Sunday, October 19, 2003 - According to the Guinness World Records, Radhakant Bajpai of Naya Ganj, Uttar Pradesh, India, has the longest ear hair sprouting from the centre of his outer ears, measuring an incredible 5.19 inches at its longest point. “Making it to Guinness World Records is indeed a special occasion for me and my family,” said Radhakant. “God has been very kind to me.” Vivian Wheeler of Wood River, Illinois, USA has the longest female beard, the longest strand was measured at 11 inches. In her childhood, her father insisted she started shaving at the age of 7. It was only after four marriages and her mother’s death in 1993 that she finally stopped trimming back the facial growth and let her beard grow.

Monday, October 20, 2003 - David Blaine is out of the box. Thousands of spectators in London watched as the 30-year-old magician, severely weakened by his self-imposed starvation, exited the clear plastic box that he called home for 44 days. He was taken to a hospital for examination. Londoners spent the first few weeks of Blaine’s incarceration taunting the New York illusionist, pelting his box with eggs or zapping him with laser pens. One man was arrested for firing paint-filled balloons at the box, and another was fined for trying to damage Blaine’s water supply. But in recent weeks ridicule has turned to respect, prompting large crowds of well-wishers to gather by the river. A snooty British newspaper huffs and puffs.

Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - Remember those sugar frosted nuclear polymers molded in the shapes of chicks and bunnies on Easter? Apparently, more than one billion Marshmallow Peeps are produced each year for all holiday seasons by manufacturer, Just Born. There’s an image. Girls and boys wolfing down “just born” chicks and bunnies. According to Fun Facts, in 1953, it took 27 hours to create one Marshmallow Peep by squeezing them one at a time out of a pastry tube and painting the eyes by hand. Who did they hire to do this? Tortoises snd snails? Today, they produce over 4 million a day and people are known to eat them stale, microwave them, freeze them, roast them, and use them as a pizza topping.

Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you’ve never tried before. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. I’m not a perfectionist, but my parents were. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places. Age is a very high price to pay for maturity. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program. If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments. By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends. Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again. A closed mouth gathers no feet.

Friday, October 24, 2003 - What if there were no hypothetical questions? If someone with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, is it considered a hostage situation? Where do forest rangers go to get away from it all? Would a fly without wings be called a walk? What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant? If a turtle doesn’t have a shell, is he homeless or naked? Can vegetarians eat animal crackers? Why do they put Braille on the drive-through bank machines? What was the best thing before sliced bread? If you ate both pasta and antipasto, would you still be hungry? If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? Can an atheist get insurance against acts of God?