“An Egyptian bodybuilder with the world’s largest arms has told of the challenges that come with his 31-inch biceps, including finding a shirt and dealing with accusations of implants and oil injections. Moustafa Ismail, also known as ‘Big Mo’, lives in Massachusetts. Despite not liking Popeye’s staple food, spinach, he …
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‘Alabama Teabagger’ Gets 2 Years in Prison
“Brian Downing, better known as the Alabama fan who exposed his genitals and rubbed them on the face of a passed-out LSU fan in New Orleans after the Crimson Tide’s BCS Championship Game win last season, was sentenced to spend two years in prison. The Times-Picayune reported that Downing pleaded …
Read More »UN Elevates Status of Palestine
“Nearly 140 countries voted in the U.N. on Thursday to recognize the Palestinian territories as a “nonmember observer state” over the strenuous objections of Israel and the U.S., marking a milestone with potentially far-reaching consequences for the decades-old Arab-Israeli conflict. The 138-9 vote, with 41 abstentions, came on the 65th …
Read More »Senators: Gitmo Can Be Closed, Civil Rights Enforced
“California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday released a report by the Government Accountability Office analyzing the feasibility of transferring the 166 detainees currently in custody at Guantanamo Bay to domestic prisons in the United States. “This report demonstrates that if the political will exists, we could finally close Guantanamo …
Read More »Hostess – Execs Get Bonuses, Workers Get Laid Off
The future of Twinkies is virtually assured. Hostess Brands Inc. said Thursday that it’s in talks with 110 potential buyers for its iconic brands, which also include CupCakes, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos. The suitors now include at least five national retailers such as supermarkets, a financial adviser for the …
Read More »Congressman: Muslim Brotherhood Advises Obama!
“Speaking with Secure Freedom Radio host Frank Gaffney this week, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) alleged that the Obama administration has actively aided al Qaeda and follows the advice of the Muslim Brotherhood. Gohmert told Gaffney that anti-Muslim investigations are necessary because President Barack Obama made “horrendous decisions” in backing the …
Read More »Help The Young Turks Win a Streamy Award!
The Young Turks are contenders for Best News and Culture Series in the 2012 Streamy Awards, but we can’t win without the TYT Army! http://www.streamys.org/the-young-turks-fan-submission-page/ Show your support for TYT’s fearless brand of news and political commentary by nominating us via the Streamy Awards official web app here: http://www.streamys.org/the-young-turks-fan-submission-page/ The …
Read More »iTunes 11, Surface Pro, and more – 90 Seconds on The Verge: Thursday, November 29, 2012
Brandom. Russell Brandom. (B)random. Noun. “The state of being okay with the following nonsensical description associated with a first-time 90 Seconds on The Verge appearance: 4 8 15 16 23 24… 4 8 15 16 23 24… 4 8 15 16 23 24… and so on.” More from The Verge: …
Read More »5′ Subway Footlong Eating Challenge
I Upload Eating Challenge videos every week! Subscribe for the latest stuff =] So whats more fun then to consume nearly your hight in Subway Footlongs? Alot of stuff really, but this was pretty fun! Another great old video with crappy editing, makes me appreciate how far I’ve come =] …
Read More »Doomsday Prepper Tips: Glowstick Alarm | Doomsday Preppers
This ingenious and simple device can alert you to intruders in the dead of night. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that …
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