He’s been one of the world’s hottest topics this past month and has even “spoken” to TIME’s World Cup blog. But now Paul the psychic octopus is the subject of an international transfer request. Hold onto your tentacles.
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Vuvuzela Revenge! BP Gets Buzzed
Two weeks ago, Brooklyn-based video producer Adam Quirk began a fund raising campaign meant to bring about one day’s steady annoyance to BP’s top execs. Yesterday, ear-splitting justice was served as a group of volunteers played …
Argentina: First Latin American Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
After a heated debate ending at 4 a.m, Argentina’s government has legalized same-sex marriage, making it the first Latin American country to grant full equal rights to gay and lesbian couples.
Controversial Skin Whitening Hits Facebook
Vaseline has launched a Facebook application that allows you to “transform your face,” by, um, whitening it. (via AOL News).
Pakistan’s Peculiar (and Prolific) Pornography Tastes
Google, after recently running an analysis of its search queries, was able to determine which country stands at number one in sex-related content search. And you’ll never guess which one won out.
France Moves Toward a ‘Burqa’ Ban
Calling full face veils “a new form of enslavement,” the lower house of the French parliament voted 335 to 1 to ban any garment which obstructs the face.
Sticky Situation: Anti-BP Protesters Pour Molasses at British Museum
This is certainly one way to speak out against BP — and really annoy a museum’s cleaning staff.
Thierry Henry, Meet New York. New York, Meet Thierry Henry
The World Cup might just have finished but soccer hasn’t finished with you. And Major League Soccer is making a major league signing.
Iran Won’t Stone Woman, May Kill Her Anyway
An Iranian woman convicted of adultery has won a reprieve from her death sentence — of sorts. (via AP)
World Cup Horror: Bombings in Uganda Kill Dozens
What was a joyous afternoon for millions of football fans around the world became a nightmare for dozens in Kampala. Two bombings resulted in the deaths and injuries of World Cup fans and restaurant patrons in Uganda’s capital …
Doomsday: Could BP Spill Kill All Life on Earth?
Could the Deepwater Horizon spill cause a massive eruption of methane that destroys civilization as we know it, bet-hedging question mark?
World Cup of Hot Dogs: Behold the 10 Awesomest Wieners
Happy National Hot Dog Month.
