A computer programmer from Poland could spend three years in jail for linking a Polish word for penis to the website of Polish President Lech Kaczynski. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Late blight, which caused the Irish Potato Famine of the 1840s and 1850s, is killing potato and tomato plants in home gardens from Maine to Ohio and threatening commercial and organic farms, U.S. plant scientists said on Friday.
The fungal disease, spread by spores carried in the air, has made its way into the garden centers of large retail chains in the Northeastern United States. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

Chuck Norris Endorses Mike Huckabee for President. That means if you don't vote for Huckabee he will roundhouse kick your mom's head off.

In a related story all other candidates have dropped out of the race. picked by proverb 2 years ago

A 12-year old kid from Mesquite, Texas with T-Cell Lymphoma had a wish to be U.S. president one day. The Make-A-Wish foundation, along with hundreds of people from the government made it happen picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

In a recent town hall meeting, President Obama, when asked about the legalization of marijuana, nervously laughed and briefly dismissed the idea, which had been advanced as a way to help pull out of our current economic doldrums. In doing so, the President was following conventional wisdom when it comes to marijuana -- that to openly support reform or repeal of harsh anti-pot laws is tantamount to... read full post picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

According to a recent, sensational survey from Samsung Mobile, 61 percent of lazy, distracted, and impossibly ignorant cellphone users over the age 18 say they would be comfortable casting their vote for President of the United States via a text message.

Not my description, but it is from here. picked by 1thirteen3 2 years ago

Man buys a bag of Cape Cod potato chips, finds a few chips and a whole potato picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A French woman badly disfigured by facial tumours caused by a rare and incurable disease has appealed to President Nicolas Sarkozy to allow her to die by euthanasia. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A Manhattan librarian emerged as a champion couch potato after three rivals gave in to sleep deprivation or nature's call. picked by muppet 2 years ago

The Pew Research Center reported last week that President Barack Obama "has the most polarized early job approval of any president" since surveys began tracking this 40 years ago. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf issued a presidential order at 2 p.m. (PST) on Saturday to lift the emergency and restore the Constitution but with some changes. [see comments for video and more info] picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Stephen Colbert announced his candidacy for president on "The Colbert Report," tossing his satirical hat into the ring of an already crowded race.

"I shall seek the office of the President of the United States," announced Colbert on his Comedy Central show Tuesday, as red, white and blue balloons fell around him. picked by julea 2 years ago

Mrs Norris' favorite son, Chuck was on Glenn Beck recently where he commented about the federal government and the changes wrought. He stated that he might run for President of the Lone Star state. That such an idea might become reality if things proceed as they are. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

The Secretary of State has expressed interest in becoming president... of an NFL football team. And the San Francisco 49ers are apparently taking her quite seriously. picked by Wingnut 1 year ago

Eccentric Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has threatened to behead gays unless they leave the country, according to reports. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

"I neither will aspire to nor will I accept -- I repeat -- I neither will aspire to nor will I accept, the position of president of the council of state and commander in chief." picked by punthe 2 years ago

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton may or may not become the first female president of the United States, but if fate and voters deny her the role, another woman will surely see if the mantle fits.

Who might that be? picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A vicar claims a potato got stuck up his bottom after he fell on the vegetable while hanging curtains in the nude. picked by davethefish 1 year ago

Chef Neil Wyles initially thought news of an arrest of a 25-year old woman in Vancouver for assault with a potato peeler was a joke. He does not regard a potato peeler as much of a weapon. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Zambia President Rupiah Banda has ordered scores of monkeys removed from the grounds of his official residence, after one urinated on him during a press conference. picked by kakana 3 months ago