10.25.10 TODAY IS
- National Greasy Foods Day
- National Bologna Day
- International Magic Week Begins
POP QUIZ
"Newhart" debuted on TV on this day in 1982. Bob Newhart played Dick Loudon, an author of self-help books, who ran a bed and breakfast with his wife. What was the name of the Inn?
ANSWER
The Stratford Inn
PHONEBUZZ
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What is the strangest thing you collect?
Congrats to librarian Graham Barker who found out he holds the world record for something absolutely... weird.
But who am I to judge -- I'll leave it up to you:
Graham holds the world record for saving his own belly button lint over the last 26 years. He's jarred 22.1 grams of lint. He's even considering stuffing a cushion with his collection.
But who am I to judge -- I'll leave it up to you:
Graham holds the world record for saving his own belly button lint over the last 26 years. He's jarred 22.1 grams of lint. He's even considering stuffing a cushion with his collection.
Like every world record, he says it began one night when he was bored. "I noticed the lint in my navel and became curious as to how much of it one person can produce..." He's sold 3 jars to a museum and is a quarter of the way to filling the fourth.
He says most people are okay with it, but some, especially women, "recoil in mock horror."
Graham doesn't stop at lint -- he also collects stamps, bakery bags and McDonalds tray liners. Can you top that?
Impersonate your partner's snore (for a nice prize?)!
Way to go Pedro! Pedro Lopez, an unemployed security guard, took first prize in a siesta competition in Madrid over the weekend. He napped for 17 minutes and registered a 70 decibel snore. That's like someone shouting in your ear.
The key to win? A big lunch just before the nap, he says.
The competition was sponsored by the National Association of Friends of the Siesta who are trying to promote and revive the Spanish tradition of a mid-day nap. "The mission of the championship is to spread the idea that the nap is something of ours that must be defended and practiced, because it is healthy and good for everyone," said the organizer.
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50 Secrets Your Pilot Won't Tell You
This is from Readers Digest who asked 17 pilots for "straight answers" about safety rules, delays and what really happens in the cockpit. Some of these answers will make you stop at the airport bar before you fly.
“I’m constantly under pressure to carry less fuel than I’m comfortable with..."
“We tell passengers what they need to know. We don’t tell them things that are going to scare the pants off them..."
“The truth is, we’re exhausted. Our work rules allow us to be on duty 16 hours without a break. That’s many more hours than a truck driver..."
“Some FAA rules don’t make sense to us either..."
“I may be in uniform, but that doesn’t mean I’m the best person to ask for directions in the airport..."
"The regionals aren’t held to the same safety standards as the majors: Their pilots aren’t required to have as much training and experience, and the public doesn’t know that.”
“Most of the time, how you land is a good indicator of a pilot’s skill. So if you want to say something nice to a pilot as you’re getting off the plane, say ‘Nice landing.’ We do appreciate that.”
“It’s one thing if the pilot puts the seat belt sign on for the passengers. But if he tells the flight attendants to sit down, you’d better listen..."
“Is traveling with a baby in your lap safe? No. It’s extremely dangerous..."
“People always ask, ‘What’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to you?’ I tell them it was a van ride from the Los Angeles airport to the hotel, and I’m not kidding.”
“If you’re a nervous flier, book a morning flight. The heating of the ground later causes bumpier air, and it’s much more likely to thunderstorm in the afternoon.”
“We don’t make you stow your laptop because we’re worried about electronic interference. It’s about having a projectile on your lap..."
"Cell Phones...what can happen is 12 people will decide to call someone just before landing, and I can get a false reading on my instruments saying that we are higher than we really are."
Get the rest here Go!
