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Kwipster Calls it Kwits

2012-01-23T20:40:00Z

Somebody once said, "All good things must come to an end, but bad things can continue forever." Kwipster must be phenomenal then, as it will be ceasing operations on January 31st, just shy of its first birthday. Sniff. For more information, click here. And if you'd like to make one last joke, please do so at our expense below.

Couple Tries to Blow Up Car With Flaming Tampons

2012-01-19T18:30:00Z

A Pennsylvania couple has been arrested for attempting to blow up a 2006 Ford Fusion by stuffing tampons in the gas tank and motor oil compartment and igniting them. The couple has been charged with attempted arson, public drunkenness, and criminal mischief.

Acropolis for Rent for $2,000 a Day

2012-01-19T17:59:00Z

Desperate times require desperate measures. That seems to be the mantra coming out of Greece, which has announced it will begin renting some of its most well known archeological sites, starting with the Acropolis itself, for about $2,000 per day.

Rick Perry Drops Out of Race for President

2012-01-19T17:39:00Z

Texas Governor Rick Perry ended his campaign for president today and endorsed Newt Gingrich. ''I believe Newt is a conservative visionary who can transform this country,'' he said.

People Using Pseudonyms Post Best Comments

2012-01-17T22:24:00Z

Online discussion board startup Disqus analyzed nearly 500,000 comments made via its platform and found that the digital denizens using fictitious names, or pseudonyms, are responsible for higher quality comments than those using their real names.

EA Creating Katy Perry 'Sims' Game

2012-01-17T21:20:00Z

Electronic Arts has announced a collaboration between Katy Perry and virtual reality computer program 'The Sims' to create a Collector's Edition game with content and exclusives featuring the pop star, including Katy Perry-themed virtual goods.

Guy Smuggles Gun Into Jail in Rectum

2012-01-17T19:20:00Z

Police in North Carolina believe that despite multiple searches after a traffic violation, a suspect managed to sneak a 10-inch gun into a prison by concealing the weapon in his rectum.

Big Sites Plan Blackout to Protest Piracy Bill

2012-01-17T18:38:00Z

A handful of large websites will go dark on Wednesday to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), an anti-piracy bill that critics say will wreck the Internet as we know it. Wikipedia, Reddit, Boing Boing, and the Cheezburger network all plan to participate in the blackout.

Internet Addiction Changes Brain Like Drugs

2012-01-12T22:49:00Z

Internet addicts have brain changes similar to those hooked on drugs or alcohol, preliminary research suggests. ''Overall, our findings indicate that IAD has abnormal white matter integrity in brain regions involving emotional generation and processing, executive attention, decision making and cognitive control,'' some science guy said.

Facebook Makes You Miserable

2012-01-12T22:03:00Z

A new study suggests that Facebook may be skewing the way its users perceive their lives. It finds those carefully selected photos of cheerful, contented people cumulatively convey a self-esteem-shattering message: Our lives are fantastic! What's wrong with you?

Buffett Will Match GOP Donations to Cut Deficit

2012-01-12T21:34:00Z

Answering Republican calls for him to donate to the U.S. Treasury to cut the budget deficit, billionaire Warren Buffett has challenged the GOP to join him, vowing to match their donations dollar-for-dollar. ''If we go to a contribution system, I'll match the total contribution made by all Republican members of Congress. And I'll even go three for one for McConnell.''

Jokes About Starbucks New Blonde Roast Forbidden

2012-01-12T21:02:00Z

According to a Starbucks gossip site, employees are forbidden from telling jokes about the company's new blonde roast coffee and will be issued a written offense if they do.

North Korea Reopens for Tourism

2012-01-12T00:34:00Z

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea's official name) re-opened to tourists this week after its annual month-long winter hiatus. It's the first time foreigners can access the country since the death of its leader Kim Jong Il last month.

Homicide No Longer a Leading Cause of Death

2012-01-11T23:59:00Z

For the first time since 1965, homicide was not one of the nation's top 15 causes of death in 2010, according to new data from the CDC. The top 15 were: heart disease, cancer, lower respiratory disease, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer's, diabetes, kidney disease, influenza and pneumonia, suicide, septicemia, liver disease, hypertension, Parkinson's, and pneumonitis.

1 in 6 Americans is a Binge Drinker

2012-01-11T23:22:00Z

Researchers from the CDC have found that 38 million Americans, roughly a sixth of the adult population, are binge drinkers who over-indulge an average of 4.4 times a month. A binge is defined as five or more drinks in the space of two hours for men, and four or more drinks for women. Wisconsin has the highest percentage of binge drinkers, at 25.6%.

Hostess Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

2012-01-11T21:58:00Z

Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, struggling under the weight of debt and soaring labor force expenses.

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Will Delay Next Ice Age

2012-01-10T19:24:00Z

A group of scientists is saying that human emissions of carbon dioxide will defer the next Ice Age. The last Ice Age ended about 11,500 years ago, and the next one -- which the scientists had expected to begin within 1,500 years -- may be delayed by another 1,000.

Divorce Makes You Die Early

2012-01-10T19:02:00Z

A new review of 32 studies published over 27 years finds that divorced adults have a 23% greater chance of dying early than married couples do, which is similar to the risks posed by starting to smoke or drink, gaining weight, or stopping exercising. And it's even worse for divorced men, who face a 31% increased risk of early death, compared to 18% for women.

Michael Cera Possibly Hitler's Mom

2012-01-10T18:10:00Z

The nerd herd at Reddit may have just rewritten history, or at least the prequel to Juno. One of the nerds posted a photo of Michael Cera and Hitler's mother, revealing an eerie resemblance.

Georgia School Math Problems Refer to Slaves

2012-01-10T17:27:00Z

Parents of children at a Georgia elementary school were outraged to find math problems in their kids' homework referring to slavery and beatings. One question read, ''Each tree had 56 oranges. If eight slaves pick them equally, then how much would each slave pick?'' Another read, ''If Frederick got two beatings per day, how many beatings did he get in one week?''

'The Advocate' Names Gayest Cities in America

2012-01-09T23:40:00Z

'The Advocate' has released its 3rd annual ranking of the gayest cities in America. Salt Lake City was named the gayest, followed by Orlando, Cambridge (MA), Ft. Lauderdale, Seattle, Ann Arbor, Minneapolis / St. Paul, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Grand Rapids. [FULL LIST]

Man With Unique Name Arrested in Wisconsin

2012-01-09T23:13:00Z

A man with a rather unique name was arrested in Madison, WI last week for violating the terms of his bail. Beezow Doo-Doo Zopittybop-Bop-Bop (30), formerly known as Jeffrey Drew Wilschke, was tentatively charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and a probation violation.

Japanese Department Store Has 'Fuckin' Sale'

2012-01-09T22:40:00Z

A department store in Osaka, Japan held the ultimate clearance event earlier this month, offering 20% off everything in a 'Fuckin' Sale'. Apparently there's no word for that in Japanese.

Chris Christie Makes Oral Sex Joke

2012-01-09T22:23:00Z

Speaking at a Romney for President rally in New Hampshire yesterday, Chris Christie responded to female hecklers complaining about jobs going down with, ''You know, something may be going down tonight, but it ain't going to be jobs, sweetheart.'' [VIDEO]

Stephen Hawking Finds Women ''Complete Mystery''

2012-01-05T23:41:00Z

Stephen Hawking, the renowned physicist whose work has shed light on the secrets of the universe, from the nature of space-time to the workings of black holes, says there is one conundrum that still baffles him: women. He says they are ''a complete mystery.''

Music Teacher Gives Masturbating-Singing Lesson

2012-01-05T22:32:00Z

Kevin Gausepohl, a 34-year-old music instructor at Tacoma Community College, is charged with trying to convince a student to use sexual arousal techniques to improve her singing. The girl, 17 at the time, was attending the college as part of the Running Start program and complied with some of his requests to strip naked or touch herself during private voice lessons.

God Told Pat Robertson Who Next President Will Be

2012-01-05T22:01:00Z

Christian conservative leader Pat Robertson says he has a secret straight from God: He knows who the next president of the United States will be. ''I think He showed me about the next president, but I'm not supposed to talk about that so I'll leave you in the dark -- probably just as well -- but I think I know who it's gonna be,'' he said this week on '700 Club.'

MIT Creates Suit That Makes You Feel Old

2012-01-05T20:29:00Z

Researchers at MIT have created a body suit called AGNES (Age Gain Now Empathy System) that simulates old age. The suit includes a heavy helmet, body braces, and yellow-tinged glasses that create the feeling of achey joints, limited mobility, and blurred vision.

New Crab Species Dubbed 'The Hoff'

2012-01-04T18:58:00Z

British scientists have found prodigious numbers of a new species of crab on the Southern Ocean floor that they have dubbed ''The Hoff'' because of its hairy chest, in honor of the often bare-chested American actor David Hasselhoff.

New 'Celebrity Apprentice' Cast Announced

2012-01-04T18:05:00Z

The cast for the next season of 'Celebrity Apprentice' has been announced. It includes Teresa Giudice and Victoria Gotti (wives); Cheryl Tiegs, Patricia Velasquez, Dayana Mendoza (T&A); Clay Aiken, Dee Snider, Debbie Gibson (sound); Lisa Lampanelli, Arsenio Hall, Adam Carolla (comic relief); Aubrey O'Day, Tia Carrere (people); Lou Ferrigno, Pen Jillette (hulks); George Takei, Paul Teutul Sr., and Michael Andretti (other).

Rocker Spotted Topless in Hawaii

2012-01-04T17:06:00Z

It's once again time for a favorite Kwipster pastime -- in that we've done it once before. See if you can guess whose chest is pictured, ideally in a humorous way. Hints: the person is a rock star, just got engaged, and has a famous daughter. Click through for the answer.

Romney Edges Santorum by 8 Votes in Iowa

2012-01-04T16:21:00Z

Mitt Romney edged Rick Santorum by a mere eight votes in Tuesday's Iowa caucuses, a margin that amounted to a tie in the opening act of the 2012 presidential race. Ron Paul finished close behind in third place, while Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, and Michele Bachmann took the bottom three slots. Perry and Bachmann are now expected to drop out.

Fat Consumption Causes Brain Damage

2012-01-04T00:02:00Z

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reveals that ''hypothalamic neuron injury'' is caused after humans eat a high-fat diet. And if the diet is continued, the brain's hypothalamus can become inflamed and damaged -- which is especially troubling given that the hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls metabolism.

Hybrid Sharks Discovered Near Australia

2012-01-03T22:21:00Z

Sharks are one of the oldest species on the planet, having honed their sleek, aquatic-killer image only over millions of years of evolution. And now it turns out sharks getting even more specialized. For the first time ever, researchers from the University of Queensland have detected not one, not two, but 57 hybrid sharks lurking off the the coast of Australia.

Steve Jobs Action Figure To Sell For $100

2012-01-03T21:42:00Z

A Steve Jobs action figure complete with miniature iPad and iPhone is set to go on sale this February for $100. The 12'' figure depicts the former chief executive of Apple (who died last year) in his familiar black turtleneck and blue jeans. InIcon, which is making the figure, will include a spare pair of glasses and extra hands -- for gripping the prop accessories.

Super Bowl Ads Sell Out at $3.5 Million Each

2012-01-03T21:07:00Z

The commercial slots for Super Bowl XLVI have officially sold out -- at a cost of about $3.5 million for 30 seconds. This year's price is up $500,000 from last year and up 59% from a decade ago, when 30-second commercials ran about $2.2 million.

Startup Launches Hall & Oates Emergency Hotline

2011-12-22T21:45:00Z

Technology startup Twilio, which does something to do with cloud communications, has just launched ''Callin' Oates,'' an emergency hotline that allows the caller to listen to a selection of Hall & Oates songs over the telephone. The hotline, which can be reached at 719-26-OATES, is reportedly a test of a new service provided by the company.

'Transformers' Most Mistake-Ridden Movie of Year

2011-12-22T21:26:00Z

'Transformers: Dark Of The Moon' has been named the most mistake-ridden movie of 2011, with eagle-eyed film fans reporting a total of 58 blunders to MovieMistakes.com. The runners-up were 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' (52), 'X-Men: First Class' (30), 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' (20), and 'Super 8' (17).

Alec Baldwin Rules Out Run for Mayor of NYC

2011-12-22T21:07:00Z

Alec Baldwin is abandoning his much-discussed plans to run for mayor of New York City in 2013. ''I've lost my appetite,'' said Baldwin on his podcast, adding that the other mayoral candidates' naked ambition turned him off. ''They're all just so horny for it.''

FDA Orders Man to Stop Giving Away Sperm Online

2011-12-21T19:15:00Z

The FDA has ordered Trent Arsenault of the SF Bay area to stop giving away his sperm on his website. In the past 5 years, Arsenault has fathered 14 children with his donations, and more are on the way. Unfortunately, ''informal sperm donation'' is illegal because it violates FDA regulations on human cells and is punishable by up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

Cocaine Found on 92% of Baby-Changing Tables

2011-12-21T17:57:00Z

Researchers in the UK have found that 92% of public baby-changing tables contain traces of cocaine. The study, conducted by British journalists, included facilities in shopping centers, hospitals, police stations, courts, churches, supermarkets and department stores.

Wendy's to Dethrone Burger King in Sales

2011-12-21T16:30:00Z

Despite having 20% fewer locations, Wendy's is poised to pass Burger King in U.S. sales this year, trailing only industry behemoth McDonald's and marking the first reordering of top 3 burger chains since Wendy's was founded in 1969.

New Research Identifies Top 'Defriending' Reasons

2011-12-20T21:26:00Z

New research from NM Incite reveals that the most common reasons Facebook users decide to defriend someone are offensive comments, not knowing the person well, trying to sell them something, depressing or political posts, and a lack of interaction.

Rick Perry Doesn't Know Kim Jong-Il's Name

2011-12-20T20:14:00Z

In an email regarding the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il, Rick Perry mistakenly referred to the despot as Kim Jong the Second. The email titled ''Gov. Rick Perry on the Death of Kim Jong II'' incorrectly referenced the dictator's name 3 separate times.

1 in 3 Americans Arrested by Age 23

2011-12-20T19:26:00Z

There's been a sharp increase in recent decades in the number of young Americans who report they've been arrested at least once. While in the mid-1960s about 22% of Americans reported having been arrested by the time they turned 23, researchers estimate that the 'prevalence rate' for arrests by that age now lies ''between 30.2% and 41.4%.''

'We are the 99%' is Year's Top Quote

2011-12-19T21:42:00Z

A Yale University librarian has anointed the Occupy Wall Street slogan -- ''We are the 99 percent'' -- as the year's best in his sixth annual list of the most notable quotations of the year. Also making the list are quotes from Elizabeth Warren, Warren Buffett, Jon Huntsman, Rick Perry, Herman Cain, Charlie Sheen, Steve Jobs, Anthony Weiner, and Gloria Allred.

Patriots Prove God Doesn't Exist

2011-12-19T20:31:00Z

The mania behind mile-high miracle worker Tim Tebow faded a bit Sunday, as the Denver Broncos and their religified quarterback fell to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 41-23.

New Equation Predicts Hit Songs

2011-12-19T19:43:00Z

Scientists may have unlocked the secret of what can make a hit single. A team at the University of Bristol have come up with a 'hit-potential equation' that can predict a top five hit with 60% accuracy, using a formula that brings together musical features such as tempo, timing, song duration, loudness, and chord and harmonic complexity.

Resort Wants Couples to Marry Nude on TV

2011-12-19T18:38:00Z

Want a free wedding in Jamaica that airs on national TV? It's yours. The only catch is you have to exchange vows in the nude. The Hedonism II resort is looking for 10 couples to get married in the buff for a major network documentary this Valentine's Day.

Men Think Hotter Women More Interested

2011-12-15T20:25:00Z

A new study to be published in Psychological Science finds that the more attractive a woman is to a guy, the more likely he is to overestimate her interest in him. The study also finds that less attractive guys (based on the women's ratings) are even more likely to think the most attractive women are hot for them, while more attractive men are more realistic.

Merriam-Webster Names 'Pragmatic' Word of the Year

2011-12-15T19:10:00Z

Merriam-Webster has chosen 'pragmatic' (meaning practical and logical) as the word of 2011, due to how often it was looked up on their online dictionary -- particularly before August's debt ceiling vote and during the congressional super-committee meetings. Runners-up include austerity, ambivalence, insidious, didactic, diversity, capitalism, socialism, and vitriol.

Howard Stern to Judge 'America's Got Talent'

2011-12-15T18:15:00Z

NBC has hired Howard Stern as the new judge of the summer competition series 'America's Got Talent'. The popular radio shock-jock will critique the eclectic talent show, replacing Piers Morgan, and production of the show will move to New York City.

Steve Guttenberg Gets Star on Walk of Fame

2011-12-14T16:20:00Z

Perhaps best known for the 'Police Academy' movies, actor Steve Guttenberg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Monday. His star is # 2,455 and -- fittingly -- is located in front of the Police Activities League on Hollywood Boulevard.

Man Fakes Mom's Obituary to Get Off Work

2011-12-14T16:02:00Z

45-year-old Scott Bennett of Brookville, PA recently took some time off work, and to make sure he didn't get fired for it, did what anyone else would do: he took out a fake obituary announcement for his mother in the local newspaper.

Record Number of Americans Unmarried

2011-12-14T15:52:00Z

A new analysis of 2010 Census data finds that only 51% of American adults are currently married, a record low for the country. The median age at first marriage is also older than ever for both men and women, at 26.5 for women and 28.7 for men.

TIME's Person of the Year is 'The Protester'

2011-12-14T14:43:00Z

For highlighting a global sense of restless promise, for upending governments and conventional wisdom, for combining the oldest of techniques with the newest of technologies to shine a light on human dignity, and for steering the planet on a more democratic path for the 21st century, the Protester is TIME's 2011 Person of the Year.

Apple Founding Contract Sells for $1.6 Million

2011-12-14T00:33:00Z

A 3-page contract that established Apple Computer Co. in 1976 sold for $1.59 million at Sotheby's auction house today, soaring past the presale estimate of $100,000 to $150,000. The winning bidder was Eduardo Cisneros, chief executive officer of Cisneros Corp.

Derek Jeter Gives One-Night Stands Memorabilia

2011-12-13T23:06:00Z

New York Yankees star Derek Jeter reportedly has lots of one-night stands, which all end the same way -- with his car service giving the women a basket of autographed memorabilia the morning after. The New York Post says they learned of the practice when Jeter accidentally had a two-night stand and sent the woman home with the same gift basket twice.

Babies Don't Buy Your Bullshit

2011-12-13T22:20:00Z

Babies are known to copy adults, but a new study shows that they choose whether to imitate an adult's actions based on how credible they think the adult is. If an adult has previously displayed unreliable or dishonest behavior, the baby is less likely to mimic them.

Trump Pulls Out of Own Debate

2011-12-13T21:54:00Z

Donald Trump has backed out of moderating a Republican debate because he's still considering running for president as an independent. Trump said the GOP candidates are ''very concerned'' that he will announce an independent candidacy after 'The Apprentice' ends and won't agree to a debate with him unless he rules that out -- which he won't do.

Tangerine Tango Named Color of 2012

2011-12-08T22:36:00Z

According to the Pantone Color Institute, Tangerine Tango, an electric orange red, is the color of 2012, and Shine's Sarah Bernard is extremely excited about the news. It's warm, uplifting, and energizing, and it happens to look great with almost every skin tone.

NBC Pursuing Ryan Seacrest for 'Today' Show

2011-12-08T22:08:00Z

NBCUniversal is reportedly pursuing 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest as a possible successor to Matt Lauer on the 'Today' show, if Lauer vacates his co-anchor seat next year.

Alec Baldwin Apologizes, Sorta

2011-12-08T21:48:00Z

After getting kicked off an American Airlines flight for being himself, Alec Baldwin has issued an apology to his fellow travelers for the inconvenience he caused. Baldwin also took the opportunity to insult the entire airline industry and its service people for doing their jobs, likening flying post-9/11 to a ''Greyhound bus experience.'' [FULL STATEMENT]

Guy Shoplifts During 'Shop With A Cop' Day

2011-12-07T22:38:00Z

If you're going to shoplift, maybe make sure there aren't 50 cops in the store. That's what Maryland police say happened during their 'Shop With A Cop' day at a Waldorf Wal-Mart last weekend. Timothy Randall Clark (22) was arrested for stealing 26 video games, two controllers, and several related accessories, all stuffed inside his pants and sweatshirt.

Artist Finds Hidden Animals in Mona Lisa

2011-12-07T21:51:00Z

An amateur artist claims to have cracked the 500-year mystery over the meaning of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Ron Piccirillo believes it is possible to see the heads of a lion, an ape, and a buffalo floating in the air around the subject's head, as well as a crocodile or snake coming out of the left side of her body -- meaning the Mona Lisa is a representation of envy.

Smoking Makes Nipples Fall Off

2011-12-07T21:18:00Z

Smokers who undergo breast lifts are at great risk of losing their nipples. The nicotine in cigarettes and the carbon monoxide contained in cigarette smoke can diminish blood flow to various parts of the body, acting as a virtual tourniquet, which can cause a woman's nipples to blacken, die, and fall off during the post-op healing process.

Britney Spears Gives Fan a Lap Dance

2011-12-06T23:51:00Z

Britney Spears gave a special fan the time of his life at Foro Sol in Mexico City this past weekend. The scantily clad songstress performed a sensual lap dance for the lucky gentleman -- serenading him as she wrapped her legs around his neck. [PHOTOS]

H&M Using Computer-Generated Lingerie Models

2011-12-06T22:59:00Z

The models fronting H&M's new holiday lingerie campaign are unreal, literally. While the faces are real, they have been superimposed on virtual bodies. Much of the store's clothing is now shot on mannequins, which are then humanized via photo-editing software.

Astronomers Discover Earth-like Planet 'Kepler 22-b'

2011-12-06T22:36:00Z

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of an Earth-like planet in the habitable zone around a star similar to our sun. The planet, Kepler 22-b, lies about 600 light-years away, is about 2.4 times the size of Earth, and has a temperature of about 72 degrees.

Eight Ferraris Crashed in Japan

2011-12-06T21:16:00Z

Eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini, and a few Mercedes crashed during a supercar meetup on a Japanese expressway Sunday, causing estimated damages of more than $1 million. 10 people suffered minor injuries, while several of the vehicles appeared totaled.

New York Principal Gets VIP Treatment

2011-12-05T22:49:00Z

Sharron Smalls, principal of New York's Jane Addams High School, has come under fire after a photo surfaced showing her next to a topless man pouring a dark liquid substance on her.

Fox News Anchor Calls The Muppets Communists

2011-12-05T21:24:00Z

Fox News has a new enemy: The Muppets. This past Friday, 'Follow The Money' host Eric Bolling dedicated a segment to discrediting the latest Muppet movie, slamming them for naming the villain Tex Richman in what he thought of as an attack on capitalism. ''We're teaching our kids class warfare!'' he said. ''Where are we, communist China?''

Personality Can Be Judged By Smell

2011-12-05T20:47:00Z

According to new study, people can make accurate judgments about another person's personality based on the way he or she smells. In the study, Polish researchers asked raters to sniff white-cotton T-shirts that were worn for 3 straight nights by 100 men and 100 women, then asked them to make assessments about the wearers' personalities.

Tiger Woods Wins First Tournament Since Scandal

2011-12-05T20:20:00Z

Tiger Woods has won his first tournament since his 2009 sex scandal, breaking a 2-year winless streak at the Chevron World Challenge with a clutch birdie on the 18th hole.

Stevie Wonder Wants To Be On 'Dancing With the Stars'

2011-12-01T23:05:00Z

On yesterday's Ellen DeGeneres show, blind soul legend Stevie Wonder said he plans to compete on 'Dancing With the Stars' and is losing weight to look good on the dance floor.

Burger King Fattening Up its French Fries

2011-12-01T22:04:00Z

Fast food chain Burger King is changing its french fry recipe for the first time since 1998. Starting Monday, the new fries will be thicker (just wider than a No. 2 pencil), have 20% less sodium, and will be crisper and stay hotter longer thanks to a new coating.

Larry King Joins Bid to Buy L.A. Dodgers

2011-12-01T21:43:00Z

Former talk show host Larry King has joined a group of investors bidding to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. ''It would be a thrill of a lifetime,'' he said. ''To go to a ballpark and have an owner's box, to even have a say in a possible trade -- are you out of your mind?''

Hanson Launching Beer Called 'Mmmhop'

2011-12-01T21:20:00Z

Pop band Hanson have revealed they are launching their own brand of beer called 'Mmmhop'. The trio have announced that the beverage -- named after their 1997 number one single 'Mmmbop' -- will be an India pale ale that will be available early next year.

Nicolas Cage on Cover of Serbian Biology Textbook

2011-11-30T23:10:00Z

Between 1993 and 2001, his golden years as a film actor, Nicolas Cage apparently also found time to pose for a Serbian biology textbook, gracing the cover with his 'Raising Arizona' clan -- and making up for everything he's done since.

Shoplifters Prefer Filet Mignon, Axe Body Spray

2011-11-30T21:58:00Z

According to retail security pros, the current most shoplifted products are: filet mignon, Jameson Irish Whiskey, electric toothbrushes, iPhones, Gilette razor blades, Axe body spray, Polo by Ralph Lauren apparel, Let's Rock Elmo, Chanel No. 5, and Nike shoes.

Study: Soccer Causes Brain Damage

2011-11-30T20:57:00Z

Doctors are now warning that frequently heading a soccer ball can lead to brain injury, after brains scans of 32 players revealed patterns of damage similar to that seen in patients with concussion. To be safe, doctors advise players to stay under 1,000 headers per year.

Diner Leaves Phony $10 Tip With Religious Message

2011-11-29T22:12:00Z

A $10 bill is a joyful sight for a server. But when one waiter went to retrieve such a note out from under a diner's plate recently, he noticed something curious. The tip it provided wasn't monetary, but spiritual. ''SOME THINGS ARE BETTER THAN MONEY,'' it said on the back, ''Like your eternal salvation, that was bought and paid for by Jesus going to the cross.''

Laptop Wi-Fi Signals Sterilizing Men

2011-11-29T21:26:00Z

Argentinian scientists are claiming that the electromagnetic radiation from laptop Wi-Fi signals can cause infertility in men. The scientists got semen samples from 29 healthy men, placed a few drops on a connected laptop, and four hours later, a quarter of the sperm were no longer swimming, compared to just 14% from samples away from the computer.

Old Professor Poses Naked with Students for Art

2011-11-29T20:37:00Z

Creepy old Michigan State art professor Danny Guthrie (pictured) recently finished a project where he photographed himself in varying states of undress, caressing the naked bodies of current and former students. Outrage ensued.

Conrad Murray Gets 4 Years for Michael Jackson's Death

2011-11-29T18:33:00Z

An angry judge has sentenced Dr. Conrad Murray to four years behind bars -- the maximum punishment possible -- for his part in Michael Jackson's death, saying the doctor's role in the singer's fatal overdose was ''money-for-medicine madness.''

Man Claims Woman Stole His Sperm

2011-11-28T23:13:00Z

A man named Joe Pressil is accusing a Houston fertility clinic, Advanced Fertility, of accepting a semen sample from a woman claiming to be his wife in 2007, and, without his knowledge or consent, performing ''in vitro fertilization which resulted in the birth of twins.''

Americans 20 Pounds Heavier Than 20 Years Ago

2011-11-28T21:55:00Z

According to a new Gallup poll, Americans are reporting that they weigh, on average, about 20 pounds more than they did 20 years ago. Men report an average weight of 196 pounds, while women report an average of 160, both up nearly 20 pounds from 1990.

Barney Frank to Retire from Congress

2011-11-28T21:07:00Z

Barney Frank (D-MA), the first openly gay member of Congress, has said he will not run for reelection next year. Frank has $760,000 in his campaign coffers, but said he'd need a few million more to compete in his newly redrawn district, which lost the working-class city of New Bedford and gained several conservative towns.

Men Think About Sex 19 Times Per Day

2011-11-28T20:33:00Z

According to a new study by researchers at Ohio State University, men do not think about sex once every seven seconds, just once every 50 minutes -- or about 19 times a day (excluding sleep). By contrast, women think about sex an average of 10 times a day.

Benetton Ads Show World Leaders Kissing

2011-11-16T23:07:00Z

Fashion retailer Benetton has launched an ad campaign called ''Unhate'' that features photos of world leaders digitally altered to make it look like they're kissing each other. President Obama, for example, is lip-locked with China's Hu Jintao and, separately, Hugo Chavez. Other kissers include the leaders of Israel and Palestine and the two Koreas.

People With High IQs More Likely to Use Drugs

2011-11-16T18:07:00Z

A new British study finds children with high IQs are more likely to use drugs as adults than people who score low on IQ tests as children. Researchers discovered men with high childhood IQs were up to two times more likely to use illegal drugs than their lower-scoring counterparts, and girls with high IQs were up to three times more likely to use drugs as adults.

Man Calls 911 Five Times About Faulty iPhone

2011-11-16T01:27:00Z

An Illinois man was arrested last week after calling 911 five times because his iPhone wouldn't work. Michael Alan Skopec (48), believed to be intoxicated at the time, complained to emergency dispatch that 911 was the only number his iPhone could dial -- among several other colorful pronouncements. [TRANSCRIPT]

Most Expensive Photo Ever Sells for $4.4 Million

2011-11-15T23:55:00Z

Andreas Gursky's 'Rhine II' became the most expensive photograph ever taken when it sold at Christie's Auction House last week for $4.4 million. The picture is a minimalist landscape showcasing the parallel lines of a road, the Rhine River, and the horizon.

Teens Soaking Tampons in Vodka

2011-11-15T22:57:00Z

America's teens have found a new way to get drunk: by soaking tampons in vodka and inserting them in their rectums and vaginas. Why? According to Dr. Dan Quan of Phoenix, AZ, ''[It's a] quicker high, they think it's going to last longer, it's more intense.''

Sex With Animals Causes Penis Cancer

2011-11-14T21:36:00Z

According to a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, men who have ''intense and long-term'' sex with animals are more likely to develop penis cancer, due to the potential for micro-traumas in the penile tissue and exposure to animal secretions.

Gadhafi was Addicted to Sex, Viagra

2011-11-14T21:10:00Z

According to his former manservant Faisal, late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was a sex addict who would regularly have sex with four or five women in a day. Gadhafi picked up many of the women at Tripoli University, where he gave lectures and had sex with them in a nearby room -- keeping up his stamina with a dangerously extensive intake of Viagra.

Herman Cain Calls Michele Bachmann 'Tutti-Frutti'

2011-11-14T16:29:00Z

In a forthcoming interview with GQ magazine, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain was asked what ice cream flavor would best describe fellow GOP hopeful Michele Bachmann. His response: ''I'm not going to say it. I'm not going to say it.... Tutti-frutti.'' Cain also described Mitt Romney as ''plain vanilla'' and Rick Perry as ''rocky road.''

Brad Pitt to Retire from Acting in 3 Years

2011-11-14T15:45:00Z

In an interview with Australia's '60 Minutes' this weekend, Brad Pitt (47) said he plans to retire from acting in 3 years. After that? ''Hell if I know. I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together. And getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher time otherwise.'' [VIDEO]

Stroke Turns Rugby Player Gay

2011-11-09T23:40:00Z

Welsh Rugby player Chris Birch (26) tried to impress his teammates by doing back flips in the gym, but ended up breaking his neck and having a stroke instead. Then when he woke up at the hospital, he discovered that he was no longer attracted to women. Birch is now embracing his new life as a gay man and even quit his bank job to become a hairdresser.

Detroit Lions Fans Protest Nickelback Halftime Show

2011-11-09T18:51:00Z

A group of Detroit Lions fans have banded together to circulate a petition to replace Nickelback as the halftime entertainment at the NFL team's annual Thanksgiving game in the Motor City. As of this posting, over 50,000 fans have signed the online petition.

Bill Clinton: Let Presidents Serve Three Terms

2011-11-08T23:30:00Z

Former President Bill Clinton said today that presidents should be able to run for a third term as long as they take off some time after their second term. ''I've always thought that should be the rule,'' he said on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe.' ''I think as a practical matter, you couldn't apply this to anyone who has already served, but going forward...that should be the rule.''

Ryanair Plans to Offer Porn on Flights

2011-11-08T22:57:00Z

Low-cost European airline Ryanair is reportedly planning to offer pornography as an in-flight entertainment option. Passengers would be able to log in to a Ryanair app using their iPads or other handheld devices, then pay to gamble, play games, or watch hardcore porn.

4th Woman Accuses Herman Cain of Sexual Harassment

2011-11-07T23:42:00Z

A fourth woman has accused Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain of sexual harassment. Represented by attorney Gloria Allred, Sharon Bialek claims that after a business dinner in 1997, the two were sitting in his car when he ''suddenly reached over and put his hand on my leg under my skirt and reached for my genitals'' and moved her head toward his crotch.

Cleaning Woman 'Cleans' $1M Art Piece

2011-11-07T16:29:00Z

A modern art installation valued at $1.1 million has been damaged after an overzealous cleaning woman scrubbed away a patina intended to look like a dried rain puddle. The piece, Martin Kippenberger's ''When it Starts Dripping from the Ceiling,'' remains in place at the Ostwall museum in Germany, where it's on loan from a private collector.

Old People Now 47 Times Richer Than Young

2011-11-07T15:51:00Z

The wealth gap between younger and older Americans has stretched to the widest on record. The typical U.S. household headed by a person age 65 or older has a net worth 47 times greater than a household headed by someone under 35, which is more than double what the gap was in 2005 and nearly five times what it was 25 years ago.

Woman Torches Friend's House for Defriending Her

2011-11-03T22:30:00Z

A 30-year-old Iowa woman has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the house of a long-time friend because she defriended her on Facebook. Jennifer Christine Harris has been charged with first-degree arson and is currently being held in the county jail. No one was injured in the blaze, but the friend's garage was destroyed.

Chanel Creates New Perfume Called 'Jersey'

2011-11-03T22:09:00Z

Legendary French fashion and fragrance house Chanel has created a new perfume called Jersey, which they describe as ''relaxed chic with a dash of liberation.''

83-Year-Old Male Prostitute Arrested in Iowa

2011-11-03T21:16:00Z

An 83-year-old Iowa man has been arrested for prostituting himself. Ben Clifford Dawson, who is also running for the local city council, stands accused of offering to ''perform sex acts on a woman in exchange for repayment of a loan'' and ''kissing her neck without consent.''

Janet Jackson's Nipple Still in Court

2011-11-02T22:56:00Z

Nearly 8 years after Janet Jackson's ''wardrobe malfunction'' at the 2004 Super Bowl, the $550,000 fine leveled against CBS is still being argued in court. Today an appeals court in Philadelphia threw out the case, and now it might be returning to the Supreme Court, where it was heard in 2009 and sent back down to appeals.

Amanda Knox Dresses as Cat Burglar for Halloween

2011-11-02T22:18:00Z

Amanda Knox's Halloween costume proved two things: one, she's got a great sense of humor when it comes to crime -- and two...she's not so bright. The recently released possible murderer decided to dress as a cat burglar for the festive holiday.

Girl Claims Justin Bieber Fathered Her Baby

2011-11-02T21:34:00Z

California girl Mariah Yeater (20) has filed a paternity suit against teen pop star Justin Bieber, claiming that she and he (then 16) had sex backstage at the LA Staples Center after one of his concerts a year ago, which resulted in her now 3-month-old baby boy. Yeater says it was Bieber's first time and that he refused to wear a condom.

Jon Huntsman's Daughters Parody Herman Cain Ad

2011-11-01T20:09:00Z

The daughters of Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman have created a parody of Herman Cain's now infamous 'smoking guy' campaign ad. See the original Cain ad here.

Man Vows to Masturbate in Every NYC Starbucks

2011-10-27T22:36:00Z

A man calling himself Mister PeePee is on a mission to masturbate in every Starbucks bathroom in New York City -- and photograph the results. A self-described big fan of the chain, the man also plans to rate the cleanliness of each bathroom and whether or not he was interrupted, all on a boner scale. At last count, there were 298 Starbucks in the city.

Occupy Protesters Posting on Craigslist for Sex

2011-10-27T21:54:00Z

Occupy demonstrators in San Francisco are turning to Craigslist in apparent protest against not getting laid. Listings in the Missed Connections and Casual Encounters sections have begun popping up with such headlines as ''Occupy Your Submissive Throat'' and ''#occupymycock.''

Man Fined $200 for Licking, Groping Cardboard Woman

2011-10-27T20:07:00Z

A 57-year-old Massachusetts man has been fined $200 for licking and fondling a foxy female -- who happened to be made of cardboard -- at a local Rite Aid. According to witnesses, Charlie Price ''grabbed hold of the sunglass display, hugged it tightly, and then began to lick and kiss the face," culminating with a full-on romp on the floor.

Quran-Burning Pastor Running for President

2011-10-27T18:54:00Z

Pastor Terry Jones, the man who infamously burned a copy of the Quran in honor of 9/11, is throwing his hat into the 2012 presidential race. His campaign, Stand Up America Now, features a seven point platform, including deporting all ''illegals'', bringing all military back home until America's finances are in order, and reducing corporate taxes.

Hillary Clinton Turns 64 Today

2011-10-26T20:16:00Z

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton turns 64 today, sharing an October 26th birthday with such celebrities as Keith Urban (Mr. Kidman), Seth MacFarlane (closets), Rita Wilson (volleyball), Jon Heder (2004), and a bunch of other people we've never heard of.

Approval of Congress Hits New Low of 9%

2011-10-26T19:09:00Z

Approval of Congress has sunk to its lowest level since CBS and The New York Times started keeping track in 1977. Just 9% of Americans now approve of the job Congress is doing, down from 11% last month. And the anger is spread across party lines.

Romeo & Juliet Porn Movie Spawns Romance

2011-10-26T18:36:00Z

Adult film director Lee Roy Meyers is working on a ''beautiful, adult modernization of Romeo and Juliet,'' which is industry-speak for 'hardcore porn version.' And it's also created its own real-life love story. Romeo (Rocco Reed) and Juliet (Chanel Preston) had their first conversation on set and instantly fell in love, even before their first sex scene together.

Locals Vie for Spot in Air Sex World Championships

2011-10-26T16:54:00Z

Last week in Los Angeles, contestants humped, licked, and fondled their way though a song of their choice in hopes of impressing the judges enough to win their very own Fleshlight -- and a ticket to compete in the Air Sex World Championships in Austin, TX.

Gas Pumps Named Germiest Public Surfaces

2011-10-25T21:57:00Z

According to a new study by Kimberly-Clark, gas pump handles are the filthiest public surfaces in America. The other germiest offenders: handles on public mailboxes, escalator rails, ATM buttons, parking meters, crosswalk buttons, and vending machines.

Woman Steals 26 Boxes of Condoms, Ovulation Test

2011-10-25T21:12:00Z

According to Georgia police, a woman identified as Alexandrea Brooks infiltrated a Walgreens in Marietta last month and made off with 26 boxes of condoms, an ovulation test, and a box of Huggies baby wipes. The total value of her score: $562.68.

Parents Decry New Tattooed Barbie

2011-10-25T20:47:00Z

Concerned parents are complaining about a new $50 limited edition Barbie created by the Italian-based, Japanese-inspired brand Tokidoki. The new edgy Barbie has a pink bob hairstyle, punk clothing, and tattoos running down her arm and around her collarbone.

Lindsay Lohan to Pose Nude in Playboy for $1 Million

2011-10-25T20:17:00Z

Lindsay Lohan may be taking it all off for Playboy. The one-time child star reportedly scored a $1 million payday to pose nude for the famed skin magazine. TMZ claims the 25-year-old flashed her flesh for the cameras at a photo shoot last weekend.

Brits Claim Declaration of Independence Illegal

2011-10-20T22:18:00Z

At a debate in Philadelphia last night, a group of British lawyers argued that the Declaration of Independence was illegal and treasonable. The lawyers said there has never been a legal principle that allows a group of citizens to establish their own laws because they want to, and they cited Lincoln's case against the South seceding as an example.

Florida Elementary Gives Kids X-Rated Bracelets

2011-10-20T21:35:00Z

In an effort to reward students for fundraising efforts, administrators at Jay Elementary School gave out more than 100 'slap bracelets' to their students. What they didn't realize, however, was that beneath the cloth covering were pictures of naked women.

Woman Attacks Husband With Cupcakes

2011-10-20T20:08:00Z

A Chicago woman named Dawn Montesdeoca has been arrested for hurling cupcakes at her husband Arturo during an argument. The woman now faces a misdemeanor count of domestic battery and must submit to electronic monitoring.

Libyan Rebels Kill Moammar Gadhafi

2011-10-20T18:12:00Z

Col. Moammar Gadahfi, the former Libyan strongman who fled into hiding after rebels toppled his regime two months ago, was killed today as fighters battling the vestiges of his loyalist forces wrested control of his hometown of Surt, the interim government said.

MC Hammer Launches New Search Engine 'WireDoo'

2011-10-19T22:59:00Z

Rapper, preacher, and bankruptcy-court mainstay MC Hammer has just launched a new search engine called WireDoo. The artist-turned-entrepreneur says WireDoo goes ''beyond just the keywords'' into ''relationship search'' and ''deep search.''

Baby Elephant Doesn't Understand Its Trunk (VIDEO)

2011-10-19T21:58:00Z

A newborn elephant at the Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, England has been caught on video struggling with its first-ever baby steps -- as well as with the purpose of the long hose hanging from its face. It appears to even try to pull it off with its foot. [VIDEO]

Student Loan Balances to Exceed $1 Trillion

2011-10-19T20:34:00Z

Students and workers seeking retraining are borrowing record amounts through federal loan programs. The amount of student loans taken out surpassed $100 billion for the first time last year, and total loans outstanding will exceed $1 trillion for the first time this year.

Fatty Foods Sterilize Young Men

2011-10-19T20:11:00Z

Fertility doctors at Harvard and Murcia University have some unequivocally bad news for young men: they may have to choose between sweets and fertility. A joint study between the American and Spanish universities has concluded that men who eat a high quantity of junk food have weaker sperm, which are less likely to fertilize their partner's egg.

Record 50% Want Marijuana Legalized

2011-10-18T21:13:00Z

According to a new Gallup poll, a record-breaking 50% of Americans now say it should be legal to smoke marijuana for recreational purposes. 69% of liberals support legalization, versus 34% of conservatives. And 55% of men approve, versus 46% of women. Overall approval hit its previous high of 46% last year, after starting at 12% in 1969.

Japanese Man Computes Pi to 10 Trillion Digits

2011-10-18T20:45:00Z

A Japanese man has shattered his own world record for determining the value of pi, calculating the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter to 10 trillion digits. Shigeru Kondo (56), a systems engineer for a food company, completed the feat using a home-made computer with a 48-terabyte hard drive that began calculating last October.

Harry Belafonte Falls Asleep On Air

2011-10-18T19:24:00Z

84-year-old singer/actor Harry Belafonte appears to have fallen asleep during what was supposed to be a live interview with a Bakersfield, CA television station. According to his rep, Belafonte was meditating and couldn't hear the anchor in his earpiece. [VIDEO]

9-Year-Old Girl Drives Drunk Dad Around Town

2011-10-18T18:26:00Z

A 9-year-old Michigan girl, sitting on a booster seat behind the wheel of her father's van, asks the police officer who pulled her over, ''What did you stop me for? I was driving good.'' In the passenger seat is her 39-year-old father, Shawn Weimer, suspected of being drunk -- and now facing charges of felony child abuse and being a habitual offender.

Brothers Steal Bridge, Sell for Scrap

2011-10-17T20:20:00Z

Two brothers have been arrested for dismantling, stealing, and selling the Covert's Crossing Bridge, a rarely used crossing in rural Pennsylvania. The brothers (24,25) used a blowtorch to disassemble the 15-ton, 50' by 20' structure, then sold the pieces for $5,000 to a scrap metal company, which later reported the suspicious transaction to police.

Adventurous Couple Has Sex While Skydiving (NSFW)

2011-10-17T19:11:00Z

A pair of coworkers at Skydive Taft in Bakersfield, CA -- he a skydiving instructor/porn actor, she the company's receptionist -- decided to film themselves having sex while skydiving in an attempt to get Howard Stern's attention. The instructor, Alex Torres, has been fired by the company, and the fate of the receptionist, Hope Howell, is still up in the air. (NSFW)

Pastor's Wife Admits to Spitting on 'Family Feud'

2011-10-17T18:04:00Z

On a recent episode of 'Family Feud,' a seemingly innocent pastor's wife stunned the audience into silence with her response to the following question: ''Name something you put in your mouth but don't swallow.'' Her answer: sperm. [VIDEO]

Porn Hackers Strike 'Sesame Street' YouTube Page

2011-10-17T17:21:00Z

Hackers appeared to have commandeered the YouTube page of the venerable 'Sesame Street' children's show Sunday, reprogramming the page with content brought to you by the letter 'X.' The show page had to be taken offline by YouTube after users who called up the account began seeing explicit sex videos instead of Muppets.

Seattle Seahawks Want LeBron James

2011-10-13T20:21:00Z

An NFL head coach is challenging LeBron James to bring his talents to the Emerald City. The Seattle Seahawks' Pete Carroll has been wooing the NBA star on Twitter the past few days and even had a special jersey created (pictured) to entice him.

Teens Soaking Gummi Bears in Vodka

2011-10-13T17:39:00Z

With the help of how-to videos on YouTube, teens are now getting drunk on gummi bears by soaking them in vodka. After a few days, the gummies turn into bloated versions of their former selves, still bear-shaped and full of undetectable alcohol.

Mind-Blowing Sex Can Cause Amnesia

2011-10-13T16:55:00Z

A 54-year-old woman showed up in the emergency room unable to remember the past 24 hours. All she could recall was that her amnesia started right after having sex with her husband just an hour before. Turns out she was experiencing transient global amnesia, a rare condition in which memory suddenly, temporarily, disappears after strenuous activity.

'Hackerazzi' Suspect Faces Up to 121 Years in Prison

2011-10-13T15:52:00Z

The FBI has arrested Christopher Chaney (35) of Jacksonville, FL for allegedly hacking the email accounts and stealing intimate photos of such celebrities as Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis, and Christina Aguilera. The FBI says he did it by mining details of the stars' personal lives from magazines and the web for potential passwords. Chaney now faces up to 121 years in prison.

'Thinking' Robot Teaches Itself a Task

2011-10-12T23:18:00Z

In a world first, a Japanese scientist has developed a system that allows robots to look around their environment and do research on the Internet, enabling them to 'think' how best to solve a problem. The result is a robot that uses an algorithm to complete tasks based on knowledge and experience, rather than by being pre-programmed to do them.

81-Year-Old Busted for Free Breast Exams

2011-10-12T22:32:00Z

81-year-old Phillip Winikoff isn't doctor, but he plays one in Coconut Creek. A few years back, Winikoff went door-to-door at a Florida apartment complex offering free breast exams, improving his chances by carrying around a doctor's bag. Apparently two women actually fell for it, but the second called the cops on him after his hands started to wander.

Wireless Devices Outnumber People in U.S.

2011-10-12T20:15:00Z

In the United States, wireless devices now outnumber people. There are now 327.6 million mobile devices in the country and its territories compared to 315 million people, and only 15.2 million of those devices are tablets or wireless laptops. Nearly all are phones.

Bravo Casting Silicon Valley Reality Show

2011-10-11T20:25:00Z

Bravo, the cable television network known for such reality shows as 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and 'The Millionaire Matchmaker', is looking for young professionals to star in an upcoming reality show based on Silicon Valley. Wonder what they'll call it...?

Christian Group Protests Halloween with JesusWeen

2011-10-11T18:36:00Z

Halloween has a new nemesis: JesusWeen. What is JesusWeen? It's a Christian organization that opposes ''ungodly'' Halloween and its ''evil characters.'' This October 31st, instead of Mars bars, group members plan to hand trick-or-treaters mini Bibles.

American Economists Win Nobel Prize

2011-10-11T18:07:00Z

American professors Thomas Sargent and Christopher Sims (both 68) have won the Nobel Prize for economics for their work studying how changes in government policies or economic shocks affect a nation's economy. ''We're basically statistical historians,'' Sargent said. ''We comb past economic events to give us clues what will happen in the future.''

NBA Cancels First 2 Weeks of Season

2011-10-11T17:35:00Z

The NBA has canceled the first two weeks of its 2011-12 season after failing to reach a new labor agreement with its players. ''We remain very, very apart on all issues,'' league commissioner David Stern said after league representatives met with Players Association officials in a last-ditch attempt to save the November 1st start of the season.

Hope Solo, Blake Griffin Get Naked for ESPN

2011-10-07T18:21:00Z

ESPN's annual 'Body Issue' goes on sale today, featuring a number of famous athletes photographed in nothing but their birthday suits. Hope Solo, Blake Griffin, Steven Jackson, and Alicia Sacramone headline this year's all-star cast of nude athletes, each posing in very well-positioned angles that allow for a full view of nearly every square inch of their bodies.

Japan Debuts Poop-Powered Motorbike

2011-10-07T17:23:00Z

Japan's biggest toilet maker, TOTO, is taking the toilet on the road with its launch of the Toilet Bike Neo, a bike that's powered entirely by human waste. The bike runs on biogas converted from feces that is harvested directly from the driver -- who sits on the bike's toilet-styled seat. The bike also uses residual light imagery to write messages in the air as it zooms by.

U.S. Panel Says Prostate Exams Not Necessary

2011-10-07T16:15:00Z

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force will soon recommend that men not get screened for prostate cancer. A review of studies shows screening with the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test results in ''small or no reduction'' in prostate cancer deaths. Their report adds that PSA testing is ''associated with harms related to subsequent evaluation and treatments.''

Florida Rep Wants to Repeal Dwarf-Tossing Ban

2011-10-06T21:05:00Z

As part of his ''quest to seek and destroy unnecessary burdens on the freedom and liberties of people'' -- and to create new jobs -- Florida state Rep. Ritch Workman (R) has submitted a bill to repeal Florida's 22-year-old ban on tossing little people for sport at bars.

Study Says Humans Still Evolving

2011-10-06T19:53:00Z

New research suggests that even in modern societies, humans are still changing and evolving in response to the environment. By studying an island population in Quebec, researchers found a genetic push toward younger age at first reproduction and larger families. This is the first direct evidence of natural selection in a relatively modern human population.

Axl Rose Has Let Himself Go

2011-10-06T18:52:00Z

Guns N' Roses -- minus legendary guitarists Slash and Duff McKagan -- kicked off a world tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday night, and let's just say that lead singer Axl Rose looks like he prepared for the tour by eating a Krispy Kreme shop. [VIDEO]

Jason Biggs' Wife Bought Him Blow Job for Birthday

2011-10-06T18:06:00Z

'American Pie' star Jason Biggs appears to have a wife. And for his 33rd birthday, she (Jenny Mollen) hired a hooker to give him a blow job -- so she didn't have to do it herself. Through a friend, Mrs. Pie was able to find a ''massage therapist,'' who $600 later was fellating his semi-erect penis -- and inspiring her to write 3,300 words about it for a Playboy website.

Sarah Palin Will Not Run for President

2011-10-05T23:07:00Z

In a written statement, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin said today: ''After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States. As always, my family comes first and obviously Todd and I put great consideration into family life before making this decision. When we serve, we devote ourselves to God, family and country. My decision maintains this order.''

Apple Announces iPhone 4S, Not iPhone 5

2011-10-04T20:23:00Z

If you were hoping for a brand new iPhone 5 today, you'll be disappointed. Instead, Apple announced the iPhone 4S, which looks exactly like the iPhone 4. But on the inside, it's got a faster processor, works globally, has a better camera, and includes a new voice-controlled assistant that lets you ask questions, like what's the time and how's the weather.

NBC Cancels 'The Playboy Club' After 3 Episodes

2011-10-04T19:14:00Z

NBC has canceled freshman drama 'The Playboy Club', which premiered 3 weeks ago to underwhelming ratings and fell even further in the 2 weeks that followed. Brian Williams' newsmagazine show, 'Rock Center', will take its place beginning October 31st. Until then, repeats of Maria Bello's 'Prime Suspect' will air on Mondays at 10pm.

Chris Christie Will Not Run for President

2011-10-04T18:00:00Z

Republican Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey has announced that he will not run for president in 2012. The first-term governor said the pressure he received over the past few months caused him to consider throwing his hat in the ring, but that, ''Now is not my time. I have a commitment to New Jersey that I simply will not abandon.''

ESPN Drops Hank Williams Jr. After Hitler Remark

2011-10-04T17:07:00Z

ESPN dropped Hank Williams Jr. from opening Monday Night Football last night after he likened the golf summit between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner to ''Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu,'' in that Obama and Vice President Biden are ''the enemy.'' Williams now says his comments were ''misunderstood.''

Wall Street Protests Go Nationwide

2011-10-03T19:36:00Z

The spirited and leaderless Occupy: Wall Street movement has entered its third week in New York, as activists continue to vent their frustrations with everything from corporate greed to high gas prices to insufficient health insurance. Similar efforts have also sprung up in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle, united in their passion if not necessarily their reasons.

California Bans Bans on Male Circumcision

2011-10-03T18:19:00Z

California governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that that will prevent local governments from banning male circumcision. The bill was written in response to a ballot measure proposed in San Francisco that aimed to outlaw circumcision in the city.

Perry Family Owned Hunting Camp Known as 'Niggerhead'

2011-10-03T17:23:00Z

In the early years of his political career, Rick Perry began hosting fellow lawmakers, friends, and supporters at his family's secluded West Texas hunting camp, a place known by the name ''Niggerhead,'' which was painted on a rock at the entrance.

Great Dane 'Nova' Named World's Tallest Female Dog

2011-10-03T17:04:00Z

A Great Dane in Illinois has been officially recognized by Guinness as the world's tallest female dog, standing 5'11'' on her hind legs. Weighing over 150 pounds, Nova eats more than 30 pounds of food a week and sleeps with her owner in her queen-sized bed.

Woman Left With Uniboob After Botched Procedure

2011-09-30T20:57:00Z

40-year-old Dinora Rodriguez's boob job was beginning to leak, so she went in for a repair. But the surgeon, who she later found out wasn't board certified, put her new implants so close together that they touched, leaving her with a uniboob. He also performed eyelid surgery on her without her consent, and now she can't close her eyes.

Women Report Having 'Yogasms'

2011-09-30T20:14:00Z

Yoga has long been known for its metaphysical benefits to mind and body, but devotees are talking openly about the orgasmic pleasure they experience during practice. While most people who practice yoga don't attend class with the intention of reaching orgasm, sometimes they get more than they signed up for -- a yogasm.

World Population to Hit 7 Billion On Halloween

2011-09-30T19:54:00Z

Expect more than tricks and treats on Halloween this year. On October 31st, the world will welcome its 7 billionth person, according to the United Nations Population Fund.

Holly Madison Insures Breasts for $1,000,000

2011-09-29T23:49:00Z

Vegas 'Peepshow' star Holly Madison has taken out a $1 million insurance policy on her breasts with Lloyd's of London. Madison (31) said, ''If anything happened to my boobs, I'd be out for a few months and I'd probably be out a million dollars. I thought I'd cover my assets.''

Alabama Town Lets Criminals Choose Church or Jail

2011-09-29T23:31:00Z

This week, the Alabama town of Bay Minette will implement a new way of keeping small-time criminals in check: go to church or go to jail. Operation Restore Our Community (ROC) lets misdemeanor offenders choose between working off their sentences by going to jail and paying a fine or by going to a church of their choice every Sunday for a year.

Iowa Woman Assaults Boyfriend for Refusing Sex

2011-09-29T22:06:00Z

''All I want is a piece of ass, is that too much to ask for?'' That's what Melissa Minarsich said to police when they arrived at her Iowa City home in response to a call of a ''female out of control.'' Minarsich smelled of booze and had slurred speech as she told police she started swinging at her boyfriend when he refused sex, landing a couple blows.

U.S. Man Planned D.C. Attacks via Model Airplane

2011-09-29T21:35:00Z

Rezwan Ferdaus, a 26-year-old Massachusetts man with a physics degree, has been arrested for plotting an attack on the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol with a $6,500 remote-controlled model aircraft, which he planned to fill with C-4 plastic explosives.

LinkedIn Identifies Top Office Pet Peeves

2011-09-28T23:57:00Z

According to a new LinkedIn survey of 17,000 professionals around the world, the top five office pet peeves are: people who don't take ownership of their actions, people who constantly complain, people who don't clean up after themselves in common areas, boring meetings that start late or go too long, and people who pretend they missed your emails.

White House Confuses Colorado, Wyoming

2011-09-28T22:52:00Z

The White House press office issued credentials to reporters and photojournalists covering the president's trip this week to Washington state, California, and Colorado. The credential even provides a handy graphic highlighting (in white) which states the president will visit. The only problem: Wyoming is highlighted, not Colorado.

Hallmark Selling Sympathy Cards for Unemployed

2011-09-28T22:18:00Z

Despite the best attempts from greeting card companies around the world, there are still a few days of the year that haven't been classified as holidays. To help fill that void, Hallmark is releasing sympathy cards designed for those who have recently been laid off.

Andy Rooney Stepping Down from '60 Minutes'

2011-09-28T22:07:00Z

This Sunday's '60 Minutes' will be Andy Rooney's last regular appearance on the broadcast. Rooney (92) has been featured on the show since 1978. He'll make the announcement in his regular essay (his 1097th) at the end of the program, which will be preceded by a segment in which Rooney looks back on his career in an interview with Morley Safer.

