Shauna has been writing and editing things for cash and prizes for well over a decade, and while her first love is pop culture and celebrity dish, she's also done work for Fortune 500 companies and even written a book. Feel free to contact her at goldengateblond at the gmail -- but keep in mind she really hates people who refer to themselves in the third person, so never ever do that with her. Seriously. (Man, does she hate that.)
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Dry Cleaner Mistakenly — Or Not — Turns Man’s Name Into an Insult
Just about all of us have someone mangle either the spelling or pronunciation of our names -- but if someone turns your name into an insult and then pleads innocence, how likely would you be to believe them?
Postal Service Requesting People Take All These Simpsons Stamps Off Their Hands
Are you a big Simpsons fan? You're in luck! Stamps featuring characters from the popular show were issued back in 2009 and 2010, but the USPS still has a few left. And by "a few," we mean 682 million.
Male Birth Control Pills Could Be Here Before You Know It
Enlightened guys of the world (or those who simply don't want to be stuck with 18 years of child support payments) have long wished for a form of reversible birth control they don't have to describe using the word "rubber."
Woman Sues Dallas Cowboys for Alleged Butt Burning
If you think the famous Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have the hottest backsides in the football team's stadium, think again. In fact, one woman's butt was so hot, she's suing the organization.
Have Another! Researchers Say Booze Helps Creativity at Work
For time eternal, musicians, writers and artists have had a special relationship with booze. Alcoholism does have a genetic component, but new research indicates something else may be responsible for the drunken antics of your favorite rock stars: knocking back a few makes people more creative.
Being Surrounded by Women Could Actually Save You Money
If you paid attention in high school economics, you already know the theory of supply and demand: the more of something there are, the less value they have. Seems the same thing applies to dating, because new research shows men are more likely to spend money on a woman if he thinks she's his one shot at ... well, let's call it "romantic opportunity." Or sex. We can call it sex. You're so
Phallus Museum in Iceland Pays Tribute to the Male Form
Have you ever thought to yourself, "Gee, I sure wish there was a big museum dedicated to man parts"? Probably not, but if you have, you're in luck -- because the Icelandic Phallological Museum was custom-made just for you.
Number of US Breweries Reaches 125-Year High
Beer used to be like 1970s television programming: you only had a few choices, and most of them kinda sucked. But these days, there are hundreds of channels -- and a historic rise in the number of US breweries cranking out a wide variety of suds.
Olympic Officials Launch Inquiry About Non-Sanctioned Condoms
The Olympics have all kinds of corporate sponsors, and even the 150,000 condoms made available to athletes in anticipation of gold medal nookie were supplied by just one company: Durex, which presumably paid a hefty fee for the honors.
So when a bucket of non-sanctioned condoms showed up in the Olympic Village, officials were none too pleased.
Topless Woman Leads Police On High Speed Chase
You may think opening your door to your topless girlfriend sounds awesome -- but a woman who tried to surprise her man that way found herself in handcuffs instead (and not the fun fuzzy variety, either).
Want People to Think You’re Taller, Tougher and Stronger? Shave Your Head
Guys, if you want to look tougher and more masculine, skip the gym membership and grab the hair clippers. A new study shows bald men are perceived to be taller, stronger and more dominant than they actually are.
Beer Prices Will Heat Up As the Weather Cools Down
Beer-lovers, better stock up now. Anheuser-Busch, maker of beloved suds like Budweiser and Bud Light, has announced a price hike that'll take effect in the weeks to come.
Granny Uses Sex Doll to Make Drivers Slow Down
Working on the theory that traffic always slows to a crawl when drivers want to get a good look at something, a Chinese grandmother who was fed up with people speeding through the crosswalk near her home came up with a rather unorthodox solution: She tied a blow-up doll to a tree on the corner.
Olympic Swimmers Are Just Like You — They Pee in the Pool, Too
The Olympics have been going on for almost a week now, and we've finally gotten an answer to the most burning question of the games: do competitive swimmers pee in the pool? According to Carly Geehr, a former member of the US National Swimming Team, they do. A lot.
Pentagon to Employees: Stop Using Our Computers for Smut
Looks like some of the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency employees will need to find another way to while away their downtime (do they really have that?) -- officials have put the kibosh on using government computers to check out porn.
Apparantly, You Can’t Insult a Man’s ‘Lack of Balls’ in Italy
Next time you say a dude has no balls, be grateful you're in the US. Hurl that insult in Italy and you could find yourself slapped with a fine.
Guy Arrested for Stealing a Half-Full Can of PBR
Look, we know it's hot outside, and we know there's nothing better on a scorching day than a nice cold beer. But wielding a weapon and stealing the one someone else is already drinking?
Man Flies Into a Jealous Rage Because He Thinks His Girlfriend is Schtupping Mitt Romney
Politics can be frustrating, so we don't blame you if you tend to ignore them. That said, it might be a good idea to at least be familiar with the major players, lest you think your girlfriend is cheating on you with one of them.
Survey Says Men Fake Orgasms Too
Anyone who's ever seen the movie 'When Harry Met Sally...' knows women can do a fine job of faking orgasms. But what about guys? According to a new survey, more than a third of men say they've faked it at least once themselves. Whether or not you believe that, of course, is up to you (hint: we don't).
People Search More Frequently For Naughty Movies in the Cold Weather
You already know there's an allergy season and a Christmas season, but did you know there are porn seasons too? And before you sputter "EVERY season is porn season," settle down -- we actually have data to back this up.