Jeremy Taylor
‘The Simpsons’ Offers a Secret Message to Fox for Its 25th Anniversary
When the Fox Network launched 25 years ago, the “fourth network” was known more for its second run movies than its original programming. ‘The Simpsons,’ which is in its 23rd season, was one of the station’s first breakout hits and helped to make it the prime time powerhouse that it is today.
‘The Simpsons‘ celebrated Fox’s 25th anniversary Sunday night with a special message for its parent network. “Congratulations FOX on 25 years…We still love you,*” it read. But there was more.
Have Gas Prices Caused You to Cut Back on Other Purchases? – Survey of the Day
While gas prices may be coming in a little bit after a four-month surge, they still stand at almost four dollars a gallon. According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,451 adults, these unprecedentedly high prices are causing Americans to change their overall spending habits.
‘The Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Finally Reveals Where Springfield Is Located
What state is ‘The Simpsons‘ hometown of Springfield in? Not only has that been one of TV’s biggest mysteries, but it’s been a long-running joke, as the animated show has teased revealing Springfield’s location numerous times but never has.
Now, the mystery has been solved.
Canada Has Eliminated the Penny
Even stacked together in a jar, all those pennies you have are fairly worthless. However, they may soon become collectors’ items.
Canada, our neighbor to the North, has just eliminated the penny in their latest federal budget, following the example of nations like Australia and New Zealand. The Canadian national mint will stop producing the one-cent coin over the next six months, and businesses have been asked to return pennies to be melted down.
We thought it was a joke too, but apparently the Great White North is serious:
Fan Makes Greatest Catch in Baseball History
Once you become an adult, you can’t really bring your glove to a baseball game. But don’t worry, you still have something to catch a ball with should the opportunity arise. Yup, we mean that 20 oz plastic cup of beer in your hand.
Bad News Guys — Women Can Exercise Their Way To Orgasm
As if the female orgasm wasn’t complicated enough already, the male species has received some perplexing new information about the mysterious sensation.
Washington Nationals Closer Drew Storen Has A Batmobile
Closers are a different breed of ball player. Ricky Vaughn in the ‘Major League’ movies, Rollie Fingers and his mustache, Brian Wilson and his “fear the beard” campaign. Well, now there’s another nut to add to the dysfunctional family tree.
Barack Obama Wants to Cameo In the ‘Entourage’ Movie
Count Barack Obama among those who want to see an ‘Entourage’ movie happen. In fact, the President would be willing to make a cameo appearance opposite Vince, Ari and the boys if that increases the likelihood of the film getting made.
Blonde Hilariously Explains Meaning of ‘Miles Per Hour’
During a road trip, Travis Chambers proposed a math problem to his wife Chelsea. “If you are traveling 80 miles per hour, how long does it take you to go 80 miles?,” he wonders.
While that would seem a ridiculous question to ask an adult, given the ease in which the answer can be calculated, there was a reason Travis asked.
George Clooney Arrested While Protesting In Front of Sudanese Embassy
George Clooney and several others were arrested in Washington, DC on Friday while protesting the Sudanese government.
Barack Obama Makes His NCAA March Madness Tournament Picks
Basketball-Fan-in-Chief Barack Obama’s career as a presidential bracketologist got off to a rousing start in 2009 when his pick to win the 2009 NCAA tournament, North Carolina, were indeed crowned champions.
Is the Afghan War Worth the Costs? – Survey of the Day
The tragic shooting of 16 Afghan civilians by an American soldier has put the spotlight back on the United State’s military campaign in the Central Asian country, which has been going on for more than 10 years.
According to a new ABC News-Washington Post of 1,003 adults, 60 percent think the Afghan war is no longer worth the costs, whereas 35 percent think it is still worth fighting.