'L Word' Star Booted Off Plane After Kissing Girlfriend

2011-09-27T23:30:00Z

'The L Word' star Leisha Hailey says she and a girlfriend were kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight in a dispute over them kissing on the plane. Hailey, 40, tweeted that a flight attendant had told her that Southwest ''was a 'family' airline and kissing was not ok,'' and that she and her companion were then ''escorted off the plane for getting upset.''

Virtual Primates Close to Recreating Shakespeare

2011-09-27T21:34:00Z

In an experiment led by a programmer who was inspired by a famous theory (via a Simpsons episode), millions of virtual monkeys have successfully typed 99.99% of the works of William Shakespeare by bashing random keys on simulated typewriters.

Coffee Table Book of Butts Coming Soon

2011-09-27T20:53:00Z

This holiday season, artist Raphael Mazzucco is releasing a 248-page coffee table book featuring backside-inspired photos and art pieces, including one highlighting the perky posterior of George Clooney's new girlfriend Stacy Keibler (pictured). The book is titled 'Culo' (Italian for buttocks) and was edited by Sean 'Diddy' Combs and fellow music mogul Jimmy Iovine.

Doritos Inventor To Be Buried With His Chips

2011-09-27T20:37:00Z

Arch West, the man credited with creating Doritos in the sixties, died last week in Texas at 97. According to a daughter, at his graveside service next Saturday, his family plans to pay respect by ''tossing Doritos chips in before they put the dirt over the urn.''

3,000 Run in Underwear to Protest Utah Laws

2011-09-26T19:39:00Z

An estimated 3,000 people stripped to their underwear and ran through Salt Lake City this weekend to protest what they called the ''uptight'' laws of Utah. Participants in the 'Undie Run' donned bras, panties, nightgowns, swimwear, or boxer shorts, and some added political messages for causes like gay marriage to their outfits. Nudity was prohibited.

'Moneyball' Loses to 'Lion King 3D' at Box Office

2011-09-26T18:48:00Z

'Moneyball,' the critically-acclaimed baseball movie starring Brad Pitt, landed in second place in its first weekend at the box office, losing to Disney's 3D version of 'The Lion King', which retained the top spot in its second weekend of re-release.

Boeing Finally Delivers First 787 Dreamliner

2011-09-26T17:35:00Z

Three years late and after billions of dollars in delays, Boeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways (ANA). The first $200 million carbon-fibre craft will enter service in October, and Boeing has taken orders for 820 more.

Dalai Lama to Decide on Reincarnation at Age 90

2011-09-26T17:05:00Z

Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama (76), says he will decide when he is ''about 90'' whether he should be reincarnated. At that time, he will consult with the high lamas of Tibetan Buddhist traditions, the Tibetan public, and other people who follow Tibetan Buddhism to evaluate whether the ''institution of the Dalai Lama'' should continue.

Falling NASA Satellite May Hit United States

2011-09-23T19:20:00Z

A NASA satellite on the verge of falling back to Earth appears to have begun slowing down and will not re-enter the atmosphere until late Friday or early Saturday U.S. time. The United States is once again an unlikely but potential target for the 26 pieces of the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, expected to weigh from ten to hundreds of pounds each.

Scientists Recreate Brain's Visions Into Movies

2011-09-23T16:59:00Z

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a system to capture visual activity in human brains and reconstruct it as digital video clips. Eventually, this process will allow people to record and recreate their dreams on a computer screen.

Maggie Gyllenhaal Shares Vibrators With Friends

2011-09-23T16:22:00Z

Maggie Gyllenhaal, who stars in the new film 'Hysteria' about the invention of the vibrator, has been quoted as saying, ''By the time I finished the movie I'd been sent maybe 15 vibrators.... So I have this incredible collection, and I actually use like one or two of them. I lend them to my friends, and they'll take them for six months at a time.''

Einstein's Theory of Relativity Might be Wrong

2011-09-22T23:37:00Z

Physicists at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, think they've spotted neutrinos traveling faster than light, contradicting Einstein's special theory of relativity. According to his E=MC² equation, nothing should be able to go that fast. If true, notes Wired's Adrian Cho, ''it will mark the biggest discovery in physics in the past half-century.''

Schwarzenegger to Pen Memoir Titled 'Total Recall'

2011-09-22T22:49:00Z

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 64-year-old Austrian immigrant who came to the United States as an elite bodybuilder, gained fame and wealth as an international movie star, married a Kennedy, and was elected governor of California, is promising to write about his experiences in a memoir tentatively titled 'Total Recall', to release in October 2012.

Missouri Boy Brings Meth, Crack Pipe to Show and Tell

2011-09-22T21:12:00Z

A kindergarten student in rural Missouri brought $3,700 of crystal meth and a crack pipe in for show and tell. The items belonged to his mother, who was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and child endangerment. The school superintendent said the boy was ''very excited when he got to school.''

Facebook Unveils New 'Timeline' Feature

2011-09-22T20:44:00Z

At Facebook's f8 conference in San Francisco today, CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the next evolution of the service, including an overhaul to the user profile called ''Timeline,'' which he called ''the story of your life.'' Timeline is a more visual profile that lets users highlight the key moments of their lives outside their everyday updates.

PETA to Launch Porn Site to Benefit Animals (Updated)

2011-09-21T22:41:00Z

[Confirmed by PETA today, originally posted on 8/18/11] PETA is launching a porn site that draws attention to the plight of animals. The organization's spokeswoman says PETA officials will ''track the website to determine if people are viewing the animal rights messages and not just the nudity. Past experience has shown that they will.''

R.E.M. Calls it Quits

2011-09-21T22:02:00Z

After releasing 15 studio albums over 31 years, legendary alternative rock band R.E.M. is calling it quits, telling their friends and fans: ''We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening.''

Fed Launches 'Operation Twist' to Spur Economy

2011-09-21T20:31:00Z

Fearful of a slowing economy and hoping to spur the housing market, the Federal Reserve is starting a program dubbed ''Operation Twist,'' which aims to twist the Treasury yield curve (i.e., lower long-term interest rates and increase short-term rates) by swapping $400 billion in shorter-maturity government securities for $400 billion in longer-dated ones.

Airlines Charging Up to $450 for Baggage

2011-09-21T19:34:00Z

According to a new survey of service charges for 13 U.S. airlines, United and most Continental flights require a $400 fee for checking bags exceeding 71 pounds for international travel, and American tacks on $450 for overweight bags headed to Asia.

Casual Sex Leading to More Relationships

2011-09-20T20:12:00Z

A study from the University of Iowa reports that casual sex has led to a ''significant percentage'' of current relationships. The reason? Casual sex has lost its taboo. People view hooking up as normal and believe it doesn't poison the potential for a relationship.

Florida Plastic Surgeon Opens 'Fat Bank'

2011-09-20T19:12:00Z

A plastic surgeon in Orlando, FL has opened a new cryobank called Liquid Gold, where patients can have their excess fat removed via liposuction and then stored in a deep freeze for future use -- e.g., to be injected into other body parts to plump them up.

Berlusconi Banged Eight Women in One Night

2011-09-20T17:52:00Z

In conversations that were wire-tapped as part of his ongoing prostitution investigation, Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi bragged about having sex with eight women in one night -- and lamented that he couldn't manage another three.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Gay Military Policy Ends

2011-09-20T17:13:00Z

A policy banning open homosexuality in the U.S. military has been repealed after nearly two decades. Introduced during the Clinton years, the end of ''don't ask, don't tell'' means service members can now reveal they are gay without fear of investigation or discharge.

Tennessee Women Steal $1,200 in Art from Arby's

2011-09-19T21:51:00Z

Two Tennessee women have been charged with stealing $1,200 worth of art from an Arby's restaurant. According to police, Connie Sumlin (45) and Gail Johnson (58) were caught on surveillance video stealing a picture of pears and a piece of metal wall art from the store's lobby. One of the women also purchased some food before leaving.

Redheaded Sperm Donors Getting Turned Away

2011-09-19T20:58:00Z

Redheaded men seeking quick cash can forget about Denmark's Cryos sperm bank, the world's largest. Cryos is full-up on ginger sperm and not seeking any more. According to its director, ''There are too many redheads in relation to demand,'' and only couples with sterile redheads want their sperm -- except for in Ireland, where it sells ''like hotcakes.''

Obama Calls for New Taxes on Rich to Cut Debt

2011-09-19T19:04:00Z

In a speech from the Rose Garden today, President Obama called for $1.5 trillion in new tax revenue as part of a proposal to tame the nation's rocketing federal debt, including new taxes on the wealthy, a special new tax for millionaires, and closing loopholes for those making over $250,000 per year. ''This is not class warfare,'' Obama said. ''It's math.''

Netflix Spins Off By-Mail Business Into 'Qwikster'

2011-09-19T17:54:00Z

Netflix is spinning off its DVDs-by-Mail business into a wholly-owned subsidiary called Qwikster. In a blog post last night, CEO Reed Hastings said the move was the impetus for the recent price increase that outraged customers and sent the company's stock plummeting. Hastings apologized for not having given the explanation sooner, saying ''I messed up.''

Anthony Weiner's Old Office To Be Sanitized

2011-09-16T21:50:00Z

The wife of newly sworn-in Republican Rep. Bob Turner ordered a thorough cleaning of the House office space he inherited from his disgraced predecessor, Anthony Weiner, after an old toothbrush bearing the name 'Anthony' was found in the bathroom. According to an insider, there was talk of replacing the carpeting and Weiner's office chair as well.

Tech and Marketing Jobs Most Hated by Employees

2011-09-16T20:59:00Z

According to a survey of hundreds of thousands of workers, job dissatisfaction is highest among people in the following roles: Director of Information Technology, Director of Sales & Marketing, Product Manager, Senior Web Developer, Technical Specialist, Electronics Technician, Law Clerk, Technical Support Analyst, CNC Machinist, and Marketing Manager.

Colorado Men Take Dead Friend Out on Town

2011-09-16T19:03:00Z

Following a shorter real-life version of the film 'Weekend at Bernie's,' two Denver men have been charged with abusing a corpse, identity theft, and criminal impersonation. On the night of August 27th, the pair took dead friend Jeffrey Jarrett out on the town, using his ATM card at a bar, restaurant, and for $400 worth of services at strip club Shotgun Willie's.

Romance Novel Typo Creates Kinky Plot Twist

2011-09-16T18:07:00Z

Upon discovery of a most unfortunate typo in her new book, romance novelist Susan Andersen has released the following statement to its buyers: ''I apologise to anyone who bought my on-sale ebook of Baby, I'm Yours and read on pg 293: 'He stiffened for a moment but then she felt his muscles loosen as he shitted on the ground.' Shifted -- he SHIFTED!''

Amish Men Jailed for Buggy Violation

2011-09-16T16:42:00Z

Eight members of the Swartzentruber Amish sect have been jailed in Kentucky after refusing to pay fines for failing to affix orange safety triangles to their horse-drawn buggies, which they wouldn't do because their religion prohibits wearing or displaying bright colors.

Australian Passports Add 'Indeterminate' Gender

2011-09-16T15:45:00Z

Under new guidelines released this week, Australian passports will now give citizens three gender options -- male, female, and indeterminate -- in an effort to curb discrimination against transgender and intersex Australians as they travel.

Adult Film Co. Building Porn Bunker for Apocalypse

2011-09-15T21:43:00Z

L.A.-based adult film company Pink Visual plans to construct a bomb shelter to protect up to 1,500 staff members, their families, performers, and fans from the December 21, 2012 apocalypse predicted by the Mayans. The bunker will have a production studio, a full bar, and a performance stage, to allow for the creation of adult entertainment beyond the end of days.

Rogue Trader Loses $2 Billion at UBS

2011-09-15T20:58:00Z

Swiss banking giant UBS said today that one of its traders racked up about $2 billion in losses from unauthorized trades. The London-based trader, 31-year-old Kweku Adoboli, worked on the exchange-traded funds desk and has been arrested on suspicion of fraud.

Canadians Seek to Arrest George W. Bush on 10/20

2011-09-15T20:03:00Z

Former president George W. Bush is scheduled to speak on October 20th in British Columbia, but the Lawyers Against the War organization (LAW) says the Canadian government must either bar Bush at the border because of his alleged involvement in torture and other war crimes and crimes against humanity, or order his arrest when he enters Canada.

Scarlett Johansson Nude Pictures Leaked (NSFW)

2011-09-14T18:06:00Z

If your Internet connection seems slow today, it's probably because the entire world is downloading (alleged) photos of Scarlett Johansson naked, which are believed to have been lifted by someone who hacked into her cell phone. [NSFW]

SAT Reading Scores Fall to Record Low

2011-09-14T18:03:00Z

Scores on the reading portion of the SAT college entrance exam fell to their lowest level on record last year, and combined reading and math scores reached their lowest point since 1995. The College Board says the results reflect the record number of students from the class of 2011 who took the exam, including a growing number of Hispanic students.

Faceglat Launches 'Kosher' Facebook

2011-09-14T16:58:00Z

A young Israeli man has launched a kosher version of Facebook for ultra-orthodox Jews called Faceglat (named after Facebook and the Yiddish word for 'highly kosher'). The network provides many of the same features as Facebook, such as chatting, sharing pictures, and adding friends, while strictly separating men from women, just like in synagogue.

Tyler Perry is Entertainment's Highest Paid Man

2011-09-14T15:52:00Z

Tyler Perry tops Forbes' ''Entertainment's Highest-Paid Men'' list this year, pulling in $130 million over the 12 months ending in April. Following Perry were Jerry Bruckheimer ($113M), Steven Spielberg ($107M), Elton John ($100M), Simon Cowell ($97M), James Patterson ($84M), Dr. Phil ($80M), Leonardo DiCaprio ($77M), Howard Stern ($76M), and Tiger Woods ($75M).

Al Qaeda Leader Drops New Video on 9/11

2011-09-14T00:35:00Z

In an hour-long video entitled 'The Dawn of Imminent Victory,' al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri marked the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with a speech rallying his terror troops to seize the opportunities created by the instability resulting from the Arab Spring.

Tea Party Supporters Want Uninsured to Die

2011-09-13T20:24:00Z

During last night's Tea Party GOP debate, CNN's Wolf Blitzer asked Ron Paul, ''What do you tell a guy who is sick, goes into a coma, and doesn't have health insurance? Are you saying society should just let him die?'' At which point several audience members yelled: ''Yeah!''

Hooters Girls Pay Tribute to Victims of 9/11

2011-09-13T20:20:00Z

While there have been many tributes to victims of 9/11 as it marked its 10th anniversary, none are nearly as moving as this video from the girls of Hooters. Some may go for the wings, others may go for the boobs. From this day forward, I go for our freedom. [VIDEO]

Fatherhood Lowers Men's Sex Drive

2011-09-13T19:54:00Z

Researchers from Northwestern University have discovered that levels of testosterone in men decline substantially after fatherhood. They presume this drop in the hormone makes the dad more family-oriented and less likely to stray, as it lowers his sex drive.

Fat Guy Sues White Castle Over Booth Size

2011-09-13T18:58:00Z

A devoted, 290-pound White Castle fan is steaming mad at the fast-food chain, which he says repeatedly broke promises to make the booths in his local eatery bigger so he could fit in them. So now the 64-year-old is suing them for violating his civil rights.

'Suspicious' Bathroom Breaks Cause Air Scares on 9/11

2011-09-12T23:12:00Z

On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a flight from Denver to Detroit had to be escorted by F-16 fighter jets after crew members reported 'suspicious' bathroom behavior, which passengers say was just a couple making out. And on a separate flight from Los Angeles to New York, a pilot became nervous when some passengers made frequent trips to the bathroom.

Nashville Named Manliest City, Los Angeles Least

2011-09-12T20:58:00Z

The makers of COMBOS snacks have released their third annual 'America's Manliest Cities' study, awarding the top spot to Nashville and the bottom spot to Los Angeles. The study ranks America's 50 biggest metro areas by such metrics as the number of home improvement stores, steak houses, manly jobs, and motorcycles -- and penalizes for such attributes as excess cupcake shops and fancy furniture stores. [FULL LIST]

SpongeBob Destroying Kids' Brains

2011-09-12T19:56:00Z

SpongeBob SquarePants could be turning preschoolers' minds to mush. A new study has found that watching a snippet of a SpongeBob cartoon negatively affects 4-year-olds' attention spans, while watching a more realistic PBS cartoon does not.

Orangutans to Start Using iPads

2011-09-12T18:42:00Z

Zoos in Milwaukee, Phoenix, Atlanta, and Toronto have agreed to participate in a program that will allow orangutans to use iPads and social media services to connect with one another, become 'friends', and have primate playdates, right from their cages.

Phoenix Temple Raided as Alleged Brothel

2011-09-12T17:38:00Z

Arizona prosecutors have charged more than 30 people affiliated with the Phoenix Goddess Temple, a 10,000-square-foot alleged brothel that had been operating under the pretense of providing ''religious'' services for hundreds of dollars in cash ''donations.''

Magnetic Pulse to Brain Inhibits Ability to Lie

2011-09-09T19:38:00Z

A new study from Estonian researchers suggests that brain interference -- in the form of magnets applied to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the area right behind one's forehead -- can have an amplifying or dampening effect on their ability to lie.

New Phones Simulate Kissing, Holding Hands

2011-09-09T18:44:00Z

The next generation of phones might hold your hand, breathe on your neck, and even kiss your cheek. In pursuit of more ''emotional'' and ''sensory'' phones, a designer at the Berlin University of the Arts created three prototypes that can recreate such sensations.

Wal-Mart Workers Rob Store for Sex Change

2011-09-09T17:33:00Z

Two employees of a Phoenix Wal-Mart are in police custody after having robbed the store of $45,000. Half of the money was spent on a getaway car; the other half was set aside so that one of them (pictured, left) could have surgery to become a man.

Obama Unveils $447 Billion 'American Jobs Act'

2011-09-09T17:08:00Z

In a fiery speech to a joint session of Congress last night, President Obama unveiled and called for immediate action on his 'American Jobs Act,' a $447 billion package of spending initiatives and tax cuts designed to jump-start the stalling economy and create new jobs.

Dutch Woman Calls Ex-Boyfriend 65,000 Times

2011-09-08T20:25:00Z

A 42-year-old Dutch woman has been arrested for placing an alleged 65,000 calls over the course of a year (~178 per day) to a 62-year-old man she claims is her ex-boyfriend. The man, however, says the two were never romantically interlinked.

Now You Can Ticket Your Facebook Friends

2011-09-08T20:17:00Z

We all have friends in our social networks who just don't know the rules, and now there's a way to educate them. A company called Knock Knock is offering Social Media Citations, modeled off the tickets cops issue in real life. The citations include social media infractions such as 'narcissistic profile photos,' 'banal status updates,' 'poking,' and 'oversharing.'

Ben & Jerry's Introduces 'Schweddy Balls' Ice Cream

2011-09-08T19:31:00Z

Ben & Jerry's has announced their newest ice cream flavor, which might not immediately sound appealing. Schweddy Balls, an homage to a 1990s Saturday Night Live skit featuring Alec Baldwin, is vanilla ice cream with fudge-covered rum and malt balls.

Romney, Perry Emerge as Victors in GOP Debate

2011-09-08T18:53:00Z

Mitt Romney and Rick Perry are emerging as the victors of last night's Republican debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. The Washington Post and The Daily Beast called Romney the clear winner, while the National Journal split his victory with Perry, and The New Republic called Perry the sole victor.

Man Breaks Into Celine Dion's Home to Take Bath

2011-09-07T22:24:00Z

In what sounds like a real life version of ''Goldilocks and the Three Bears,'' police say a man named Daniel Bedard broke into singer Celine Dion's sprawling home in the Montreal suburb of Laval, ate pastries from the fridge, and even took the time to run himself a bath.

Yahoo! Fires CEO Over Phone, Puts Itself Up for Sale

2011-09-07T20:01:00Z

After firing CEO Carol Bartz over the phone last night, Yahoo!'s board of directors has now put the company up for sale, as Yahoo! continues to struggle with its evolution from a technology company to a media, content, and communications conglomerate.

1 in 10 Drivers Doesn't Have a License

2011-09-07T19:27:00Z

According to AAA, roughly 1 in 10 American motorists doesn't have a valid license. Though some never had them, most lost them due to moving violations, financial hardship, unpaid parking tickets, or missed child support payments or court dates.

Scientists Still Baffled by Female Orgasm

2011-09-07T19:02:00Z

After years of debate, scientists finally agree that the female orgasm exists. Now the question is why? There's no evidence that female orgasms are an evolutionary adaptation. If they were, they'd be easier to attain. Furthermore, many women require clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm, not penetration, which would be more important to evolution.

Eddie Murphy to Host 84th Academy Awards

2011-09-06T19:36:00Z

Eddie Murphy has been named host of the 84th annual Academy Awards, scheduled for February 26th. It will be the first time that Murphy, who shot to fame in the 1980s on 'Saturday Night Live' and in movies like '48 Hrs.' and 'Beverly Hills Cop', has hosted the show.

Bear Takes Toyota Prius for Joyride

2011-09-06T19:27:00Z

In Lake Tahoe last weekend, a bear broke into a family's 2002 Toyota Prius and made it roll down the driveway by shifting it into neutral. The car ended up crashing into a neighbor's porch with the bear stuck inside. The bear was eventually able to free itself, but not before destroying much of the car's interior -- and taking a bite out of the steering wheel.

Americans Voted Coolest in World, Belgians Least

2011-09-06T19:10:00Z

In a survey spanning 15 countries conducted by social network Badoo, Americans have been voted the world's ''coolest nationality,'' followed by Brazilians, Spaniards, Italians, and Frenchies. The five least cool: Belgians, Poles, Turks, Canadians, and Germans.

Sinead O'Connor Begs for Sex on Her Blog

2011-09-06T17:58:00Z

In recent blog posts, 44-year-old Sinead O'Connor tells her fans she is at the peak of her sexual prime and ''desperate for sex,'' including anal. The Irish singer says she is in need of a ''a very sweet sex-starved man" who is at least 44, has a job, lives in Ireland, is hairy, isn't named Brian or Nigel, and ''must be blind enough to think I'm gorgeous.''

Man Must Pay Ex-Wife $14,000 For Lack of Sex

2011-09-06T16:38:00Z

A 51-year-old Frenchman has been ordered to pay his ex-wife $14,000 in damages for not having enough sex with her during their marriage, which she blames for their breakup. The man was fined under article 215 of France's civil code, which states married couples must agree to a ''shared communal life,'' and which the judge ruled includes having sex.

United States Postal Service On Brink of Default

2011-09-06T15:44:00Z

The United States Postal Service is currently so low on cash that it will not be able to make a $5.5 billion payment due September 30th and may have to shut down entirely this winter unless Congress takes emergency action to stabilize its finances.

Glenn Beck Wants to Call African Americans 'Colored'

2011-09-02T21:58:00Z

Glenn Beck thinks it's time to ditch ''African American'' and go back to using ''black'' or even ''colored,'' or so he said on his radio show this week. Beck theorized that the term ''African American'' has no real purpose besides making African Americans feel good about themselves, adding, ''And you weren't over in Africa. Your great-great-great grandfather was.''

Adults Get Their Own Sandbox in Las Vegas

2011-09-02T19:59:00Z

A business owner in Las Vegas has created a life-sized sandbox for adults, who pay up to $750 each to push around dirt, rock, and huge tires with earth-moving construction equipment. All it takes is a 10-minute classroom lesson and guidance from trainers through headsets.

Hungary Introduces National 'Fat Tax'

2011-09-02T19:20:00Z

In an effort to address rising obesity rates and health care costs, Hungary has implemented a law imposing a $0.50 tax on foods with high fat, salt, and sugar content. The move comes as other European countries also consider policies to fight obesity.

Vintage Divorce Ring Makes Splitting Up Sexy

2011-09-02T18:50:00Z

Divorced vintage fashionistas everywhere can thank jewelers Spritzer and Furman for their 18-karat gold split heart ring, which was created in the 1970s for newly unmarried women. It can be yours on the 1stdibs website for just $3,200.

Controversial New 9/11 Coloring Book Released

2011-09-01T21:33:00Z

To help children understand the events of 9/11 as it approaches its 10th anniversary, Really Big Coloring Books has released a 36-page ''graphic coloring novel'' that depicts the World Trade Center smoldering, survivors mourning the tragedy's victims, and a Navy SEAL shooting Osama bin Laden, who is (inaccurately) cowering behind a woman in a Muslim hijab.

J.C. Penney Removes 'Too Pretty To Do Homework' T-Shirt

2011-09-01T21:05:00Z

Bowing to outraged parents, J.C. Penney pulled a t-shirt off its website yesterday that read: ''I'm too pretty to do my homework so my brother has to do it for me.'' And the ad copy for the shirt read: ''Who has time for homework when there's a new Justin Bieber album out? She'll love this tee that's just as cute and sassy as she is.''

Lindsay Lohan Gets Billy Joel Song Tattoo

2011-09-01T19:35:00Z

They're both from Long Island, they're both terrible drivers, and now Lindsay Lohan and Billy Joel share something else: his lyrics next to her tit. Lohan recently went to Shamrock Tattoos in L.A. and got the following couplet from Joel's 1989 hit ''I Go to Extremes'' inked on her ribcage: ''Clear as a crystal, sharp as a knife. I feel like I'm in the prime of my life.''

Brooklyn's Famed 'Vagina Tree' Felled by Irene

2011-09-01T17:58:00Z

A Sycamore that stood for decades in Brooklyn's McCarren Park -- dubbed the ''Vagina Tree'' for the way that its trunk resembled a Tyrannosaurus Rex's ladyparts -- has been felled by Irene. The tree had been a popular local meeting spot and even boasted its own clit ring.

Washington Can't Agree on Anything

2011-08-31T23:32:00Z

President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner slugged it out via memo today over the night the president wants to present his jobs plan to Congress (Wednesday, September 7th). Boehner says the House won't be in session that day until 6:30 p.m., which wouldn't give them enough time to host the president at 8:00. The night also happens to be slated for a nationally televised debate for the eight GOP contenders for president.

Professor Proposes Affirmative Action for Ugly People

2011-08-31T21:19:00Z

Being good-looking is useful in so many ways. Beyond giving you personal pleasure, researchers have proven that being attractive also helps you earn more money, find a higher-earning spouse, and get better deals on mortgages. So what if ugliness were protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act? Or there were affirmative action for ugly people?

Germany Installs Street Meters for Hookers

2011-08-31T20:23:00Z

Prostitution is a legal and taxable trade in Germany, but enforcing taxes among sex workers on the street can be problematic. The city of Bonn has come up with a new solution, though. Prostitutes must now pay a nightly tax to automated ticket machines.

Lady Gaga Wore Prosthetic Penis to VMAs

2011-08-31T18:39:00Z

Pop provocateur Lady Gaga (real name: Stephanie Germanotta) didn't just wear men's clothing and fake stubble to MTV's Video Music Awards. To complete the her ''drag king'' transformation into male alter ego Jo Calderone, Gaga also wore a prosthetic penis.

South Carolina Woman Buys iPad Made of Wood

2011-08-30T22:09:00Z

In a new variation on the ''brick in a box'' scam, a 22-year-old South Carolina woman who thought she purchased an iPad from two men in a McDonald's parking lot discovered when she got home that it was actually ''a piece of wood painted black with an Apple logo.''

Sex With Neanderthals Boosted Human Immunity

2011-08-30T21:33:00Z

Up until a few years ago, scientists thought that Neanderthals and modern humans had never mated. Now scientists believe that not only did they mate, but that humans also may have inherited key versions of immune system genes from the Neanderthals.

Dick Cheney's Memoir Ready to Explode Heads

2011-08-30T19:14:00Z

Dick Cheney's new memoir 'In My Time', which he said would have heads exploding in Washington, hits stores today. Discussing the book with Today's Matt Lauer this morning, the former VP defends the Iraq war, says waterboarding ''worked,'' and states the greatest achievement of the Bush administration was preventing further attacks on U.S. soil after 9/11.

New 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast Announced

2011-08-30T18:25:00Z

The celebs who will compete during the 13th season of 'Dancing With the Stars' are: Nancy Grace, Ricki Lake, Hope Solo, Ron Artest, Elisabetta Canalis, Chyna Phillps, David Arquette, Rob Kardashian, Chaz Bono, Kristin Cavallari, J.R. Martinez, and Carson Kressley.

Obama's Uncle Arrested for Drunk Driving

2011-08-29T22:14:00Z

An illegal immigrant from Kenya who was arrested for drunk driving in Massachusetts last week has been confirmed to be an uncle of President Obama. 67-year-old Onyango Obama was arrested after he nearly ran his SUV into a police cruiser and failed several sobriety tests.

Matthew Fox Punches Woman Outside Bar

2011-08-29T20:02:00Z

''Lost'' star Matthew Fox was detained by police in Cleveland Saturday night after allegedly punching a woman in the breast and stomach area outside a bar. The altercation supposedly took place when Fox tried to board a party bus he wasn't a guest on.

