Danny Gallagher is a freelance writer, reporter, humorist and all around nice guy living in Texas who is a regular contributor to TheFW and has also contributed features, essays and stories to Maxim, GameTrailers, Aol, TruTV's "Dumb As a Blog," Cracked, Mental Floss, CBS' "Mancave Daily and Spike. He also likes puppies and cookies. He can be found on the web at www.dannygallagher.net and on Twitter @thisisdannyg.
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Legendary Cartoon Voice Actor June Foray Wins First Emmy at 94
One of the living legends of animation has finally been rewarded for her pioneering work.
June Foray, an actress who has provided voiceover work for such cartoons as 'The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show' and 'Looney Tunes,' among others, received her first Emmy for her television work at 94 years old.
11 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Garfield’
The newspaper might become less and less of a staple on our lawns or breakfast tables but even the youngest among us can recognize one of its most iconic and colorful stars (and we don't mean Paul Krugman.) We're talking about a certain lasagna-loving fat cat with a very heavy disdain for Mondays.
Horror Writer Rolling Out His New Novel on Toilet Paper
Author Koji Suzuki, the horror novelist behind the 'Ring' movies, has a new scary novel set to be published in America in an unusual way: it's entirely printed on rolls of toilet paper.
This Portable BBQ Can Be Transported In Its Own Briefcase
Summertime can be a grilling affair. Yes, it's a dumb pun but you didn't think of it, did you?
Can a Dune Buggy Drive Through a Double Loop? Take This Test Ride and Find Out
Man has long tried to find ways to defy the laws of gravity. We've put our bodies and lives on the line to prove that gravity isn't as constant as we once thought. We've built planes that can not only fly but transport hundreds of people at once. We've even created jetpacks that can thumb our nose at gravity by launching a single person high into the heavens.
We've even tried to do it in vehicles
Modern Technology Finally Gives Us a Bed That Can Make Itself
Science and technology has given us so many things that have taken the place of conventional chores and tasks. The dishwasher, for example, can scrub down an entire load of dirty dishes and specialty soaps and detergents don't even require people to pre-rinse them. Dryers can take the damp out of a whole load of laundry. The only chore that really hasn't gotten a high tech makeover is making the b
Police Catch Reckless Driver Thanks to ‘Zombie’ License Plate
Having a license plate that reads "ZOMBIE" may not make people think that you're going to eat their brains or other parts of their various anatomy. It will stick in their minds in another way.
‘Aliens’ Finally Gets the Musical Treatment – Is Broadway Next?
Hollywood and Broadway have a long tradition of turning classic films into musical numbers and productions. It's happened to 'Spider Man,' Mel Brooks' 'The Producers, 'Big' and even all three 'Evil Dead' movies.
So until we get the inevitable 'Aliens' musical, we can all enjoy this intentionally funny musical version.
Towed Car Earns Columbus Department of Safety a $500 Billion Lawsuit
An Ohio woman took the phrase "frivolous lawsuit" to a new level with her lawsuit over her towed car.
Michelle R. Mathis of Columbus, Ohio asked for $500 billion in damages from the city after they impounded her 2002 Saturn SC2.
Brooklyn, New York Now Has a Store Dedicated to Mayonnaise
It's no secret that America loves its mayonnaise, and in some cases the way that America loves apple pie, hot dogs and strippers. Sometimes those loves include some amount of mayonnaise involved as well.
It's actually America's highest selling condiment. So it seems strange that our country hasn't gotten some kind of dedicated store or restaurant dedicated to America's fattiest food condiment. Now
12 Signs You’re High on ‘Bath Salts’
The “Miami Face Eater” has raised new concerns about a problem that has gone relatively unnoticed in America, and the weird part is that it ISN’T face eating.
Apparently, a street drug called "bath salts," a combination of three common chemicals, can create violent tendencies, overpowering delusions and hallucinations and even fatal results...
’24-Hour Lemons’ Race Turns History’s Worst Cars Into Sputtering Works of Art
Normally, a 24-hour race consisting of massive clunkers like AMC Pacers, Ford Pintos and anything ever made by Oldsmobile might sound like the least interesting race of all time. It's not if it's one of the "Lemons" circuit races.
5th Grader Gets an Absence Excuse Note from President Obama
10-year-old Ryan Sullivan got more than just an autograph from President Barack Obama. He got an excuse note from him as well.
The President was on a fundraising tour this week in Minnesota and his hometown of Chicago, Illinois as part of his reelection campaign. One of the stops was at a Honeywell manufacturing plant in Minnesota.
Kid Becomes the Envy of All ‘Star Wars’ Fans After His Dad Makes Him an AT-AT Bed
Adult 'Star Wars' fans would sleep in a giant Millennium Falcon, if the sight didn't make their parents cry as they ventured into the basement.
Fortunately, this little boy has an equally big 'Star Wars' fan for a Dad. He must be after turning a bit of wood and PVC pipes into an AT-AT bed.
Have a Donut (or a Dozen) for National Donut Day
If you put down that morning Cruller or Long John because you're trying to watch your figure or keep your blood sugar from skyrocketing, go ahead and have one. Just tell yourself it's National Donut Day.