by Global Sherpa | Oct 1, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Countries, Germany, GS Features, Oddly True, Spain, Sports, World Cup
The 2010 World Cup just would not have been the same without the mesmerizing predictions of that silent psychic cephalopod, Paul the Octopus. GS takes a nostalgic look back at Paul’s run in anticipation of our upcoming World Cup-themed crossword puzzle and quiz. (GS...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Japan, Oddly True, Sports
The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) will distribute 60 iPads to the sport’s 51 training stables to help fat-fingered sumo wrestlers keep in touch. The iPads are intended to help the Sumo world address and move past a shocking gambling scandal by facilitating...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Oddly True
Tribune article on perplexing bridge-crossing rules. “The minimum pedestrian pace on the Michigan Avenue Bridge is that of a person who is running 15 minutes late and wearing sturdy walking shoes. Those who can’t keep up must use Clark Street.”...
