Though gay rights activists celebrated Obama’s historic inaugural address, one little girl wondered why the president didn’t mention the transgender community.
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New For the Home Decorating Beer Snob: Pantone Swatches!
Trying to find a gift for the beer lover on your list that’s not a six-pack of beer? Try Beertone swatches.
Jacob, Max, Millie and Sookie: The Hot Baby Names of 2013 Go Retro
If you’re feeling broody but don’t want your new arrival getting lost in the crowd, make sure to check out this list — then name your precious bundle of joy something else
No Snow? No Problem: Seattle Still Sets Record For Biggest Snowball Fight
Trucks brought in 162,000 pounds of snow from the mountains for a manmade snow day.
French Police Roust Five-Year Old For Unpaid School Lunch Bill
A series of bad choices lead to French police removing a child from a school lunchroom for her parents’ late payments–a provoke a nationwide stomach ache.
Overcrowding? Nah — the World’s Population May Actually Be Declining
The world’s population isn’t growing nearly as fast as it once did. In fact, experts say the number of humans could fall within our lifetimes.
Which Monopoly Piece Would You Vote Off the Board?
Alas, poor Monopoly piece, we knew you well: Hasbro says it’ll soon lay one of the venerable economic board game’s tiny metal tokens to rest for good. But which one?
French Teacher Suspended For Essay Assignment Justifying Suicide
A French educator sparks controversy with an essay assignment to adolescent students, asking them to contemplate and justify the suicide impulse–one 500,000 French youths act upon each year.
C’est It Ain’t So Gégé: French Actor Depardieu Reportedly Seeks Tax Refuge In Belgium
Larger — and messier — than life actor Gérard Depardieu has reportedly moved to Belgium to avoid paying French taxes, which risks turning the movie hero into a real-life heel in financially-stricken France.
French Chateau Demolished ‘By Mistake’ During Renovation
A Polish millionaire says his workers accidentally destroyed the 18th century chateau he was renovating, but villagers in the vineyard town of Yvrac smell a rat.
And the Most Popular Baby Names of 2012 Are…
In parenting website BabyCenter’s annual list, the same two names occupied the top spots for the third year in a row.
The Mop Romper: Let Your Baby Clean While It Crawls!
All babies do is take, take, take. It’s time for your littlest one to start pulling its own weight around the house.