Half of Americans Will Be Obese By 2030

2011-08-29T19:10:00Z

Researchers from Columbia University are projecting that if the current obesity epidemic continues unchecked, 50% of the U.S. adult population will be obese by 2030, and the rate of obesity in men and women in their 40s and 50s will approach 60%.

FDA Approves Botox for Urinary Incontinence

2011-08-29T17:25:00Z

Last week, the FDA approved Botox (botulinum toxin) to treat urinary incontinence in patients with neurological conditions like spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. By injecting Botox directly into the bladder to relax it, patients have more muscle control and fewer incidents.

Mark and Donnie Wahlberg to Open 'Wahlburgers'

2011-08-26T00:54:00Z

Famous Southie siblings Mark and Donnie Wahlberg have opened several successful restaurants in Boston, and next up is a burger joint called, what else: Wahlburgers. The restaurant will seat 120 people and its chef will be be Paul Wahlberg, their older brother.

86% of Earth's Species Still Unknown

2011-08-25T23:13:00Z

Even after centuries of effort, some 86% of Earth's species have yet to be fully described, according to new study that predicts our planet is home to 8.7 million species. So far, some 1.2 million species are known to science, and the researchers say they were able to calculate the number of unknown species (7.5 million) using ''complex statistics.''

Gadhafi Kept Photo Album of Condoleezza Rice

2011-08-25T22:08:00Z

''Deeply bizarre and deeply creepy'' is how the State Department is describing a find inside the compound of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi: a photo album with pictures of Condoleezza Rice, the former Secretary of State, who visited Tripoli in 2008. Gadhafi called her Leezza, proclaimed his love for her, and referred to her as ''my darling black African woman.''

Giant Canisters of Bull Semen Fall Off Greyhound Bus

2011-08-25T21:18:00Z

Giant canisters of frozen bull semen caused a highway shutdown near Nashville on Tuesday when they fell off a Greyhound bus and started smoking on the road. The cattle sperm was on its way to Texas from Ohio and was worth as much as $80,000. Officials were able to track the canisters back to the bus, whose driver was unaware he had lost his load.

Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

2011-08-25T00:27:00Z

In a letter addressed to "The Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community,'' the company's CEO Steve Jobs announced his resignation today, stating ''I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.'' (Be nice)

'Maggie Goes on a Diet' Sparks Outrage

2011-08-24T22:17:00Z

A children's book that doesn't go on sale for another two months has sparked a flurry of outrage from critics who say the tale promotes eating disorders and teaches kids to self-hate. The book, entitled 'Maggie Goes on a Diet,' tells the story of teenaged Maggie and how her life is ''transformed'' after she goes on a diet, starts exercising, and loses weight.

Ohio Man Crashes Truck Into Sex Store to Steal $800 Vagina

2011-08-24T21:36:00Z

Felonious, hypersexual people just can't stop crashing into the AdultMart of Brownhelm Township, Ohio to steal sex toys! In the latest incident involving theft at the popular sex-stablishment, a man stole a semi and crashed it into the place, making off with a $800 ''life-like masturbator complete with female genitalia with legs and buttocks.''

Northwestern University Proves Bisexual Men Exist

2011-08-24T20:51:00Z

Researchers at Northwestern University have found evidence that at least some men who identify themselves as bisexual are, in fact, sexually aroused by both women and men. The findings come 6 years after researchers from the university reported, ''with respect to sexual arousal and attraction, it remains to be shown that male bisexuality exists.''

5.8 Earthquake Rattles Washington D.C.

2011-08-23T21:18:00Z

The second most powerful earthquake in Virginia's recorded history was felt by millions on the East Coast and prompted evacuations of office buildings and monuments in the nation's capital. No major injuries were immediately reported after the 5.8 magnitude quake.

Green Bay Packers Playbook Spills Out Onto Highway

2011-08-23T21:15:00Z

Pages from the Green Bay Packers' special teams playbook from a 28-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals were found flying around a Wisconsin highway yesterday after falling off a Waste Management recycling truck. It took crews about an hour to pick them all up.

Wasting Time on Internet Improves Productivity

2011-08-23T21:12:00Z

According to a new study, wasting time on the Internet at work can actually refresh tired employees and enhance their productivity, compared to other activities such as making personal calls, texts or emails, let alone working straight through with no rest at all.

Thieves Can Now Steal Cars Via Text Message

2011-08-23T20:30:00Z

A viral video making the rounds shows two researchers from cyber-security firm iSEC Partners breaking into a 1998 Subaru Outback via their PC. In less than 60 seconds, they wirelessly find the car's security system module, bypass it, and start the engine remotely.

'Dozens' of Women Celebrate 'Go Topless Day'

2011-08-23T02:09:00Z

Dozens of topless women and men descended on Venice Beach in Southern California yesterday to support gender equality by going topless. (NSFW)

Aliens Will Detect, Destroy Earth Because of Global Warming

2011-08-23T00:23:00Z

A new paper by researchers at Penn State says an extraterrestrial civilization might notice our planet by detecting changes in the spectral signature of Earth (the light radiated by our planet and atmosphere) caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Then deducing the reason to be our rapid expansion and viewing us as a threat to their resources, they might destroy us.

Science: Marriage Makes Women Fat

2011-08-22T23:18:00Z

An Ohio State University study that followed more than 10,000 people for 22 years showed that women tend to gain weight in the two years following getting married and men typically gain weight two years after getting divorced. The researchers attributed the women's weight gain to having more domestic duties after tying the knot, giving them less time to exercise.

1 in 4 Men Fall in Love in Seconds

2011-08-22T22:18:00Z

According to a recent study, one in four men believe in love at first sight and know whether a girl is 'the one' within seconds. By contrast, women are more indecisive on the issue, waiting until at least the sixth date before making their mind up.

Mexican Girls Selling Virginity for Justin Bieber Tickets

2011-08-19T17:01:00Z

As hot as Justin Bieber is in America, he appears to be even mas caliente in Mexico. Teen girls who weren't able to score tickets to his upcoming concert there the old fashioned way are reportedly trying to score them the even older fashioned way: by offering up their virginity.

Twitter-Based Hedge Fund Outperforms the Dow

2011-08-19T15:36:00Z

By making buy and sell decisions using an algorithm that's based on the 'mood' on Twitter on any given day, a hedge fund managed by Derwent Capital was able to outperform the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other hedge funds in its first month of trading.

Portland Named Most Promiscuous City in America

2011-08-19T14:52:00Z

According to dating site OkCupid, Portland, Oregon, is the U.S. city where the highest percentage of 'casual sex seekers' can be found. The remainder of the top 10 (in order): Seattle, Pittsburgh, Miami, San Francisco, Dallas, San Bernardino, Denver, San Diego, and Houston.

100-Pound Rodent Spotted in California

2011-08-18T23:48:00Z

A worker at a water treatment plant in Paso Robles, CA, has captured a photo of a capybara, the world's largest rodent at around 100 pounds. Illegal to own in California, the South American rodent is believed to have escaped or been released by an owner.

IBM Creates Computer Chip That Thinks Like Humans

2011-08-18T22:53:00Z

In science's storied quest to mimic how the human brain functions, IBM has hit a major milestone. In a joint venture being funded in part by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the computer manufacturer has created the first of what it calls ''cognitive computer chips,'' which are designed to emulate the workings of a living brain.

11-Year-Old Mayor Names Street After Justin Bieber

2011-08-18T22:07:00Z

An 11-year-old Facebook contest winner, Carolyn Gonzales, was recently chosen 'Mayor For a Day' of Forney, TX. During her 24-hour term, she made bedtimes illegal, decreed that 'So Random' without Demi Lovato sucks, and named a street after Justin Bieber.

Gerard Depardieu Pees on Airplane

2011-08-17T21:45:00Z

A passenger on a Paris-to-Dublin flight says takeoff was delayed almost two hours after French actor Gerard Depardieu urinated on the floor. The woman says Depardieu looked drunk and said "I need to piss, I need to piss." Then when told to remain seated, he stood and delivered.

Constitution Protects Underage Sex With Lollipops

2011-08-17T20:48:00Z

A federal judge in Indiana has sided with the ACLU in ruling that a high school principal was wrong to punish two girls, 15 and 16, for posting pictures of themselves on Facebook in which they're wearing lingerie and striking sexually suggestive poses with lollipops.

Blue Horseshoe Loves 'Jersey Shore'

2011-08-17T20:02:00Z

In the first trading session after Abercrombie & Fitch offered 'Jersey Shore' star Michael ''The Situation'' Sorrentino and other members of the hit MTV show ''substantial payment'' if they stopped wearing Abercrombie-branded clothes, the company's shares fell almost 9%.

Which Celebrity Loves Her Breasts, Wealth?

2011-08-17T19:30:00Z

Because it's a slow news day, let's play a game. Guess which celeb loves her boobs (pictured), believes they were an act of God, and is also fond of marrying into filthy French riches. Or cheat and just click on the link. And remember to be funny, fuckos.

Rick Perry Accuses Ben Bernanke of Treason

2011-08-16T21:22:00Z

At a rally in Iowa yesterday, Texas governor and Republican sudden presidential front-runner Rick Perry had a warning for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke: ''If this guy prints more money between now and the election, I don't know what y'all would do to him in Iowa, but we would treat him pretty ugly down in Texas. Printing more money to play politics at this particular time in American history is almost treacherous, or treasonous in my opinion.''

Tech Billionaire Funding New Libertarian Islands

2011-08-16T21:08:00Z

PayPal founder and early Facebook investor Peter Thiel has given $1.25 million to an initiative to create floating libertarian countries in international waters. The billionaire is a backer of the Seasteading Institute, which seeks to build sovereign nations on oil rig-like platforms in waters free from the laws, regulations, and moral codes of any existing place.

Scientists Explain Beer Goggles With Symmetry

2011-08-16T20:12:00Z

It's well known that people start looking better the more one drinks alcohol, and British scientists believe it might have to do with biological symmetry. Humans have a strong evolutionary preference for symmetry in their mates' features, and the scientists discovered that alcohol decreases one's ability to detect it -- or as it were, a lack of it.

Agreeable People Make Less Money

2011-08-16T18:18:00Z

A new study has found that ''agreeable'' workers earn less than those who aren't as agreeable, with an especially wide gap for male employees. Less agreeable men earn around 18% more per year than more agreeable colleagues; less agreeable women earn about 5% more.

Warren Buffett Calls for Tax Increase on Super-Rich

2011-08-15T21:36:00Z

In an op-ed piece in The New York Times today, legendary investor Warren Buffett (80) said it's time to stop coddling the super-rich and to increase the taxes they pay. Buffett, believed to be the 3rd richest person in the world with a net worth of $50 billion, called on Congress to create a budget that forces the top 0.3% of income earners to accept ''shared sacrifice.''

Bomb Squad Blows Up Briefcase Left By Screenwriter

2011-08-15T20:41:00Z

After being reported to police, a suspicious briefcase left at a Beverly Hills office was blown up by the L.A. Bomb Squad last week. The briefcase turned out to contain a laptop computer and a screenplay and had been left by a writer hoping to get an agent to read his work.

Google Buys Motorola for $12.5 Billion

2011-08-15T19:49:00Z

Google has agreed to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, giving the search giant valuable intellectual property and getting it directly into the handset business. Google will pay $40 a share in cash for Motorola, a 63% premium over the company's closing stock price on Friday.

Obama's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low of 39%

2011-08-15T18:14:00Z

President Obama's summer woes have dragged his approval rating to an all-time low, sinking below 40% for the first time in Gallup's daily tracking poll. New data posted Sunday shows that 39% of Americans approve of Obama's job performance, while 54% disapprove.

National Debt 'Super Committee' is Now Complete

2011-08-11T19:37:00Z

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi unveiled her choices for the 'super committee' today, filling the final seats of the 12-member bipartisan, bicameral team of legislators who are responsible for crafting a plan for $1.5 trillion in debt reduction over 10 years.

Test of Hypersonic 'Falcon HTV-2' Fails Over Pacific

2011-08-11T18:45:00Z

A test flight of the Falcon HTV-2, an unmanned aircraft capable of flying at 20 times the speed of sound, ended prematurely today when the plane failed and stopped transmitting data. The Pentagon doesn't yet know where the craft is but says it has an autonomous flight termination capability, which likely means it ditched itself into the Pacific.

83-Year-Old Woman Gets Breast Implants

2011-08-11T18:12:00Z

An 83-year-old great-grandmother in Southern California is making national headlines for having work done on her headlights, and not the ones on her car. Last month, Marie Kolstad decided she needed a little boost in her breasts, so she spent $8,000 on a boob job.

Casey Anthony Voted Most Hated Person in America

2011-08-11T17:40:00Z

According to a new poll, recently freed Casey Anthony is the most hated person in America. Rounding out the top ten (in order): Spencer Pratt (feminine hygiene), Nadya Suleman (clown car), O.J. Simpson (gloves), Jon Gosselin (Ed Hardy), Levi Johnston (sperm), Jesse James (tattool), Paris Hilton (porn), Heidi Fleiss (meth), and Howard Stern (the 90s).

Apple Tops Exxon as World's Most Valuable Company

2011-08-11T17:14:00Z

Almost exactly 14 years after it got bailed out by Microsoft, Apple officially became the most valuable company in the world yesterday, with a closing market cap of $337.2 billion. Apple surpassed Exxon, which ended the day valued at $330.8 billion and had been been the most valuable company since 2005, when it claimed the crown from General Electric.

Maryland Man Assaulted for Not Giving Up His Beer

2011-08-11T01:24:00Z

A Maryland man was attacked just after midnight last night for refusing to give up his beer. When the man refused, Gerald Jones, a 46-year-old male from Annapolis, repeatedly struck the victim in the head with a rock and stick and then fled the scene. Jones was quickly located and arrested and is being held in the county jail on $500,000 bail.

Blind Man Accused of Illegally Sharing Porn

2011-08-11T00:15:00Z

A blind man in California is being sued for illegally sharing an adult film over the Internet. The man, who's incapable of watching the film he's accused of sharing because of his condition, says one of his neighbors must have used his open WiFi network to share it.

U.S. House Ends Historic Page Program

2011-08-10T22:45:00Z

They've been a ubiquitous presence in the U.S. Capitol since the early 1800's. Some have even gone on to become members of Congress. But as of September 1st, there will be no more earnest-looking young men and women in blue uniforms delivering messages to members of the House of Representatives. The pages have been rendered obsolete by technology.

Petition Pushes for Bert and Ernie to Marry on 'Sesame Street'

2011-08-10T22:01:00Z

In hopes of teaching acceptance of homosexuality to children, a campaign has been launched on the website change.org to pressure the producers of 'Sesame Street' into having roommates Bert and Ernie get married. Over 2,500 people have signed the online petition so far, while the show's producers maintain that Bert and Ernie's relationship is purely platonic.

'Anonymous' to Destroy Facebook on November 5th

2011-08-09T23:43:00Z

Hacktivist group Anonymous, which has been responsible for cyber-attacks on the Pentagon, News Corp, and others, has vowed to destroy Facebook on November 5th, citing privacy concerns and the difficulty involved in deleting a Facebook account.

Lionsgate to Remake 'Dirty Dancing'

2011-08-09T23:22:00Z

Lionsgate has confirmed it's remaking the movie 'Dirty Dancing,' the 1987 sleeper hit about a pampered young girl (Jennifer Grey) who summers with her upscale family at an establishment in the Catskills and falls in love with the resident dance instructor (Patrick Swayze).

Arizona Man Accidentally Shoots His Penis Off

2011-08-09T21:34:00Z

At a strip mall parking lot in Chandler, AZ, a local man accidentally shot off his penis after tucking his girlfriend's pink pistol into his pants. According to a police officer on the scene, the gun accidentally discharged and sent a bullet through his penis and left leg. [VIDEO]

Scientists Create Fully Functioning Sperm from Stem Cells

2011-08-09T20:59:00Z

In a world first, Japanese scientists have created fully functioning sperm from mouse embryonic stem cells. The sperm cells were able to fertilize mouse eggs in vitro, and when the embryos were implanted into surrogate mothers, the mice gave birth to healthy offspring.

Stocks Crash But Treasuries Soar After U.S. Downgrade

2011-08-08T20:35:00Z

In the wake of Standard & Poor's historic downgrade of America's credit rating, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 635 points today as investors (paradoxically) fled to U.S. treasury bonds, which soared to their highest values since January 2009.

61-Year-Old Woman Swimming from Cuba to Florida

2011-08-08T18:43:00Z

61-year-old Diana Nyad began a 103-mile swim from Cuba to Florida Sunday night. Nyad trained for nearly two years for the swim, which is expected to take more than 60 hours and would set a record for open-water swims without a shark cage if completed.

Sexually Demonstrative Birds Age Faster

2011-08-08T18:03:00Z

In a study of houbara bustards, flamboyant birds primarily indigenous to the Middle East, researchers have found that the most sexually ostentatious males actually age faster and have a shorter prime reproductive period than their less demonstrative peers.

S&P Drops U.S. Credit Rating from AAA, May Cut Again

2011-08-08T17:18:00Z

Standard & Poor's has downgraded America's AAA credit rating for the first time ever, dropping the U.S. one notch to AA+ and sending global markets tumbling. The leading credit rating agency also warned that another downgrade could be on the way if the country's debt to GDP ratio continues to rise and its hyper-partisan politics continue to reign.

George Clooney Dating Professional Wrestler

2011-08-05T00:02:00Z

Rumor has it that George Clooney, fresh off his break-up with model/actress Elisabetta Canalis, is now dating Stacy Keibler, whose name (and legs) will be most familiar to fans of women's professional wrestling, Dancing With the Stars, and douchey male magazines.

Nipples 'Light Up' Brain Like Genitals Do

2011-08-04T22:58:00Z

For many women, nipples are erogenous zones, and a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine may explain why. It turns out the sensation from the nipples travels to the same part of the brain as sensations from the vagina, clitoris and cervix.

Dow Falls 512 Points, Worst Day Since 2008 Crisis

2011-08-04T22:09:00Z

Reeling from renewed fears over the debt crisis in Europe and the possibility that sluggish job growth in the U.S. will drag down an economic recovery, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 512 points (4.31%) today, its largest single-day drop since the 2008 financial crisis.

President Obama Turns 50

2011-08-04T21:45:00Z

President Obama turned 50 years old today. Despite the graying hair and stresses of the job, ''I feel real good about 5-0,'' he said. ''I've gotten a little grayer since I took this job but otherwise, I feel pretty good,'' he said, adding that the first lady still thinks he's cute.

Swede Arrested for Trying to Split Atoms in His Kitchen

2011-08-03T22:08:00Z

Swedish police have arrested a 31-year-old science enthusiast for unauthorized possession of nuclear material, after he wrote the Swedish Radiation Authority asking if it was okay if he tried to split atoms in his kitchen -- which he had already been trying to do for months.

Alfred Hitchcock's First Film Discovered

2011-08-03T20:26:00Z

The first half hour of a 1923 silent film called 'The White Shadow,' believed to be the first credited work of legendary director Alfred Hitchcock, has been discovered among a collection of unidentified prints in a New Zealand film archive. Hitchcock, who was 24 at the time, served as the film's writer, assistant director, editor, and production designer.

Kid Cheerleaders Used to Promote Strip Club

2011-08-03T19:24:00Z

A group of young cheerleaders, mostly aged 15-16 with one as young as 9, was used to promote a strip club called Calendar Girls in New Zealand this past weekend. The club's owner donated $500 to the group for a promotional performance during a hockey event.

Woman Arrested for Dumping Chili on $750 in Panties

2011-08-03T17:40:00Z

A 19-year-old woman who dumped steaming chili on $750 worth of panties at a White Plains, NY, Victoria's Secret after being accused of shoplifting has been arrested after returning to the same store. An employee remembered her from the chili incident back in April.

Social Networks Making People Vain, Self-Obsessed

2011-08-02T20:17:00Z

According to a professor of pharmacology at Oxford University, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks have created a generation obsessed with themselves, who have short attention spans and a childlike need for constant feedback on their lives.

Anger, Sarcasm Boost Worker Productivity

2011-08-02T18:57:00Z

A new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology claims that people exposed to angry talk work harder than peers exposed to neutral or nice talk. And those exposed to tough sarcasm (anger laced with humor) work both harder and smarter.

Dunkin Donuts Employee Sold Sex During Her Shift

2011-08-02T18:35:00Z

A Dunkin Donuts employee in Rockaway, NJ, has been charged by police with ''providing sexual services in exchange for money'' while working the overnight shift. She was caught after offering her paid pleasures to a plain-clothes officer at the drive-thru window.

U.S. Avoids Default With Last-Minute Debt Deal

2011-08-02T17:13:00Z

The U.S. Senate has passed a last-minute compromise plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling, sending the bill to President Barack Obama to be signed into law only hours before what would have been an unprecedented default. The bill calls for up to $2.4 trillion in savings over the next decade and raises the debt ceiling through the end of 2012.

MTV Celebrates Its 30th Birthday

2011-08-01T19:34:00Z

MTV turns 30 years old today. The cable music network launched on August 1st, 1981 at 12:01 a.m. with the video for the Buggles song ''Video Killed The Radio Star'' and has undergone many changes since then, including almost a complete shift away from music videos.

Mexican Food Can Boost Brain Function

2011-08-01T18:54:00Z

Researchers have found that two common ingredients in Mexican food boost brain function -- at least in rats. In a pair of experiments, the scientists spiked rats' water with cumin and cilantro and noted that the rats learned faster and retained more.

Woman Sues Employer for Sex-Related Injury

2011-08-01T17:30:00Z

An Australian woman is suing her employer, the federal government, after she was injured while having sex in a motel room while on a trip for work. The woman claims to have sustained injuries to her nose, mouth, and a tooth, as well as a 'consequent psychiatric injury', when a glass light fitting came away from the wall above the bed during sex.

Suicide Factory Replacing Humans With Robots

2011-08-01T16:58:00Z

Taiwanese manufacturing monstrosity Foxconn, best known for producing iPhones, iPads, prison-like working environments, and employee suicides, hopes to repair its image by replacing many of its factory workers with up to a million robots over the next 3 years.

Korean Scientists Create Glow-in-the-Dark Dog

2011-07-28T20:46:00Z

South Korean scientists have created a dog that glows in the dark. The beagle, named Tegon, was cloned and genetically modified so it lights up when put under ultraviolet light. The scientists say the dog could help find cures for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

New 'Viberect' Provides Vibrating Alternative to Viagra

2011-07-28T18:58:00Z

Medical device maker Reflexonic has just secured FDA approval for Viberect, a new handheld device that treats erectile dysfunction by stimulating the penile nerves with vibrations sent through medical softpads. The device is available for $300 and by prescription only.

Julia Roberts Makeup Ad Banned For Being 'Misleading'

2011-07-28T18:22:00Z

UK ad police have banned a L'Oreal makeup ad (shown) featuring Julia Roberts, claiming that her seemingly pore-less, flawless skin was ''not representative of the results the products could achieve,'' which makes the ads ''misleading'' and potentially harmful to girls age 16-21.

Alex Trebek Chases Down Burglar

2011-07-28T17:12:00Z

Early yesterday morning at a hotel in San Francisco, 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek chased after a burglar who broke into his room and tried to steal cash and other items from him. The suspect, a 56-year-old woman, was arrested and charged with felony burglary and possession.

House GOPs Rally Around Ben Affleck Movie Scene

2011-07-27T22:07:00Z

House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R) showed a scene from the Ben Affleck movie 'The Town' to fellow Republicans last night to motivate them to back House Speaker John Boehner's debt ceiling plan. The scene showed Affleck's character (a bank robber) asking his friend, ''I need your help. I can't tell you what it is. You can never ask me about it later.'' The friend agrees. It turns out to be a violent revenge attack. (Photo by x17)

Half of Men Would Dump Girlfriend for Getting Fat

2011-07-27T20:31:00Z

According to Ask Men's annual Great Male Survey, half of all straight men in the English-speaking world say they would dump a girlfriend if she got fat. Among the other findings, half of men also say they can tell when women fake their orgasms.

Researchers Closing In On Male Birth Control Pill

2011-07-27T19:15:00Z

In hopes of offering new birth control options for men, experts at the University of Kansas are experimenting with a pill called gamendazole that interrupts sperm development, so men make 'nonfunctional sperm.' Researchers are looking at other methods as well, such as heating the testicles using ultrasound, which can stop sperm production for months.

McDonald's Trims Its Happy Meal

2011-07-27T17:58:00Z

Bowing to pressure from health advocates and parents, McDonald's is putting its Happy Meal on a diet. The company said it would more than halve the amount of french fries and add fruit to its popular children's meal in an effort to reduce the overall calorie count by 20%.

Wealth Gap Widens Between Whites, Minorities

2011-07-26T19:54:00Z

The wealth gap between whites and minorities in the U.S. has grown to its widest level since tracking began in 1984. The recession erased decades of minority gains, leaving whites with 20 times the net worth of blacks and 18 times that of Hispanics. The median wealth of white households in 2009 was $113,149, compared with $6,325 for Hispanics and $5,677 for blacks.

Science: Time Travel is Impossible

2011-07-26T18:42:00Z

Physicists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology say they have proven that a single photon obeys Einstein's theory that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light -- demonstrating that outside science fiction, time travel is impossible.

David Wu Resigns from Congress

2011-07-26T17:49:00Z

Rep. David Wu (D) of Oregon has resigned just days after being accused of sexual assault (and months after being accused of mental instability and random tiger-suit-wearing). Wu promises to leave Congress as soon as the debt ceiling crisis is resolved.

Internet Deprivation Causes Loneliness, Withdrawal

2011-07-26T16:45:00Z

A new study in which 1,000 people were denied access to the Internet for 24 hours found that it made 53% upset and 40% lonely. One subject said being deprived of the Internet was ''like having my hand chopped off,'' while others likened it to giving up drinking and smoking.

South African Grandpa Wakes Up in Morgue

2011-07-25T20:19:00Z

Presumed dead by his family, a South African grandpa woke up screaming inside a morgue yesterday, after spending 21 hours there. His family figured he was dead when they couldn't wake him, so they had an undertaker take him away. Turns out he was just dehydrated.

NFL Lockout Ends as Players Approve 10-Year Deal

2011-07-25T19:20:00Z

After 4 1/2 months, the NFL lockout ended this morning as the players and owners reached an agreement on a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement. The only game to be lost will be the preseason Hall of Fame Game between the Bears and Rams on August 7th.

Model Booted from Comic Con for Sexy Outfit

2011-07-25T18:11:00Z

Nerd babe and America's Next Top Model winner Adrianne Curry says she got kicked out of the Comic Con convention in San Diego this weekend for showing an ''illegal'' amount of butt cheek. She had to tie a shirt around her waist to get back in. [PHOTOS]

Hundreds of Same-Sex Couples Marry in New York

2011-07-25T17:38:00Z

Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples in New York rushed to tiny town halls and big city clerks' offices across the state to wed in the first hours of legal same-sex marriage on Sunday, turning a slumbering summer day into an emotional celebration.

'History Supreme' Gold-Plated Super-Yacht Worth $4.5 Billion

2011-07-21T23:20:00Z

A gold-plated super-yacht built for an anonymous businessman has become the most expensive flotation device in the world. Said to be worth a staggering $4.5 billion, the 30-meter-long History Supreme is more than half-covered with 100,000 kilograms of gold and platinum and even comes with a statue made from the bones of a T-Rex dinosaur.

Indiana Couple Arrested for Having Sex in Public Pool

2011-07-21T22:11:00Z

33-year-old Myron Helms and 40-year-old Victoria Cross are facing public indecency charges after allegedly having sex for 30 minutes in a Connersville, Indiana, community pool while dozens of witnesses -- including children -- watched on.

Space Shuttle Makes Its Final Landing

2011-07-21T21:30:00Z

After 135 missions spanning 30 years, NASA's Space Shuttle program ended today with the final landing of the Atlantis, which returned to Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL, after completing a 13-day trip to the International Space Station.

Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy Over Lookalike

2011-07-21T20:49:00Z

Reality queen Kim Kardashian is suing Old Navy for upwards of $15 million for using lookalike Melissa Molinaro in its new ad campaign, stating that the company is trying to trick people into thinking it's her and claiming unauthorized use of her name, likeness, identity, and persona.

Zach Braff's Website Hacked, Turns Him Gay

2011-07-21T01:01:00Z

Sad scrub Zach Braff is coming out and clarifying that he's not gay, after a hacker posted a fake statement to the contrary on the star's long-dormant website this morning.

Arizona Taking Donations to Build Border Fence

2011-07-20T23:58:00Z

A new law went into effect today that allows the state of Arizona to build a fence along the Mexico border as long as it can raise enough private donations and persuade landowners to let it be done on their property. A new website (buildtheborderfence.com) has been launched to support the effort, and the sponsors are hoping to raise at least $50 million.

New 'Two and a Half Men' Ads Promise Nudity

2011-07-20T22:40:00Z

In a new ad campaign to promote the Sheen-free premiere of the CBS show 'Two and a Half Men,' stars Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer, and whoever plays the kid appear nude on a billboard holding a sign that announces: ''All will be revealed... 09.19.11.''

