About Melissa Erny

Melissa Erny is a magazine journalism major fresh from the frosted peaks of SUNY Plattsburgh. She is currently trying to dominate the ranks, clearing the way to rule the journalism world someday...or at least help.

5 Absurd Men You’ve Never Heard Of

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From insomniacs to cannibals and even airplane eaters, some men’s accomplishments are just way, way, out of the ordinary.

Do Nothing for 2 Minutes

About this much nothing.

See if you can’t take two minutes out of the workday to relax. (We know you’re already taking breaks for Facebook.)

Man Seeks Police Protection From Wife’s Sex Demands

Man in Bed With Pillow Over His Head

After 18 years of marriage, he said, all he really wants is a good night’s sleep.

Wheelchair Tank Banned From Sidewalk

courtesy of BNPS

Who wants a $24,000 machine to do doughnuts in the backyard?

Working Hard, or …

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Sixty-four percent of workers admitted to using their work time for personal time on the Web.

Man Poses as Dead Soldier on Facebook

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This modern-day Don Draper snagged pictures off of a memorial site and set up a fake Facebook profile in order to pick up women.

Study of the Day: The Drug That Makes Men Cuddly Also Ups Ethnocentrism

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The kissing and cuddling drug oxytocin can bring out both the best and the worst in men.

Cokehead Grandpas Aren’t Cool

courtesy of Valerie Everett via flickr

Four decades later, the still addicted generation of excess has found a kind of reverence in the media.

68-Year-Old Idaho Man Hits 15-Year-Old Rule Breaker

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Too bad everyone else shut off their electronics and didn’t record it. Guess they didn’t want to test him.

Apps Can’t Save Magazines But Maybe We Can

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It has never been easier to fall in love with a magazine all over again. Please.

Study of the Day: Extroverts Aren’t So Good at Saving

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Crave immediate gratification? You’re not alone—especially if you’re an extrovert.