5 Weird Exhibitions Around the World

Festivals, conferences and exhibitions are excellent ways to bring together like-minded individuals in the pursuit of any one common goal but, while the topics of business endeavors usually top the list of events around the world, the weird, wacky and downright fun are no less available.

If you need a break from the rigors of business and a busy life, consider taking time out for one of these five fun and weird exhibitions around the world:

1. Festival of the Dead in Salem, Massachusetts

Festival of the Dead in Salem, Massachusetts

The site of the infamous Salem Witch Trials continues to live up to its weird and spooky reputation with its annual Festival of the Dead, an event that brings together the public and the creepily innovative with events ranging from history lessons to an exhibition of products and services aimed at the superstitious public; a career in ghost hunting can begin here, quite literally!
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Washington DC is the Sexually Transmitted Disease Capital of the US! (But Your State’s Got ‘em Too…)

Well folks, hang on to your hats, because according to Google’s Public Data Explorer it appears that most of the Sexually transmitted diseases tracked by the CDC are generally on the decline, with the exception of Chlamydia (caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria), which is skyrocketing!

And guess, what? The chlamydia capital of the US is none other than our nation’s capital, Washington DC!

A Little Bit About Chlamydia

  • Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
  • It is estimated that about 2.3 million individuals in the United States ages 14-39 are infected with chlamydia.
  • Between half and three-quarters of all women who have a chlamydia do not know that they are infected.
  • It can linger for months or years before being discovered.

The good news is that it’s not gonna kill you, though it could permanently harm reproductive organs. Treatment basically involves taking antibiotics and going on your way. Of course, there is still the little matter that if you live in Washington DC about 1.2% of fellow Washingtonians are walking around ready to give you the disease again!

Graph of Chlamydia in the US
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The One Where John P. Takes Viagra, Then Tells You All About It

Viagra Baseball adFor years we’ve all seen the Viagra ads. They are on TV, in newspapers and magazines, at sporting events, heck I think they even advertise on the inside of lollipop wrappers to get the kids hooked at an early age. Hmmm. Viagra lollipops anyone? They’ve done such a great job at associating their brand with sex that it makes you wonder how anyone actually has sex without Viagra?

In addition to providing injunctive assistance to men who might actually have some sort of a problem (which may be a good thing, but maybe not too), the boys behind Viagra are clearly, clearly, clearly targeting a much younger and healthier audience in the hopes of getting them to use Viagra for purely recreational purposes. There is ZERO doubt in my mind about this.

Now, I’ve long wondered what the heck is supposed to be so magical about “the little blue pill”? I mean, does it make you last longer? Does it make you bigger? Does it turn you into a raging sexual animal? And while we’re at it, does Red Bull actually give you wings? The problem is, everyone has these questions, but no one with experience is willing to talk about it. Unfortunately, this leaves us with only one side of the story, Pfizer’s commercial messaging!

Well, I decided I was going to get the answers! So I got some Viagra, and here’s what happened.
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Here’s a Good Porn Video For You

Porn-VideoHaHaHa! I knew that title was going to grab your attention, cause lets face it – sex sells. And so as not to disappoint you, I’m actually going to show you a video about porn produced by Good Magazine!

Be aware that although there is no nudity, the hot chick in the video is almost nude. So, if you are easily offended by scantily clad women in a bathing suit, this video is not for you. But come on now, who are we kidding? I know that every one of you is going to actually watch this video.

The only thing that is yet to be seen is who is brave enough to leave a comment and admit it!
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Men Actually Have a Monogamy Gene

Hot Chicks!!Well, yesterday I posted about the fact that men who are polygamists live longer, but today I’m bringing you the news that men may indeed be predisposed to either being monogamous, or not!

New Scientist is reporting that men who have multiple copies of a gene called RS3 334 make for horrible partners. I know a couple of guys who probably have 10 of these genes. He, he.
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Polygamists Do It Longer, er Live Longer

polygamistsHe, he, he. I couldn’t resist with the title… A new study from the University of Sheffield, UK’s Dr Virpi Lummaa says that men over 60 from 140 countries that practice polygamy lived on average 12% longer than men from 49 mostly monogamous nations.

Using data from the World Health Organization, Lummaa and Russell scored 189 countries on a monogamy scale of one to four – totally monogamous to mostly polygamous. They also took into account a country’s gross domestic product and average income to minimise the effect of better nutrition and healthcare in monogamous Western nations.

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Pole Dancing: China’s Newest Fitness Activity

pole-dancing-new-chinese-fitnessA growing number of Chinese women are experimenting with the country’s newest, and most controversial, fitness activity.

Clad in knee-high leather boots, spandex shorts and a sports bra, Xiao Yan struck a pose two feet off the ground, her head glistening with sweat and her arms straining as she suspended herself from a vertical pole.

“Keeping your grip is the hardest part,” she said. “It’s really easy to slide downward.”

Ms. Xiao, 26, who works as a supermarket manager, is one of a growing number of women experimenting with China’s newest, and most controversial, fitness activity: pole dancing.
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“Intimate Activities” Result in Apartment Complaint

Intimate Activities Apartment ComplaintDear lord, this is funny. The following letter is not made up. It actually happened to a friend of mine who shall remain anonymous (for his wife’s sake, since he’s quite proud of it). Last week after running errands his wife came home to find the following letter attached to the front door of the apartment:

August 13, 2008
XXXXXXXXXX
Apt #1208

Dear (He Who Shall Remain Nameless),

I’m writing you this letter with regards to a complaint we’ve had from one of your neighbors. This neighbor states they are frequently disturbed by noises coming from your apartment. These noises are not music, slamming doors, stomping, or others of that nature. The Resident claims it is constant banging on the wall and other noises that seem to be associated with intimate activities.

The Resident feels awkward about the situation and therefore has not wanted to knock on your door and discuss it with you. They said this has gone on for quite a while, and they have made comments to management before, but now they feel too uncomfortable and have asked us to address this with you.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

XOXOXOXOXO
Community Manager

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Wii vs PS3

Hot Chick in BikiniHmmm. I’ve got a question… Which do you prefer? The Wii or the PS3?

Now don’t jump to conclusions or anything. You should probably take your time and enjoy a Choco Party while you’re thinking.
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