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One In Three Americans Would Fail the U.S. Citizenship Test

Jackie — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:28:11 +0000

Immigrants who want to become U.S. citizens need to pass a civics test asking detailed questions about our government and history. 39 out of 40 immigrants get at least six questions right on the 10-question test, which is a passing score.

People born in America become citizens without taking a test . . . which is good because according to PR Newswire one in three natural-born Americans FAILED the test in a survey by Xavier University.

Florida Paid 15 State Employees to Get Hammered in an Attempt to Test Breathalyzers

Jackie — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:09:40 +0000

Of course this happened in Florida: The state that comes up with terrible ideas and actually follows through on them. According to the Sarasota Herald Tribune last October, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement . . . which is like their version of the FBI . . . paid 15 employees to get hammered at work. They were [...]

Emergency Alert System National Test Today At Noon

Terry Morgan — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:36:43 +0000

This is a test... it is only a test.

No it's not like 'War of The Worlds,' but it is a real test. Today at Noon an alert will be broadcast on every single radio and television station in the United States.

DNA-Testing Can Now Identify Who Isn't Cleaning Up After Their Dog

Jackie — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:12:49 +0000

I think we are all familiar with the pile of poop in our front yard that doesn't belong to our animals. If you are looking for a new solution technology may be your answer.

According to the Associated Press, apartment complexes around the country are starting to crack down on people who don't pick up their dog poop . . . by giving it a DNA TEST.

Are You Annoying? Take This Test and Find Out.

Brad Weiser — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:58:02 +0000

Believe it or not, some people might find you annoying. I know. They’re idiots. But still. A personality psychologist named Robert Hogan put together a 20-question quiz to figure out just how annoying you actually are. It gauges you on the three big areas of annoyingness: Whether you’re picky, arrogant, or irritating. Overall, you get [...]

Take A Quiz to Find Out If You Are Annoying

Jackie — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:14:53 +0000

Do you ever wonder if you are annoying. Believe it or not, some people might find you annoying...crazy, huh?

NRP found a personality psychologist named Robert Hogan put together a 20-question quiz to figure out just how annoying you actually are. It gauges you on the three big areas of annoyingness: Whether you're picky, arrogant

Amateur Scientists Test The Effects of the Bitter Cold on a Bubble [VIDEO]

Brad Weiser — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:33:30 +0000

With record cold temperatures gripping much of the country this week, it's safe to say most folks are spending their time indoors. But the chill didn't stop these intrepid amateur scientists on YouTube, who took advantage of the frigid cold test the effects of the bitter cold on a soap bubble. The result? It's pretty cool. Check out the video after the jump: