It’s not a man cave; it’s a man igloo

But the pipes keep freezing: An unemployed Ohio man has kept himself busy this winter by building a supersized igloo in the front yard of his home. The four-room igloo has 6-foot ceilings and an entertainment room wired for cable television.

Conditions in the igloo are cold enough that the man has prepared a bid for the 2016 Winter Olympics.

  • To your health: Recent research from around the globe shows that drinking beer in moderation can provide health benefits including a boost to immunity, increased bone density and important dietary needs such as antioxidants and fiber. Take the quiz.

    Why, then, does our doctor look at us skeptically when she pokes the storehouse of antioxidants above our belt?

  • ‘Cuz I’m the taxman: If you’re looking for a way out of filing a tax return, better check the list of debunked myths and failed justifications for not filing. For example, claiming that the U.S. tax system is “voluntary” is a myth.

    On second thought: Paying taxes is voluntary; it’s prison that’s mandatory.

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