The mean centre of US population is “the point at which an imaginary, flat, weightless and rigid map of the US would balance perfectly if weights of identical value were placed on it so that each weight represented the location of one person on the date of the census”, in the definition of the US Census Bureau itself.
A friend at work recently bought one of these as a gag-gift at Pier 1, she said it reminded her of the 80’s.
The sales rep told her that they have trouble keeping these in stock. I found that a bit weird, but I totally love the product description:
If you ever wanted a clear head, here’s your chance! Made of recycled glass, this art sculpture shows everyone you’ve nothing to hide. Makes life a little more interesting, no?
The need to compete did sneak up on Johnson in the oddest of ways recently, though. Survivor is one of his favorite shows. And he wanted to be on it. So he went out back on the private beach, Rhonda with the video camera, and explained to the producers why he should be allowed even though he worked for a rival network. He filled out thick files of paperwork and signed contracts. He got his yellow-fever shots. And he was headed to Africa for 45 days of seclusion when the doctor called about some of his tests. One artery to his heart was totally blocked, another blocked 70 percent. He wouldn’t be going anywhere. He has lost 30 pounds since.