Bizarre Auction (23 September 2003)

TODAY & tomorrow an odd auction is being conducted in the English village of Bolventor. Bonhams Auction House is putting the entire contents of 'Mr Potter's Museum of Curiosities' under the gavel. For over 160 years, the bizarre collection of about 10,000 items has attracted - and horrified - visitors. Among them - a 2-headed lamb, a 4-legged duck, stuffed kittens dressed in bridal wear, and squirrels playing cards. In fact, many of the museum's signature taxidermy pieces involve stuffed animals arranged in human poses.

For more info check out the Bonhams website and the sale details.

Who is Joe Schmo? (22 September 2003)

SPIKE TV'S 'The Joe Schmo Show' Puts New Twist on Reality Show Genre, Where Only One Contestant Is Real

Normally I can't stand reality TV, but this is an exception worth watching (on Tuesday's at 10:30 pm NF Time).

"The Joe Schmo Show" combines elements from many reality shows found on TV/**/... except ours has one huge Secret -- only one contestant is real. Everyone else on the show, from the host to the other 'players', are actors following a predetermined outline. This series is one of television's biggest and riskiest experiments -- how would a naive reality contestant react to encountering a show filled with every outlandish element reality television has showcased? How far can producers push this 'reality,' and the ensuing ridiculous competitions? Will the actors be convincing enough? Will our unsuspecting "contestant" figure it all out? And if he does figure it out, how will he respond?

For more info check out the Spike TV Press Release.

What Your Sleeping Position Says About You: (22 September 2003)

Sleep expert Chris Idzikowski claims to have discovered a direct link between people's favourite sleeping position and their personality. Here are his 6 main positions...

• 'Foetus' - 41% of people, including 51% of women, sleep curled up on their side, holding on to a pillow, making this position the most popular. These people are sensitive souls right to the core even if they appear tough, and are often shy.
• 'Starfish' - Those who sleep spread-eagled on their back tend to be good listeners who make friends easily. They do not like to be the centre of attention, preferring to let others take the limelight. 'Starfish' often suffer a bad night's sleep.
• 'Freefall' - Just 6.5% choose to sleep on their fronts, making this the rarest position. They tend to have a brash and gregarious exterior, but this confident front often hides a nervous personality that responds poorly to personal criticism. This position is good for digestion.
• 'Soldier' - People who sleep on their backs tend to be quiet and reserved, setting high standards for themselves. 'Soldiers' are more likely to snore.
• 'Log' - People who sleep on their sides are usually relaxed and social.
• 'Yearning' - Similar to the 'Log' but with arms reaching out across the bed. These people are commonly suspicious and cynical.

What Size Is Your Helmet? (22 September 2003)

Condomania is marketing a new line of "They-Fit Condoms" because, the company contends, in their line of work one size definitely does NOT fit all. But there's one hitch - before ordering, you'll need to download their 'Fit Kit' to measure the Johnson in question. The 55 sizes range in length & girth from 'J-33' to a whopping 'G-22' (short for Glad Bag, 22-cubic foot). For more info check out: CondoMania.com.

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