Wednesday Overnight Open Thread (3/29/17) W.O.O.T. Edition

The calendar says Wednesday. I believe it is the third Monday of the week.

Quotes of The Day

Quote I

Problems are only opportunities in work clothes. Henry J. Kaiser

Quote II

We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone. Orson Welles

Quote III

The more I see of men, the more I like dogs. Clara Bow

Good news on the medical front horizon. "Researchers at the University of Bristol and NHS Blood and Transplant have discovered a way to mass produce red blood cells."

Why is popcorn so damn expensive at the movies?

In 1948, the Supreme Court ended the stranglehold Hollywood studios and distributors had on the U.S. movie market. Declaring the big eight a monopoly and ordering them to divest of their ownership of movie theaters and cease other non-competitive practices, with U.S. v. Paramount Pictures, et al., the Court opened the movie industry to independent producers and theaters, and indelibly changed the way we see films (and the films we see).

Moron contribution. A Moron submitted this to CBD and then onto The ONT. Thank you Moron contributor.

Are you thirsty for a beer? U.S. breweries top the 5,000 mark. Those are some awfully big cans.

The number of American breweries topped 5,000 for the first time last year, with craft beer makers accounting for 5,234 of 5,301 U.S. breweries, according to new figures from the Brewers Association.

Just five years ago, there were only about 2,000 U.S. craft brewers, which the Brewers Association defines as small or independent beer makers. Last year alone, more than 800 opened for business

March 29, 1959, Born on this day, Perry Farrell, Jane's Addiction, (1991 UK No.34 single 'Been Caught Stealing', 1990 US No. 19 album 'Ritual De Lo Habitual'), Porno For Pyros, (1993 US No.3 & UK No.3 self-titled album). Conceived US 'Lollapalooza' tours.

The ONT is not noted for its high brow art compared to the Mid-Morning Open Thread hosted by the lovely, gracious and talented CBD. Creative roommate goes artsy on slob roomie. Prices are a tad bit high, but it's art after all.

The world is being taken over by old farts.

19 ingenious Moron redneck fixes.

If Donald Trump doesn't kill you: Spiders will. h/t ibguy

Children with imagination are no longer tolerated. F*cking 1st Runner UP Genius Award Winner.

The Selfie. Where would these girls be without them? Alive. Genius Award Winners. Stupid games have stupid prizes.

New Zealand has a better dental plan than the AoSHQ which of course is Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

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