Corndogs + Avocados

A teacher I know recently asked the folllwing question for extra credit on a high school history test: “What country has been in the news recently for conducting a nuclear test?” The top three answers:
1. Korea.
2. Poland.
3. My personal favorite: Hawaii.

Democrats put it on the rear bumper. Republicans put it on the front bumper.

I was looking up what part the sauna played in the corporate culture of Finland and found this site very useful.
www.windowontheworldinc.com/countryprofile/index.html
Then I clicked on “home” and then “United States” and laughed hysterically. There are things that we simply take for granted about our culture that must seem like total insanity to “outsiders.”
For example (from [...]

This website will help you find your true viking name. Mine is Drafli Swiftgoat, and here’s my viking personality:
You’re a fearsome Viking, but you aren’t completely uncivilized. The other Vikings make fun of you for that. You have a thirst for battle — unfortunately, you’re not terribly good at it. You probably know which end [...]

I’ve been reading about the Vikings and noticing their names: Erik the Red, Gorm the Old, Harald Bluetooth, Magnus the Strong, Sweyn Forkbeard, etc.What would my name be? Liz the Stable? Liz the Spanishola? Liz Sweatyhands?Well I found this website and it told me my name would be:

Your name would be-
[Giz] Sheeptipper
(Well, actually, that [...]

I bought a new suit yesterday. I tried to wheel & deal with the salesman but he wouldn’t have any of it. “Can you give me 10% off?” “No.” “If I buy two suites can I get a discount?” “No.” “Since I bought the second most expensive suite in your store could you throw in [...]