It ain’t easy being me!

A University of Virginia study showed that people would rather give themselves electric shocks than to simply sit quietly  alone with their thoughts!

A University of Virginia study showed that people would prefer to give themselves electric shocks rather than simply sit quietly alone with their own  thoughts!

Tickle Me Elmo explained

US Customs Agents were surprised to find 2 live parrots being smuggled into the country in an Elmo Doll

US Customs Agents were surprised to find 2 live parrots being smuggled into the country in an Elmo Doll

Back-step

The British Ballroom Dance Council is proposing to change the definition of a dance partnership to "one man and one woman"  in order to block same-sex couples from competing.

The British Ballroom Dance Council is proposing to change the definition of a dance partnership to “one man and one woman” in order to block same-sex couples from competing.

Poached Turtles? Delicious!

Ontario endangered spotted turtles are under threat from poachers supplying  international black-market collectors.

Ontario’s endangered spotted turtles are under threat from poachers supplying the international black-market trade.

Ménagerie à Trois

An Ontario Cattle -breeder has managed to cross-breed a rare tri-hybrid calf; a cross between a black Aberdeen Angus, a black Japanese Wagu and a white Italian Chianina.

An Ontario Cattle -breeder has managed to cross-breed a rare tri-hybrid calf; a cross between a black Aberdeen Angus, a black Japanese Wagu and a white Italian Chianina.

Crow-cuss

Incidents of crows attacking people are on the rise as protective parents guard their young.

” ..But I been, done, seen about everything, when I make a humanoid cry!”      Incidents of crows attacking people are on the rise as protective parents guard their young.

Canadian invasion at Wimbledon

Canadian tennis players: Eugenie Bouchard, [womens' finalist], Milos Raonic, [ mens' semi-finalist], and Vasek Popisil, [doubles Champion] stormed the All-England Club with record-setting results.

Canadian tennis players: Eugenie Bouchard, [women’s finalist], Milos Raonic, [ men’s semi-finalist], and Vasek Pospisil, [doubles Champion] stormed the All-England Club with record-setting results.

Unsafe at new speeds

"Unfortunately we can't raise our maximum crossing speed!"   [B.C. raises the speed limit on interior highways to 120km/h despite objections from Police]

“Unfortunately we can’t raise our maximum crossing speed!”     [B.C. raises the speed limit on interior highways to 120km/h despite objections from Police]

“No ‘bats’ required in our belfry.”

Christ Church cathedral is getting a new 2.4 million-dollar Bell Spire with 4 custom-cast bronze bells. However, there will be no need for a bell-ringer as they will be operated electronically.

Christ Church cathedral is getting a new 2.4 million-dollar Bell Spire with 4 custom-cast bronze bells. However, there will be no need for a bell-ringer as they will be operated electronically.

Giving new meaning to”Star”bucks coffee!

The International Space Station will be getting a real Italian espresso machine!

The International Space Station will be getting a real Italian espresso machine!   [It will still have to be served in pouches with straws though]