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World record #111 – The world’s largest meatball weighs over 200 pounds
by Marshall Brain | November 3, 2009
You would think that something silly like the world’s largest meatball would not be a big deal, but it turns out there is a meatball arms race underway at the moment. The record was set in Mexico in August. In September a new record was set on the Jimmy Kimmel show: Now that record has [...]
This new study indicates a remarkable fact about poverty in America: Study: Half of U.S. kids will receive food stamps More than 35.8 million Americans used food stamps in July — nearly 6.8 million more than a year earlier, Weill’s group says. About half of food stamp recipients are children, Rank says. This study is [...]
The Lexus LFA is scheduled for delivery in 2011. It will be a carbon/aluminum bodied, 4.8 liter V-10 powered, 552 HP supercar in the $400,000 range. One of the more interesting things about the LFA is the behind-the-scenes technology going into its production. For example, there is this amazing rotary loom for weaving graphite strands [...]
WHO study suggests link between cell phones and tumors – “Preliminary results of an International investigation by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest there may be a “significantly increased risk” of some types of brain tumors after use of mobile phones for a decade or more…” The $10 Phone Bill – “The $116 billion business [...]
Engines are often the most important parts of any vehicle, and your car can’t go far without one. Luckily, an engine will often give you a few warning signs before disaster strikes. Tune in and get the low-down on 5 key signs of engine trouble.
Some people have memories of very early childhood, but how far back can you go? Is it possible to remember your own birth? Josh and Chuck are on the case in this episode of Stuff You Should Know.
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