Legislator Behind Guns in Bars: Arrested for DUI

Irony alert! He didn't just get caught driving drunk, he was caught drunk with a gun! I'd say it was a case of unintended consequences, but. . .mercy. What was the point of allowing guns in bars in the first place? Other countries must think we're insane.

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Rep. Curry Todd Arrested for DUI

Rep. Curry Todd Arrested for DUI: MyFoxMEMPHIS.com

Local state representative Curry Todd has been arrested in Nashville. He is charged with DUI and possession of a handgun while under the influence.

Police picked him up around 11:15 Tuesday night. . .

Read more at: MyFoxMemphis

In a peculiar bit of synchronicity,  I was thinking about finding this story at the same time I found Stupid Monkey Planet's email. So, thanks again, Monkey!

Science is Cool: Beer Goggles are Real!

Image from source, Live Science

It's been said that to a straight guy, a girl's score on a 1-10 scale goes up with each beer he drinks. They call the effect "beer goggles," and while it seems obvious, apparently it is now scientifically proven! Now, what about the adage that the difference between a straight guy and a gay guy is a six pack of beer? I'm thinking they're gonna have to trick the straight guys into participating in that study. . .

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People Really Do Look Better When You Drink

For the first time, scientists have proven that "beer goggles" are real — other people really do look more attractive to us if we have been drinking.
Surprisingly, the beer goggles effect was not limited to just the opposite sex among the ostensibly straight volunteers recruited for the study — they also rated people from their own sex as more attractive. . .

Read more at: Live Science

Thanks to Stupid Monkey Planet for the link.