Bath Salts Used As Drugs, Banned in Ohio

2011-07-20T21:53:00Z

Due to their growing use as drugs, bath salts have been banned in the state of Ohio. Drug abusers smoke, snort or swallow the salts to get high, which produce similar effects to methamphetamines, including paranoia, rapid heart rate and hallucination.

Summer's Eve Stereotypes Your Vagina

2011-07-19T21:30:00Z

Va-jay-jay juggernaut Summer's Eve has launched a new ad campaign featuring talking vagina hands imploring their owners to clean their lady parts more thoroughly. And to help get the message across, they're tailoring the ads to different ethnic groups. [VIDEO]

4 Million Americans Use Drugs at Work

2011-07-19T19:52:00Z

A new study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology finds that 14.1% of employed Americans (17.7 million workers) use illicit drugs, with 3.9 million of them admitting to using drugs while in the workplace. The people most likely to use drugs on the job are those who work in legal professions, food preparation and serving, and facilities maintenance.

Controversial 'Breast Milk Baby' Doll Coming to U.S.

2011-07-19T18:09:00Z

A controversial doll that allows children to imitate the act of breastfeeding is coming to America. Made by Spanish company Berjuan, the 'Breast Milk Baby' comes with a special halter top for kids with two flowers positioned where their nipples would be, and the doll makes suckling sounds when its mouth is brought close to sensors embedded in the flowers.

Rupert Murdoch Takes Pie to Face at Hearing

2011-07-19T16:36:00Z

Activist/comedian Jonnie Marbles hit media mogul Rupert Murdoch in the face with a cream pie during his hearing on bribery, blackmail, and phone hacking today. Murdoch's wife, Wendi Deng, leapt to his defense and slapped at Marbles, who called Murdoch a ''greedy billionaire.''

Man Indicted for Putting Semen in Yogurt Sample

2011-07-18T19:55:00Z

Anthony Garcia, a 32-year-old grocery store clerk from Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly giving a female shopper a yogurt sample that was tainted with his semen, and then lying to federal agents about the incident.

Women Prefer Online Games Over Sex

2011-07-18T18:55:00Z

A recent survey conducted by the makers of Doritos snack chips found that 49% of women play online video games compared to 50% of men. And of the women who played online games, 84% reported enjoying them, versus only 70% who said they enjoy sex.

Woman Gropes TSA Agent's Breast At Phoenix Airport

2011-07-18T17:58:00Z

Yukari Miyamae, a 61-year-old Colorado woman, is facing felony charges for groping a female TSA agent at Phoenix's Sky Airport last week. According to the arrest report, Miyamae grabbed the agent's left breast through her clothing and began squeezing and twisting it with both hands -- without the agent's permission.

Overworked Taco Bell Manager Quits In Style

2011-07-18T17:20:00Z

Upset over working 22 days in a row and being denied a day off on July 4th, a shift manager at a Taco Bell / KFC combo store outside Buffalo, New York, ended his career by posting the pictured resignation for his overlords and the public to see.

Having a Pet Improves Well-Being

2011-07-14T23:14:00Z

New research has found that, not only does pet ownership improve the lives of people overcoming illnesses, injuries, or other hardships, but it also gives the average healthy person higher self-esteem, better physical fitness, and fewer feelings of loneliness.

Babysitter Busted for Sex With Teen Boy

2011-07-14T21:36:00Z

A 19-year-old Connecticut woman has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with the 14-year-old boy she was babysitting. Police have charged Loni Bouchard with second-degree sexual assault, impairing the morals of a child, and permitting a minor to possess alcohol.

Man Walking 1,000 Miles to Propose to Proclaimers Fan

2011-07-14T19:58:00Z

A Chinese man named Liu Peiwan is currently in the process of walking 1,000 miles in order to reach his girlfriend and ask her to marry him. Liu embarked on his epic journey after his girlfriend, 23-year-old Ling Hsueh, joked that she wouldn't tie the knot unless he took the lyrics of The Proclaimers' 1988 song 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' literally.

Groupon Now Selling Boob Jobs

2011-07-14T18:41:00Z

Perhaps to celebrate the French national holiday, Groupon's deal of the day in Paris this morning is...a breast augmentation. Consumers can save 54% on the chest of their dreams, for a final price of just 2,499 euros ($3,500 USD), which may be paid in 2 installments.

New Smoke Detector Sends Text Messages

2011-07-13T22:17:00Z

What's the best way to protect our homes and families from fire? Fill all our furniture and plastics with fire retardants? Require every house to have sprinklers? Or buy a new smoke detector that will send a text message to up to four numbers when the alarm goes off.

Harvard Researchers Want Fat Kids Taken from Homes

2011-07-13T21:21:00Z

A pair of Harvard scholars writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association advocate stripping away the custody rights of parents of super obese children. ''Despite the discomfort posed by state intervention, it may sometimes be necessary to protect a child,'' said Lindsey Murtagh, a lawyer and researcher at Harvard's School of Public Health.

Woman Dies After Giving Oral Sex to Dog

2011-07-13T20:35:00Z

A 43-year-old woman in Ireland has died after having sexual relations with a dog. Details of the incident are sketchy, but apparently the woman gave the Alsatian (German Shepherd) a blow job and had a violent allergic reaction to its semen, from which she couldn't be saved.

Your Shampoo May Be Making You Fat

2011-07-13T19:29:00Z

Emerging evidence suggests that a more sinister reason than food and activity could be causing weight problems. So-called 'chemical calories' in the phthalates found in most shampoos, soaps, and body lotions may be throwing off the body's natural weight control system.

Giant Boner-Boosting Spider Goes Shopping

2011-07-12T23:28:00Z

A five-inch Brazilian Wandering Spider, the most poisonous spider on earth, caused panic in a German grocery store last week when it hopped out of a box of bananas and scurried around. The spider, which is also known to cause priapism (dangerously prolonged erections) in men, caused the store to close for 3 days while it was sought and still hasn't been found.

Netflix Increases Prices Up To 60%

2011-07-12T21:15:00Z

As a result of the increasingly challenging economics it faces, Netflix is increasing the price its customers must pay to receive DVDs by mail and watch movies online by up to 60%, with the combined cost of the base plans for both services rising from $9.99 to $15.98.

Boehner Says Debt Limit is Obama's Problem

2011-07-12T20:17:00Z

With less than 21 days left to reach a deal, House Speaker John Boehner (R) of Ohio said the debt limit is President Obama's problem to solve, and called on the president to lead and present a plan that he believes can pass both chambers of Congress.

Schwarzenegger to Star in Western 'Last Stand'

2011-07-12T19:21:00Z

In his first film deal following his recent baby mama drama, Arnold Schwarzenegger has reportedly signed on to star in the old-fashioned western 'Last Stand.' The film, which will also mark the English-language debut of director Kim Ji-woon, centers around a ''63-year-old broken-down guy'' who faces a moral decision on whether to stand up for his town.

Indy Police Department Reveals Cops' Bra Sizes

2011-07-11T18:23:00Z

An Indianapolis police commander has issued a personal apology to 13 female officers after their bra size, height, weight, and waist measurements were included in a departmental email, which was intended to notify supervisors that their officers' new protective vests were ready.

Diver Snaps First Photo of Fish Using Tools

2011-07-11T15:22:00Z

While exploring Australia's Great Barrier Reef, professional diver Scott Gardner captured what's believed to be the first photograph of a wild fish using a tool: a foot-long blackspot tuskfish holding a clam in its mouth and whacking it against a rock so it could eat its innards.

Republican Wants to Make 'South California' 51st State

2011-07-11T13:52:00Z

Accusing the State of California of pillaging local governments to feed its runaway spending and left-wing policies, Temecula politician/pharmacist Jeff Stone is proposing that 13 mostly inland, conservative counties break away to form the separate state of ''South California.''

Drunk Actor Breaks Into David Letterman's Studio

2011-07-11T12:30:00Z

Yesterday morning, a drunk, out-of-work actor shattered the glass doors of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, entered the lobby and flipped over trash cans, making a mess of the home of David Letterman's Late Show. Police responded to a 911 call around 7 a.m. and arrested 22-year-old James Whittemore, who had a cut on his face and was later taken to the hospital.

Obama Proposes Social Security Cuts to Reduce Deficit

2011-07-07T22:24:00Z

In hopes of reducing the U.S. budget deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade, President Obama is pressing Congress to consider a plan that would force Democrats to accept cuts to Social Security and Medicare in exchange for Republican support for new tax revenue.

Fatty Foods Can Trigger Marijuana Effect

2011-07-07T22:23:00Z

Researchers have found that chemicals called ''endocannabinoids'' in fatty foods such as french fries and potato chips produce a marijuana-like feeling that can cause people to overeat. They also noted that sugary or high-protein foods did not have this effect.

Penis Size Linked to Relative Finger Length

2011-07-07T22:22:00Z

According to Korean researchers, the longer a man's ring finger is when compared with his index finger, the longer the length of his penis. To arrive at their conclusion, the team measured the fingers and penises -- both stretched-out and flaccid -- of 144 men who were anesthetized before undergoing urological surgery.

Nike Signs Michael Vick to New Endorsement Deal

2011-07-07T22:21:00Z

Michael Vick and Nike are a team again. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has entered an endorsement pact with the sportswear supplier after a 2007 dog-fighting scandal put him behind bars and caused Nike, Coca-Cola, and other sponsors to drop him.

Massive Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix

2011-07-06T22:32:00Z

A massive dust storm known as a haboob swept through Phoenix, Arizona, last night, reducing visibility to nearly zero. The storm was estimated to be as wide as 100 miles, as tall as 5,000 feet, and traveled at up to 50 miles per hour. [VIDEO]

Entenmann's Capitalizes on Casey Anthony Verdict

2011-07-06T21:12:00Z

At the height of the twitrage following the Casey Anthony verdict, the doughnut hole who tweets for Entenmann's used its highest trending hashtag (allegedly coincidentally) in the following tweet: ''Who's #notguilty about eating all the tasty treats they want?!''

US Warns of Surgically Implanted Bombs

2011-07-06T20:18:00Z

The US government has warned domestic and international airlines that terrorists are considering surgically implanting explosives into humans. People traveling to the US from overseas may experience additional screening at airports because of the potential threat.

South Korea Wins 2018 Winter Olympics

2011-07-06T18:01:00Z

The International Olympic Committee announced today that Pyeongchang, South Korea, has been selected as the host site for the 2018 Winter Olympics, beating out final bids from Munich, Germany, and Annecy, France.

Casey Anthony Verdict Draws O.J. Comparisons

2011-07-05T20:27:00Z

As soon as Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, hordes of outraged onlookers erupted on social networks like Twitter and Facebook with references to O.J. Simpson and Johnnie Cochran.

Charlie Sheen To Be Roasted on Comedy Central

2011-07-05T17:26:00Z

Charlie Sheen has been chosen as the 'roastee' at the next Comedy Central Roast in September. The Roast will be taped on September 10 and will air on September 19 -- which is, not coincidentally, the same night the revamped 'Two and a Half Men' is set to premiere.

'Transformers 3' Sets July 4th Box Office Record

2011-07-05T15:09:00Z

'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' the third film in the Michael Bay-helmed franchise, has set a new July 4th weekend box office record by earning $116.4 million from Friday through Monday, beating previous record-holder Spider-Man 2.

Secret Service Investigating Fox News Twitter Hack

2011-07-05T13:03:00Z

The U.S. Secret Service is now looking into the hacking of a Fox News Twitter account (@foxnewspolitics) over the weekend and the posting of messages on it claiming that President Obama had been assassinated.

NBA Owners to Lock Out Players Tonight

2011-06-30T20:39:00Z

After negotiators for the NBA's owners and players failed in a final attempt to broker a new labor deal today, Commissioner David Stern told union officials that he would urge owners to impose a lockout at midnight, shutting down the league for what could be a long time.

78% of Americans Approve of Beach Toplessness

2011-06-30T19:50:00Z

In a beach etiquette survey of about 1,100 U.S. travelers by TripAdvisor, 78% of respondents think toplessness is OK in destinations where it's culturally acceptable. The survey also found that 6% say ''European'' (nude) sunbathing is acceptable at any beach or pool.

MSNBC Analyst Suspended for Calling Obama a Dick

2011-06-30T18:42:00Z

MSNBC senior political analyst Mark Halperin was immediately suspended by the network after making (and apologizing for) the following comment about President Obama's conduct at a press conference: ''I thought he was a kind of a dick yesterday.'' [VIDEO]

Justin Timberlake Takes Stake in MySpace

2011-06-30T17:07:00Z

Justin Timberlake is taking a minority stake in MySpace after its acquisition by online advertising network Specific Media and will help the company develop its new strategy and creative direction. NewsCorp sold the troubled social network to Specific Media for $35 million, after purchasing it for $580 million 6 years ago.

Swedish Preschool 'Egalia' Bans Gender

2011-06-29T23:35:00Z

At the Egalia preschool in Stockholm, Sweden, staff members avoid using words like 'him' or 'her', address the 33 kids as 'friends' instead of girls and boys, and use neutral book choices and toy colors to make sure the children don't succumb to gender stereotypes.

Mating Turtles Delay Flights at Kennedy Airport

2011-06-29T23:20:00Z

Flights at Kennedy Airport in New York were delayed up to 30 minutes today when about 100 diamondback terrapin turtles crossed one of the runways to lay their eggs. The particular runway (4L) gets overrun by terrapins around this time every year when they mate.

'To Catch a Predator' Host Caught Cheating on Wife

2011-06-29T22:37:00Z

Here's some satisfying news for disgraced pedophiles: After a robust career playing ''candid camera'' with sexual deviants, Dateline NBC's 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen has been caught on camera making sweet extramarital deviance to a woman 21 years his junior.

The Pope Sends His First Tweet via iPad

2011-06-29T21:36:00Z

The Pope joined Twitter yesterday, sent his first tweet using an iPad, and even uploaded a video of the event to YouTube. His first tweet: ''Dear Friends, I just launched NEWS.VA. Praised be our Lord Jesus Christ! With my prayers and blessings, Benedictus XVI.'' [VIDEO]

Google Takes On Facebook With Google+

2011-06-28T20:44:00Z

In an effort to compete with Facebook and Twitter and transform itself into more of a ''social destination,'' internet search king Google has launched Google+, a product that bundles several socially-oriented features they call Streams, Circles, Hangouts, Huddles, and Sparks.

Eric Cantor Betting Against U.S. Treasury Bonds

2011-06-28T19:36:00Z

Eric Cantor, the #2 House Republican who walked out of debt ceiling negotiations last week, may have had good reason to do so. It turns out he has up to $15,000 invested in a fund that aggressively shorts U.S. Treasury bonds, meaning that it makes money when U.S. debt loses value. And if the U.S. were to default, the value of his investment would likely skyrocket.

Ovulation Improves Women's Gaydar

2011-06-28T18:32:00Z

A new study published in the journal Psychological Science claims that ovulation helps a woman select potential partners by enhancing her ''gaydar.'' The researchers found that straight women in their peak period of fertility are far more accurate than non-ovulaters at identifying men who are gay vs. men who are straight just by seeing their faces.

Ohio Woman Shoots Police With Breast Milk

2011-06-28T16:57:00Z

Following an altercation with her husband, Ohio woman Stephanie Robinette attempted to fend off police trying to remove her from her car using her natural defenses. She first warned deputies that she was a breastfeeding mother, and then as they went to restrain her, she pulled out her right breast and began spraying them with breast milk.

Rod Blagojevich Found Guilty of Corruption

2011-06-27T19:41:00Z

A federal jury has convicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich of corruption. Blagojevich showed no reaction as the jury found him guilty on 17 of 20 counts against him. The jury deadlocked on two counts and found him not guilty of one count.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Violent Video Game Ban

2011-06-27T16:25:00Z

The Supreme Court of the United States has struck down a California law that banned the sale of 'violent' video games to minors. In its opinion, the Court stated that such video games should be conferred the same First Amendment protection as art and literature.

Los Angeles Dodgers File For Bankruptcy

2011-06-27T13:50:00Z

After failing to secure league approval for a $3 billion television deal, the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team has filed for bankruptcy protection. The team, owned by former real estate developer Frank McCourt, says the filing will enable it to address its immediate financing needs and keep the team from being taken over by Major League Baseball.

Did TSA Make 95-Year-Old Woman Remove Diaper?

2011-06-27T12:48:00Z

The Transportation Security Administration has come under fire for allegedly forcing a 95-year-old woman to take off her soiled adult diaper for a pat down at a Florida airport last weekend. The TSA is denying the allegations, which were made by the woman's daughter.

Los Angeles Has Most Sex, Philadelphia Has Best

2011-06-17T22:25:00Z

According to a rigorously scientific new survey sponsored by Trojan, people in Los Angeles have more sex than those in any other U.S. city, at a rate of 135 times per year. Angelenos are also most likely to have adventurous sex, as well as to fake an orgasm -- which helps explain why L.A. doesn't also lead in sexual quality. Philadelphia does, with 82% satisfaction.

Saudi Women Defy Female Driving Ban

2011-06-17T20:49:00Z

Women in Saudi Arabia have begun defying the male-only driving rules in the ultra-conservative Kingdom. Several women drove through the capital city of Riyadh today, but not all did so openly, including one who drove for 45 minutes in the middle of the night.

Portland Reservoir Drained After Man Urinates In It

2011-06-17T19:19:00Z

The Portland Water Bureau is draining 7.8 million gallons of drinking water from one of its reservoirs after a 21-year-old man was caught on camera urinating in it. Portland has five such open reservoirs for its treated drinking water, which are also susceptible to dead rodents, birds, and animal waste, which don't result in the reservoirs being drained.

High School Yearbook Recalled for Photo of Sex Act

2011-06-17T17:24:00Z

Yearbooks from Big Bear High School in Southern California are being recalled after parents and teachers discovered a photograph inside in which a 17-year-old boy appears to have his hand inside the clothing of a 15-year-old girl. Authorities say the students responsible for the yearbook could face child porn charges, as could those who don't return their yearbooks.

Anthony Weiner Resigns from Congress

2011-06-16T20:47:00Z

Representative Anthony D. Weiner, a high-profile New York Democrat who had been considered a leading candidate to be the city's next mayor, said today that he was resigning from Congress following revelations of lewd online exchanges with several women.

Ayman al-Zawahiri Named New al-Qaeda Leader

2011-06-16T20:15:00Z

Al-Qaeda has promoted Ayman al-Zawahiri to run the global terror network. An Egyptian and former surgeon who had been al-Qaeda's second-in-command during the bin Laden years, the 59-year-old had been deemed most likely to take the helm following bin Laden's death.

Lady Gaga's Meat Dress in Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame

2011-06-16T20:04:00Z

Nearly a year after Lady Gaga wore her infamous meat dress at the MTV Video Music Awards, the protein-rich garment now joins the 'Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, which runs until February 2012.

Two Hours of TV a Day Can Kill You

2011-06-16T19:53:00Z

In a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, Harvard researchers say watching just two hours of TV a day can kill you. Doing so increases your risk of developing obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and as a result, dying prematurely.

Rush Limbaugh Selling 'Two If By Tea' Drink

2011-06-15T21:24:00Z

Today on his radio program, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh announced he's entering the beverage business with 'Two If by Tea', a brand of iced tea inspired by the Tea Party. The tea is only available on the product's website and by the case, at $2 per bottle.

Academy Changes Best Picture Nominee Rules

2011-06-15T18:57:00Z

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to change the number of films that can be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Instead of the guaranteed 10 nominees of the past two years, it will now allow anywhere from 5 to 10 films to be nominated.

America's Next Great Restaurant Closed After 6 Weeks

2011-06-15T18:17:00Z

Soul Daddy, the healthy soul food restaurant born from NBC's America's Next Great Restaurant, has closed its New York City location after just over a month of operation in Manhattan's financial district. The restaurant also has locations (still open) in Los Angeles and Minneapolis.

'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' Has Official Opening

2011-06-15T17:17:00Z

After 183 previews, numerous injuries, and a recent overhaul, 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' finally had its official Broadway opening last night. And according to The New York Times, the Bono/Edge-scored musical is no longer an ''ungodly, indecipherable mess,'' it's just ''a bore.''

Pundits Call Romney, Bachmann Winners in GOP Debate

2011-06-14T23:28:00Z

Pundits say former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann were the big winners in last night's Republican debate in New Hampshire. Bachmann also used the CNN event to formally declare her run for the presidency.

Arnold's Baby Mama Mildred Baena Speaks

2011-06-14T20:16:00Z

HELLO! Magazine has landed the first interview with Mildred Baena, the mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger's 13-year-old lovechild. In it, the Guatemalan housekeeper says she didn't realize her son was Arnold's until he got older and started to resemble him. HELLO! has also posted a picture of the boy, which we're not quite douchey enough to post ourselves.

Massive Boulder To Become Massive Art

2011-06-14T18:52:00Z

A 340-ton solid granite boulder will soon be moved from a desert quarry to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it will become the centerpiece of an exhibit called Levitated Mass. Given its size, the rock will take 9 days and $1.5 million to make the 60 mile journey.

22-Year-Old Heiress Buys Most Expensive U.S. Home

2011-06-14T17:15:00Z

After 2 years on the market at $150 million, the 57,000-square-foot Los Angeles mansion built by the late TV producer Aaron Spelling has been sold to Petra Ecclestone, the 22-year-old daughter of the billionaire boss of Formula One racing. [PHOTOS]

Wendy's Sells Struggling Arby's in $430 Million Deal

2011-06-13T21:35:00Z

In an deal valued at $430 million, Wendy's/Arby's Group has agreed to sell a majority stake in its struggling Arby's brand to a private investment company that also owns WingStop, Cinnabon, Auntie Anne's, and other food service companies.

LeBron James Feels Sorry for His Haters

2011-06-13T18:58:00Z

If you hate LeBron James, the feeling might be mutual. In his post-loss press conference last night, James said: ''At the end of the day, all the people that was rooting on me to fail...they gotta wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They got the same personal problems that they had today....'' [VIDEO]

Miss USA Hopefuls To Be Asked About Evolution, Posing Nude

2011-06-13T17:37:00Z

In preliminary, on-camera interviews to be posted on the Miss USA website, this year's pageant hopefuls are being asked if they believe evolution should be taught in schools, as well as if they would ever pose for nude photographs.

Lunch With Warren Buffett Sells for $2.6 Million

2011-06-13T16:51:00Z

An anonymous bidder has agreed to pay over $2.6 million for a lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett, after winning a charity auction on eBay on Friday. But even at $2.6 million, it was not eBay's largest-ever transaction. The site's record is $4.9 million -- for a jet.

State of Alaska Releases Sarah Palin's Emails

2011-06-10T21:05:00Z

The state of Alaska has released boxes of over 13,000 emails that help to shed light on Sarah Palin's tenure as governor. The Washington Post says the emails show constant discussion and concern about how she is portrayed in the media, on matters big and small.

Germany's Nude Hiking Trail Inspires Swiss

2011-06-10T18:52:00Z

When Germany opened its first official hiking trail for nudists last year, it was an instant hit. Now enthusiasts in Switzerland are calling for a similarly sanctioned trail in their country, where the right to hike naked is soon to be taken up by the Supreme Court.

Tracy Morgan Under Fire for Homophobic Rant

2011-06-10T17:02:00Z

At a comedy show in Nashville last weekend, Tracy Morgan is alleged to have delivered a homophobic tirade that included comments such as how he'd stab his son to death if he told him he was gay. Now several organizations are demanding an explanation and an apology.

Sydney Places Curfew on Cats

2011-06-10T16:04:00Z

Several suburbs of Sydney, Australia, have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on cats because of the threat they pose to native wildlife. In the past year, 564 cat attacks have been reported on ringtail possums, a protected species. Owners have also been asked to put bells on their cats' collars to warn potential victims of their presence.

'Rocky' Stage Musical in Development

2011-06-09T19:50:00Z

A creative team that includes a pair of Tony Award-winning songwriters and Sylvester Stallone is working on a musical adaptation of the romantic boxing drama 'Rocky,' in hopes of mounting a stage show in Germany next year and on Broadway in 2013.

God Joins Twitter to Promote New Memoir

2011-06-09T16:53:00Z

As part of a new viral marketing campaign for the upcoming memoir 'The Last Testament', publishing house Simon & Schuster has managed to get its infamously reclusive writer, God, to start tweeting. And today, thanks to a Colbert Bump, he's got 20,000 followers and growing.

Apple Building New 'Spaceship' Headquarters

2011-06-09T15:15:00Z

At a presentation to the City Council of Cupertino, CA, this week, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled plans for a new company headquarters that ''looks a little like a spaceship.'' The campus will house 12,000 employees on 150 acres of land Apple bought last year.

Today is National Sex Day (6/9)

2011-06-09T14:27:00Z

If you believe everything you read on Facebook and Twitter, today (6/9) is National Sex Day, an unofficial holiday anointed under the same auspices that made 4/20 National Weed Day.

Study: Coffee Makes You Hear Things

2011-06-09T00:05:00Z

Scholars at Australia's La Trobe University just released a study showing a correlation between caffeine intake and auditory hallucinations. In layman's terms: Lots of coffee might make you more likely to hear things that aren't there.

NYC Hotels to Equip Maids With Panic Buttons

2011-06-09T00:02:00Z

In the wake of another high-profile alleged sexual assault on a hotel maid, Manhattan's Sofitel New York and The Pierre hotel have agreed to furnish all of their room attendants with panic buttons to alert security if they find themselves in danger.

Couple Live-Tweets Birth of Their Child

2011-06-08T23:20:00Z

Earlier this week, a British couple live-tweeted the process of bringing their second child into the world, giving a play-by-play account of the event under the hashtag #homebirth on Twitter. The couple, Martin and Mary, have named their newborn girl Sailor.

Obama's Approval Rating Drops Back Below 50%

2011-06-08T22:24:00Z

According to a new CNN poll, President Obama's approval rating has dropped below 50% as a growing number of Americans worry that the U.S. is likely to slip into another Great Depression within the next year. The economy remains the top issue for voters.

Woman Gets Tattoo of Her 152 Facebook Friends

2011-06-07T19:34:00Z

Some woman got a full sleeve tattoo displaying each of her 152 Facebook friends' faces. And thankfully she got it all on tape. [VIDEO]

Traffic Mayhem Looms Over Los Angeles

2011-06-07T18:15:00Z

Traffic in Los Angeles may be the worst in the nation, but it's about to get a whole lot worse. On July 16th and 17th, a 10-mile stretch of the city's lifeline 405 freeway, the busiest stretch of highway in the world, will be completely shut down for construction.

9 in 10 Americans Believe in God

2011-06-07T17:17:00Z

Results from a new Gallup poll reveal that 92% percent of Americans believe in God. The poll also showed that belief in God is lower among younger Americans, liberals, those living in the East, and people with postgraduate educations, but nearly universal among Republicans, conservatives, and those living in the South.

Sharks Act Calmer When Listening to Heavy Metal

2011-06-07T16:21:00Z

An Australian charter boat operator has discovered that great white sharks act more calmly when listening to music by AC/DC, the Aussie heavy-metal band that peaked in the 1980s. The two songs favored by the sharks: ''You Shook Me All Night Long'' and ''Back in Black.''

Weiner Can't Say Wiener Isn't His (Updated)

2011-06-06T20:40:00Z

Congressman Anthony Weiner, who has recently come under fire for a bulging underwear photo sent from his Twitter account to a 21-year-old follower, is now saying he ''can't say with certitude'' that the crotch in the shot is not his. He still asserts that he himself did not send the photo, but rather that his account was hacked.

Update 6/6: Anthony Weiner has announced that the picture in question, among others that have been uncovered, was indeed of him and sent by him.

Rick Santorum Formally Joins Presidential Race

2011-06-06T20:35:00Z

Inconveniently-surnamed former senator Rick Santorum has become the latest Republican to declare for the 2012 presidential nomination. ''We're going to be in this race, and we're in it to win,'' Santorum said on ABC's 'Good Morning America.'

Sarah Palin Fans Change History to Defend Her

2011-06-06T19:18:00Z

After Sarah Palin received ridicule for stating that Paul Revere ''warned the British'' on his famous horse ride, apparent supporters of hers took to the internet to defend her -- by updating Revere's Wikipedia page to conform to her statement.

New Solar-Paneled Bikini Charges Electronics

2011-06-06T17:28:00Z

If you've ever been out sunbathing so long that your iPod battery goes dead, you're in luck. Just get yourself an iKini, a new bikini made of stitched-together solar panels that can power any device with a USB port. And it's even safe in the water.

Rihanna Defends Murderous New Video on Twitter

2011-06-02T23:06:00Z

The Parents Television Council is taking aim at pop star Rihanna over the video for her new single 'Man Down', which opens with a graphic scene of the singer shooting an unarmed man (who we later learn had raped her) in the back of the head. The artist took to Twitter to defend herself: ''The music industry isn't exactly Parents R Us! We have the freedom to make art, LET US! It's your job to make sure they dont turn out like US.'' [VIDEO]

USDA Unveils New 'MyPlate' Dietary Diagram

2011-06-02T19:35:00Z

In an effort to improve America's dietary habits, the USDA unveiled its new MyPlate diagram today, replacing the food pyramids that came before it. They also asked people to ''take a photo of their plates and share them on Twitter with the hashtag #MyPlate.''

