Tasty Tongue

I'm sure this experience was delightful... Full article here.

Quick Summary:

• During a passionate kiss, an Israeli woman accidentally bit her boyfriend's tongue off.
• A local hospital managed to reattach his tongue.
• The man was advised to "avoid wet kisses" after being discharged from the hospital.

My $0.02: I'm suprised the woman didn't swallow the piece of tongue in shock. And... Good God, what kind of making out were they doing?

The Nerd Test Evaluation Report

Domestic:
You probably own more surge protectors than cooking utensils.
Social:
Taking tests like this is probably the only way you can score.
Health:
You might consider bringing your laptop out of doors for some fresh air.
Aptitude:
You don't seem to have any skills whatsoever.
Career:
You would probably enjoy being a BOFH..

I've taken a good number of nerd and geek tests but this is the first to give me such a... thorough evaluation. Check it out at Nerd Test.

SoBe Essential Berry Pomegranate Review

Drink: SoBe Essential Berry Pomegranate
Official Site: SoBe Bev: Essential Information

Clad in a bland white can and preaching "better-for-you energy," SoBeEssential can easily be mistaken for a diet drink. However, don't be put off by the presentation. The lightly carbonated concoction, though not exactly tasting like berry or pomegranate, is quite pleasing to the palate. The energy factor is about as good as most drinks on the market, giving SoBe Essential Berry Pomegranate a solid ranking.

Summary: Refreshingly simple taste.
Final Score: 4 out of 5

How Many People Have Your Name?

HowManyOfMe.com

There are: 84 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Always good to note a lack of originality in your name...

Senior Citizen Sex Discount

Yep, another German story. Full article here.

Quick Summary:

• The "Pascha," a brothel in Cologne, is offering a 50% discount to patrons over 66.
• The reduced rate is between midday and 5:00 pm everyday.
• The brothel is trying to establish itself with a new client basis.

My $0.02: Well... Senior citizens probably aren't as much work, so they might be worth the discount.

House Sliced in Half

A German man took a chainsaw to a house to slice it in half. ... Yeah... Full article here.

Quick Summary:

• A 43-year-old mason from Sonneberg decided to settle his imminent divorce.
• He chainsawed through the wooden roof and walls of the single-story house.
• Afterward, he picked up one half and carried it to his brother's house where he is currently staying.

My $0.02: Well... After a divorce you do divide things in half...

Blox Original Energy Drink Review

Drink: Blox Original
Official Site: InDrinks

In contrast to its tainted orange cousin, Blox original is a surprisingly good after-taste free flavor, though the overall affect is a bit dilute. It is the drink incarnation of a Blue Raspberry Tootsie Roll Pop. The energy factor is good enough for a decent kick.

Summary: The original is always the best.
Final Score: 4 out of 5

Color Struck

Instinct in action! Full article here.

Quick Summary:

• The study manipulated variables in orange juice.
• Brand name could influence a person's preference in taste between cups.
• Labeling the juice as either 'premium' or 'store brand' had no affect on the results.
• Color had the biggest effect on taste perception.
• When given a regular cup of Tropicana and one dyed to a darker color, the test subjects tasted a non-present difference.
• When given cups of orange juice the same color with one having an extra cup of sugar, the people could not taste the difference.

My $0.02: Interesting implications, interesting implications... Perhaps people are loyal to one brand over the other because of coloring? Also, could the finding of the research help people on diets? If companies color food items more brightly for diet food, then perhaps the people will perceive the taste as being better than without coloring.

Blox Orange Rush Energy Drink Review

Drink: Blox Orange Rush
Official Site: InDrinks

As one of my friends said, Blox Orange Rush "smells like pissed out orange juice." The scent is a warning sign for the taste of the liquid inside. The watered down flavor is similar to that of Hansen's Energade with orange rind and stale Alkaseltzer tablets added to the mix (Don't ask me how I know what orange rinds and stale Alkaseltzer tablets taste like...). An oddly grainy taste taints the whole thing. In addition to a bad taste, the drink delivers little energy.

Summary: The only rush you'll want to give this drink is away from it.
Final Score: 2 out of 5

Oh, and thanks for the inspiration Lauren. ~_^