1.
According to Sunday’s
Detroit Free Press, the FBI is continuing to investigate a local criminal ring
that has been selling human body parts.
*** In fact, there is evidence
that Jim Caldwell may have recently purchased a new arm for Matthew Stafford.
2.
Oslo, Norway plans to
be car-free by 2019. ***
However, with all the car thefts and carjackings, Detroit may beat them
to it.
3.
Researchers at Duke
University found that many nail polishes contain TPHP, a chemical that can
enter the body and cause hormonal dysfunction. *** On
the plus side, people will compliment you on your great looking nails. On the
negative side, you’ll have an inexplicable urge to scratch their eyes out.
4.
Presidential candidates
Ben Carson and Donald Trump are asking for Secret Service protection…***…from each other.
5.
Speaking at an industry
conference in San Francisco, Linked-In CEO Jeff Weiner described the difference
between a manager and a visionary. *** I believe the visionary gets to put his feet
up on the desk.
6.
On this date in history: 1960 – The
first fully mechanized post office opens in Providence, Rhode Island. ***
For the first time ever, letters can be lost automatically.
7.
On this date in
history:
1774 -
In defiance of British rule, colonists in
Taunton, Massachusetts raise the first flag displaying the word "Liberty.”
*** Unfortunately, Betsy Ross was exhausted and
said she’d never do another flag with text on it.
8.
On this date in
history:
1897 -
The world's first car dealership opens in
London. *** Showroom traffic is a bit slow while waiting
for the automobile to be invented.
9.
On this date in history: 1938 - Chester Carlson demonstrates the first Xerox copying
machine. *** He then hopped off and pulled up his pants.
10.
On this date in
history: 1814
– The world’s first plastic surgery is
performed. *** I
believe the patient was a Ms. Kardashian.
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