Eating McDonald’s fries makes you republican
Results of a survey suggest that liberals and conservatives are divided on food too.
Obama and the “Buffett Rule”
A new tax on millionaires nicknamed the “Buffett Rule” will be proposed by President Obama tomorrow. Watch this video and hear Warren Buffett talk about his tax bill.
Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett – Body and Soul
Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett, a video of their duet singing Body and Soul, recorded at the Abbey Road studios in London earlier this year.
Beatles refused to play to segregated audiences
In a small way, The Beatles did a little bit for the civil rights movement in the US.
The Tea Party and Moroccan Roll
Canadian rock band The Tea Party, could sell their website for $1 million, but would like to lend it to Jon Stewart.
Troy Davis execution – Thousands protest around the world
An innocent man could executed in Georgia next week. Thousands are protesting the case of Troy Davis.
Ex-pet birds teaching wild parrots to talk
Domestic pet birds, like cockatoos, are escaping into the wild and giving English lessons to wild parrots.
President Donald Trump could still happen
An aide to Donald Trump says in this video that his boss is the “Godfather of Politics” and could still run as an independent.
White flesh fruits – Stroke fighters
Eating white flesh fruits, like apples and pears, can reduce a persons chance of a stroke by 52%, according to new study published in the Journal: Stroke.
6.8 million free laptops for kids, in India
The forward thinking Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is giving 6.8 million of its schoolchildren a free laptop. The government in Tamil Nadu is fulfilling an election promise. Isn’t that a novel idea.
Emotion Detector Camera – Watch out liars
A new ‘Emotion Detector Camera’ has been developed. It is supposed to pick out liars. Instead of using it on politicians, it will probably be used on us.
Jelly Batteries for laptops, phones and cars
Jelly (Jello) batteries are coming to a phone near you. It will make phones and tablets, safer and lighter. Electric cars could also benefit.
Baptist preacher says Book of Mormon was written by the Devil
Hateful preacher from Greenville, South Carolina attacks Mormons and the Book of Mormon saying it was written by the Devil.
Tea Party cheers – Letting the uninsured die
At last nights Tea Party debate, the crowd cheered at the suggestion that the country should allow uninsured sick people to die.