The unimportant news thread

Florestan · July 26, 2024, 02:44:51 PM

Quote from: Todd on July 26, 2024, 12:30:28 PMOhio court rules that so-called "boneless chicken wings" can, in fact, contain bones

I once read that a US shirt manufacturer specifically warned buyers "Do not iron while wearing it".

Apparently only in the USA...

...is a court needed to rule that stupidity is dangerous.

Todd · July 26, 2024, 03:09:11 PM

The warning comes with the iron:

I avoid danger by wearing wrinkled clothing.

DavidW · July 27, 2024, 07:12:07 AM

I have removed the US politics digression.

I've also decided to sticky this thread because it is one of the most active discussions in the diner.

Dry Brett Kavanaugh · July 27, 2024, 07:07:47 PM

Prebiotic Supplement Boosts Brain Function in Older People.

https://www.sciencealert.com/cheap-daily-supplement-seems-to-boost-brain-function-in-older-people

https://theconversation.com/daily-fibre-supplement-improves-older-adults-brain-function-in-just-three-months-new-study-224885

Pohjolas Daughter · July 27, 2024, 07:32:12 PM

Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on July 27, 2024, 07:07:47 PMPrebiotic Supplement Boosts Brain Function in Older People.

https://www.sciencealert.com/cheap-daily-supplement-seems-to-boost-brain-function-in-older-people

https://theconversation.com/daily-fibre-supplement-improves-older-adults-brain-function-in-just-three-months-new-study-224885

I've been wondering about the differences between pre and probiotics and the health benefits. Lately, I've been drinking more kombucha and wondering how good it is for me. I'll check out your link.

PD

Karl Henning · July 31, 2024, 09:28:09 AM

Paleontologists discover new species of tyrannosaurus relative; 69-million-year-old fossil fills a gap in the evolutionary record as the creatures grew smaller and more bird-like.

Todd · August 01, 2024, 02:39:25 PM

Elon Musk accepts Venezuelan President's fight challenge: Coming for you Maduro

My money's on the Empanada King as he will surely use some Amazonian focus powder for the bout.

Todd · August 07, 2024, 11:27:22 AM

For Americans, drive carefully: August 7th is the single deadliest day for U.S. drivers

steve ridgway · August 07, 2024, 09:23:08 PM

Quote from: Todd on June 27, 2024, 05:15:06 AMFrom LiveScience: Astronauts stranded in space due to multiple issues with Boeing's Starliner — and the window for a return flight is closing

Oh, Boeing.

They're still up there!

BBC News

Wendell_E · August 08, 2024, 12:54:36 AM

Quote from: Todd on August 07, 2024, 11:27:22 AMFor Americans, drive carefully: August 7th is the single deadliest day for U.S. drivers

Hmmmm. One of my co-workers was out yesterday because he was in a serious accident. His car was totaled, and he has a big airbag bruise. I'm not sure whether it happened on the 6th or 7th.

The 7th was also the first day of public school here. That certainly increases the traffic.

steve ridgway · August 08, 2024, 05:13:02 AM

That Elton Musk retweeted a fake story about the UK shipping rioters off to the Falkland Islands. I suppose he's given our government ideas now

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Todd · August 08, 2024, 05:18:31 AM

Quote from: steve ridgway on August 08, 2024, 05:13:02 AMThat Elton Musk retweeted a fake story about the UK shipping rioters off to the Falkland Islands. I suppose he's given our government ideas now .

Elton?

steve ridgway · August 08, 2024, 05:31:55 AM

Quote from: Todd on August 08, 2024, 05:18:31 AMElton?

English sense of humour

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Todd · August 08, 2024, 05:36:40 AM

Quote from: steve ridgway on August 08, 2024, 05:31:55 AMEnglish sense of humour .

I would say by this point Elton and Elon conjure distinctive types of silliness.

Todd · August 09, 2024, 10:10:57 AM

5 injured after golf cart crash on impaired-driving course during Wildwood National Night Out event

New Jersey!

Todd · August 11, 2024, 01:29:33 PM

Hawaii House speaker loses reelection bid, deceased lawmaker wins seat: 5 takeaways from Saturday's primaries

DavidW · August 11, 2024, 01:45:40 PM

Quote from: Todd on August 11, 2024, 01:29:33 PMHawaii House speaker loses reelection bid, deceased lawmaker wins seat: 5 takeaways from Saturday's primaries

I thought you were posting an Onion article for a second!

Todd · August 18, 2024, 07:09:11 AM

Directly from The Beeb, so it's proper state propaganda: Misogyny to be treated as extremism by UK government

We have always been at war with extreme misogyny, or something like that.

Spotted Horses · August 18, 2024, 07:35:21 AM

Quote from: DavidW on August 11, 2024, 01:45:40 PMI thought you were posting an Onion article for a second!

It's not the first time. John Ashcroft was defeated in his bid to retain his senate seat by Mel Carnahan, who was dead. His widow was appointed to serve his term. GW Bush subsequently selected Ashcroft to serve as Attorney General.

Todd · August 18, 2024, 07:47:50 AM

Quote from: Spotted Horses on August 18, 2024, 07:35:21 AMIt's not the first time.

John Ashcroft is one of the most famous examples of someone losing to a corpse. It happens regularly, though. From Newsweek in 2022: Full List of Dead People Who Won Their Elections on Tuesday