Holding One's Breath

The Crucian Carp, a fish closely related to the goldfish, can hold its breath for months, apparently.

April Fool's PSAs

I got these via Mike. I don't know what the show is about, but they're still funny in their own right. The top link is to the index and those following are to my favorites (in no particular order). By the way, some of the clips are preceded by a short ad.

NBC's "The Office" April Fool's Day Public Service Announcements

Wedding Invitations
Wedding Cake
Meteor
Expensive Beer
Bears
Office Relationships
Saltines

Google Romance

This is hilarious! Definitely take the tour - you'll enjoy it :-)

April Fool's Day

Top 100 April Fool's Hoaxes of all time.

Starting at #1

Starting at #100

Zorbing

So, let me get this straight, you are more willing to do potentially dangerous things because, if you get hurt, the government will pay to have you hospitalized, rehabilitated, and returned to the work force? Gee, that's a great way to show concern for the common good of your country - do stupid things because literally everyone else in the country will pay the penalty for it so you don't have to. It sounds like something a 5 year old would come up with.

Oh yeah, the whole Zorbing thing makes this article worth reading also ;-)

History of April Fool's Day

The article isn't that long. I particularly like the list of well known hoaxes towards the end.

Gotta Love Apple

Top Ten Apple Tergiversations

Some Videos

Video of Boeing 747 & 777 Crosswinds Landing Test <-- The last one is the best
The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Jenga blocks
Russian Drivers <-- Where does the second truck come from!!!!??? Alex, Anthony, and I still can't figure that out.
Parking Trick (side view)
Parking Trick (top view)

Eggplant and Corn

Two-thirds of the world's eggplant is grown in New Jersey.

When the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers play football at home, the stadium becomes the state's third largest city. (I know, I know - but I'm not even going to argue about it. All I'm going to say is "you know what they mean.")

Another Dose of Random Facts

• The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses.
• The longest monosyllabic word in the English language is "screeched"
• There are 293 different ways to make change for a dollar
• The microwave was invented after a researcher walked past a radar tube and a chocolate bar in his pocket melted.