Tuesday, August 24, 2010

wtf Report

The waffle iron was patented today.

Tiger Woods is single again. Tiger and his Swedish-born wife officially divorced Monday.

No surprise here: Researchers say bottled tea isn't as good for you as the kind you brew yourself. The bottled stuff lacks healthful antioxidants and is often loaded with sugar.

A 72-year-old Florida woman was accidentally shot in the chest by her husband as the two trained for robbery scenarios. She's expected to recover. No word if she'll keep hubby around till their 55th anniversary.

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino makes more money than you. Someone crunched the numbers and figured out he'll make $5 million this year from Jersey Shore, making appearances, and the gobs of products he's got lined up.

Piranha 3D will be getting a sequel.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

WTF Report

It's Middle Childrens Day.

Forbes.com says Williams College is America's best. Never heard of it? You're not alone. It's a small, private Massachusetts college with just 2,200 students. Forbes factored the cost of tuition, the salaries of graduates and students' experiences.

America's a bit screwed up right now, and so's American Idol. The latest rumors: J-Lo is out as judge for being too demanding, Mariah Carey would like to judge, and the supposedly fired Kara DioGuardi's not received a contract for next season and is getting her Idol news through the media.

A new study reveals a free and easy way to help your kid be a bit more popular: Send them outdoors. In the study kids who played outdoors were more popular with other kids.

A Florida man man was arrested after he called 911 to say hello. Cops say Roger Hollaway called 911 and told the dispatcher that he needed a ride, but then said he was joking and hung up.

Pixar's Toy Story 3 has grossed over $895 million worldwide, surpassing Finding Nemo to become the highest grossing film in the movie company's history.