INVENTIONS THAT DIDN’T SUCCEED
• The waterproof towel
• Glow in the dark sunglasses
• Solar powered flashlights
• Inflatable dart boards
• Powdered water
• Waterproof tea bags
• The helicopter ejector seat
• Waterproof sponge
• Non-stick Velcro
• The unsinkable anchor
WE DON’T BELIEVE IN THE 7 DEADLY SINS _ Stay in bed all day, gorge on chocolate and lust as much as you want — it’s not going to land you in hell. Most people believe the seven deadly sins are out of date, and that traditional transgressions such as sloth, gluttony and lust should not stop you passing through the Pearly Gates. According to a survey (conducted for the BBC), cruelty is considered the worst sin anyone can commit nowadays, followed by adultery, bigotry, dishonesty, hypocrisy and selfishness. Of the seven deadly sins enumerated in their present form by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century, only greed is still viewed as a reliable passport to eternal damnation. Anger is the traditional sin we commit most often, followed by pride, envy, gluttony, lust, sloth and greed. Not surprisingly, we rather enjoy lust and gluttony, but get the least pleasure from anger and envy. Nine percent of respondents said they had never committed any of the seven deadly sins. Riiight.
DUMB LAWS
• Tennessee — Driving while asleep is illegal, which is a common-sense law ensuring road safety.
• Oregon — The state prohibits the use of canned corn as bait for fishing.
• Colorado — Riding a horse while under the influence is illegal.
• California — It is illegal for a woman to drive a car while wearing a housecoat.
• Alabama — It is illegal to drive while blindfolded.
• Florida — It is illegal to sell your children.
• Kansas — Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal.
• Wisconsin — It is illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese.
