111809: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News – November 18/09
It’s the middle of the week already! That’s right, we are starting our descent to another weekend. As you gather at the daily water cooler looking for interesting things to talk about, make sure you’re armed and ready with some great info!
In this edition of the Water Cooler News, there’s the collection of historical tidbits and birthdays for today. You will also find a collection of off-beat news…
- Woman Sues After Shampoo Bottle Bonks Her on Head
- Soap Operas Tear A Marriage Apart
- Winning The Lottery Is All About Dumb Luck
Daily Mindbender Question
Doing this in the middle of the day can boost your energy by 30%. What is it?
Answer at end of post!
Off-Beat News
“Woman Sues After Shampoo Bottle Bonks Her on Head”
Mary Jones of Iowa City has filed a lawsuit against La’James International College of Cosmetology, claiming she’s suffered recurring physical and mental pain after a bottle of shampoo fell on her head two years ago. Since that incident, Jones says she’s had all sorts of aches and pains and has spent money seeking medical attention, while also losing unspecified bodily functions. She also claims the accident has deprived her of earning money and prevented her from enjoying life.
“Soap Operas Tear A Marriage Apart”
A newspaper in India is reporting that a woman divorced her husband because he wouldn’t let her watch soap operas. A judge ruled the hubby had been arguing with his wife for over four years for – quote – “watching Hindi serials on TV channels.” The judge also said – quote – “The husband was not allowing his wife to see programs on TV as per her choice.” The divorce was finalized in August but recently became public knowledge when the husband appealed the ruling, in which the wife also won custody of their six-year-old child.
“Winning The Lottery Is All About Dumb Luck”
A man is counting his winnings after buying the wrong lottery ticket at a store in Bridgeton, New Jersey. It all started when the clerk accidentally gave him the wrong scratch-off ticket. The man asked for a Deuces Wild ticket, but the cashier gave him an Aces Wild ticket instead. The clerk tried to chase the man down after he left, but couldn’t catch him. But, the man returned a short time later to claim his prize…100 thousand dollars.
Historical Notes
Today is…
Mickey Mouse’s Birthday – 1928
The Push Button Phone Debuted – 1963
Notable Birthdays…
Linda Evans, 67, actress (Dynasty)
Susan Sullivan 67/actress, TV’s Dharma & Greg
Jameson Parker 62/actor, TV’s Simon & Simon
Kim Wilde 49/singer, “Kids in America”
Owen Wilson, 41, actor – Wedding Crashers, Cars
Born on this date…also known as the late…
Johnny Mercer–1909-1976/singer, founder of Capitol Records
Hank Ballard–1927-2003/singer-songwriter, wrote “The Twist”
Movie History
1928 – Mickey Mouse made his ‘talkie’ debut in Steamboat Willie, at New York’s Colony Theatre. Mickey was originally named “Mortimer Mouse,” but Mrs. Disney didn’t like the name.
1959 – Ben Hur, starring Charlton Heston, premiered in New York City.
1983 – Yentl premiered in theaters on this date.
1992 – Malcolm X, starring Denzel Washington and directed by Spike Lee, opened nationwide.
1994 – Star Trek: Generations hit theaters on this date.
2005 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire premiered in theaters.
2005 – The Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line opened.
Music History
1994 – The Rolling Stones became the first group to broadcast a concert on the Internet.
1990 – Paul McCartney’s birth certificate sold for $18,000 at an auction.
1990 – Mick Jagger “married” model-actress JERRY HALL in Bali, Indonesia. Later, it was revealed the ceremony may not have been legal. The couple was together for 12 years and had two children together. Their union was dissolved in 1999 when Jerry found out Mick had fathered a child with Brazilian model Luciana Morad.
1987 – U2 opened for itself by pretending to be a country-rock group called The Dalton Brothers during a concert in Los Angeles.
1973 – Ringo Starr hit number one with the single “Photograph.” It was written by George Harrison.
1964 – The Supremes and The Righteous Brothers appeared on the show Shindig!
General History
1307 – A fellow named William Tell shot the apple off his son’s head, thus creating the legend bearing his name. Bill was a legendary Swiss marksman who had been forced into the stunt after refusing to bow down to the rule of the imperial rulers, the Hapsburgs. As a small precaution, he’d stuck a second bolt for his crossbow in his belt and told the local governor, Gessler, that it was for him should the lad be killed. Bill’s a big hero, because after he shot the arrow, he was hauled off to prison, escaped, killed Gessler and then started the struggle for Swiss independence.
1865 – Samuel L. Clemens published The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County under the pen name “Mark Twain” in the New York Saturday Press.
1872 – Susan B. Anthony and 12 other women were arrested for trying to vote.
1883 – The US adopted Standard Time and the nation henceforth became divided into four time zones designated as Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific.
1902 – The first teddy bear was invented by Morris Michtom, a Brooklyn candy store owner, who got the idea from a newspaper cartoon showing President Roosevelt on a hunting trip sparing the life of a female bear and her cubs.
1947 – Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers was named National League MVP.
Daily Mindbender Answer
“Brushing your teeth” in the middle of the day can boost your energy by 30%.
Yours in Water Cooler News!
Dr. Rus
