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What the #@$&!? is Wrong With Texas? We Should Be At the Top of this List!

Adam West — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:13 +0000

Everything is bigger here in Texas, and we're awfully proud of the ways in which we lead the nation, but according to a new survey, we don't swear enough. Frankly, this survey surprises me, because everyone I know in the Lone Star State curses like a sailor.

It seems that the people in the state of Ohio use more colorful language than the rest of the nation.

Rise Against's Tim McIlrath Delivers Powerful Neil Young Cover 'Ohio' at Wisconsin 'Get Out the Vote' Rally

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:37:02 +0000

There may not be as many protest singers these days, but those that do make sure they get their message across. Such was the case with Rise Against‘s Tim McIlrath at Wisconsin’s ‘Get Out the Vote’ Rally last Friday (June 1). The singer, standing alone at center stage with only his guitar, chose Neil Young‘s [...]

Virginia Earthquake Felt as Far Away as New York, Toronto, and Washington D.C.

Amory Gritta — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:44:55 +0000

An earthquake epicentered in Virginia occurred Tuesday afternoon, with people in Washington, DC, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Toronto reporting they felt the tremors, as well.

Kid in Banana Suit Attacks Gorilla Mascot in Ohio [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:30:07 +0000

This certainly isn't the way nature intended it.

A teenager who may or may not still be wearing a banana suit is at large after an unprovoked assault on the gorilla mascot that a Verizon Wireless Center in Strongsville, Ohio employs to promote its store.

Woman Has Same Bank Account For 98 Years [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:00:13 +0000

When June Gregg finds something that works for her, she sticks with it.

The Chillicothe, Ohio woman, who recently turned 100, has defied the volatile nature of today's financial world by using the same savings account at the same bank since 1913.

Marlon Brando, Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor Took Post-9/11 Road Trip Together

Amory Gritta — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:30:59 +0000

According to an article in this month's Vanity Fair, eccentric superstars Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando were in New York to see a concert performance by their good friend Michael Jackson when the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 occurred. Fearing more terrorism, Jackson moved his entire entourage, which included Taylor and Brando, to New Jersey the day after the World Trade Center towers fell.

At that point, with all flights cancelled, Jackson rented a car and headed West with Taylor and Brando in tow.

Ohio Man Arrested for Barking at Police Canine

Amory Gritta — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:00:21 +0000

Though communicating with a furry dog via petting and simple commands is acceptable, barking at one is anything but.

That's especially true when the pooch in question is a member of the K-9 police force.

Ohio-based Ryan James Stevens learned that the hard way when he was slapped with a misdemeanor after barking at a police dog inside of a patrol car.

Ohio Man Gets 16 Million Dollar Cable Bill

Amory Gritta — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:35 +0000

Lt. Daniel DeVirgilio got a bill from his cable company that was so shocking, it was hard to take seriously.

Time Warner Cable charged the 26-year-old Beavercreek, Ohio man a whooping $16,409,107 for his basic cable service last month. When DeVirgilio called Time Warner to complain, the representatives were as baffled by his bill as he was.