110309: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News – November 03/09
After being away last week, it’s time to get back into the daily groove here in the Water Cooler Newsroom! It’s always great to take vacation, but there’s also something about just getting back home and back into a routine that’s nice too.
In this edition of the Water Cooler News you will find some historical fun facts, birthdays for todays date, and a collection of some off-beat news…
- Human Breathalyzer Machine Busted For DUI
- Husband Is Allergic to Wife
- The Sweet Smell Of A Silly Lawsuit
Daily Mindbender Question
Half of American women say they got this as a young girl and still have it today. What is it?
Answer at end of post!
Off-Beat News
“Human Breathalyzer Machine Busted For DUI”
An 18-year-old college student in Oxford, Ohio was arrested for DUI Sunday after he was stopped for driving the wrong way on a one way street while dressed for Halloween as a giant breathalyzer machine. The Oxford Police Department said an actual breathalyzer machine recorded James Miller’s blood alcohol content at nearly twice the legal limit. Miller’s costume retails for about 30 dollars and features three sobriety levels: “Boring,” “Life of the Party” and “Sotally Tober.”
“Husband Is Allergic to Wife”
A British man has a good excuse for staying clear of his wife — he’s allergic to her. 45 year old Darren Young of South Yorkshire says he breaks out in a rash whenever he goes near his wife. Doctors discovered Young is allergic to a chemical compound found in creams and body lotions. Young says his heart rate soars and his body swells when he comes in contact with the chemical, and it’s not just his wife. He discovered the allergy while using a steroid containing the compound to treat a foot problem.
“The Sweet Smell Of A Silly Lawsuit”
The only date Vaibhav Bev can get is in court. The man is suing the cosmetics company Unilever, claiming one of its brands of deodorant did not help him get a girlfriend. Bev is seeking more than 100 thousand dollars for, quote, “depression and psychological damage” because he used the company’s Lynx brand deodorant, but still couldn’t lure in any ladies, despite the fact the ad campaign features men fending off scantily-clad women turned on by the scent. Bev is quoted as saying, “I used it for seven years but no girl came to me.”
Historical Notes
Today Is…
Cliche’ Day – Use cliche’s as much as possible today. Hey, why not? Give it a shot! Win some, lose some. You’ll never know ’til you try
SOS Adopted Anniversary – 1906 – The second International Radio Telegraphic Conference at Berlin, Germany, proposed a new wireless distress signal: SOS. After its use during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, SOS became the standard distress signal at sea.
Notable Birthdays…
Ken Berry, 76, actor (Mayberry R.F.D., Mama’s Family)
Michael Dukakis 76/ex-Massachusetts governor, Democratic presidential nominee
Shadoe Stevens, 63, radio personality
Lulu, 61, singer
Roseanne Barr, 57, comedienne
Kate Capshaw, 56, actress, Mrs. Spielberg (Indiana Jones & The Temple Of Doom)
Adam Ant, 55, singer
Born on this date…also known as the late…
Charles Bronson–1921-2003/actor, Death Wish movies
Music History
1997 – John Denver’s last recording, The Unplugged Collection, was released in the U.K.
1972 – Carly Simon and James Taylor wed in New York.
1964 – Roger Miller recorded his classic “King of the Road” in Nashville.
General History
1507 – Leonardo Da Vinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.
1796 – John Adams was elected the second U.S. president.
1975 – Good Morning America premiered on ABC.
1998 – Minnesota elected former pro wrestler Jesse “The Body” Ventura governor.
Daily Mindbender Answer
Half of American women say they got this as a young girl and still have a “nick name” today.
Yours in Water Cooler News fun!
Dr. Rus