CELEBRITY TWEETS
The follow up to last year's surprise hit took #1 this weekend. "Paranormal 2" raked in a whopping $41.5 million! "Jackass 3D" held strong at #2 making $21.6 million, and "Red" took #3 with $15 million. top 10 here if you care
Celine Dion gave birth to her twins Saturday afternoon. Both boys weighed around 5 pounds. Dion and her hubby are already parents to a 9-year old boy, but she's been very open about wanting more children. more
Just like it's all boys for Celine Dion, it's all girls for Matt Damon. His wife, Luciana, gave birth to Stella Zavala Damon Wednesday in NYC. Stella is the couple's third daughter. more
Lindsay Lohan is broke. Her finances were revealed in a probation report Friday after a judge sent her back to rehab and not to jail. Her clothing line is apparently falling apart because she's "not available to monitor the product," and she needs work...bad. She's scheduled to shoot a movie about porn star Linda Lovelace next month, but the judge won't let her out of rehab until after the New Year. The director of "Inferno" plans on waiting for Lindsay's release. go!
Security was tight tight tight around the Aman-i-Khas resort where Russel Brand and Katy Perry were married over the weekend. Brand supposedly rode in on a decorated horse escorted by a procession of elephants. Rihanna and Diddy were among the celebrity faces. More here if you care...
Meanwhile, four news photographers say they were beaten by two men accompanying Russell Brand as he was taking a tour of an Indian Tiger reserve on Friday. The four photographers, including one from the AP and one from Reuters, were stranded in the reserve after the men snatched their keys and drove away, leaving the photographer defenceless in a reserve with 27 wild tigers. Park rangers eventually came to their rescue. A police report was filed... source
TMZ reports that even though Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman have split up, he's still living in the house. A source calls it "awkward" forcing Christina to stay in a hotel. source
Hellooooo Lady Gaga... source
Crazy couple Randy and Evi Quaid were busted in Canada after skipping a court hearing in Santa Barbara, CA on Monday relating to those squatting charges we told you about a couple months ago. They're seeking refuge status in Canada because they "fear for their lives in the U.S." They claim their close friends David Carradine and Heath Ledger were "murdered," and feel they're next. The two were released Friday after posting 10-grand each in bond. source
CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY
- Ciara (24)
- Katy Perry (26)
- Marion Ross (82)
BIRTHDAY QUIZ
Ricky Nelson's daughter, Tracy, turns 46 today... remember her 1982 sitcom?
AUDIO
ANSWER
Square Pegs! She played valley girl Jennifer DeNuccio!
Watch the intro-- puts high school life in perspective
PRIMETIME, BABY!
ABC: Dancing With the Stars (LIVE 2hrs), Castle (NEW)
CBS: How I Met Your Mother (NEW), Rules of Engagement (NEW), Two and Half Men (NEW), Mike & Molly (NEW), Hawaii Five-O (NEW)
NBC: Chuck (NEW), The Event (NEW), Chase (NEW)
FOX: House, Lie to Me (NEW)
CW: 90210 (NEW), Gossip Girl (NEW)
FUN STUFF
GOTTA SEE THIS
The cutest 3-year old future band geek you will ever see...
watch
"Mama, where do baby's come from?"
"Well, from watermelons, of course!"
watch
DID YOU KNOW
According to new research, women are tougher than men. A study out of Johns Hopkins found that when women are severely injured, they are more likely to survive than similarly injured men. The blame is on male sex hormones that "worsen their chance for survival," so scientists are looking for a way to manipulate those hormones to improve chances for survival.
From Picture of Health "Women More Likely to Survive Trauma Than Men"
WHO SAID IT?
"I'm sorry for what happened. When I look back at it, I wish I had never done it and it will never happen again."
Dr. Michael Kamrava, the doctor who made Nadya Suleman famous for becoming "Octomom." He testified in his own defense last week for the right to keep his medical license.
JOKE OF THE DAY
An old man with a gorgeous young blonde asks a clerk at a jewelry store to pick out a special ring for him.
“This one costs $20,000,” says the jeweler.
“No. I want something extra special for an extra special girl,” he says.
The jeweler then picks out another ring, this time worth $65,000.
“Perfect,” says the old man. “I’ll write a check and when it clears on Monday, we’ll come and collect the ring.”
Monday arrives and the old man receives a call from the jeweler. “I’m awfully sorry, sir, but that check you signed has bounced,” the jeweler says.
“That’s okay,” replies the old man: “I knew it would, but imagine the weekend I’ve had.”
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