Ricky Gervais Defends His New Show Against Claims of Mocking Disabilities
The notoriously outspoken comic says his character Derek is “different,” but not disabled. Should viewers believe him?
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You Can Smoke Snoop Dogg’s New Book. No, Really
Jay-Z delved into the stories and life experiences behind his most beloved songs in his book Decoded. Wu-Tang’s the RZA has written two books on philosophy and spirituality. Now Snoop Dogg is out with a book of his own, and …
Rocket With ‘Top-Secret’ Payload Launches Into Orbit
A Delta IV rocket soared into space last Tuesday in California, carrying “CLASSIFIED CARGO” for the National Reconnaissance Office. And everyone knows that means one thing: spy gear! Or at least something equally cool.
The …
Astrophysicist Gets James Cameron to Correct the Stars in Titanic 3D
Notorious perfectionist James Cameron met his match when a scientist sent him a “snarky” email about inaccuracies in his portrayal of the night sky in the original Titanic film.
Years ago, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse …
You Can Now Be Buried in a Bacon Coffin
If your last dying wish would be to eat a plate full of sizzling bacon, there’s a coffin that may be your match made in heaven.
The bacon coffin retails at $2,999.99 plus shipping, but it’s a small price to pay for “ …
Broga: Finally, Yoga for Dudes
If you’re a guy who feels too shy or emasculated by the idea of attending a yoga class among a sea of women, you can now feel at ease at “Broga,” a studio and practice geared toward men, with two locations in …
‘Hipster’ Glasses Might Get You Off the Hook in Court
The Washington Post reports on the latest courtroom fashion trend of hipster glasses in Washington D.C. It’s what New York defense lawyer Harvey Slovis calls a “nerd defense.”
“Yes, it works,” he told the Post, saying …
Drunk Guy Sings Flawless Rendition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in Back of Cop Car
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasyyyyy?” pondered one drunk man from the back of a cop car.
Reddit Users Help Girl Take Action Against Her Bully
The social news site Reddit has a penchant for do-gooding. This time, a group of users took up arms, responding to a girl’s plea for help dealing with cyberbullying.
“The cyber bullying has gotten to the point where the …
New Jersey Middle School Bans Hugging
Of all the things that schools could ban kids from doing, hugging is now apparently unacceptable behavior. At least in one New Jersey middle school.
Tyler Blackmore, the principal of Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School, instituted …
Earthquake May Have Caused Mysterious Booms in Wisconsin Town
Things are going bump in the night in Clintonville, Wisconsin, and it’s kept residents of the town from getting sleep. The mysterious sounds had many wondering, is the end nigh?
“There’s something radically wrong with …