On Friday, North Korea’s recently created Facebook account had 65 friends and its profile said the country was interested in men. (A North Korean official says “there is plenty of misinformation, speculation and sensationalism …
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Historic Tree with Diary-of-Anne-Frank Ties Felled by Storm
Known in local vernacular as the “Anne Frank Tree,” the 150-year-old chestnut trunk’s claim to fame was its role in the teenage girl’s Nazi-related plight.
The “Best” Miss Universe National Costumes
Pretty women, strange costumes.
Epic Traffic Jam in China Enters Its 9th Day
Nothing is worse than sitting in traffic, right? How about sitting in traffic for nine days?
Simon Cowell’s X-Factor Admits to Vocal Tweaks
We’ve come to expect that many pop singers use Auto-Tune in some form, whether on their recordings or in live performance. But is using voice-enhancing technology on a TV talent contest going too far?
Revealed: The Best Time to Book a Flight
Pop quiz: what does the formula ∏A = gUG + min(k-g, (1-g)(1-r)) mean to you? Well, if you’re a savvy traveler, you’ll already know that it represents the answer to the age old question of when is the optimum time to purchase a …
Loser Sloth Would Rather Hang Out in Trees Than Have Sex
Hey everybody, a sloth in the London Zoo doesn’t want to mate. Let’s all stare at him!
North Korea Gets Facebook; South Korea Investigates
The latest in the secretive nation’s efforts to join social networking sites, North Korea is now on Facebook!
Wyclef Jean’s Presidential Bid: On Shaky Ground?
Wyclef Jean’s presidential campaign may not last ‘till November.
Harry Potter Condoms: Yes, They’re Real. Yes, Warner Bros. Is Suing
What’s that now? Harry Potter promoting safe sex? Don’t be ridiculous, this is Harry Popper, a bespectacled, wand brandishing, pink prophylactic that, according to its Swiss manufacturers Magic X, “has nothing to do with Harry …
French Parents Visit Cemetery, Discover Son Had Died
Talk about shocking discoveries.
Colbert to Honor Returning Iraq Troops
“He” may not always agree with the administration, but Stephen Colbert is nothing if not a proud citizen. And he plans to honor the returning troops by broadcasting two episodes of The Colbert Report next month with his audience …