The classic TV show Gilligan’s Island is heading to the big screen. Yep, it’s being made into a movie. The show’s creator likes Michael Cera (the skinny guy from Superbad and Juno) for the role of Gilligan and Beyonce for the role of Ginger. Look for it to hit theaters next year.
Python hunting season will be opening soon in South Florida. State wildlife officials say anyone with a hunting license and a $26 permit can go after the big snakes starting March 8th. Python season will run through April 17th. Wildlife experts worry the nonnative snakes are upsetting the natural balance of the Everglades. Many of the pythons are either escaped pets or were intentionally released by their owners.
If you still haven’t taken down your Christmas decorations, be glad you don’t live in Aurora, Illinois. Officials in that city will be issuing notices and $50 fines if the decorations don’t come down. The “Seasonal Decoration Ordinance” took effect in 2006, and states that outdoor holiday decorations cannot be up more than 60 days before or after the holiday.
A data security firm analyzed 32 million passwords that had been exposed in a recent hack of a big website. Here’s the list of the ten most commonly used passwords which you should avoid.
123456
12345
123456789
Password
iloveyou
princess
rockyou (the name of the website that had been breached)
1234567
12345678
abc123
According to a new study from Cambridge University, running helps improve memory and actually helps the brain to grow!
How about these crazy New Year’s traditions:
Jogging just a couple of days a week was shown to stimulate the brain, which leads to a big impact on mental ability. The researchers found that just a few days of running causes the growth of hundreds of thousands of new brain cells in a part of the brain that creates and recalls memories.
In Denmark, people stand on chairs and jump off them at the same time at midnight to banish spirits and to bring good luck.
In Spain, it is customary to quickly eat 12 grapes -- one at each stroke of the clock. Each one signifies good luck for one month of the coming year.
In Belarus, a pile of corn is put in front of each unmarried woman. A rooster is then let loose. Whatever pile he approaches first shows which woman will be the first to marry.
Reasons why Santa can't be a man:
Men can't pack a bag.
Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.
Men would feel their masculinity is threatened ... having to be seen with all those elves.
Men don't answer their mail.
Men would refuse to allow their belly to be described as a "bowlful of jelly."
Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's wearing them.
Having to do the "Ho Ho Ho" thing would seriously inhibit their ability to pick up women.
Being responsible for Christmas would require a commitment.
Merry Christmas!!!
Look out! Police in Vancouver are using Christmas presents as bait to catch thieves who break into cars. The gifts are placed in back seats of cars, and when the thieves break in---the cops pounce! You never know, the Meridian Police Department might be doing the same.
If you plan to overindulge when it comes to drinking this holiday season, try saying the following list of words. It's a list of difficult words to say when you’re drunk.
1) Innovative 2) Preliminary 3) Proliferation
4) Cinnamon 5) Specificity
I read a British survey this week that says men are quicker to declare their love to their partner than women. While conventional wisdom says that men find it hard to make that ultimate commitment and say, "I love you," the truth of the matter is they take only an average of 7 months to say it -- while women take almost 8 months.
Scientists have found that when we feel helpless, frightened, or like we have no control over our environment, we’ll do most anything to stop feeling that way. We’ll even go as far as believing we’ve developed the ability to talk to the dead or read the stars. In other words, unstable economic times make some of us believe we are psychic. So if you are starting to feel this way, scientists say ‘stop it.’ Unless, of course, you really are able to predict the future, then you can start charging $20 for your services.
So I read this week that PINK is the color that is most likely to cause people to lose energy or feel tired. That’s why some universities paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams pink. This is according to Infoplease.com. If that is true - and pink makes people feel unenergetic - then why are my daughters always running around my house acting like wild maniacs? Yes, their room is painted pink. Can the experts explain that one to me?
Did you hear that The Weather Channel will start showing movies?!?! Movies --- on The Weather Channel? Who came up with this bright idea?
You’ve worked hard all year long and saved lots of money. Now you are wondering, “What do I do with all this cash?” I have the perfect solution! Buy a bottle of scotch. Yeah, just one bottle! Dalmore has unveiled an exclusive line of fine single malt scotch that costs $16,000! Crazy! It’s called the Sirius and it’s been brewing since 1951. You better hurry…they’re only making 12 bottles.
I’ve got a project for you. Dig deep down into the cushions of your couch. See that loose change? Find any quarters or dimes? If so, guess how many grooves are around the edges. 50? 100? Nope…a quarter has 119 grooves and a dime has 118. Cool, huh? But I can’t take credit for this nugget of useless knowledge. I found the answer from the U.S. Mint. Now…count the grooves around a nickel.
A medical expert is saying that owning a pet will give you the same health benefits as a 'miracle pill.' The furry critters help to lower our blood pressure, keep us active, and keep us sane. It's another reason to squeeze your dog or kitty when you get home today!
Don’t ya love it when Mississippi makes the national news? This time it was for something most humorous: an emu escaped from a farm in Forest and ran loose on the interstate. Police subdued the crazy creature with a Taser and handcuffs. Now that’s something you don’t hear about every day --- and it happened right up the road!
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