For 125 years, the world has set its watches based on one clock, on the top of a hill, in London. But that could change with the building of a new clock tower in Saudi Arabia.
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New Study: Illegal Immigrant Birthrate at 340,000
In 2008, illegal immigrants had some 340,000 children in the United States, according to a study released today by the Pew Hispanic Center. The key reason why this matters? Any child born within U.S. borders receives citizenship …
Will the Roads of the Future Be Solar Powered?
The 25,000 square miles of road surfaces in the continental U.S. is a lot of unproductive space, isn’t it?
The New, New, New Susan Boyle
How many new SuBo’s are we up to now? We’ve lost track.
Report: Jennifer Lopez Voted Off Idol Panel
People is reporting that J-Lo won’t be a judge on American Idol, because FOX was tired of her demands. With Simon and Ellen out, the show is scrambling to put together a panel before auditions start, and reportedly may sign …
“Worst President In History?” A Campaign Ad of PURE INTENSITY
Ben Quayle, you certainly don’t lack for gravitas. But historical perspective? That could maybe use some work.
Bo The Bailer: Woman Hit By Foul Ball After Boyfriend Ducks Out Of The Way
And the Boyfriend of the Year Award goes to, unsurprisingly, not this guy.
Regrettable Food: Denny’s Releases Fried Cheese Melt Sandwich
Denny’s newly-released Fried Cheese Melt Sandwich, featured on the Value Menu, combines a grilled-cheese sandwich with mozzarella sticks. (via Eater)
Steven Slater’s Freakout: The Stress Of Being A Flight Attendant
Hero or criminal? There’s so much talk of disgruntled flight attendant Steven Slater, but what drove him out of the emergency exit?
A Paris Team’s Shocking New Uniforms: Hardly Haute Couture
Rugby isn’t a sport for the faint-hearted—especially if you have to play it wearing something as frightful as this.
Dad: Fantasia ‘Doing Fine’ in Hospital After Overdose
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino is in a Pineville, N.C. hospital recovering from a reported overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid, which police called an apparent suicide attempt. Her father, Joseph, told RadarOnline that …
