01 Aug, 2007 from washingtonpost.com - E.J. Dionne Jr. -- Washington Post Opinion Writer (washingtonpost.com)

Wednesday Breakfast Bender

Welcome to August 1st! On this date 26 years ago, MTV began broadcasting in the United States and aired its first video, "Video Killed the Radio Star," by the Buggles. Here is your Wednesday Top 5: 5) Turning Your Alcoholism Into ArtWho says drinking and driving don't mix? British art and design student Jack Kirby pounded a Budweiser four-pack every day for three years -- and then used the empties to create a scale model 1965 Ford Mustang. Kirby said it was "hard work," though he did reportedly have a couple cans afterward to celebrate. 4) Avian Birth ControlChristian conservatives may have a point when they say contraception is for the birds. Officials in Hollywood are so fed up with the out-of-control pigeon population that they are looking to put the the flying rats on the pill. Argyle Civic Association is leading the campaign to dose an estimated 5,000 birds...

washingtonpost.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:41:02 EDT

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