Simon Cowell Becomes Bad Botox Victim

2011-06-02T18:25:00Z

Notoriously vain Simon Cowell appears to have let his vanity get the best of him. Viewers of Britain's Got Talent this week were shocked to see his left eye drooping and some adjacent bruising, both of which are believed to have been caused by a bad Botox treatment.

Chinese Teen Sells Kidney for iPad 2

2011-06-02T17:14:00Z

After seeing a cash-for-organs ad online, a 17-year-old boy in China sold one of his kidneys for roughly $3,000 so he could buy an iPad 2 -- which he confessed to his mother after arriving home with ''a laptop and a new Apple handset'' (and complications from the surgery).

8th Grade Field Trip Stops for Lunch at Hooters

2011-06-01T20:58:00Z

While on a field trip to the National Aquarium last week, a group of Pennsylvania 8th-graders got to see the finer side of Baltimore when their chaperones took them to lunch at Hooters.

Japanese Company Wants to Put Solar Panels on Moon

2011-06-01T17:24:00Z

In the wake of its country's nuclear energy catastrophe, a Japanese company is proposing to install a ring of solar panels on the moon that would beam energy down to earth, providing a constant source of power to the much of the world.

Woman Attacks Roommate With Butter

2011-06-01T15:34:00Z

49-year-old Dawn Elizabeth Rhash of Collier County, FL, has been arrested for attacking her male roommate with butter. The victim told deputies that he and Rhash were arguing about whose food was whose, when the suspect ''threw butter at him striking him in the leg.''

Facebook Approaching 700 Million Users

2011-05-31T19:15:00Z

According to social stat-tracking site SocialBakers, Facebook is quickly closing in on 700 million users. Most of the recent growth is coming from emerging markets such as Brazil, Indonesia, and India, where Facebook is gaining against other social networks.

Mitt Romney Dislikes Obama, Likes 'Twilight'

2011-05-31T18:05:00Z

In an interview broadcast on this morning's 'Today' show, presumed presidential candidate Mitt Romney described Barack Obama's leadership as ineffective and embarrassing. He also shared his affinity for country music, 'American Idol' and the 'Twilight' books.

Al Qaeda Members Get Great Benefits

2011-05-31T15:54:00Z

Records gathered from the bin Laden compound and over the years have revealed details about Al Qaeda's internal operations. At one point, married members received a salary of $108 per week (more for multiple wives), while bachelors were paid less. Married members also got 7 days of vacation for each 3 weeks of work, while bachelors received 5 days per month.

Women Judge Each Other Most by Weight

2011-05-31T14:57:00Z

According to a new study, the majority of women judge each other within seconds purely based on their appearance, with one's weight being the primary criterion. Also high on the list: their use of make-up, fashion sense, hairstyle, smile, and skin.

The Kardashians Want You to Name Their First Novel

2011-05-26T22:40:00Z

The Kardashian sisters have written their first novel, and they need YOU to come up with the title. The person who tweets the best 2-3 word title with the hashtag #TitleMeK by noon ET tomorrow will have it used on the cover and have their name featured in the story.

New 'Google Wallet' Lets You Pay With Your Phone

2011-05-26T22:35:00Z

Google is introducing a new app called Google Wallet, which allows users to pay for things by waving their mobile phones over terminals at the point of purchase. The service employs a technology called Near Field Communication (NFC) and will launch this summer.

Sarah Palin Documentary 'The Undefeated' Coming Soon

2011-05-26T21:09:00Z

In a potential prelude to a presidential campaign, a documentary about Sarah Palin called 'The Undefeated' will premiere in Iowa next month. Devoted supporter and filmmaker Stephen K. Bannon shelled out $1 million of his own money to create the film after she asked for his help in making a series of videos extolling her governorship.

FarmVille Maker Zynga to File for IPO

2011-05-26T00:08:00Z

According to sources close to the situation, online game maker Zynga will file to go public as soon as this week. Best known for its FarmVille, CityVille, and Mafia Wars games on social networks such as Facebook, Zynga was valued at $10 billion in its latest round of funding.

Apple Store Sued for Discriminating Against Black Men

2011-05-25T23:16:00Z

The Apple Store on Manhattan's Upper West Side is being sued for racial discrimination. Two black men claim a middle-aged white employee kicked them out of the store because of their color, confronting them in an 'intimidating fashion' and saying 'You know the deal. You know the deal.' And then it got worse....

How You Pronounce Vowels Can Out You

2011-05-25T22:35:00Z

A recent study at The Ohio State University found that 75% of people could determine whether men were gay or straight based on the way they pronounce the letters a, e, i, o, and u in such monosyllabic words as 'food' and 'sell'.

Oprah Winfrey's Last Guest Revealed

2011-05-24T22:28:00Z

According to sources at the taping, the guest on the final Oprah Winfrey Show was...no one. Instead, the show (airing tomorrow) features just Oprah sharing her life lessons and revisiting clips from her 25 years on the air. "This is my love letter to you," Oprah said.

Happy Men 'Significantly Less Attractive' to Women

2011-05-24T21:08:00Z

A study by the University of British Columbia has concluded that women find happy men significantly less sexually attractive than those who swagger or brood. They are least attracted to smiling men, preferring those who look proud and powerful, or moody and ashamed.

Waitresses Can Increase Tips by Standing Closer

2011-05-24T19:50:00Z

According to a new study published by the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, waitresses can increase their tips by over 22% by standing 6 inches from their customers, as opposed to over 2 feet. Also good: big smiles, quick touches on the arms and shoulders, and squatting to introduce themselves.

Wikipedia Wants Place on World Heritage List

2011-05-23T23:54:00Z

Wikipedia thinks it's pretty awesome. So awesome that it's trying to become the first website to earn a place on the United Nation's World Heritage List -- alongside such global treasures as the Grand Canyon, the Pyramids at Giza, and the Great Wall of China.

Reporter Gives Herself Orgasm for Science

2011-05-23T20:30:00Z

As part of a Rutgers University study on the brain's response to orgasm, a reporter for New Scientist recently brought herself to climax within the confines of an fMRI machine. The results have helped the researchers discover that there is more than one route to orgasm -- and that there may be new ways to treat pain.

Utah Outlaws Acting Sexy

2011-05-23T19:12:00Z

It's hard out there for a pimp, especially if that pimp is in Utah. The latter-day state has just passed a law that broadens the definition of criminal solicitation for sex to include ''lewd acts'' that may imply solicitation, such as exposing or touching yourself.

Glenn Beck Launches Groupon Clone Markdown.com

2011-05-23T18:21:00Z

If you're one of the few non-comedians who will miss Glenn Beck on Fox News, have no fear. You can now get you daily dose of truth -- or at least some truly great deals -- on his new Groupon-like website Markdown.com.

5.9 Earthquake Rocks South Sandwich Islands

2011-05-21T17:40:00Z

Normally we don't post stories on the weekend -- or about natural disasters for that matter -- but since nobody was hurt, the world is ending, and we can't help ourselves, have at it.

Apple Triggers 'Religious' Reaction in Fans' Brains

2011-05-20T22:44:00Z

According to new research, the Apple brand triggers a reaction in its fans' brains that's not unlike that of the religious. MRIs on Apple fanatics show that viewing images of the company's gadgets light up the same parts of the brain as images of a deity do for religious people.

Former IMF Chief Can't Find Place to Live

2011-05-20T21:34:00Z

After putting up $1 million cash for bail, former IMF head and alleged sex offender Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been remanded to home confinement in New York City pending trial. The only problem is that so far his wife hasn't been able to find a place for them to live.

Update 5/20: Strauss-Kahn has found temporary accommodations in Lower Manhattan and has been released into the custody of the security firm that will be monitoring him.

Families Divided Over World Ending Tomorrow

2011-05-20T18:37:00Z

It's not easy being a teen, especially if your parents think the world is ending tomorrow. While you're thinking about schoolwork and SATs, your parents are quitting jobs to warn people of Judgment Day. And then your mom says you're not even gonna get into heaven.

Hottest New Hair Trend is Stealing It

2011-05-20T00:50:00Z

During the past two months, a new trend has emerged in the criminal underbelly: stealing human hair. Not from the heads of humans, fortunately, but from beauty shops and supply companies. And some bandits have made off with over $150,000 worth of the stuff.

Amazon: eBooks Now Outselling Print Books

2011-05-19T21:53:00Z

Since the beginning of April, Amazon.com has been selling 5% more eBooks than books printed on paper. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said, "We had high hopes that this would happen eventually, but we never imagined it would happen this quickly -- we've been selling print books for 15 years and Kindle books for less than four years."

LinkedIn Stock Surges 109% After IPO

2011-05-19T20:38:00Z

LinkedIn shares more than doubled today following the social networking company's initial public offering. The IPO was priced at $45 per share, and at the end of their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, shares were over $93, valuing LinkedIn at nearly $9 billion.

Viagra Makes Hundreds of Users Go Deaf

2011-05-19T19:52:00Z

Would you rather be able to have sex or to hear? Doctors are now warning that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may cause sudden deafness, as hundreds of cases of hearing loss by its users have been reported around the world.

Obama Campaign Offering Birth Certificate T-Shirts, Mugs

2011-05-18T21:51:00Z

In the wake of the president's recently rested birth certificate controversy, the Obama reelection campaign is now giving away commemorative t-shirts or mugs to people who donate at least $30 on the BarackObama.com website.

New Bloodhound SuperSonic Car Will Go 1,000 MPH

2011-05-18T20:23:00Z

British Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green is hoping to get behind the wheel of a car that goes 1,000mph. Powered by a rocket bolted to a Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine, the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car) would handily defeat the current land speed record of 767mph.

Wisconsin Governor: Stop Gay Couples' Hospital Visits

2011-05-18T19:37:00Z

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker wants his state to stop defending a law that gives gay couples hospital visitation rights. Previously best known for his efforts to strip teachers of their collective bargaining rights, the Republican contends that allowing gay couples the same visitation rights as married couples violates the state constitution, which bans gay marriage.

New iPod/iPhone Dock Holds Toilet Paper

2011-05-18T18:49:00Z

In what can only be described as a bizarre yet ridiculous example of technological convergence, the iCarta iPod/iPhone with Bath Tissue Holder Dock lets you listen to your favorite music while you're dropping the kids off at the pool. And supposedly it's already sold out.

Schwarzenegger Had Love Child With Household Staffer

2011-05-17T19:06:00Z

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, separated earlier this year after she learned he had fathered a child more than a decade ago with a member of their household staff who had worked with the family for 20 years.

New Blood Test Will Tell You When You'll Die

2011-05-17T19:06:00Z

If you've got $650 and a morbid curiosity, you'll soon be able to know when you're going to die. By measuring the 'telomeres' at the tips of your chromosomes, a new blood test coming to market in Britain promises to estimate how much longer you have to live.

Psychology Today: Why Are Black Women Ugly?

2011-05-17T19:05:00Z

A column on Psychology Today's website yesterday was quickly removed after complaints came in about its content. The column was entitled 'Why Are Black Women Less Physically Attractive Than Other Women?' and included charts that proved it.

World's Best Beard Has Moose Sculpted Into It

2011-05-17T18:09:00Z

German hairdresser Elmar Weisser defeated 160 contestants at the World Beard and Moustache Championships in Norway on Sunday with a beard that included a sculpture of a moose. Weisser had won twice before with sculptures of the Branderberg Gate and London Bridge.

Debt Ceiling Forces U.S. Treasury to Tap Federal Pensions

2011-05-16T21:09:00Z

The U.S. government hit its $14.3 trillion legal debt limit today, forcing Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to begin to borrow funds from from federal retirement programs to ensure that all of America's bills continue to get paid. If Congress doesn't agree to raise the debt ceiling by August 2nd, Geithner says the U.S. will likely begin to default on some of its obligations.

Stephen Hawking: Heaven is a Fairy Tale

2011-05-16T20:10:00Z

World renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking thinks you're stupid. If you believe in heaven, that is. In an interview with The Guardian, Hawking said that heaven is a ''fairy story'' for people who are afraid of dying. He believes there is nothing beyond death.

Donald Trump Will Not Run for President

2011-05-16T18:22:00Z

Billionaire punchline Donald Trump announced today that he will not run for president in 2012 and will continue to host 'Celebrity Apprentice.' Trump said, ''Ultimately, business is my greatest passion and I am not ready to leave the private sector.''

British Firm Lobbies for Pole Dancing in Olympics

2011-05-16T17:29:00Z

British fitness company Vertical Dance is petitioning the International Olympic Committee to make pole dancing a test sport in the 2012 Summer Olympics. The firm cites its similarity to gymnastics and its accessibility to low-income participants as reasons it should be included.

Porn Collection Found in Bin Laden Compound

2011-05-13T18:08:00Z

Officials have found a 'fairly extensive' collection of pornography in Osama bin Laden's former hideout, including videos. They also said porn is common among Islamic militants.

Man Gets Herpes in Brain, Flips Truck

2011-05-13T17:30:00Z

A Washington man rolled his Ford pickup truck when he suddenly blacked out behind the wheel. But Steve Johnson had not suffered from a brain tumor, stroke, or traumatic head injury. He had a cold sore in his brain.

Brazilian Woman Wins Right To Masturbate At Work

2011-05-13T15:42:00Z

After winning a court battle, a 36-year-old Brazilian woman who suffers from severe anxiety and hypersexuality is now allowed to watch porn and masturbate at work. An accountant by trade, Ana Catarian Bezerra masturbates about 18 times a day, which is down from up to 47 thanks to a cocktail of tranquilizers prescribed by her doctor.

Ashton Kutcher to Replace Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'

2011-05-13T01:04:00Z

Citing sources close to the deal, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that actor, tweeter, and punkster Ashton Kutcher will be replacing Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men.'

Florida Outlaws Sex Between Humans

2011-05-13T00:18:00Z

Effective October 11th, the following will be illegal in Florida: "...sexual activities involving animals;...knowing sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal;...providing that the act does not apply to certain husbandry, conformation judging, and veterinary practices;..."

Skechers Selling Butt-Toning Shoes For Kids

2011-05-12T23:06:00Z

Now your little girl can be as bootylicious as Kim Kardashian. Skechers has started selling their butt-toning Shape Ups shoes in kid sizes -- and is marketing them with a cartoon commercial that shows boys panting as they chase a girl who's wearing them. [VIDEO]

Feds to Auction Unabomber's Personal Effects Online

2011-05-12T21:54:00Z

Running low on laundry detergent, tools, and long, rambling handwritten documents? Later this month the U.S. Marshals will auction off 'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski's personal effects online, with the proceeds going to his victims. Among the 60 items for sale are driver's licenses, birth certificates, transcripts, typewriters, and 'more than 20,000 pages of written documents, including the original handwritten and typewritten versions' of Kaczynski's manifesto.

Donald Trump Reveals His Hair Secret

2011-05-11T21:30:00Z

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Donald Trump reveals -- among other things -- how his hair gets like that. It starts with washing it with Head and Shoulders each morning, followed by an hour of air-drying, tabloid reading, and Fox News watching, and concludes with combing it 'sort of a little bit forward and back.' [INTERVIEW]

Scrabble Dictionary Adds 'Thang', 'Grrl', 'MySpace'

2011-05-11T19:05:00Z

In an apparent move to broaden the game's appeal among illiterate people, the Collins Official Scrabble Words Dictionary has just added 3,000 new words, including such colorful street slang as thang, innit, and grrl, as well as such cutting-edge tech terms as wiki and MySpace.

Chicago Teen Arrested for Ranking Girls on Facebook

2011-05-11T17:36:00Z

A Chicago teen has been arrested for making a Facebook list ranking girls at his high school based on sex appeal, similar to the stunt that got Mark Zuckerberg into trouble at Harvard before he started Facebook. But the 17-year-old boy went further, also rating his classmates based on their alleged promiscuity and giving them scores for various body parts. He's been charged with disorderly conduct. [VIDEO]

Lamborghini Building $2.9 Million Car, World's Most Expensive

2011-05-11T16:50:00Z

Lamborghini is hard at work on a new car you won't be able to drive to work. The Sesto Elemento, soon to be the most expensive car in the world at $2.9 million, goes 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 200mph -- but isn't street legal. [PHOTOS]

Police Crack Down on Bikini Coffeehouses

2011-05-11T16:08:00Z

The city of Garden Grove in Southern California evidently has 37 bikini coffeehouses, where the baristas bare down to bikinis -- and sometimes just pasties and thongs. And now the cops are cracking down on them because of the criminal activity they foster among their Vietnamese-American clientele. [PHOTOS]

Vin Diesel Thinks 'Fast Five' Deserves an Oscar

2011-05-11T15:26:00Z

Vin Diesel, the star of the latest sequel in the 'Fast and Furious' car-related crime franchise, is probably clearing his schedule for awards season. In an interview with the L.A. Times regarding 'Fast Five', Diesel said, ''I wouldn't be surprised if there is some Oscar talk around this.''

Peacock Escapes From Bronx Zoo, Loose in NYC

2011-05-11T02:33:00Z

The Bronx Zoo cobra may be back in captivity, but a female peacock is now on the loose. Zoo workers spotted her a few blocks from the zoo today atop a parked van and made a failed attempt to recapture her. The Green Peahen's whereabouts are currently unknown. [PHOTOS]

Update 5/11: The peahen has been found in a nearby garage and returned to captivity.

Last Known Pinta Island Tortoise Might Be Gay

2011-05-10T21:10:00Z

Lonesome George, a giant tortoise believed to be the last of its kind, needs to find a mate to save its species. The tortoise was discovered on the uninhabited Galapagos Island of Pinta in 1971, and scientists have never been able to find another of its kind -- nor get it to mate with similar species. Could Lonesome George be gay? [PHOTOS]

Converse Debuts Hightop/Sandal Hybrid Shoe-Thing

2011-05-10T19:40:00Z

In an apparent effort to dilute most of the cool from its iconic Chuck Taylor brand, Converse is now selling a hightop/sandal hybrid shoe called The All Star Thong Sandal ($40), which has already been nicknamed The Shandal. [PHOTOS]

Warren Buffett to Guest Star on 'The Office' Finale

2011-05-10T18:15:00Z

In the upcoming season finale of 'The Office', billionaire Warren Buffett will play a character interviewing for the position recently vacated by Steve Carell's Michael Scott. Buffett joins several other big guest stars for the season-ender, including Ricky Gervais, Jim Carrey, Will Ferrell, Ray Romano, James Spader, and Will Arnett.

People Have Twice as Many Friends Online as in Real Life

2011-05-10T16:08:00Z

According to a recent study, the average social network user has 121 online friends compared with 55 real-life friends. The study also found that 1 in 10 people has either met their best friend online or believe they will meet lifelong friends on the web.

New Software May Let People Speak With Dolphins

2011-05-10T15:23:00Z

Aside from humans, dolphins are believed to be the most intelligent animals on the planet. And soon, our two species may actually be able to talk to each other, thanks to new underwater translation software developed by the Cetaccean Hearing and Telemetry (CHAT) project.

Jewish Newspaper Removes Hillary Clinton from Photo

2011-05-09T18:57:00Z

In a recent cover story, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish newspaper 'Der Tzitung' (or 'Der Zeitung') removed U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton from the now-iconic photo of the team assembled in the White House Situation Room during the raid of Osama bin Laden's compound. The Brooklyn-based Hasidic publication excludes images of women from its newspaper because they may be sexually suggestive. [PHOTOS]

Bin Laden Took Neighbor Kids' Soccer, Cricket Balls

2011-05-09T16:46:00Z

According to CNN, who spoke with kids in Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad neighborhood, whenever soccer or cricket balls went over the walls of his compound, they didn't come back. One kid also said a 'fat guy with a goatee and moustache' lived there.

Study: Art Gives as Much Pleasure as Love

2011-05-09T15:13:00Z

A new study conducted by the department of neuroaesthetics at University College London has found that viewing a beautiful work of art can increase the blood flow to the pleasure center of the brain by up to 10%, which is equivalent to the effect of looking at someone you love.

New iAugment App Gives Women Bigger Boobs

2011-05-09T13:57:00Z

A new iPhone app called iAugment allows women to visually increase their bust size in photos, the same way cosmetic surgeons do for prospective patients. All you have to do is upload a picture, highlight the breasts, and inflate them to the desired volume. And it's free! [PHOTOS]

Woman Speaks With British Accent After Dental Surgery

2011-05-06T21:12:00Z

Karen Butler, a 56-year-old woman born and raised in Oregon, has been speaking with a British accent after waking from sedation for dental surgery 18 months ago. Doctors speculate that Mrs. Butler, who appeared on yesterday's 'Today' show, may have what's known as foreign accent syndrome, a rare speech disorder that affects only 100 people worldwide.

Study: Coffee, Sex, and Snot Can Kill You

2011-05-06T19:29:00Z

According to new research published in the journal 'Stroke', drinking coffee, having sex, and blowing your nose can increase your risk of having a brain aneurysm. Also high on the list: vigorous exercise, straining to defecate, and being startled or angry.

CNN Shills Osama bin Laden Life Insurance

2011-05-06T16:02:00Z

Not only was Osama bin Laden's death big news, but apparently it was also a big advertising opportunity. On the CNN.com home page, when the news of bin Laden's death broke, a big ad for life insurance from Accuquote ran conspicuously close to the headline. [PHOTOS]

Science: Semen May Be Natural Anti-Depressant

2011-05-06T15:01:00Z

A 2002 study from researchers the State University of New York at Albany suggesting that the hormones in semen may have a mood-boosting effect on women is getting new attention from the scientific community, thanks to a recent remark from Lazar Greenfield, the incoming president of the American College of Surgeons.

National Geographic's 'Taboo' Spotlights Stanley the Adult Baby

2011-05-05T18:04:00Z

This week's 'Taboo' on the National Geographic channel spotlights the life of Stanley Thornton, a 29-year-old infantalist, or adult baby. Living like an infant since age 14, Stanley sleeps in a crib, feeds from a bottle, plays in a playpen, and is even creating his own highchair. [VIDEO]

House from 'Home Alone' For Sale For $2.4 Million

2011-05-05T16:35:00Z

The home defended by Macaulay Culkin in the movie 'Home Alone' has been put up for sale for $2.4 million. Current owners John and Cynthia Abendshien purchased the red-brick house in 1988 for $875,000. It is located in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, Illinois. [PHOTOS]

Southern California Couple Becomes Oldest Ever to Marry

2011-05-05T14:20:00Z

On March 19th, a couple in Dana Point, California, became the oldest ever to get married. After dating each other for 30 years, 90-year-old Rose Pollard married Forrest Lunsway on his 100th birthday at a local senior community center. [VIDEO]

Sasha Grey Leaves Porn to Become an Artist

2011-05-05T13:55:00Z

Five years after her debut in porn at age 18, adult film superstar Sasha Grey has officially stepped away from the X-rated side of on-camera appearances and is now focusing on traditional acting, modeling, experimental music, and photography. [VIDEO]

First Domain Name Ever Registered was Symbolics.com

2011-05-04T22:47:00Z

On March 15, 1985, Symbolics.com became first Internet domain name ever created. It was registered by Symbolics Computer Corporation (now defunct), who sold it two years ago to an investment company that plans to turn it into a site for the 'betterment of humanity.'

Scientists May Be Able to Erase Bad Memories

2011-05-04T19:55:00Z

Bad memories could soon be a bad memory. Scientists have discovered they are able to erase long-term memories in marine snails by inhibiting the activity of a specific protein kinase called PKM. "I think we will be able to alter memories someday to reduce the trauma from our brains," said UCLA professor David Glanzman.

Academics: Calling Animals 'Pets' is Insulting

2011-05-04T19:28:00Z

Leading academics including an Oxford professor say people should stop calling their furry housemates 'pets' because it's insulting. Instead, they should be referred to as 'companion animals,' and their owners should be called 'human carers.'

Bin Laden Dies and a Fake MLK Quote is Born

2011-05-03T11:08:00Z

In the wake of Osama bin Laden's death, a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. is sweeping the Internet. "I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy." The only trouble is Dr. King never said that.

Rick Springfield Arrested for DUI in Malibu

2011-05-03T10:55:00Z

Eighties rock icon Rick Springfield was arrested in Malibu on Sunday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Sheriff's deputies pulled him over in his 1963 Corvette, and he blew a 0.10% blood-alcohol level into a breathalyzer, 0.02% above the legal limit.

'Joulies' Metal Beans Keep Your Coffee Hot For Hours

2011-05-03T10:28:00Z

New stainless steel bean-shaped things called 'Coffee Joulies' promise to cool your coffee down to the perfect temperature three times faster than normal and keep it at that temperature for several hours. The inventors have raised over $300,000 on crowd-funding site Kickstarter to help bring their magic beans to market. [VIDEO]

Osama bin Laden Killed by U.S. Navy SEALs

2011-05-02T03:15:00Z

President Barack Obama has announced that U.S. Navy SEALs have killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the most prominent face of terrorism in the world, in a firefight in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He also said that U.S. forces have bin Laden's body. [VIDEO]

Prince William and Kate Middleton Get Married

2011-04-29T08:35:00Z

Britain's Prince William and his college sweetheart Kate Middleton have exchanged wedding vows at London's Westminster Abbey. They are now man and wife, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge -- titles conferred upon them by the Queen. [PHOTOS]

Rihanna Gets Full Body Scan by TSA at LAX Airport

2011-04-28T18:58:00Z

Pop star Rihanna received a full body scan from the TSA at LAX yesterday, which had nothing to do her being an attractive young woman who people want to see naked. [PHOTOS]

FDA Approves Baldness-Battling Hair Robot

2011-04-28T17:15:00Z

The FDA has just approved the ARTAS System, a machine created by Silicon Valley-based Restoration Robotics to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting -- as long as you have straight brown or black hair. [PHOTOS]

Armadillo Passes Leprosy to Humans

2011-04-28T15:45:00Z

New genetic evidence confirms a long held suspicion that the armadillo can pass leprosy to humans. Without treatment, the highly stigmatized disease can cause skin leasons, nerve damage, debilitation, and deformity. Roughly 150 cases are diagnosed in the US each year.

Parts of Brain Go To Sleep When We're Sleep Deprived

2011-04-28T15:09:00Z

Sleep deprivation reduces one's performance in a variety of cognitive and motor tasks, and a new paper has identified a possible reason: small parts of a mammal's brain appear to go into a sleep-like state while they're otherwise awake.

SETI Shuts Down Alien Search Due to Budget Cuts

2011-04-27T18:48:00Z

If aliens have been trying to contact us since April 15th, they most likely got our voicemail. Budget cuts have forced the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute to shut down one of its chief alien-hunting tools -- the Allen Telescope Array at Hat Creek Observatory in Northern California -- until it can raise the funds to reopen it.

Obama Releases Original Long-Form Birth Certificate

2011-04-27T16:19:00Z

The White House has released copies of President Barack Obama's original long-form birth certificate, seeking to put an end to persistent rumors that he was not born in the United States. "We do not have time for this kind of silliness," Obama told reporters. [PHOTOS]

Microsoft Employee Builds 737 Cockpit In His House

2011-04-27T04:56:00Z

Salvador Patuel, an employee in Microsoft's UK office, loves flying so much he decided to build an elaborate flight simulator in his house -- complete with a full flight deck. [VIDEO]

PlayStation Network Hacked, Personal Data Stolen

2011-04-27T04:11:00Z

Sony thinks an 'unauthorized person' now has access to all of the PlayStation Network account information, passwords, and possibly the credit card numbers of the service's 70 million users. The network has been down for a week, following what Sony called an 'illegal intrusion.'

Social Network 'Friendster' Shutting Down May 31st

2011-04-26T21:03:00Z

Friendster is dead. The pioneering social network site will delete all user content on May 31st, with plans to relaunch as an 'entertainment and fun' service focused 'mainly on Asian users.' Founded in 2002, Friendster reached a peak of 115 million users in 2008 and was acquired by a Malaysian payments company in 2009.

Study: Botox May Dampen Ability to Empathize

2011-04-26T19:58:00Z

According to a new report published in the journal 'Social Psychology and Personality Science,' Botox may not only numb its users' facial muscles, but also -- and for the same reason -- their perception of other people's emotions.

Iowa Man Consumes Nothing But Beer for Lent

2011-04-26T18:33:00Z

Millions of people gave up something for Lent, but few did it as creatively as 38-year-old Iowa native J. Wilson. Inspired by German monks, the devout not-even-Catholic man consumed nothing but beer for the 46 days leading up to Easter -- and blogged about it. [INTERVIEW]

'The Godfather' Tops Movies People Lie About Seeing

2011-04-26T17:49:00Z

A survey by British video rental service LOVEFiLM has found that many people lie about seeing films they haven't. The top 5 films people pretend to have seen: The Godfather, Casablanca, Taxi Driver, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Reservoir Dogs. [LIST]

WiFi Pirate Gets Innocent Man Busted for Child Pornography

2011-04-25T18:55:00Z

A Buffalo homeowner recently got an unexpected wake-up call -- from a swarm of FBI agents brandishing assault weapons and shouting "pedophile" at him -- all because a neighbor had used his unsecured WiFi to download kiddie porn the night before.

