Friday August 11 Daily Links

FRIDAY 8.11


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Aussie Market Closes Due to Erection Causing Spiders

A supermarket had to be closed down in Australia after an infestation of brazilian wandering spiders took it over. The spider has a venom that causes a permanent erection.

Blue Chew would like to know if the spiders have representation and if they are available to negotiate.

Read more at TMZ


Clarence Thomas Shredded Over Donor Report

CNN’s Elie Honig detailed some of the luxury gifts Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has received from wealthy political donors. At least 38 destination vacations, including a previously unreported voyage on a yacht around the Bahamas; 26 private jet flights, plus an additional eight by helicopter; a dozen VIP passes to professional and college sporting events, typically perched in the skybox; two stays at luxury resorts in Florida and Jamaica; and one standing invitation to an uber-exclusive golf club overlooking the Atlantic coast. To name a few.

He lives his life like a grifter in a pink Cadillac.

Read more at Mediate.


Now Musk Wants to Debate Zuckerberg Instead

He was a big talker, but I guess Elon Musk is getting nervous about fighting skinny little Mark Zuckerberg, because he’s been making excuses to delay the fight that none of us actually asked for, and now he’s talking about dumping the idea altogether.

Is it because you look like a snail out of its shell

Read more at Business INsider


Majority of Iowa Republicans Compare the US to Nazi Germany

Republicans in Iowa think living in the US right now is a lot like living in Germany during the Nazi reign in the mid 20th century.

Yeah. It’s you guys.

Read more at Daily Mail.co.uk.


Was the Guy Killed During FBI Raid A Teddy Bear or Would Be Assassin

The FBI raided Craig Robertson’s home on a search warrant after Robertson posted a series of disturbing and specific threats against President Biden. Robertson was shot and killed during the raid after allegedly picking up a gun during the raid. Now some are trying to paint a portrait of a kind old man who wouldn’t hurt a fly.

Guess he should have complied with the federal officers. Right guys?

Read more at NY Post.




SPORTS



Phil Mickelson Has Made a Billion In Bets in His Life?

A brand new book “Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk,” is set to be released Aug. 22 and an excerpt from the book says Mickelson’s bets through his lifetime total over a billion dollars.

And he still never went bankrupt.

Read more at NY Post.


Dana White Says ZuckerMusk at Coliseum Would Payoff Over a Billion

The UFC head honcho said he met with Italian officials about holding this super famous fight at the super famous venue. He believes there’s big money to be had.

How much would they pay for a debate?

Read more at TMZ



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



So 14 Year Old Rapper Lil Tay Aint Dead

News of the death of a 14 year old viral rapper went…well…viral earlier this week and then more than 24 hours later the news came from her family that she isn’t dead and her account was just hacked.

So…what took you so long to tell us? Is this a Balloon Boy thing?

Read more at TMZ


Ali G is Returning

Booyakasha, Sacha Baron Cohen is bringing back his ALI G character. Its been awhile since we’ve really seen G do his thing. Mostly because he got so famous he couldn’t fool many people with his fake interviews. Not sure what Ali G will do on tour but it should be interesting.

So be on your toes Rudy G

Read more at Variety



How Many Americans Have Tried Weed?

Turns out only 50% of us have even tried marijuana with a less than 20% saying they use it regularly.

In other news 50 percent of the country are nerds.

Read more at NY Post.


Where are The 5 Unsafest American Towns?

According to a new study, #1 is in Arkansas and three others in the top 5 are in Louisiana. #5 is Wilmington Delaware.

Guess they do try that in a small town.

Read more at newsweek.



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