Study Claims Sugar as Addictive as Cocaine: Heated debate has greeted an article in a medical journal suggesting sugar should be considered a drug which is as addictive as cocaine. While I am no scientist, I think if you’re seriously trying to determine if sugar is as addictive as cocaine, you first have to ask two very important questions 1) do people perform sexual favors for a sugar fix and 2) does Eric Clapton ever plan to follow-up on his hit single “Cocaine” with a song called “Sugar?” If the answer to any of these questions are yes, then you may have a case.
NASA’s Plan to Defuse Yellowstone’s Super Volcano: NASA believes the Yellowstone super volcano is a greater threat to life on Earth than any asteroid, so it has come up with a plan to defuse its explosive potential by drilling a 5-mile-deep hole into the hydrothermal water below in an attempt to drain some 60 to 70 percent of the heat from the magma chamber below. So if I understand this project correctly, NASA is trying to get an angry volcano to blow off some steam before it blows its top.
Gravitational Wave Observatory Finds Three More Colliding Black Holes: The Gravitational Wave Observatory reports that they have detected three more gargantuan gravitational waves caused by a pair of colliding black holes. Then they wonder why insurance companies won’t cover them. Hell, at this rate, even self-driving Teslas are having less collisions.
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Trump Interior Secretary Recommending Shrinking National Monuments: In a highly controversial move ordered by the White House, Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will seek to shrink more that 27 designated National Monument sites throughout the United States. Yea, and something tells me its a pretty safe bet to assume that that monument shrink list isn’t likely to include many Confederate monuments.
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Uranus Likely Full of Giant Diamonds: Scientists believe that when it rains on a massive planet like Uranus, which has a relatively tiny rocky core and a mantle consisting of slurried water, ammonia, methane ices and a thick atmosphere - it literally rains diamonds. Well, I guess that pretty much explains why the planet has rings - otherwise, what’s the point of having all those diamonds laying around? One thing’s for sure, if you’re low on cash, this place sounds like the perfect place to get engaged.
Queen Elizabeth Will Not Step Aside for Prince Charles: Insiders say that the world's longest-reigning living monarch, 91-year-old Queen Elizabeth II, has no plans to step aside for Prince Charles to assume the throne. I don’t blame her. Hell, he looks older than she does.
Drug and Alcohol Misuse Among Baby Boomers Increasing: Experts are warning that alcohol and drug misuse among baby boomers is a “rapidly growing problem” and must be dealt with urgently.” Why I’m over 50 and I don't misuse alcohol - I prefer to drink it. Now my question remains - is it that people over-50 are increasing their drug and alcohol use or is it that heavy drug and alcohol users are finally turning 50?
Scientists Say Extinct Animals May Soon Come Back: Scientists report that they are making good progress in the process of bringing extinct species back to life through cloning. And its not just the scientists hard at work on this. Hell, the Republicans have already done a pretty good job in bringing the Confederacy back.
Treasury Secretary’s Wife Apologizes for Instagram Sniping: Louise Linton, the actress wife of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, apologized for demanding to know how much a female critic pays in taxes after the woman called Linton out for highlighting her expensive clothing as she exited a government plane. Not to be critical, but her apology sounded more like “I’m so sorry. It was inappropriate and insensitive of me to encourage the poors to feel badly about not being able to be me.” That said, I can see a "Real Housewives" run in her future.
Eye Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease Years In Advance: According to a recent study from Cedars-Sinai, a non-invasive eye test could predict whether someone could have Alzheimer’s disease years before patients begin experiencing symptoms of the disease. Wow, talk about a bargain! So next time you go to the optometrist, your doctor will not only be able to tell you if you need glasses, but also if you’re losing your ever-lovin' mind.
Cannibal Tells Police He’s Tired of Eating Human Flesh: Four men in South Africa are facing charges of cannibalism after one of them handed himself in to police, claiming that he was “tired of eating human flesh.” Oh for heaven’s sake, try another recipe and quit complaining! But I get it. Hell, when I was a kid, I used to eat meatloaf all the time. Now, I hope I never have to see meatloaf on my plate again.
How to Tell if Your Eyes Were Damaged Looking at Solar Eclipse: Reuters has published an informative article to help people determine if their eyes were damaged by looking at the solar eclipse without eye protection. And while I’m no optometrist, I’d have to assume the answer is simply “if you’re able to read this article about eye damage, you’re eyes are fine.”
Mixing Grapefruit With Meds Can Be Dangerous: It’s not too uncommon for a physician to warn against mixing medications with alcohol, but new research suggests that grapefruits pose a serious threat if consumed with certain drugs. Doctors caution that if you must mix anything with grapefruit, stick to vodka.
Elon Musk Calls for Ban on Killer Robots: Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has joined more than 100 robotics and artificial intelligence experts who have written an open letter, calling on the United Nations to ban lethal autonomous weapons, one of the deadliest forms of war machines. Yea, well just let them try and take my killer robot away from me. The way I see it, as long as I have plenty of AA batteries at my disposal, I am basically invincible!
Research Showing Walnuts Effective Weight Loss Tool: New studies are finding that walnuts are an effective weight loss tool - rich in omega-3 fatty acids and known to suppress appetite, they’re being linked to reduced risk of obesity and diabetes. I can attest that its true. Hell, I’ve been putting out walnuts every morning for the squirrels in my garden and not a one of them seem to have a weight problem.
Dubai Researchers Create a Chicken From Duck Feather DNA: Scientists in Dubai say they have successfully bred a chicken with a duck’s DNA from its feather. My question is, who would want to make a chicken from a duck? Sounds like the work of a bunch of quacks. And to make matters worse, when asked about the controversy surrounding the research, scientists tried to duck all the questions. For Pete’s sake, answer the questions - or are you too much of a chicken?
Thieves Steal Truck With 22 Tons of Nutella and Chocolate: The Associated Press reports that thieves in Germany stole a semi-trailer full of the hazelnut and chocolate spread Nutella and a variety of other chocolates worth up to $82,000. Authorities say there’s a good possibility this robbery could be linked to a recent heist of a truck loaded with graham crackers and marshmallows, but say they still need 'smore information before making that determination. But regardless of who’s responsible, this was definitely one sweet crime.
