The Least You Should Know (12/30)

A pet insurance company released a list of things consumed by animals in 2010. One item is a wrist watch, presumably eaten by a cat trying to pass the time.

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The Least You Should Know (12/28)

Jeopardy! will have a show that pits man against a computer. They got the idea from watching people at the self-checkout at Target.

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The Least You Should Know (12/28)

States opposing Obamacare are optimistic the Supreme Court will rule the law unconstitutional. The government can’t make us buy anything, even the fact that Nancy Pelosi is 70 years old.

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The Least You Should Know (12/27)

CostCo posted a $312 million dollar profit last quarter. It’s all about timing; they always sell a lot of paper shredders right before a national election.

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The Least You Should Know (12/23)

Scientists in Texas found that some butters contain a chemical used in flame retardants. That’s why when a person consumes too much butter it’s hard to burn calories.

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The Least You Should Know (12/22)

Ford plans to integrate recycled blue jeans on the interior of the 2012 Focus. Each car will contain 2 pair of averaged-sized American jeans; they’ll promote it by saying the interior has more leg room.

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The Least You Should Know (12/21)

The land in Montana where the Unabomber lived is for sale. It’s a great vacation spot; water and electricity aren’t available, so it’s like you’re on a Carnival Cruise.

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The Least You Should Know (12/20)

The original coffin that held the body of JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald sold at an auction for $87,000. For historical purposes, before the winning bidder moves the coffin the feds will cover it up.

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The Least You Should Know (12/16)

Two Oklahoma women were arrested at TJ Maxx for hiding stolen merchandise in their fat roles. They nearly got away with boots, gloves, and a part-time salesman.

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The Least You Should Know (12/15)

The Congressional Budget Offices reported that the stimulus package boosted jobs in the 3rd quarter. It certainly did for House Republicans.

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The Least You Should Know (12/14)

A man in England is selling a popular calendar featuring pictures of roadkill. A warning about Miss September: she’s a real dog.

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The Least You Should Know (12/13)

A company that tracks lightening said that 310 million bolts struck the earth between May and October, mostly right after mid-term campaign speeches were made.

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The Least You Should Know (12/9)

77-year-old Willie Nelson was arrested for possession of pot. He’s a hero to many; without him nobody would know that marijuana can be a gateway drug to country music.

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The Least You Should Know (12/8)

The Taliban leader that was in secret peace talks with the U.S turned out to be an imposter. Americans still aren’t used to asking for a birth certificate.

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The Least You Should Know (12/7)

Ohio death row inmates will now have a time limit on their final words before execution. The warden is getting tired of hearing 199 Trillion Bottles of Beer on the Wall.

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The Least You Should Know (12/6)

Newt Gingrich has a 12-step plan that he says will transform the United States. He doesn’t have a lot of support; given our weight problem Americans try to avoid steps.

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The Least You Should Know (12/2)

There may be a new Incredible Hulk series coming to TV. It will be set in 2010; he’s still green and still growls, but instead of a scientist David Banner turns into an E.P.A. agent.

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The Least You Should Know (12/1)

The Miss Mafia beauty contest will be held later this month in Hungary. The winner gets a new car with an extra large trunk.

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