Stomple.com RSS Feed http://stomple.com/stomple-rss Stomple.com RSS Feed en Stomple.com 2007 120 Physicists to Build Big Truck Super Collider http://stomple.com/physicists-to-build-big-truck-super-collider [trucks colliding] And hope to discover "previously unknown levels of fun."

(June 24, 2008) A team of physicists in Phoenix, Arizona announced today their plan to build the world's first and "most totally awesome" big truck super collider. [...]

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:52:33 -0500 http://stomple.com/physicists-to-build-big-truck-super-collider Shasta Flip, the Stuffed Squirrel Answers Your Car Questions http://stomple.com/flip-the-stuffed-squirrel-answers-your-car-questions [Flip, the Stuffed Squirrel] Flip was working on cars when he was barely out of the nest, helping in his father's garage. He is now an A.S.E Certified Master Mechanic, with a successful chain of his own garages in five states. He has written two nationally best-selling books on auto repair and maintenance. He hosts My Car is Driving Me Nuts, a radio talk show heard daily in over 30 cities.

Flip knows cars. And now we are truly fortunate to have him here on this site to answer your questions.

 

Q: Dear Flip,
I have a 1991 Mercedes 190E. It's been a great car up until now. It was running just fine until yesterday, when I went to start it. It turned over once or twice, then spluttered, and then a big cloud of green smoke came out the back. Now it won't start at all. What's wrong with it? Please help!
-Julia

A: What? [ ... ]

]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:39:20 -0600 http://stomple.com/flip-the-stuffed-squirrel-answers-your-car-questions Shasta Archmage Soulbasher Gets a Letter From a High School Classmate http://stomple.com/soulbasher-gets-a-letter-from-a-high-school-classmate [Archmage Soulbasher] Dear Marty
(I don't care what you're calling yourself these days, you're still Marty to me. :),

Hi, this is Tracy from North Lake High School. Go Beavers! :) Hehe. Do you remember me? You asked to the Moon River Dance. I'm sorry I couldn't go with you then, but you know... I hope you remember me or this is pretty embarrassing. :) [...]

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:58:05 -0600 http://stomple.com/soulbasher-gets-a-letter-from-a-high-school-classmate Shasta Top 10 Worst Work-From-Home Business Ideas http://stomple.com/top-10-worst-work-from-home-business-ideas #10 - Cauliflower Rental

#9 - Professional Pillow Fort Builder

#8 - Track Mud All Over People's Clean Floors Service

#7 - Fake Parakeet Spotter

#6 - Professional Complainer About New Cartoons

#5 - Terrorist Impersonator

#4 - Canadian Impersonator

#3 - Wolverine, Badger, Viper, Shark and Alligator Petting Zoo

#2 - Guessing the Phrase on Wheel of Fortune Tutor

#1 - Comedy Website Writer

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:00:02 -0600 http://stomple.com/top-10-worst-work-from-home-business-ideas Shasta 20 Amazing Things You Can Do With Toothpicks! http://stomple.com/20-amazing-things-you-can-do-with-toothpicks toothpick and olive horse Oh joy. It's time for the next update to the Toothpick Blog. Okay, let's get it over with. Hi folks, Samantha from King Toothpick Company here again to tell you all about the Wonderful Super Golly Gee Wiz Fantastic world of toothpicks.

Today we're going to talk about all the amazing things you didn't know you could do with toothpicks. I bet you just thought they were only good for picking your teeth and making little snack holders. Well you thought wrong. There's just so many other super uses for toothpicks that you'll be astounded! [...]

]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:07:34 -0600 http://stomple.com/20-amazing-things-you-can-do-with-toothpicks Shasta Smashy The Tree Takes Over as Environmental Mascot http://stomple.com/smashy-the-tree-takes-over-as-environmental-mascot Smashy The Tree (February 23, 2008) Smashy the Tree announced today that he was taking over as the new mascot for the environment. Promises to start "Busting some people's heads if they don't start respecting the planet." [...]

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:30:02 -0600 http://stomple.com/smashy-the-tree-takes-over-as-environmental-mascot Shasta Quit Smoking Now With the Angry Cougar Quit Method! http://stomple.com/quit-smoking-now-with-the-angry-cougar-method angry cougar attacks smoker Smokers! Are you tired of trying to quit smoking with all those other crappy methods that don't work? Have hypnosis, acupuncture, magnets and laser therapy all failed you? The gum and patches just suck? Are you ready to just give in to a life of smoking until you die of some ghastly disease? WAIT! The Angry Cougar Quit Method is here for you! [...]

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:27:33 -0600 http://stomple.com/quit-smoking-now-with-the-angry-cougar-method Shasta Arthur Sylvis Sues the Makers of "Beer Goggles" http://stomple.com/attorney-sues-makers-of-beer-goggles Arthur Sylvis, Plaintiff
Vs.
Anheuser-Busch Inc., Defendant

The Complaint

Plaintiff has suffered physical illness, embarrassment, emotional distress and damage to personal property from use of defendant's product "beer goggles". Defendant has no warnings on this product about these effects. Beer goggles did not work as claimed. [...]

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:27:11 -0600 http://stomple.com/attorney-sues-makers-of-beer-goggles Shasta How to Feed a Family of Four for Less Than $6 a Week http://stomple.com/feed-your-family-for-6-dollars-a-week man stirring big pot Hello Everyone! It's Josie here again! I hope you are all bearing up through the winter.

