Joining the ranks of the Confederate battle plans for Antietam, the original recordings of The Clash’s London Calling and other famous left-behind items, the script for the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film was accidentally …
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World Cup: Why Are Today’s Games at the Same Time?
It’s because of a shameful game played 28 years ago.
Naked Cowboy and Cowgirl Headed for Legal Showdown
The gloves — and everything else, actually — are off!
Bachelor Romance Between Jake and Vienna Ends
Honestly, is this a surprise to anyone at this point?
The Top Five Hippie Holidays
The summer solstice may be over and the days may be getting shorter, but don’t fret, hippies — there are still days to celebrate.
Autopsy Results Released for Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray
The heavy-metal rocker died of an accidental overdose of morphine, according to results released late Monday.
Sarah Palin and TLC: A Match Made in Demographic Heaven?
If you were worried that the complicated symbiotic relationship between Sarah Palin and the media (she needs us for attention, we need her for ratings, and we each provide the other with an easy target) would come to an end soon, …
Quotes: Harry Potter Fan on the Opening of the Theme Park
“I really wanted to live here; it was so much better than our real lives.”
— BLYTHE PASSANTINO, a Harry Potter fan, on having to leave the new Potter-themed theme park at Universal Studios. (via New York Times)
Is Toy Story 3 Pixar’s Greatest Film Ever?
It’s a question millions of American moviegoers are grappling with today, after giving Toy Story 3 a record-breaking $109 million June opening: Just where does Toy Story 3 rank in the Pixar canon? (Via Techland)
Kim Kardashian Gets Slammed After Twitter Breast-Feeding Rant
The breastfeeding debate rages on.
Treme Season Finale: Ambitious and Expansive
Treme finished its first season with a finale that very much mirrored its pilot: sprawling, wide-ranging, deliberately paced, and—at about 83 minutes—expansive. (via Tuned In)
Kinect Vs. Move: Will Sony Rule the Future of Video Games?
Such is the conclusion of our resident gaming geek, who says it’s not even close: Sony will obliterate Microsoft in a battle for the gamers of the future. (via Techland)