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Japan Goes There With Mayo Pizza

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:30:26 +0000

America’s controversialÂ condiment just became Japan’s newest pizza topping… Even the egg-based spread’s moreÂ ardent supporters would acknowledge that there is something about the taste, color and texture of mayo that makes it dodgyÂ companionÂ for some foods. Pizza is probably one of those foods. Yet in Japan (a nation often described as “mayonnaise obsessed”) Domino’sÂ is rolling out a [...]

Tuna Sells For a Cool $1.76 Million Dollars

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:30:25 +0000

It’s a story that should make everybody want to invest in a fishing boat.Â A 489 pound bluefish tuna caught off the coast of Japan has just been sold for $1.76 million during an auction at Toyko’s Tsukiji fish market.Â It is the most money ever paid for a single fish, shattering the previous mark of [...]

The World's Shortest Escalator

Tom Blunt — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:30:37 +0000

Here’s one tourist attraction that won’t leave you breathless! Located in Tokyo, Japan, the escalator lowers you a mere 32.8 inches. This modest distinction has earned it a Guinness World Record for ‘World’s Shortest Escalator,’ a category which we can only imagine must be quite competitive. This video’s creator rode the escalator a total of [...]

Japan Develops Shock-Absorbing Car Covered in Airbags

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:30:41 +0000

Remember that time you got super drunk, duct taped couch cushions to your body and smashed into things around the house like a human pinball? You don’t? Well you were super drunk so that doesn’t shock us. Anyway, take that idea and imagine doing it to a car. A couple drunk Japanese car makers did [...]

You Could Be The New AFLAC Voice

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:05:45 +0000

Gilbert Gottfried, the voice of the AFLAC Duck has been fired!! Cracking too many jokes, too close to the Japan tragedy. BLTWY Entertainment says: In the wake of the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that triggered a massive tsunami, wreaking havoc on the coastal cities of Japan with an estimated death toll of 10,000, comedian Gilbert Gottfried, best [...]

How You Can Help Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

The Web Guy — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:45:03 +0000

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to. The Red Cross – Provides donations, first-aid and emotional support for both [...]

Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe

The Web Guy — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:26:31 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.