Ben Bernanke to Hold First Fed Policy Press Conference

2011-04-25T17:10:00Z

On Wednesday, for the first time ever, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will hold a press conference after a Fed policy meeting, where he'll take questions from journalists -- and give the financial markets a new source of potential volatility.

Libyan Rebels Find Inspiration in Rap Music

2011-04-25T15:06:00Z

The burgeoning rap scene in Benghazi shows how much has changed in eastern Libya in the past two months. Roughly a dozen rap songs recorded since the start of the rebellion have been put on sale there, on CDs decorated with rebel artwork.

Nintendo Confirms Wii 2 Console Coming in 2012

2011-04-25T14:46:00Z

Nintendo has confirmed it will launch a successor to its popular Wii console in 2012, which is likely to be unveiled at the E3 conference in June. Rumors suggest the Wii 2 will support full HD and include a controller with a 6-inch touchscreen display. [PHOTOS]

Panda Express May Expand Into China

2011-04-25T14:13:00Z

Panda Express may be best known as the purveyor of sweet, sticky plates of orange chicken and beef with broccoli in malls across America. But now, it's rumored that founder Andrew Cherng is taking aim at a bigger market: China.

$23 Million Genetics Textbook Listed on Amazon.com

2011-04-25T02:33:00Z

Thanks to competing price-setting algorithms, the genetics textbook 'The Making of a Fly' was recently listed for sale on Amazon.com for $23,698,655.93 (+$3.99 shipping). [ADD TO CART]

The Onion Fools The New York Times With Obama Tiger Beat Cover

2011-04-24T23:53:00Z

'The New York Times' has issued a correction for mistaking a fake creation from 'The Onion' as something legitimate. In a retrospective on teen-girl magazine 'Tiger Beat,' the Times inadvertently included a parody Obama cover created by the satirical news site. [PHOTOS]

'The Paul Reiser Show' Canceled After Two Episodes

2011-04-24T21:58:00Z

NBC has pulled 'The Paul Reiser Show' off the air after just two episodes. The comedy premiered two weeks ago to 3.3 million viewers in the coveted 18-49 year old demographic, ranking as the network's lowest-rated in-season comedy beginning ever.

3-D Porn Movie Beats 'Avatar' Opening in Hong Kong

2011-04-23T00:53:00Z

A pioneering 3-D erotic comedy, '3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy,' has taken the Hong Kong box office by storm, beating the first-day record set by 'Avatar' and drawing viewers from mainland China as it eyes a global rollout. [PHOTOS]

'Glee' Extra Fired After Tweeting Spoilers

2011-04-21T22:44:00Z

'Glee' extra Nicole Crowther has been fired after sharing a major plot detail on Twitter -- the characters who will be crowned prom king and queen. Show co-creator Brad Falchuck tweeted back: "Hope you're qualified to do something besides work in entertainment. Who are you to spoil something talented people have spent months to create?"

Amazon's Cloud Hosting Crashes, Takes Big Sites With It

2011-04-21T21:52:00Z

Amazon's EC2 cloud hosting service has had a major outage today, causing several popular websites to virtually disappear from the web. Sites such as Reddit, Foursquare, and Quora have been either entirely down or with limited functionality since early this morning.

Paul Ryan Booed By His Constituents in Wisconsin

2011-04-21T19:18:00Z

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), architect of the House GOP's budget, drew a chorus of boos at a town hall appearance in his district after touting the benefits of tax cuts for the wealthy. [VIDEO]

Minister: Net Neutrality Against The Bible, Founding Fathers

2011-04-21T18:40:00Z

The idea that all Internet traffic should be treated equally is against the teachings of the Bible, America's Founding Fathers, the Pilgrims and the Puritans, according to evangelical Christian minister and political activist David Barton. [AUDIO]

Coming Soon: Erection-Boosting CSD500 Condoms

2011-04-20T23:28:00Z

Regulators in Europe are said to be close to approving the very sexy-sounding CSD500, a new condom dipped in boner gel Zanifil® that has been clinically proven to increase the duration, firmness, and size of an erect penis.

Terror Threat Color Chart Scrapped for New System

2011-04-20T22:03:00Z

Starting April 26th, a new terrorism alert system will take the place of the color-coded advisories used by U.S. Homeland Security for the past eight years. Under the new National Terrorism Advisory System, alerts will categorize threats as 'elevated,' indicating a 'credible' threat, and 'imminent,' warning of a 'credible, specific and impending' threat. [SAMPLE]

Report: iPhones Secretly Track, Store Users' Locations

2011-04-20T18:49:00Z

Since June 2010, Apple iPhones and iPads appear to have been tracking their owners' locations and storing data about their whereabouts without their knowledge, according to a report on a site called iPhone Tracker. Apple has yet to respond to the allegations.

Florence Mayor Sets Rules for 'Jersey Shore' in Italy

2011-04-20T16:53:00Z

Florence Mayor Matteo Renzi has set strict rules for the upcoming filming of 'Jersey Shore' in his city. Among them: the cast cannot be filmed in bars and clubs that serve alcohol, nor may they be filmed drinking in public; the show cannot promote Florence as a drinking town or film in any of its historic buildings; and more... [RULES]

Teen's Prom Dress Made of Starburst Candy Wrappers

2011-04-20T14:50:00Z

High school senior Tara Frey won't have to worry about turning up in the same dress as another girl at her prom this year. The Wisconsin teenager's mother has spent the past six years crafting her a unique dress out of Starburst candy wrappers. [PHOTOS]

Air Traffic Controller Suspended for Watching Movie

2011-04-19T21:19:00Z

An Ohio air traffic controller has been suspended for watching the Samuel L. Jackson movie "Cleaner" while on duty. He was caught because his microphone broadcast the movie's soundtrack over the radio frequency for the airspace.

Twitter Users Masturbate More, Vegetarians Give Oral

2011-04-19T18:49:00Z

The statistical wizards at OKCupid have once again analyzed the sexual proclivities of their users and have reached two vital conclusions: Twitter users masturbate more, and vegetarians are more likely to enjoy giving head. [CHARTS]

Inability to Detect Sarcasm May Signal Dementia

2011-04-19T16:36:00Z

It could be argued that a life free of lies and sarcasm would be a happier one. But according to new research from the University of California, San Francisco, the inability to recognize others' insincerity can also be hazardous -- and a warning sign of a form of dementia.

Protesters Smash 'Piss Christ' Photo

2011-04-19T14:54:00Z

A pair of Catholic protesters celebrated Palm Sunday this weekend by bursting into the Museum of Contemporary Art in Avignon, France, and smashing Andres Serrano's (in)famous photograph 'Immersion Piss Christ' and some other works with hammers. [PHOTOS]

Google Map Maker Lets You Edit Their U.S. Map

2011-04-19T13:02:00Z

There's an old Steven Wright joke that goes something like, "I have a map of the U.S., scale 1 mile = 1 mile. I spent all last summer folding it." Now Google Maps is seeking to make its map approach that scale by launching a tool called Map Maker in the U.S. that lets users correct and add to its map of the United States. [PHOTOS]

S&P Puts 'Negative' Outlook on U.S. AAA Rating

2011-04-18T17:02:00Z

Standard & Poor's has put a "negative" outlook on the long-term AAA credit rating of the U.S., citing a "material risk" the nation's leaders will fail to deal with rising budget deficits and debt.

T-Mobile Releases Royal Wedding Viral Video

2011-04-18T16:10:00Z

Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding is just days away now, but T-Mobile has stolen a bit of the royals' thunder with an amusing video showing the bride and groom dancing their way down the aisle. The clip already has over 5 million views on YouTube. [VIDEO]

Nicolas Cage Caught on Video Before Arrest

2011-04-18T14:19:00Z

TMZ has obtained surveillance video taken inside a tattoo shop just before actor Nicolas Cage was arrested on Friday night. In the video, Cage can clearly be seen carrying some sort of drink as he argues with his wife and others, allegedly over the address of the place he lived. [VIDEO]

UK's Most Expensive Flat Sold for $221 Million

2011-04-18T13:08:00Z

An anonymous Ukrainian buyer has purchased the most expensive flat in the United Kingdom, paying $221 million in cash through an offshore trust to buy the penthouse of the One Hyde Park apartment complex in London. [PHOTOS]

Obama Caught On Audio Slamming GOP

2011-04-15T19:57:00Z

Yesterday, President Obama delivered some of his harshest criticism yet of his recent battle with Republicans to fund the government. However, Obama may not have intended for everybody to hear him. [VIDEO]

Post Office Uses Wrong Statue of Liberty for Stamp

2011-04-15T19:53:00Z

In an admirable effort to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Staute of Liberty, the U.S. Post Office has issued a commemorative first-class stamp...of the wrong Statue of Liberty. The statue depicted in the stamp is a replica located at New York New York Casino in Las Vegas, not the real one located in New York Harbor. [PHOTOS]

Kevin Na Sets PGA Record with 16 On Par 4

2011-04-15T19:42:00Z

Kevin Na set a PGA Tour record for the highest score on a par-four hole when he needed 16 shots to finish the ninth hole at the Texas Open. Na's nightmare is the highest score on a par-four since PGA Tour records for scorecards began in 1983.

Viagra Now Available in Chewable Form

2011-04-14T23:48:00Z

Facing generic competition for its "little blue pill," Pfizer recently started selling a chewable form of Viagra in Mexico. It is called Viagra Jet, and Pfizer says it may also market it to other nations in the developing world, if not the United States.

Peter Jackson Releases First Video from 'The Hobbit'

2011-04-14T16:40:00Z

Director Peter Jackson has uploaded a 10 minute video to his Facebook account that chronicles the recent start of shooting for 'The Hobbit', and let's just say that he definitely knows how to work his audience. [VIDEO]

Report: White iPhone 4 Available By End of Month

2011-04-14T13:49:00Z

Apple will release the long-awaited white iPhone 4 by the end of this month on both Verizon and AT&T, and maybe the iPhone 5 in September, Bloomberg reports. The white iPhone 4 has been delayed for ten months now because of manufacturing difficulties. [PHOTOS]

Joe Biden Falls Asleep at Obama Deficit Speech

2011-04-14T06:30:00Z

Vice President Joe Biden appeared to fall asleep during President Obama's speech on cutting the nation's budget deficit today. Cameras caught Biden with his eyes closed for a few seconds as Obama discussed Medicare. [VIDEO]

Obama Unveils Plan to Cut $4 Trillion in Deficit Spending

2011-04-13T22:33:00Z

In a 43-minute speech at George Washington University, President Obama outlined his plan to cut $4 trillion from the deficit over the course of the next 12 years through a combination of targeted spending cuts and tax increases that would allow the nation to balance its books and retain its 'generous and compassionate' values.

Scientists Unveil New Computerized 'Brain Atlas'

2011-04-13T21:52:00Z

Scientists funded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen have unveiled a $55 million computerized atlas of the human brain, offering the first interactive research guide to the anatomy and genes that animate the mind. [VIDEO]

Larry Flynt Exposes Secret Sex Lives of Former Presidents

2011-04-13T21:13:00Z

In his new book 'One Nation Under Sex,' Hustler Magazine publisher Larry Flynt takes an up-close-and-personal look at the secret sex lives of the Founding Fathers and beyond -- and how they changed the course of American history. [PHOTOS]

Does Paul Ceglia Really Own 50% of Facebook?

2011-04-12T23:41:00Z

Remember Paul Ceglia? He's the guy in upstate New York who sued Mark Zuckerberg last July, claiming that in 2003 Zuckerberg agreed to give him a 50% ownership in the project that became Facebook. Well he's back -- with a much larger law firm, and a lot more evidence. And the evidence is startling. [EMAILS]

Strippers Give Lap Dances at La Salle University

2011-04-12T23:35:00Z

La Salle University students shelled out $150 to attend a symposium on "the application of Platonic and Hegelian ethics to business" -- which included strippers and lap dances, courtesy of assistant professor Jack Rappaport.

Bachmann: Planned Parenthood the LensCrafters of Abortion

2011-04-12T21:32:00Z

In a barn-burning speech to social conservatives in Iowa, Michele Bachmann called for abolishing the entire tax code and the Department of Education, labeled Planned Parenthood the 'LensCrafters of big abortion,' and slammed same-sex marriage advocates for going against what she called 5,000 years of human history.

'Jersey Shore' House Available for Weddings

2011-04-12T20:04:00Z

For a limited time only, at the bargain price of $2,500 a night, you can rent the 'Jersey Shore' beach pad for weddings, birthdays, graduation parties, bar mitzvahs, or other special events. [PHOTOS]

Chicago's 'Next' Restaurant Tickets Selling for $3,000

2011-04-11T19:24:00Z

Fans of Grant Achatz's brand of avant-garde cooking are paying thousands to eat at his new Chicago outpost, Next. The restaurant operates on a ticket system, and recent Craigslist postings have tickets going for up to $3,000.

Guy With World's Largest Penis Does TLC

2011-04-11T18:04:00Z

Jonah Falcon, the world's 'most endowed man,' was featured on last night's episode of TLC's 'Strange Sex.' How big is he? His penis is 9.5 inches flaccid, 13.5 inches erect, and 8 inches around. [VIDEO]

FBI Memo Claims Aliens Landed in Roswell in 1947

2011-04-11T15:42:00Z

A recently released 'Vault' memo written by FBI agent Guy Hottel supposedly titled 'Flying Saucers' details a UFO's crash landing where three dead aliens were found in Roswell, New Mexico in June 1947. [MEMO]

William & Kate's Royal Wedding Guest List Leaked

2011-04-11T11:50:00Z

The 250 guests chosen jointly by Prince William and Kate Middleton, together with the 100 guests invited by Kate's parents, include a football club chairman, a famous comedian, a yoga teacher -- and all four of William's ex-girlfriends, along with two of Kate's rumoured former flames. [PHOTOS]

Biologist Gets STD from Mosquito, Infects Wife

2011-04-11T11:42:00Z

A U.S. biologist appears to have made virological history simply by having sex with his wife after returning from a mosquito-collecting trip to Senegal. Brian Foy of Colorado State University passed to his wife the Zika virus, marking the first documented case of sexual transmission of an insect-borne disease.

New Website Lets Men Buy Dates With Hot Women

2011-04-11T11:40:00Z

Somewhere near the intersection of online dating and unabashed prostitution is where you can find WhatsYourPrice.com -- a new dating site where cash trumps compatibility. Site founder Brandon Wade compares it to eBay: "When you see a hot single you want to date, just make an offer and buy the first date."

Costco Selling $1,000,000 Diamond Ring

2011-04-08T20:53:00Z

Out to impress your beloved with some pricey jewelry? Forget Tiffany's. Go to Costco. They're now selling a 6.77 ct diamond solitaire ring for $1,000,000. And true to form, it's a bargain. Its IGI value is $1.6 million. [PHOTOS]

Hangover 2 Trailer Banned for Monkey Job

2011-04-08T18:45:00Z

Warner Bros. has requested that movie theaters yank and destroy a Hangover 2 movie trailer that includes a gag involving a monkey performing a simulated sex act with a water bottle. They said: "In our haste to meet the placement schedule for this trailer, we failed to properly vet the final version with the MPAA." [TRAILER]

Pay Your Mortgage With Advertising -- On Your House

2011-04-08T17:50:00Z

Mobile advertising company Adzookie is offering to pay your mortgage for as long as you allow them to paint advertisements across the front of your house. So far they've had over 1,000 requests. [PHOTOS]

Donald Trump Investigating Obama's Birthplace

2011-04-07T21:17:00Z

In a frank and controversial interview that aired on 'Today', Donald Trump said he has people in Hawaii investigating the president's birthplace. He noted: 'If he wasn't born in this country, he has conned the whole world.' [TRANSCRIPT]

First Gay Caveman Discovered (Possibly)

2011-04-07T12:22:00Z

Five thousand years after he died, the first known gay caveman has emerged into the daylight. According to archaeologists, the way he was buried suggests that he was of a different sexual persuasion. [PHOTOS]

75-Year-Old Woman Crashes Internet in 2 Countries

2011-04-07T12:19:00Z

Georgian police arrested a 75-year-old woman who single-handedly cut off Internet connections in Georgia and neighboring Armenia. The pensioner was digging for scrap metal when she hacked into a fiber-optic cable running between the countries with the intent to steal it.

Now Available: Bacon-Scented Cologne

2011-04-07T12:17:00Z

America is obsessed with bacon. There's bacon chocolate, bacon salt, bacon popcorn, baconaise and yes, even BaconAir. The noses over at Fargginay, Inc. thought clearly the next step would be to smell like bacon, and thus Bacon Cologne was born -- for just $36 per bottle, and available in two varieties. [VIDEO]

Procter & Gamble Sells Pringles in $2.35 Billion Deal

2011-04-07T12:15:00Z

Procter & Gamble has reached an agreement to offload Pringles, the last foods brand in its portfolio, to Diamond Foods for $1.5 billion in stock and $850 million in assumed debt, valuing the deal at a total of $2.35 billion.

Glenn Beck Leaving TV Show This Year

2011-04-06T19:33:00Z

Glenn Beck's production company and Fox News have announced that he will be leaving his daily TV show. They said Beck "intends to transition off his daily program, the third highest rated in all of cable news, later this year."

Amazon Named Most Reputable Company in U.S.

2011-04-06T14:40:00Z

With the help of the Reputation Institute, Forbes has just released its list of most and least reputable companies. The five most reputable are Amazon, Kraft Foods, Johnson & Johnson, 3M, and Kellogg's. The five least reputable are Freddie Mac, AIG, Fannie Mae, Goldman Sachs, and Halliburton. [FULL LIST]

New 'Breakfast Beer' Coming to New Zealand

2011-04-06T14:15:00Z

A new beer to be launched by Moa Brewing Company in Auckland, New Zealand at 7:00am Thursday has been slammed by alcohol watchdogs concerned about its promotion as a 'breakfast beer.'

TOMS Shoes Holds Annual Day Without Shoes

2011-04-06T14:05:00Z

To support their buy-a-pair give-a-pair shoe campaign for needy kids, TOMS Shoes held its annual 'One Day Without Shoes' event yesterday that asks people around the world to go the day without shoes.

Obama to Lawmakers: 'Act Like Grownups'

2011-04-05T23:58:00Z

To avert a possible government shutdown, President Obama commanded House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to work out a budget deal or else return to the White House every day until they do. He also admonished lawmakers to 'act like grownups.' [VIDEO]

Study: Men with Big Grundles More Fertile

2011-04-05T22:20:00Z

Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that the 'anogenital distance' -- the distance between a man's scrotum and anus -- directly correlates with male fertility. The greater the grundle, the higher the sperm count.

FAA Orders Inspections of 80 U.S. Boeing 737s

2011-04-05T01:24:00Z

Federal aviation officials are set to order emergency inspections on 80 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 jetliners like the Southwest Airlines plane on which a piece of fuselage tore open more than 30,000 feet above Arizona last week. [PHOTOS]

McDonald's to Hire 50,000 in One Day

2011-04-04T19:35:00Z

McDonald's is planning a one-day hiring spree of 50,000 new workers on April 19th for its U.S. restaurants. The new "McJobs" will include crew and management positions, part-time and full-time.

Epsilon Suffers 'Massive' Email Breach

2011-04-04T18:32:00Z

A breach of marketing firm Epsilon's database has resulted in the theft of email addresses and names of people subscribed to emails from companies including Kroger, JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Capital One, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Best Buy, Brookstone, Walgreens, The College Board, and the Home Shopping Network.

Obama Launches 2012 Reelection Campaign

2011-04-04T14:51:00Z

President Barack Obama launched his reelection campaign this morning with a video posted on his website. 'It Begins With Us' features a series of supporters from around the country explaining why they support the president, but does not include Obama's voice or new film footage of him. [VIDEO]

1,500 Participate in Toronto's First 'SlutWalk'

2011-04-04T11:42:00Z

More than 1,500 participants staged Toronto's first 'SlutWalk' Sunday to protest a police officer's use of the word 'slut' when warning that dressing provocatively sometimes encourages sexual assault. [PHOTOS]

Study: Happiness Peaks At Age 85

2011-04-04T11:40:00Z

A study published by the American National Academy of Sciences found that enjoyment of life dwindled throughout early adulthood but began an upward trend in the late forties, and continued to increase until reaching a peak at 85.

Nude Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor at 24 Revealed

2011-04-03T08:42:00Z

A private collector has released the only known picture of Elizabeth Taylor -- then aged 24 -- posing nude. It is understood to be the first time the photo has been shown publicly. (NSFW) [PHOTOS]

Charlie Sheen's 'Torpedo of Truth' Booed in Detroit

2011-04-03T06:07:00Z

Charlie Sheen unleashed his Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour on the Motor City on Saturday night before a crowd that greeted the actor with an adoring standing ovation and concluded with booing and walk-outs. [PHOTOS]

New Kids and Backstreet Boys Form NKOTBSB

2011-04-01T22:33:00Z

The Backstreet Boys have just released their first collaborative single with the New Kids on the Block, with whom they'll be hitting the road for a massive tour as NKOTBSB this summer. The song is called 'Don't Turn Out the Lights.'

Porn WikiLeaks Reveals Porn Stars' Real Names

2011-04-01T19:55:00Z

Porn WikiLeaks, an open-source website, has posted the real names, home addresses, birth dates, and HIV status of more than 12,000 current and former performers. As of this report, the site is experiencing slow load times.

Sbarro Pizza Chain to File for Bankruptcy

2011-04-01T15:02:00Z

Sbarro Inc., the fast-food pizza chain that dots shopping-mall food courts around the world, is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, Deal Journal is reporting.

Boy Finds Message in Bottle from 1987

2011-04-01T14:59:00Z

A 13-year-old Russian boy, Daniil Korotkikh, was walking along the beach with his parents when he spotted a bottle lying in the sand. Inside the old-fashioned looking bottle was a note -- from the year 1987.

One in Three Women Feel Sad After Sex

2011-04-01T14:53:00Z

In a study of 200 young women in Australia, one out of three young experienced post-coital blues at some point in their lives, and 10 percent said they frequently or almost always felt sad after sex.

NJ Woman Can't Close Eyes After Plastic Surgery

2011-04-01T00:13:00Z

A jury is currently deliberating the case of Marilyn Leisz, a New Jersey woman who says an eyelid procedure gone wrong is the reason she can no longer close her eyes -- even when she sleeps. [VIDEO]

Russian Man Buys Most Expensive House in U.S.

2011-03-31T23:55:00Z

A Russian billionaire investor paid $100 million for a French chateau-style mansion in Silicon Valley, marking the highest known price paid for a single-family home in the U.S. The buyer has no immediate plans to move into the home. [PHOTOS]

IT Guy Misses Share of $319M Lottery Winnings

2011-03-31T23:33:00Z

A state information-technology worker who usually joined his office lottery pool took a pass last week -- only to learn that seven positive-thinking pals nailed a whopping $319 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Do Food Dyes Aggravate ADHD?

2011-03-30T22:58:00Z

The FDA is meeting this week to discuss whether some food additives make hyperactive kids more hyper. Consumer groups say additives such as dyes can trigger behavioral problems. The food industry insists they're safe.

Blind Daters Discover They're Brother and Sister

2011-03-30T19:46:00Z

After connecting through an Internet dating service, two anonymous love seekers realized they were in fact estranged siblings when they finally met face to face last week. The two had not seen each other for over 30 years.

Couple Caught Having Sex on USC Rooftop

2011-03-30T16:39:00Z

Ah, springtime. Birds, bees, and sex on the roof at USC. A member of USC's Kappa Sigma fraternity and a girl who doesn't attend the school have been caught having sex on the rooftop of the campus' Waite Phillips Hall. [PHOTOS]

Bronx Zoo's Lost Cobra Joins Twitter

2011-03-30T03:58:00Z

While keepers at the Bronx Zoo's reptile house continue to search for an Egyptian cobra that disappeared over the weekend, over 75,000 people have already found the snake. It was on Twitter, of course.

Update 3/31: Zookeepers have found the snake in a dark corner of the reptile house.

George Clooney May Testify at Berlusconi Trial

2011-03-30T01:22:00Z

Silvio Berlusconi's defense lawyers have named George Clooney as a witness at the Italian prime minister's upcoming prostitution trial. Berlusconi, 74, is accused of having paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and trying to cover it up. Clooney was listed because the girl said she had seen him and his girlfriend at one of Berlusconi's parties.

Study: Hot Dogs Healthier Than Chicken

2011-03-29T23:19:00Z

How could a hot dog be better for you than rotisserie chicken? Turns out there are carcinogens called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) present in meat that has been fried, grilled, or cooked at high temperatures. And, when comparing eight ready-to-eat meat products, researchers found that rotisserie chicken had the highest level of HCAs.

Heartbreak Causes Physical Pain

2011-03-29T20:51:00Z

Heartbreak hurts, and researchers now have a better understanding of why. The same regions of the brain that are activated when people experience pain in their bodies also become active when people feel rejected by someone they love.

Report: Vevo In Talks to Buy MySpace

2011-03-29T20:26:00Z

Reuters is reporting that News Corp approached the music video streaming site Vevo to discuss its possible acquisition of their fading social network MySpace. According to Reuters' source, Vevo initially turned down the opportunity to purchase it entirely, but there's still a chance the two companies may work out some sort of joint venture.

Abercrombie Selling Push-Up Bikini Top for Kids

2011-03-28T19:17:00Z

Last week, news broke that clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch was marketing a padded push-up bikini top to girls as young as 7. Now, after widespread outrage, the company has not stop selling the item, but has just removed the word "push-up" from its name. The item is now merely a "triangle" top.

New York Jail to Show Advertising to Prisoners

2011-03-28T05:17:00Z

In an attempt to capitalize on the needs of newly arrested defendants, the Erie County Holding Center in upstate New York has agreed to display advertisements from local lawyers and bail bondsmen on an HD television in the detention center.

Study: Men Feel Old at 58, Women at 29

2011-03-28T04:58:00Z

Women consider themselves old at 29 -- half the age of men, who don't feel over the hill until they are 58, according to a study by a UK funeral business. A quarter of women say they felt old as soon as they spotted their first gray hairs. Men tend to think they are still young until they can no longer perform in the bedroom.

'Cloud Girlfriend' App Coming to Facebook

2011-03-28T04:49:00Z

A new app called 'Cloud Girlfriend' is coming soon, offering to create the 'perfect woman' who will fake a loving relationship with you on Facebook. You can add your email address to the invite list on the app's website for your chance to be among the first to be able to use the new service.

Bugatti Veyron Supercar Crashes in Saint-Tropez

2011-03-26T19:11:00Z

One of the most exclusive cars in the world, a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, has wrecked in the luxury playground of Saint-Tropez in Southern France. Allegedly the driver crashed it into the gates of his own Villa. Even worse, this particular vehicle is said to be build number 001/150. [PHOTOS] (Kwipster: estimated value = $2.6 million)

Obama Gets Locked Out of White House

2011-03-26T03:49:00Z

President Barack Obama had a humbling experience this week when he somehow found himself locked out of the White House. He had to yank at a set of doors, then walked past another before finally gaining access to the Oval Office. [VIDEO]

DWI Suspect Brings Beer to Court

2011-03-26T03:05:00Z

49-year-old Keith Gruber is in New York's Sullivan County Jail without bail after authorities say he showed up for a court hearing on a felony DWI charge drunk and carrying an open can of Busch beer, plus four more cans in a bag.

Oxford English Dictionary Adds New 'Words'

2011-03-25T20:15:00Z

The Oxford English Dictionary has added several new internet-friendly words to its latest edition, including 'LOL', 'OMG', and its first ever symbol: the heart shape. It also added 'muffin top', 'BFF', 'dot-bomb', and 'wassup'.

Census Bureau Releases National Findings

2011-03-24T20:52:00Z

The Census Bureau released its first set of national-level findings from the 2010 count on race and migration. Hispanics accounted for more than half of the U.S. population increase over the last decade, exceeding estimates and crossing a new milestone of 50 million, or 1 in 6 Americans.

Air Traffic Control Goes Silent at Reagan National

2011-03-24T17:35:00Z

The control tower at Reagan National Airport went silent early Wednesday, forcing the pilots of two airliners carrying a total of 165 passengers and crew members to land on their own. The tower, which normally is staffed by one air-traffic controller from midnight to 6 a.m., did not respond to pilot requests for landing assistance.

New Map Charts Penis Size by Country

2011-03-24T16:19:00Z

A new map of the world, color-coded by country to designate each nation's endowment, is sweeping the internet. The top five countries are Congo, Ecuador, Ghana, Colombia, and Venezuela; the bottom five are South Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, India, and Burma. Congolese men have an average size of 7.1 inches, South Koreans an average size of 3.9 inches, and American men are on the lower side of average at 5.1 inches.

