1. In Saudi Arabia, a 14 year old boy was arrested for
dancing the Macarena in public while crossing the street. *** Officials acknowledged that a lot of adults do
that contrived and silly dance, but said a 14 year old should know better.
2. Starbucks is test marketing a sushi burrito. *** It’s not very good, but their plan is to
make a killing by selling beverages to wash it down.
3. Two members of the Kennedy clan—the son and
granddaughter of Robert and Ethyl—were arrested for disorderly conduct after
refusing to turn down the music at their party. *** At their arraignment they were indignant; they
both pleaded not guilty and said there has never been a noise ordinance in
Camelot.
4. During yesterday’s eclipse President Trump made the
mistake of looking directly at the sun. ***
After being surrounded by White House advisors for the past seven months
he just wasn’t used to seeing anything that bright.
5. The city of Stamford, Connecticut may make it illegal
to walk and text at the same time. *** I bet a lot of kids there will decide to give
up walking.
6. On this date in history: Aug 25, 1916 – The Department of the Interior establishes the National Park
Service. *** They provide valet parking?
7. On this
date in history: Aug 24, 1853 – In Saratoga, New York, chef George Crum prepares the
world’s first potato chips. ***
He then became extremely wealthy by betting friends that they couldn’t
eat just one.
8. On this date in history: Aug 23, 1960 – The
world's largest frog (7.2 pounds) is caught.
*** His weight gain
was blamed on the unhealthy influence of a Miss Piggy.
9. On this date in history: Aug 22, 1911 – The
Mona Lisa is stolen from the
Louvre. *** Sounds like somebody just wasn’t satisfied with a Mona Lisa
coffee mug from the gift shop.
10.
On this date in history: Aug 21, 1841 – John
Hampson patents the venetian blind. *** According to the patent, it kept out the sun
and provided privacy while still letting you peek at the neighbors.
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