Today I'm going to tell you my tips on how to save money on food. You know, I have to wonder about some of those so-called "living frugally" guides out there. They suggest ways to feed your family for $50-$75 a week. That's Crazy! There's no need to spend such a fortune on food. We feed our family of four for less than $6 a week. And we eat Great! [...]

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:39:20 -0600 http://stomple.com/feed-your-family-for-6-dollars-a-week Shasta OSHA Summary of Violations for Archmage Soulbasher, Fortress of Despair http://stomple.com/osha-violations-archmage-soulbasher Archmage Soulbasher RE: Inspection Number 704153690
Compliance and Safety Officer: Elaine Bunty

Archmage Soulbasher,

The following violations of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and guidelines were observed during our visit to your place of business following a complaint from an employee. [...]

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:39:02 -0600 http://stomple.com/osha-violations-archmage-soulbasher Shasta Welcome To The Toothpick Blog! http://stomple.com/welcome-to-the-toothpick-blog toothpicks Hi, my name is Samantha and welcome to the world's best (and probably only) blog about toothpicks. I'll be discussing the oh so fascinating world of toothpicks and keeping you updated on all the latest toothpick news and information. I bet you are really excited. I know I sure am. [...]

]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:35:09 -0600 http://stomple.com/welcome-to-the-toothpick-blog Shasta Notice of Intent to Sue - Megan Lewis, Age 7, of Rockcreek Elementary School http://stomple.com/notice-of-intent-to-sue-megan-lewis-age-7 Megan,

On behalf of my client, Trevor Welcyk, this letter is to notify you of our intent to sue for damages caused by you to my client.

On October 17, 2007, at Rockcreek Elementary School, in the presence of numerous other students, you made statements that were slanderous and injurious to my Client. You stated, with all seriousness, that my Client was "...a dweeb" who "...still wets his bed." My Client has suffered serious emotional damage and damage to his reputation as a result of these statements and is entitled to collect damages from you. [...]

]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:25:58 -0600 http://stomple.com/notice-of-intent-to-sue-megan-lewis-age-7 Shasta An Email Marketer's Plea http://stomple.com/email-marketers-plea Hello friends. My name is Yuri Kovalenko. I live in village of Pischanka in Ukraine. I am one who send you many electronic mails every day about exciting and helpful things to help you. I like to do this. I like to help people. But I am getting sad and down lately about it. No one seem to like that I try to help them. I am almost ready to give up. [...]

]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:13:52 -0600 http://stomple.com/email-marketers-plea Yuri Kovalenko Gifts Your Kids Will Love That Cost Only Pennies! http://stomple.com/gifts-kids-love-that-cost-pennies toilet paper roll doll Living frugally doesn't mean living without fun! Holidays and birthdays present a challenge for the frugal family, but you can still give great gifts without breaking the budget. In today's column, I'll show you the fantastic ideas we came up with for our children this Christmas. They only cost pennies to make, yet the kids loved them! [...]

]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:17:56 -0600 http://stomple.com/gifts-kids-love-that-cost-pennies Josie Mobey Please Come Back! I'm sorry http://stomple.com/bigfoot-please-come-back bigfoot I'm sorry. I'm not sure what went wrong, but it was probably my fault. We had a good thing going here, didn't we? You would come and look for me and I would hide, leaving a few clues here and there to lead you on. But maybe I should have done more. [...]

]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:01:02 -0600 http://stomple.com/bigfoot-please-come-back Bigfoot The Two Drunks and The 48 Beavers http://stomple.com/two-drunks-and-48-beavers We're pleased to announce a brand new column here on Stomple: Dan's Joke Box. Dan Parkett, master joke-teller, tells the funniest jokes! Today's joke: The Two Drunks and the 48 Beavers. (Hehe, I wrote this introduction. Me, Dan did. I mean I did. LOL It's funny talking about yourself like that.) [...]

]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:38:05 -0600 http://stomple.com/two-drunks-and-48-beavers Dan Parkett Truly Unique Gift Ideas http://stomple.com/truly-unique-gift-ideas-5 stuffed goat Tired of giving the same old boring crap gifts? Want everyone else’s gifts to be forgotten the moment they see yours? Want to be asked to never participate in the Secret Santa program again?

When you just want to give a gift that says, “You’d better pretend to really like this gift because I might be mentally unbalanced and any little thing might set me off.” [...]

]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:31:48 -0600 http://stomple.com/truly-unique-gift-ideas-5 Shasta The Top 10 Worst Ideas for a Top 10 List http://stomple.com/top-10-worst-ideas-for-a-top-10-list-3 #10 - The top 10 ways World of Warcraft will improve your life.

#9 - The top 10 things to do with a dead cat.

#8 - The top 10 ways to avoid stepping in a mud puddle.

#7 - The top 10 reasons people should eat food instead of gravel.

#6 - The top 10 most beloved pop-up ads.

#5 - The top 10 still recognizable food items you've vomited up.

#4 - The top 10 most hotly debated species classifications in the order Phthiraptera.

#3 - The top 10 places you've hidden the bodies.

#2 - The top 10 times the moon has exploded.

#1 - The top 10 of the top 10 best top 10 lists.

]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:12:17 -0600 http://stomple.com/top-10-worst-ideas-for-a-top-10-list-3 Shasta