1. California coffee shops may be required to
post warnings that coffee can cause cancer. *** They will also warn that excessive caffeine consumption
may cause “Irritable Scowl Syndrome.”
2. TV personality Amy Duggar has offered to
adopt the 13 Turpin children who had been held captive by their parents their
entire lives. *** Ms.
Duggar said she was shocked by their story, and noted that most parents only
want to lock up their kids during the teenage years.
3. Panera has pulled cream cheese from all
its U.S. locations after some samples tested positive for Listeria. *** Company officials say they’ll replace
supplies as soon as they change the packaging to advertise the new flavor.
4. Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, has
passed away at the age of 91. *** The pall bearers have been asked to arrive
two hours before the funeral to assemble the casket.
5. Dennis Peron, the “father of medical
marijuana,” has passed away at the age of 72. *** His eulogy will be delivered by Dr. Cheech
and Dr. Chong.
6. On this date in history: Feb 2, 1653 – The city of
New Amsterdam is established,
and is later re-named New York City. ***
The reason for the name change is a bit complicated, but it was
basically due to a few unfortunate incidents involving windmills.
7. On this
date in history: Feb 1, 1893 – Thomas Edison completes construction of the
world’s first movie studio.
*** But, he had a tough time
explaining to Mrs. Edison why he had to buy something called a “casting couch.”
8. On this date in history: Jan 31, 1928
– Scotch tape
is first marketed by 3-M Company.
*** That just goes to
show—it’s possible to develop a successful product if you can just stick with
it.
9. On this date in history: Jan 30, 1487 – Bell chimes are invented.
*** Great sound, but tough to dance to.
10. On this
date in history: Jan 29, 1728 – John Gays'
"Beggar's Opera" premieres in London. *** To set the mood,
ticketholders arriving at the event had to plead for good seats.
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