072009: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News for July 20, 2009
We’re off and running for a brand new week! That means it’s time to crack up the Water Cooler News outlet too. As usual, in this edition of the Water Cooler News you will find some great historical tidbits of information, along with notable birthdays for today.
As for the news, you will find the following humorous side of the news stories;
- Robber Reminds Victim to Stay Safe
- Teen Burns Car Because He Doesn’t Like It
- Cupcake Makes Guinness Grade
News Oddities
“Robber Reminds Victim To Stay Safe”
A thief in Fargo, Dakota makes sure to give as well as take. After someone broke into Mark Neary’s car last week and took his license and credit cards, Neary found the bandit gave him some free advice in a note reminding him to lock his doors. The robber also paid Neary a compliment, praising him for his, quote, “amazing taste” in music. What’s even more amazing is the fact the car wasn’t stolen, since Neary had left the keys in the ignition.
“Teen Burns Car Because He Dislikes It”
Police in Freeport, New York arrested 18-year-old Anthony Rosario last week and charged him with arson after he set his car on fire, because he didn’t like it. The incident took place earlier this month. Rosario was tracked down for the crime after surveillance footage captured him sending the vehicle up in flames, even though it was parked just three three feet from his apartment. Police say the car was no clucker either – it was a 1992 BMW.
“Cupcake Makes The Guinness Grade”
A 151-pound cupcake in Minneapolis has officially been recognized by Guinness as the world’s largest. The dessert stands one foot tall and two feet wide. With 15 pounds of fudge filling and another 60 pounds of yellow icing, it’s guaranteed to satisfy just about any sweet tooth. The cake, made by Cakes.com, went on display Saturday at the Mall of America. If you’re thinking of heading over in hopes of scoring some leftovers, bad news. Most of the cupcake is just cake and no icing, it will ultimately be donated to a pig farm as feed.
Historical Tidbits & Birthdays
Today is…
National Get Out Of The Doghouse Day – Men can now go back to their beds and get off the couch!
Special Olympics Day – Official anniversary of the first ever International Special Olympics Competition.
Notable birthdays…
Diana Rigg, 71, actress (The Avengers)
Kim Carnes, 64, singer (Bette Davis Eyes)
Carlos Santana, 62, musician
Donna Dixon, 52, actress (Bosom Buddies)
Reed Diamond, 42, actor (Judging Amy)
Josh Holloway, 40, actor (Lost)
Elliott Yamin, 31, singer (American Idol finalist)
Gisele Bundchen, 29, Supermodel
Billi Bruno, 13, actor (According To Jim)
Born on this date…also known as the late…
Natalie Wood – 1938-1981/actress – Married to Robert Wagner. Died in a boating accident.
Movie History
1984 – Revenge of the Nerds hit theaters.
Music History
1982 – The number one song was “Eye Of the Tiger” by Survivor. It was the theme song from the film Rocky III.
1979 – ELO dedicated their “Don’t Bring Me Down” single to Skylab.
1971 – The Carpenters premiered their summer replacement show on NBC-TV, Make Your Own Kind Of Music.
1965 – The Bob Dylan classic “Like a Rolling Stone” was released.
1965 – The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Do You Believe In Magic” was released.
1963 – Jan & Dean had the number one song with “Surf City.” The song was written by Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, who also sang backup vocals on the record.
1954 – Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore and Bill Black made their live debut as The Blue Moon Boys. They played on a flatbed truck at the opening of a new drugstore in Memphis.
1940 – The first Billboard music popularity chart was introduced.
General History
1801 – A 1,235-pound cheese ball was pressed at the farm of Elisha Brown, Jr. The ball of cheese was later loaded on a horse-driven wagon and presented to President Thomas Jefferson at the White House.
1881 – Sioux Indian leader Sitting Bull, a fugitive since the Battle of the Little Big Horn, surrendered to federal troops.
1944 – President Franklin Roosevelt was nominated for an unprecedented fourth term of office at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1969 – Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. became the first men to walk on the moon.
1984 – Hank Aaron broke Ty Cobb’s record, as he appeared in the 3,034th game of his career.
Yours in Water Cooler News!
Dr. Rus
