since patriotic folks barbecue an estimated 150 million franks on July 4th alone. But a recent survey from organic meat producer Applegate suggests that the hot dog’s status as an American staple could be in jeopardy.
What’s the Most Awkward Money Moment? – Survey of the Day
It’s been said that money is the root of all evil. That’s debatable but there is no doubt that it can lead to some pretty uncomfortable situations.
CouponCabin.com asked 2,415 adults to list their most awkward money moments.
And the 2012 World’s Ugliest Dog Is… Mugly!
An 8-year-old hairless Chinese Crested named Mugly has been crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog for the second time in his career.
Internet Raises Big Bucks for Viciously Bullied Bus Monitor Karen Klein
It’s a video that’s as shocking as it is heartbreaking. In a clip widely circulating on the Web, middle school students in Rochester, NY’s Greece Central School District viciously taunt 68-year-old bus monitor Karen Klein with graphic slurs for ten minutes, eventually driving the grandmother of eight to tears. The video is very NSFW for bad language and an utter lack of humanity. But, if you read
Would You Rather Give Up Sex or Lose Your Job? — Survey of the Day
If you need any other indication that the job market is tough these days, consider this survey by online casino Roxy Palace.
11-Year Old Breaks Hand Punching Superhero In The Stomach
When we last checked in on “real life” superhero ‘Phoenix Jones,’ the Seattle-based crime fighter was getting arrested after he peppered sprayed a group of brawlers outside an area nightclub.
Jones might get on the nerves of the authorities — who would rather he just call them then involve himself in such incidents — but he has become somewhat of a folk-hero in the Pacific Northwest. Even so, eve
Forget Everything You Thought You Knew — Americans Don’t Really Hate Mondays
There is no such thing as a case of the Mondays. Or, rather, the Mondays are no different than the Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Do Fathers Spend More Time with Their Kids Today Than in the Past? — Survey of the Day
With Father’s Day just around the corner, the overwhelming majority of American dads believe the fathers of today are more attentive to their children than those in past.
High School Teacher Tells Seniors They Aren’t ‘Special’ In Inspirational Graduation Speech
There are ten of thousands of high school and college commencement speeches every year in America, making it difficult for the speaker to say something particularly original.
However David McCullough, Jr. figured out a unique to make his words stand out when he did the commencement duties at Wellesley High School in Massachusetts.
Watching Pornography Causes Blindness in Women
According to the old wives’ tale, masturbation leads to blindness. Of course that is ridiculous, because if it did you wouldn’t be reading these very words. It turns out watching porn, however, does cause a kind of temporary blindness — especially if you are a woman.
Firefighters Rescue Dogs From Burning Home in Amazing Footage
“Did you get my dogs out?!,” yells a man as firefighters tend to his burning Detroit home. He wants to go back in to rescue his pets, but is told to step back.
Should the Government Be Involved In the Fight Against Childhood Obesity? — Survey of the Day
Childhood obesity is certainly a problem. The percentage of children between 6 and 11 who are obese in the United States has tripled in the last 30 years and now stands at 20 percent.