062509: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News for Thursday, June 25, 2009
Are you looking for fun tidbits of information for your daily gathering at the Water Cooler? Are you searching for some funny and humorous news stories that usually don’t make the headlines? Then look no further! It’s time for another edition of the Water Cooler News.
In this issue, aside from the usual historical notes and birthdays, you will find the following under-the-fold, also known as back-page-news-stories;
- How To Escape Prison 101
- Mother Says She Can Drink Like A Fish
- Thief Mocks Pizza Delivery Man
Fun News Stories Usually Ignored
How To Escape Prison 101
Police in Columbia, Missouri arrested Curtis Jones yesterday after he broke out of Howard County Jail on Monday using a cardboard toilet paper holder. Officials say Jones folded the holder and wedged it into the lock in the door to his cell. When a guard went to a different part of the jail, he slipped out. Jones previously escaped from jail in 1996 when he broke out through a hole in the ceiling.
Mother Says She Can Drink Like A Fish
Having three kids isn’t stopping a Fort Smith, Arkansas woman from having a good time. The unidentified woman will not regain custody of her three children after she drank 13 beers before showing up at a psychological evaluation. She claimed she wasn’t drunk because she, quote, “can drink like a fish.” The woman had sought to get the kids back from her husband’s stepmother. The Arkansas Court of Appeals turned down the woman’s request.
Car Thief Mocks Pizza Delivery Man
A Brooklyn, New York teenager who stole a pizza delivery man’s car was arrested in 30 minutes or less. Police arrested the 16-year-old after he stole a pizza delivery man’s car and took it for a spin. While making a delivery, Gladimir Occelin left his car running, at which point the teen jumped behind the wheel and took it for a spin. Occelin called 911 and police quickly made the arrest.
Other Tidbits Of Information
Today is…
National Handshake Day
National Bomb Pop Day – The Bomb Pop, invented in 1955 on Independence Ave. in Kansas City, MO, has roots in true Americana. This six-finned summertime treat is used to celebrate patriotism in conjunction with Fourth of July celebrations.
Notable birthdays…
June Lockhart, 84, actress (Lassie, Lost in Space)
Phyllis George, 60, former Miss America
Carly Simon, 64, singer (Anticipation)
Jimmie Walker, 62, actor (Good Times)
George Michael, 46, singer
Angela Kinsey, 38, actress (The Office)
Linda Cardellini, 34, actress (ER)
Born on this date…also known as the late…
Harold Melvin–1939-1997/singer, leader of The Blue Notes
Entertainment History
1975 – The original Rollerball hit theaters.
1993 – Sleepless in Seattle hit theaters.
Music History
2004 – It was announced that Elton John had booked his first-ever China concert.
1996 – Van Halen announced Sammy Hagar was out and former lead singer DAVID LEE ROTH was back in. Turned out he was just back in for two songs on a greatest hits album.
1984 – Prince’s Purple Rain album was released by Warner Brothers Records and reportedly sold 1.3 million copies in its first day.
1969 – The Hollies recorded “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” Elton John played piano on the track.
1967 – The Beatles recorded “All You Need Is Love,” live from London’s Abbey Road Studios. The group represented the U.K. in the first worldwide live satellite TV broadcast. The invited audience at the session included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Keith Moon, Graham Nash and Marianne Faithful. The show was called Our World and aired live in the U.S. on PBS. John Lennon re-did his vocals for the released vinyl version of the tune.
General History
1868 – Congress enacted legislation granting an eight-hour day to workers employed by the federal government.
1970 – The Federal Communications Commission handed down a ruling making it illegal for radio stations to put telephone calls on the air without the permission of the person being called.
1985 – ABC’s Monday Night Football began with a new line-up. The trio was Frank Gifford, Joe Namath and O.J. Simpson.
1997 – The Russian space station Mir was hit by an unmanned cargo vessel. Much of the power supply was knocked out and the station’s Spektr module was severely damaged.
Yours in Water Cooler fun!
Dr. Rus
