Weird Beauty

People all have different ways of doing things.  It makes sense, right because we are all different.  Of course it is in our nature to share how we do things in hopes that others will try it and do the same things.  I like to often try out new things and see if they could possibly work for me like they have for others.  The only problem is that I am no good at following instructions, and I usually end up making a gaff or just ruining it.  You see, that is a bit of a problem as most of the new do it yourself things I like to try are for beauty.  Yes I love strange beauty tips that are supposed to make my skin look younger or my hair shinier.  And if it involves getting rid of unwanted pounds, well I am all over it.  Unfortunately the weird beauty tips that I have tried ended up creating more problems than I had to begin with.

Weird Humanity

Alright guys, Christmas has come and gone, and we know you are ready for some cool, weird, offbeat information to satisfy that inner craving for things that make you go “hmm.”  If you’re like most folks I know, you’re probably trying to recover from days of overindulgence in rich foods and beverages, and not feeling especially comfortable in your own skin at the moment.  What could be more fitting on a day like this than an infographic featuring weird facts about the human body?  Honestly, I can’t think of a thing.

Weird Neighbors

Now I’ve heard some extremely bizarre stories in the past about people hoarding strange things in their house or neighbors acting very out of the ordinary, but this recent news story tops them all. A woman was keeping the body of her dead husband in her house for months without anyone else knowing that he had died. She was supposedly still cashing his checks to make money and scam the social security system. Just when you think people have stooped to their lowest, they seem to find a new and disturbing way to surprise you yet again.

Letter G Goes Missing From Scrabble Championship

During the World Scrabble Championships, officials demanded that two competitors at the globally renowned event  turn out their pockets upon discovery that a letter “G” had gone missing. The ‘G’ disappeared in Poland, and the game had to be stopped until the matter could be resolved.  An official confirmed Tuesday that the disappearance of a “G” tile did occur during the international event, a five day championship throw down held in the Polish Capital of Warsaw.

Lottery Changes

Every day is a gamble. To the point where even though they know the odds of just about anything. Humans are constantly obsessed with getting ahead by any means. For example: even though you are more likely to die on the way to the lottery than you are to win the lottery, people still can’t get enough of it. The game itself is completely random however if you look hard enough you can find statistical changes in anything. The majority of wining tickets are purchased the night before a drawing. Unfortunately there is also more people buying tickets the night before a drawing. Wouldn’t it be nice to press a button and have your computer determine to within a certain percentage what the numbers will be?

“Injured” Firefighter Runs Ironman…7 times.

Now, before you go thinking this is some inspirational mumbo-jumbo, let me set you up for what you’re about to witness.

Aaron Marjala busted his elbow on a firehouse countertop in 2007 resulting in permanent numbness in his pinky. He then happened to hit the same elbow on a ladder. After a few months of recovery, Marjala was labeled as permanently disabled by 2 doctors…because of a numb pinky. A NUMB PINKY! He now gets paid over $50,000 in disability each year. So, what does the average disabled man do with all his free time? Why, he trains for Ironman Marathons!

Cheater, Cheater…Adderall Eater?

Oh no. The masses have done it again. They have ruined it for everyone, and Duke University is the first to do the unthinkable: Taking Adderall to help you study is now considered cheating. That’s right! Previously, taking unprescribed Adderall was simply a violation of the university’s drug policy, however, now it is in violation of their academic policy as well. The article states: