Tuesday, October 7, 2014

5 Amazing Things Invented by Donald Duck (Seriously)



We're guessing you haven't thought about Donald Duck even once today. Sure, Disney's cartoon ducks are some of the most iconic characters around -- Uncle Scrooge, his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, and of course, their half-naked uncle with anger control issues, Donald. But it's not like they're relevant to your life at all.

Oh, you couldn't be more wrong. For the last 50 years, these ducks have been busy changing the goddamn world, and it continues right to this moment. Seriously.

7 Psychotic Pieces of Relationship Advice from Cosmo





We get it. Guys are tough to figure out: There's like 24 possible combinations that you can make with 1) beer 2) food 3) sex and 4) sports. No wonder their girlfriends have to resort to lady magazines to gain insight into the buzzing hive that is the male mind. We know most women laugh that stuff off as cheap entertainment not to be taken seriously, but what if they actually did listen to all of the advice?

It'd pretty much turn into a nightmare of paranoia and petty revenge. After all, according to various Cosmo articles...


6 Reasons The Guy Who's Fixing Your Computer Hates You



By my calculations, about 96 percent of all computer repairs are done, not by the local computer guy or the Geek Squad, but by The Friend Who is Good With Computers. Often that friend is nothing more than an average computer user who knows how to look up error messages on Google, but it doesn't matter -- once they become known as TFWIGWC, they will get the call every time something goes wrong. And they will fix it, probably for free, because TFWIGWC pities you.

7 Movies That Put Insane Work Into Details You Didn't Notice





Easter eggs are usually kind of a bum deal. Sure, when you finally find one it's like having a secret conversation with your favorite director ... but he's kind of a jerk, the conversation is one-sided and it's usually all about how much of a loser you are for spending a hundred hours sifting through the special features on your Firefly DVD just to find something Joss Whedon slapped together in five minutes.

What follows are the direct opposite of that: These are seven instances where the creators poured their blood, sweat and several other more unsavory fluids into creating something and put it right in front of your face ... and you didn't even notice.

Now who's the jerk, huh?

Note: In a time of bad movies birthed by a sick congress of stupidity and laziness, it's easy to forget that film can be great, can be chock-full of secrets, and can truly mean something to us. Like, in our hearts. So while you're waiting for the next great movie, we hope you'll use this Cracked Classic to remind yourself that good movies are even possible -- all it takes is for the creator to be completely out of their minds. -Cracked

Sunday, October 5, 2014

10 Of The Most Distressing WWE Neck Injuries In History





Some people seem to take the “Break a leg” phrase a little too seriously. Or so, it seems, on the WWE platform. A stage where everyone seems to excel at performing flips, double flips and twists in the air, WWE is home to a big bunch of wrestlers. And why not? We are positive that the entire set has seen the blood of several wrestlers.

The entire world has witnessed many of these bad boys and girls receiving wounds and injuries (as a matter of fact, reports say that a WWE wrestler even died on the sets). While a few were alright, in a matter of weeks, other players had to painstakingly wait for months to get back on their feet.

A number of the WWE sensations have a history of injuries. In fact, we think that Vince McMahon needs to host an award function, giving out awards like, “Worst Gash Receiver”, “Worst Leg Buster”, “King of Concussions” and even, “The Dude Who Has Seen It All.” The last would definitely go to Mick Foley. Misplaced jaw and shoulder, bruised organs, broken teeth and many others – there isn’t much that this guy has not endured. It is a sad matter when your favorite wrestler has fallen down, even if a few of the fans’ reactions are a little hilarious. Out of all the places possible, obtaining an injury to the neck is quite dangerous; even a teensy move could lead to the death of a wrestler. Sadly, the WWE members have a variety of signature moves that are directed to that region. Congratulating yourself on the decision of resisting yourself from joining WWE, take a look at our list of 10 of the most distressing WWE neck injuries in history.

1. Darren Drozdov



A terrifying incident for WWE and for himself, Darren Drozdov’s injury earns a spot on our list. In a match, facing D’Lo Brown, Droz was supposed to be finished off with D’Lo’s signature move. Although, what happened next was a nightmare.

In the Running Powerbomb move, the rival finds himself in between D’Lo’s legs (head under the crotch too. Oh, the ickiness), only to be thrown into the air and landed on his head. However, during the D’Lo and Droz match, a badly-executed throw had Droz fracturing his neck. While conspiracy theorists claim foul play with the likes of Pepsi and Mirinda thrown onto the stage (What in the world…), poor Droz faced quadriplegia. Occurring in 1999, this injury led to Droz being confined to a wheelchair. So, basically, if life hands you a bad blow to the neck, you go on to become Professor X. Cool, or what?

2. Stone Cold



A grand WWE wrestler, Stone Cold has landed a spot on this list of 10 of the most distressing WWE neck injuries in history. Even though he got back to his feet, just a few months after the whole ordeal, Stone Cold proved that it was all about willpower. And here, we strive to manage to get up on time in the morning.

A Spike Piledriver gone wrong, (a move which requires the offender to do a crazy dance around the ring before attacking his contender – that is what we saw off some YouTube videos), Stone Cold broke his neck in 1997. After suffering from insistent pain for years, doctors sat him down to tell him to bag the game or risk losing the use of his legs.

3. John Cena



Probably a favorite among most wrestling enthusiasts, John Cena has earned a spot on our list of 10 of the most distressing WWE neck injuries in history. We mean, have you seen the man? Women are found fanning their flushing faces, when they see him on TV. And we aren’t even joking.

During 2008, Batista was said to have dropped a Batista Bomb on John. In other words, John found himself in neck braces after the encounter. Afterwards, he had to undergo an operation (imagine the horror, the doctors could not see him during the surgery! Could not see him, get it?). To the fans’ utter relief, he got back to his feet in a short span of time. If that wasn’t impressive enough, John went on to receiving pats on the shoulder, right after his recovery, thanks to his commendable victories inside the ring. You go, tiger!

4. Kurt Angle



A John Cena lookalike, Kurt Angle (we are going to go ahead and assume that his descendants were fond of geometry, deciding on that surname) comes in at 4th place on our list of 10 of the most distressing WWE neck injuries in history. Said to complain about injuries since his Olympic wrestling days, Kurt must have been furious about receiving another blow to the neck, while in WWE.

While facing Brock Lesnar in a match, Kurt had his neck cracked. Purportedly, he was in a daze for quite a while, probably seeing stars circling his head. This tough man had to end up undergoing a surgery. Things must have not gotten better, as Kurt decided to leave the WWE platform in 2006.

5. Sabu



A man we do not know much about, Sabu was forced into a neck brace during 1994. His injury comes in at 5th place on our list. Definitely not too fun being a wrestler, is it? Especially if you have Sabu’s luck. To clear out confusions, please read on.

While facing contender Chris Benoit, Sabu was supposed to face a Flapjack Bump (A move which requires you to throw your rival over your head. It is bound to make you feel like you’re warding off bad luck with a person, instead of traditional rice). A sight certain to give you goosebumps, Sabu landed on his face.

6. Edge



Long-haired, with a wild look in his eyes? Yes, that is The Edge for you. Famous for his mad crazy offense and defense moves, Edge has gotten himself on this list of 10 of the most distressing WWE neck injuries in history. Eventually, the poor bloke gave up on WWE. One of the saddest breakups in existence, we are sure.

The painful neck injury took place sometime in 2003, forcing Edge to go in for an operation. Major ouch. Despite taking a year off, he could not overcome the underlying issues. Continuing to wrestle competitors till 2011, Edge finally gave in, almost in a “Dude, I’m done” manner.

7. Chris Benoit




Also known as “Crippler”, Chris Benoit lands himself the 7th spot on our list. The nickname is a perfect depiction of his actions with WWE competitors.

A rough and tough bloke, Chris seemed to receive the chance to show off, every now and then. He would get to face renowned contenders, while spectators would sit and watch, holding their breaths. During a TLC match that required 4 wrestlers, Chris broke his neck. Our belief? That was karma’s way of saying, “A neck injury, for a neck injury.” If in doubt, please refer to point number 5.

8. Bob Holly



Having faced Brock Lesnar (what is it with this man breaking contenders’ necks? Please refer to point number 4 for further understanding), Bob Holly’s injury earns a spot on this list. Surprisingly, Brock was new to the game, still managing to break Bob’s neck.

With his name containing a “Hardcore” in it, Bob was rumored to be a meanie. It doesn’t come as a surprise that he was chosen to demean the newcomer, Brock. Clearly, ragging isn’t confined to schools only. Imagine the spectators’ shock when Bob was taught a lesson instead. Not too hardcore now, are you, Bob?

9. Daniel Bryan



Having chosen the wrong time to come knocking at his door, Daniel Bryan’s neck injury has landed itself on this list of 10 of the most distressing WWE neck injuries in history. Supposedly, the entire ordeal stole his thunder. Aww, you poor thing.

Missing for a few months, Daniel sure had his fans worried sick. After all, he had won a big WrestleMania title, along with a bunch of compliments from the WWE industry. Regardless of not knowing which rival was the cause, we have acquired knowledge that Daniel had to face the knife (not the kitchen type; the surgical one).

10. Santino Marella



A man who had a fair share of wounds and bruises, Santino Marella comes in at 10th place on this list of 10 of the most distressing WWE neck injuries in history. The bumps and hits must have been pretty rough, resulting in him having to undergo several surgeries.

Although it is not known who cost him all that pain and money, news has it that Santino cited the neck injury as the reason for his departure from WWE. We will definitely miss your cherub-like face, Italian man (just take a look at the picture above; you will know what we are talking about).

50 Interesting Facts


1. If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on your right side. If you are left handed, you will tend to chew your food on your left side.


2. If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water. For when a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off.


3. Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.


4. Your tongue is germ free only if it is pink. If it is white there is a thin film of bacteria on it.


5. The Mercedes-Benz motto is “Das Beste oder Nichts” meaning “the best or nothing”.






6. The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.


7. The pupil of the eye expands as much as 45 percent when a person looks at something pleasing.


8. The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night.


9. Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. Six-year-olds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day.


10. The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.


11. Dalmatians are born without spots.


12. Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.


13. The ‘v’ in the name of a court case does not stand for ‘versus’, but for ‘and’ (in civil proceedings) or ‘against’ (in criminal proceedings).


14. Men’s shirts have the buttons on the right, but women’s shirts have the buttons on the left.


15. The owl is the only bird to drop its upper eyelid to wink. All other birds raise their lower eyelids.


16. The reason honey is so easy to digest is that it’s already been digested by a bee.


17. Roosters cannot crow if they cannot extend their necks.


18. The color blue has a calming effect. It causes the brain to release calming hormones.


19. Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.


20. Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to make room for your heart.


21. The verb “cleave” is the only English word with two synonyms which are antonyms of each other: adhere and separate.


22. When you blush, the lining of your stomach also turns red.


23. When hippos are upset, their sweat turns red.


24. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle was built in 1903, and used a tomato can for a carburetor.


25. The lion that roars in the MGM logo is named Volney.


26. Google is actually the common name for a number with a million zeros.


27. Switching letters is called spoonerism. For example, saying jag of Flapan, instead of flag of Japan.


28. It cost 7 million dollars to build the Titanic and 200 million to make a film about it.


29. The attachment of the human skin to muscles is what causes dimples.


30. There are 1,792 steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower.


31. The sound you hear when you crack your knuckles is actually the sound of nitrogen gas bubbles bursting.


32. Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.


33. It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.


34. The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.


35. Most soccer players run 7 miles in a game.


36. The only part of the body that has no blood supply is the cornea in the eye. It takes in oxygen directly from the air.


37. Every day 200 million couples make love, 400,000 babies are born, and 140,000 people die.


38. In most watch advertisements the time displayed on the watch is 10:10 because then the arms frame the brand of the watch (and make it look like it
is smiling).


39. Colgate faced big obstacle marketing toothpaste in Spanish speaking countries. Colgate translates into the command “go hang yourself.”


40. The only 2 animals that can see behind itself without turning its head are the rabbit and the parrot.


41. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.


42. The average person laughs 13 times a day.


43. Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are:Mizaru(See no evil), Mikazaru(Hear no evil), and Mazaru(Speak no evil)


44. Women blink nearly twice as much as men.


45. German Shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.


46. Large kangaroos cover more than 30 feet with each jump.


47. Whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.


48. Two animal rights protesters were protesting at the cruelty of sending pigs to a slaughterhouse in Bonn. Suddenly the pigs, all two thousand of them, escaped through a broken fence and stampeded, trampling the two hapless protesters to death.


49. If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural cause.





50. The human heart creates enough pressure while pumping to squirt blood 30 feet!!