Defiant Gadhafi Makes Fun of 'Their Rockets'

2011-03-23T15:58:00Z

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has vowed to emerge victorious in his battle with international forces seeking to impose a no-fly zone in his country and to halt his forces from attacking civilians. 'We will not give up,' he said to a crowd of supporters in a speech broadcast on state television. 'They will not terrorize us. We are making fun of their rockets. The Libyans are laughing at these rockets.'

Apple Removes 'Gay Cure' App After 146,000 Protest

2011-03-23T15:54:00Z

After more than 146,000 people signed a petition against a 'gay cure' app, Apple has removed it from the App Store. The app's goal, according to its creator Exodus International (a Christian organization), was to 'provide support for individuals who want to recover from homosexuality.'

Heart-Attack Risk Spikes After Sex, Exercise

2011-03-23T15:49:00Z

Exercising or having sex triples a person's risk of heart attack in the hours immediately afterward, especially if the person does those activities infrequently, according to a new analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Woman Hides 54 Bags of Heroin in Vagina

2011-03-23T15:44:00Z

Police in Scranton, PA, say they found 54 bags of heroin, cash, and loose change in a woman's vagina during a cavity search. Karin Mackaliunas, 27, was detained last weekend following a crash.

U.S. Lays Out Case Against Barry Bonds

2011-03-22T22:18:00Z

In his opening statement today, Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Parrella said Barry Bonds' claim that he never knowingly took steroids is belied by a positive drug test. Defense lawyers said Bonds didn't know he was taking the muscle-building substances. The home run record-holder is being charged with obstruction of justice and perjury in relation to his grand jury testimony in 2003.

Taco Bell Price Hike Sparks Gunfire

2011-03-22T15:50:00Z

A Taco Bell drive-through customer who became enraged because of a price increase on Beefy Crunchy Burritos fired a BB gun through the window at a manager Sunday, San Antonio police said. No one was hurt from the shots fired by the man.

Sports Reporter Jailed For Prostitution Ring

2011-03-22T15:47:00Z

Veteran sports reporter Kevin Provencher has pleaded guilty to running a prostitution business in Massachusetts. He was immediately sentenced to state prison on two counts of deriving support from a prostitute and two counts of procuring a person into prostitution, among other charges.

Pediatricians Revise Child Seat Use Advice

2011-03-22T15:45:00Z

The American Academy of Pediatrics today formally revised its recommendations for child seat use. New advice includes keeping smaller kids rear facing until the age of two and for older kids to use booster seats until they reach a height of 4'9" (57").

Tiger Woods Scores New Girlfriend

2011-03-21T07:04:00Z

Tiger's back on the prowl. Randy duffer Tiger Woods has gotten his paws on a beautiful, young blonde -- a Florida college student who's the stepdaughter of a major sports-agency exec. Woods and Alyse Lahti Johnston, 22, a student at Ohio-based Northwood University, have been seeing each other for several weeks, Radar Online reports.

7 Foot Wide House for Sale in UK

2011-03-21T06:51:00Z

The Check House in Framlingham, UK is currently for sale. It's a mere 7 feet wide and kind of upside-down because the first floor has a bedroom and the second floor has a kitchen and sitting room. The house, which has only 308 square feet of interior space, used to be part of a mill.

Yelp Adds Hipster Ambiance

2011-03-21T06:20:00Z

Yelp has added a new field to its restaurant and bar ambiance selection menu: Hipster. So now, if you're a hipster, you know where to go, and if you aren't, you know where to avoid. The new Hipster option joins existing ambiance descriptors such as Romantic, Classy, Casual, Trendy, and Intimate.

Supermoon Impresses NASA, Mandy Moore

2011-03-21T06:04:00Z

The so-called "super moon" was the talk of everyone from Mandy Moore to NASA on Saturday night as the full moon got the closest it's been to earth since March of 1993. "Super moon!!!!" Moore, the pop star, tweeted early Sunday morning.

Victoria's Secret Photochops Another Model

2011-03-18T16:22:00Z

Surprise, surprise -- another Victoria's Secret airbrushing snafu. The Photochoppers over at everyone's favorite lingerie brand did quite a number on model Candice Swanepoel's left side, where her waist meets her arm. [Photo]

Porn Likely to Get .XXX Domain Extension

2011-03-18T16:01:00Z

The porn industry is about to get .xxx as its own .com, and after years of protests by the Bush administration, the Obama administration is standing on the sidelines as it happens. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which oversees the creation of top-level domain names like .com, .net, and .biz, is expected to approve the .xxx domain today, though many in the Adult industry disapprove of it.

Update 3/18: And it's official. ICANN has approved the new .xxx top-level domain.

NC Diner Ends 'No English, No Service' Policy

2011-03-18T15:40:00Z

The owner of a North Carolina diner has removed a sign from the front door of the restaurant that read, "No Speak English, No Service." The sign, which explained in multiple languages that they only speak "American English," bizarrely showed a surprising dexterity with foreign languages.

U.S. Life Expectancy Sets New Record of 78.2

2011-03-17T16:50:00Z

U.S. life expectancy has hit another all-time high, rising above 78 years. The estimate of 78 years and 2 months is for a baby born in 2009, and comes from a preliminary report released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall male life expectancy is roughly 75.5, and for females it's about 80.5.

Minor Marijuana Busts Cost NYC $75M in 2010

2011-03-17T15:55:00Z

During Mayor Bloomberg's administration, the NYPD has made more than 350,000 misdemeanor pot arrests. Last year this cost NYC an estimated $75 million dollars, according to a report by the Drug Policy Alliance, which is based on an estimate of the legal costs of processing a misdemeanor arrest of $1,500 to $2,000 in NYC.

Sarah Palin Blasts Obama For High Gas Prices

2011-03-16T20:25:00Z

Sarah Palin blasted President Obama on Tuesday for what she called his "anti-drilling mentality" and said the president was waging a "war on domestic oil and gas exploration and production" that was resulting in high gas prices for Americans. She outlined her three-part argument in a lengthy Facebook post.

Poll: Most Women Own 17 Pairs of Shoes

2011-03-16T14:41:00Z

Are women really shoe-obsessed? According to a national poll released by Shop Smart magazine, the answer is...kind of. On average, women own 17 pairs of shoes and spend around $49 on each pair. They typically buy three pairs of shoes every year. See full story with more fun shoe facts at Fashionista.

Jon Bon Jovi: Steve Jobs Killed Music Business

2011-03-16T14:32:00Z

Jon Bon Jovi has taken aim at Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, accusing him of "killing" the music industry with iTunes. The rocker is saddened that children no longer enjoy the "magical" experience of buying records in a store because of the ease of downloading individual tracks onto an iPod.

$7 Million Not Enough to Feel Rich

2011-03-15T06:20:00Z

A million dollars ain't what it used to be. More than four out of ten American millionaires say they do not feel rich. Indeed many would need to have at least $7.5 million in order to feel they were truly rich, according to a Fidelity Investments survey.

Microsoft to Kill Off the Zune Player

2011-03-15T06:10:00Z

Microsoft will stop introducing new versions of the Zune music and video player because of tepid demand, letting the company shift its focus to other devices, according to a person familiar with the decision. Microsoft will concentrate on putting Zune software onto mobile phones, such as those running its Windows operating system.

Is Rebecca Black's "Friday" the Worst Song Ever?

2011-03-14T21:17:00Z

To get to be the most appalling thing on the Internet, you've got to be pretty bad. So, this weekend, when Slate's Farhad Manjoo tweeted that "This Is Literally The Worst Thing I Have Ever Heard," Gawker asked, "Is this the worst music video ever?" and Dlisted posted about a "bullet to your sense of hearing," it was clear that Rebecca Black's "Friday" was something special. [Video]

CNBC's Larry Kudlow Hates Humanity

2011-03-14T16:15:00Z

After the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan failed to induce a market nosedive, CNBC's Larry Kudlow expressed his relief in terms that seemed to appall even his fellow cheerleaders for capitalism: "The human toll here looks to be much worse than the economic toll, and we can be grateful for that." [Video]

Researchers Claim to Have Found Atlantis

2011-03-14T06:52:00Z

It has remained a tantalizing mystery for thousands of years, but now a U.S. led research team believes it has found the legendary lost city of Atlantis. The team of archaeologists and geologists are convinced that Atlantis -- swamped by a tsunami -- is submerged in the marshlands just north of Cadiz in southern Spain.

'Anonymous' Hackers Leak Bank of America Emails

2011-03-14T06:33:00Z

Anonymous, a group of online hackers that frequently take up politically-charged causes, has released a massive batch of internal Bank of America emails. The leaked documents reportedly indicate that Bank of America improperly foreclosed on several homes during the height of the financial crisis in 2008.

NFL Players Union Decertifies After Talks Fail

2011-03-11T22:36:00Z

The NFL Players Association has renounced its status as the collective bargaining representative of the players after failing to reach a new labor deal with the league. The NFL can impose a lockout of players, if it chooses, after 11:59 p.m. ET.

Update 3/12: As expected, the NFL has locked out the players, causing the league's first work stoppage since 1987. Several players (including Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees) have filed a class-action anti-trust lawsuit against the league and are seeking an injunction to end the lockout.

Mexican Man Has 82 Julia Roberts Tattoos

2011-03-11T22:25:00Z

Meet Milijenko Parserisas Bukovic, a 56-year-old newspaper vendor from Mexico who has 82 tattoos of Julia Roberts. He has so far spent a million Mexican pesos (just over $82,000) for the 82 tattoos. His obsession with tattoos of Roberts started after he watched her in 'Erin Brockovich.'

YouTube to Boost Headcount by 30% This Year

2011-03-11T18:48:00Z

Google plans to increase headcount at YouTube by 30% this year. YouTube revealed the news in a blog post asking for job applicants. Most of the openings (about 100) are in ad sales and support and are located all around the world.

UN Warns of Disastrous Decline in Honeybees

2011-03-11T00:15:00Z

A perfect storm of perils and threats is behind the disastrous decline in honeybees over the last few years, a UN report warns today. And without 'profound changes' to the way people manage the landscape (including the use of chemical pesticides), the declines are likely to continue, threatening food security and food prices.

Google's Chrome Browser Hacker-Proof at Contest

2011-03-10T22:56:00Z

Last week, SlashGear reported on Google's unprecedented $14,000 payout to developers for finding flaws in its Chrome browser. It seems that those fixes have now paid off, since Chrome has not been a big target for hackers at the Pwn2Own contest.

Professor Generates Fuel from Urine

2011-03-10T20:18:00Z

Gerardine Botte, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Ohio University, has developed a technology to generate hydrogen fuel from urine. Botte recognized that urine contains two compounds that could be a source of hydrogen: ammonia and urea. Place an electrode in wastewater, apply a gentle current, and voila: hydrogen gas that can be used to power a fuel cell.

Chrysler's Twitter Account Drops F'ing F-Bomb

2011-03-09T23:29:00Z

An employee of Chrysler's social media agency dropped an F-bomb on their Twitter account today (@ChryslerAutos, 7,500 followers) and has since been fired. According to a retweet, the message read: "I find it ironic that Detroit is known as the #motorcity and yet no one here knows how to f**king drive."

Philanthropy Keeps Bill Gates From Being World's Richest

2011-03-09T18:39:00Z

Bill Gates has stopped being the richest man alive for a few years now, mostly due to his philanthropy. He would be worth $88 billion today, well above his biggest competitors Carlos Slim and Warren Buffet, if he hadn't given away so much to philanthropic efforts. Instead his fortune today is estimated at a paltry $49 billion.

Update 4:00pm ET: Forbes just reported Bill Gates is now the #2 richest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $56 billion. #1 is Mexico's Carlos Slim at $74 billion, and #3 is Warren Buffet at $45 billion.

Report: Sprint in Talks to Buy T-Mobile

2011-03-08T20:53:00Z

Sprint is reportedly in talks to acquire T-Mobile, its smaller rival in the wireless carrier industry. The big idea is to generate more scale by combining the no. 3 and no. 4 players. Sprint has 50 million subscribers and T-Mobile has 34 million. Combined, that's 84 million, almost as big as rivals AT&T and Verizon, which are above 90 million.

Update 3/21: AT&T has just swooped in and scooped up T-Mobile for $39 billion.

Subway Surpasses McDonald's Chain

2011-03-08T18:35:00Z

It's official: the Subway sandwich chain has surpassed McDonald's Corp. as the world's largest restaurant chain, in terms of units. At the end of last year, Subway had 33,749 restaurants worldwide, compared to McDonald's 32,737.

Urethra Grown From Patient's Own Cells

2011-03-08T18:07:00Z

Need a spare urethra? Doctors soon may be able to tailor one for you in the lab. That's the promise of a new study from the fast-growing field of regenerative medicine, in which doctors successfully repaired injured urinary tracts using "urine tubes" made from cells taken from the patients' own bladders.

Charlie Sheen Fired by Warner Bros.

2011-03-07T23:19:00Z

TMZ has obtained a letter Warner Bros. sent to Charlie Sheen's lawyer, stating Charlie was being terminated because he committed a felony involving "moral turpitude." In the 11-page letter, Warner Bros. states, "Your client has been engaged in dangerously self-destructive conduct and appears to be very ill."

Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella

2011-03-07T17:08:00Z

The manufacturer of Skippy Peanut Butter, Unilever United States, has recalled two of its products sold in 16 states because of a possible salmonella contamination, according to a press release from the Food and Drug Administration.

Cycling Pub Debuts in Oregon

2011-03-07T15:13:00Z

Recently, Bend, Oregon, featured the debut of the Cycle Pub, a trolley car-shaped traveling bar that blends the city's twin passions: cycling and craft beer. Up to 12 beer lovers can belly up to the glossy wooden bar and pump their legs, while an additional three non-pedalers can plop down on a plush bench and sip brewskis served by a pal doubling as a bartender.

Phil Collins Apologizes for Success as He Quits Music

2011-03-07T14:48:00Z

Citing health problems, famed Genesis drummer and vocalist Phil Collins is calling it quits from the music biz. Collins's career has brought him 13 hit singles, seven Grammys, and even an Academy Award for his work on the Disney musical movie Tarzan. "I'm sorry that it was all so successful. I honestly didn't mean it to happen like that. It's hardly surprising that people grew to hate me," he said.

Match.com Names Top 10 Nerdiest Cities for Singles

2011-03-04T22:07:00Z

Match.com recently listed the 10 nerdiest cities for singles. To determine results, Match looked for the largest groupings of its highest educated members that work in either a technical or educational occupation. Why talk about nerdiness now? They claim that, with certain events like Mark Zuckerberg being named Time Magazine Man of the Year...it "has never been cooler to be nerd!" See the rankings....

U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.9%

2011-03-04T18:14:00Z

After months of disappointment, the U.S. labor market showed signs of vigor in February as job growth accelerated and the unemployment rate fell for the third straight month to 8.9%. Nonfarm payrolls grew by a seasonally adjusted 192,000 in the month, the fastest pace since last May, the Labor Department said Friday.

Northwestern President 'Troubled' Over Live Sex Demonstration

2011-03-03T18:32:00Z

Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro said Thursday he was launching an investigation into an on-campus presentation involving a live sex act performed for students as part of an optional after-class lecture. Schapiro described himself in a statement as "troubled and disappointed" about the use of a high-powered sex toy on a naked 25-year-old woman by her 45-year-old fiance to bring her to orgasm in front of more than 100 students.

BYU Basketball Star Suspended for Having Sex

2011-03-03T18:27:00Z

For unmarried students at BYU, having sex constitutes a violation of the university's ultra-strict honor code. Brandon Davies, sophomore center and leading rebounder on school's basketball team, admitted to having sex with his girlfriend and has been suspended from the team for the remainder of the season, and pending further review, now faces dismissal from the university.

Passenger Carries 3 Boxcutters onto Plane

2011-03-03T15:09:00Z

A passenger managed to waltz past JFK's ramped-up security gauntlet with three boxcutters in his carry-on luggage -- easily boarding an international flight while carrying the weapon of choice of the 9/11 hijackers, sources told The Post yesterday.

Eastern Cougar Declared Extinct

2011-03-03T02:58:00Z

The "ghost cat" is just that. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday declared the eastern cougar to be extinct, confirming a widely held belief among wildlife biologists that native populations of the big cat were wiped out by man a century ago.

Job Applicant Lists 'God' as Reference on Resume

2011-03-02T15:55:00Z

Recent global surveys by CareerBuilder.com and its British partner CareerBuilder.co.uk have revealed some of the more unusual resumes received by employers. Across the United States, hiring managers revealed that one applicant included "God" as a reference -- but did not include a contact phone number for verification.

Mel Gibson Supports Charlie Sheen

2011-03-01T14:25:00Z

Troubled actor Charlie Sheen has won the support of Mel Gibson, he claimed last night. The 'Two and a Half Men' star, who has shocked fans with a series of bizarre TV appearances, told CNN's Piers Morgan that Gibson had called him to offer his backing. 'He's a stone cold dude,' Sheen said of Gibson on the US talk show.

New 'Dancing With the Stars' Competitors Revealed

2011-03-01T14:17:00Z

When the new season of "Dancing" makes its debut on March 21, the contestants will include actress Kirstie Alley, actor Ralph Macchio (the original "Karate Kid"), talk-show host Wendy Williams, hall-of-fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, Playboy bunny reality star Kendra Wilkinson, and others.

JPMorgan Fund Looks To Buy 10% of Twitter

2011-02-28T12:40:00Z

A JPMorgan fund is in talks to acquire a substantial stake in Twitter, one of the fastest-growing social networking sites. The fund hopes to acquire 10 percent of the online messaging service for $450 million, valuing Twitter at $4.5 billion, according to people familiar with the plans.

Mr. Potato Head Sheds Some Pounds

2011-02-28T12:29:00Z

At the recent 2011 International Toy Fair the portly Potato Heads, both Mr. and Mrs., showed off their new, fit figures. No longer are their stomachs portly or their love handles flabby. Evidently the couple has cut down on the carbs and set out on a new fitness regimen. But what does the slim-down mean for society at-large?

John Boehner: Debt a 'Moral Threat' to the Country

2011-02-28T12:15:00Z

Speaking in Nashville on Sunday night, House Speaker John Boehner described the country's mounting financial obligations as "a mortal threat to our country...[and] also a moral threat," calling it "immoral to bind our children to as leeching and destructive a force as debt" and "immoral to rob our children's future and make them beholden to China."

King's Speech Reigns at Oscars

2011-02-28T04:40:00Z

The 83rd Academy Awards belonged to 'The King's Speech', which won four Oscars from its 12 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Director (Tom Hooper), and Original Screenplay (David Seidler). See the complete list of winners at EW.com below.

Razzies: 'The Last Airbender' is Worst Picture

2011-02-27T23:57:00Z

'The Last Airbender' may have made a nice chunk of money during its theatrical run last year, but the widely-derided M. Night Shyamalan action fantasy is now officially enshrined as the worst movie of 2010, according to the connoisseurs of trash who select the annual Golden Raspberry Awards.

Cameron Diaz Loves Porn

2011-02-25T22:55:00Z

Cameron Diaz visited 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' this week to promote her upcoming movie 'Bad Teacher,' in which she smokes pot, gets lathered up at a car wash in Daisy Dukes and chases her real-life ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake. But it was her love of adult movies that kept Kimmel's attention.

Google Declares War on 'Content Farms'

2011-02-25T18:56:00Z

Google has announced a major algorithmic change to its search engine. With this move, Google is targeting content farms -- a common name for low-quality sites whose main goal is to attract search traffic by piling up (mostly) useless content, usually by producing large amounts of low-quality text or by copying it from websites with original content.

Huge Protests Across the Mideast

2011-02-25T17:05:00Z

Protesters in Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain and Egypt demanded accountability from their leaders and expressed solidarity with Libya's uprising on Friday.

Charlie Sheen Makes Anti-Semitic Attack on His Show's Creator

2011-02-25T00:45:00Z

'Two and a Half Men' star Charlie Sheen lashed out at the show's co-creator Chuck Lorre during an interview on the syndicated Alex Jones Show Thursday. Saying he was told that if he went on "attack" execs would cancel the show, Sheen declared that the showrunner's real name was "Hymie Levine."

CUT TO: 1 Hour Later - TMZ reports CBS cancels 'Two and a Half Men' for rest of season.

CUT TO: Another Hour Later - Sheen responds in open letter on TMZ. Your kwips will not be funnier than this.

Gadhafi: Bin Laden Behind Libya Unrest

2011-02-24T23:25:00Z

Leader Muammar Gadhafi says al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden is behind the uprising in Libya, claiming al Qaeda followers give young Libyans hallucinogenic pills in their coffee to get them to revolt.

Oil Prices Spike to $103 a Barrel

2011-02-24T18:36:00Z

Oil prices continued to rise Thursday as the political upheaval in Libya has curtailed production from the North African country. The U.S. benchmark oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, for April delivery gained $1.06, or 1%, to $99.16 a barrel. Prices hit a high of $103 a barrel earlier in the session. Just last week, crude prices were trading below $90 a barrel.

British Court Orders Wikileaks' Assange Extradited To Sweden

2011-02-24T17:15:00Z

A British court has ordered Wikileaks founder Julian Assange extradited to Sweden to face sex charges. Assange is being sought for questioning on rape and coercion allegations stemming from sexual relations he had with two women in that country last August.

Toyota Recalls 2.17 Million More Speedsters

2011-02-24T17:02:00Z

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 2.17 million vehicles in the U.S. to address problems that can cause sudden acceleration. The action, which comes in addition to earlier recalls for similar issues, affects six models and addresses various potential defects that could entrap the gas pedal, leading to dangerous loss of control.

Donald Trump Even With Obama in 2012 Poll

2011-02-24T16:51:00Z

A shocking new Newsweek/Daily Beast poll finds billionaire Donald Trump a mere 2 points behind President Obama in a hypothetical 2012 head-to-head match-up. Obama had the support of 43 percent of the public, to Trump's 41 percent -- within the poll's +/-3.5 percent margin of error.

Apple Likely to Unveil iPad 2 Next Week

2011-02-23T22:06:00Z

With Steve Jobs or without, the show goes on at Apple. The company has seemingly confirmed (by way of some snazzy invitations to media outlets) that it will unveil the next iteration of the iPad on next Wednesday, March 2.

Dr. Pepper Launches 'Manly' Diet Soda

2011-02-23T14:35:00Z

In an effort to claim some new territory in the diet soda market, Dr Pepper has launched a new sugary sweet diet drink called Dr Pepper 10. With only 10 calories per can, one would assume that this soda would be marketed to weight-conscious women everywhere. Think again.

Cell Phone Exposure Increases Brain Cell Activity

2011-02-23T13:58:00Z

The radiation emitted after just 50 minutes on a mobile phone increases the activity in brain cells, according to a new government-funded study. The effects of that brain activity are not known, said the researchers, who called for more study.

Domino's Delivery Driver Saves Customer's Life

2011-02-23T13:29:00Z

Imagine you work at a pizza place and an elderly customer has been ordering from your store every day for three years. What do you do when that customer suddenly stops calling? For one Domino's driver in Memphis, TN, the answer was clear: Go out and check on her.

Best Buy Shuts China Stores

2011-02-23T13:14:00Z

Best Buy Co., the world's largest consumer electronics retailer, will close all of its nine Best Buy branded stores in China to focus on expanding the more profitable domestic chain it acquired five years ago.

Cee-Lo, Adam Levine to Judge NBC's 'Voice'?

2011-02-23T12:48:00Z

Grammy scene-stealer Cee-Lo Green and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine are in serious discussions to join Mark Burnett's singing competition The Voice for NBC, EW has learned exclusively. Producers also considered Lenny Kravitz, Roger Daltrey, Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Enrique Iglesias about occupying a judging seat on the show.

Justin Bieber Cuts His Hair

2011-02-22T15:10:00Z

The very fabric of the universe was altered yesterday. Justin Bieber got a haircut, and it was unveiled on TMZ Live. Mr. Bieber underwent the procedure while on the set of a music video for a song he did with Rascal Flatts.

Rush Limbaugh Attacks Michelle Obama's Diet

2011-02-22T13:51:00Z

Rush Limbaugh turned Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign into fodder for a radio show diatribe yesterday. Limbaugh was reacting to a report from Colorado which mentioned that the first lady ate ribs at a restaurant during her skiing holiday there this Presidents Day weekend. He said this was evidence of Obama's hypocrisy around food.

New Facebook App Lets You Track Breakups

2011-02-22T12:05:00Z

There's a new Facebook application called Facebook Breakup Notifier, and it's exactly what it sounds like. Pick some friends whose relationship status you'd like to be kept aware of at all times, and the Breakup Notifier will brief you via email if there's any changes.

Update 2/23: Kwipster has learned that Facebook has just shut down this app.

John Travolta Caught Without Wig

2011-02-22T07:35:00Z

For years John Travolta has meticulously tried to hide his baldness, even going so far as demanding re-shoots of magazine spreads if his hair piece was the slightest bit obvious. Cut to this weekend where a surprisingly sloppy John actually stepped outside in Hawaii without a rug as the paparazzi waited in the bushes.

Obama Dines with Tech Titans

2011-02-18T23:21:00Z

In a dinner meeting last night, the president and 12 of the country's leading technology executives discussed such hot-button issues as jobs, education, and how to get the U.S. economy back on track.

USC Transplants Kidney into Wrong Person

2011-02-18T00:58:00Z

USC University Hospital shut down its kidney transplant program last month after a kidney was accidentally transplanted into the wrong patient. The patient escaped harm apparently because the mistake involved a kidney that happened to be a close enough match.

Boehner: 'Read my lips,' GOP Will Cut Spending

2011-02-17T22:42:00Z

House Republicans on Thursday continued on their mission to cut billions of dollars from the current year's budget. "When we say we are going to cut spending, read my lips: We are going to cut spending," said House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday.

Lindsay Lohan's Dad Books Bogus Appearance

2011-02-16T21:59:00Z

Looks like the mystery "friend" behind Lindsay Lohan's "Late Show" booking fiasco is none other than her father. Michael Lohan claims he committed the "Mean Girls" star to a Thursday appearance on David Letterman's show after getting the green light from Lindsay herself, TMZ.com reported.

Lance Armstrong Retires, Again

2011-02-16T19:11:00Z

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has retired from cycling again, and he says "Retirement 2.0" is not going to be followed by another comeback.

Computer Spanks Humans on 'Jeopardy!'

2011-02-16T02:40:00Z

Despite blowing a Final Jeopardy! question about airports, IBM's computer dismantled its human rivals during Tuesday night's special edition of the "Jeopardy!" game show. Watson finished the first game of a two-game match with $35,734 in winnings, far ahead of runner-up Brad Rutter, who earned $10,000. Ken Jennings trailed with $4,800.

GM to Pay 45k Hourly Workers $4,000 Bonus

2011-02-15T07:23:00Z

General Motors said it expects to pay its 45,000 U.S. hourly workers more than $4,000 each as a share of the company's first annual profit since 2004. The average payout more than doubles the $1,775 record amount GM distributed after 1999.

Man Busted for Filming Himself Driving 140

2011-02-14T22:38:00Z

Reuters reports that Stanislav Bakanov was arrested on Saturday after an officer clocked his black 2005 BMW going at near light speed up I-5 in northern Oregon. When the officer approached Bakanov's car, he supposedly saw that Bakanov was videotaping him from the front seat.

Lady Gaga Arrives at Grammys in Giant Egg

2011-02-14T00:30:00Z

Lady Gaga might have outdone herself already at this year's Grammy awards. The outrageous singer arrived at this year's awards encased in a giant egg carried by four half-naked attendees. Lady Gaga was an hour ahead of schedule with her surprising arrival on the red carpet.

U.S. Postal Workers Charging Porn

2011-02-12T22:01:00Z

A new report from the United States Postal Service Inspector General finds that U.S. postal employees have been using their USPS credit cards for private travel and personal expenses. One worker used his card to make more than 50 purchases at "adult entertainment establishments."

Bill Maher Doesn't Think Obama Is A Christian

2011-02-12T21:25:00Z

When someone says they don't think President Barack Obama is actually a Christian, the expectation would be that they think he's secretly a Muslim. Not Bill Maher. On last night's Real Time, in the process of arguing that Obama's not really a centrist politically, Maher also revealed that he doesn't think Obama's actually Christian, either, but rather a secular humanist.

Chapter 11 for Borders, New Chapter for Books

2011-02-12T21:15:00Z

Borders Group Inc. is in the final stages of preparing a bankruptcy filing, clinching a long fall for a company with humble beginnings that helped change the way Americans buy books but failed to keep pace with the digital transformation rocking every corner of the media landscape.

Cavs Snap 26-Game Losing Streak

2011-02-12T21:10:00Z

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their 26-game losing streak last night with a win over the Los Angeles Clippers, saving them from setting an all-time professional sports record for consecutive losses.