Once a backup haven for the members of Congress in case of nuclear attacks, Project Greek Island is now a tourist attraction. Talk about a blast from the past—and we don’t mean the Cold War paranoia. Check out that wallpaper! …
Scared of Needles? New Vaccine is Pain-Free
Shudder at the thought of needles?
Visiting Massachusetts? Double-Check Before Using This List
The Massachusetts state legislature released a list of 1,000 “great places” to visit. Too bad there were only 996 — and some spots had been closed for years.
Pedestrians Take Over Massive European Highway
You like going for a walk on Sundays? Come to Europe! Police closed down 60 kilometers of one of the continent’s busiest motorways to let pedestrians walk in the sun.
He Survived: Dancing Video at Auschwitz Sparks Web Debate
Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 hit “I Will Survive” gained fame for making the playlists at disco clubs like Paradise Garage and Studio 54.
Heating Up: Last Month the Warmest June on Record
Crank up the air conditioner — according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, last June was the hottest on record worldwide.
Conan: Media Executives ‘Scared S***less’ by the Web
Conan O’Brien as philosopher? Get used to it.
Report: “Top Secret America” Too Big To Handle
Since September 11, 2001, the U.S. government has drastically increased its intelligence and counterterrorism forces. But according to a Washington Post report, “Top Secret America” has ballooned out of control.
Federal Official: Seep Found Near Oil Well Cap
Thad Allen, oil spill response director for the federal government, said testing revealed a seep, located “a distance from the well.” Is the well damaged? (via Ecocentric)
Quotes: Sarah Palin on Coining “Refudiate”
“Refudiate,” “misunderestimate,” “wee-wee’d up.” English is a living language. Shakespeare liked to coin new words too. Got to celebrate it!
– SARAH PALIN, laughing off criticism for tweeting the word “refudiate” instead of …
Miley’s Brother in Trouble With Ex-Bandmates
As we all know, Miley Cyrus can’t be tamed. We all had to watch her screech about it clad in avian drag. But apparently Miley’s older (considerably less famous) brother can’t be tamed either.
A Final Goodbye for Two Yankee Greats
An almost eerie quiet came over Yankee Stadium Friday night, before the New York Yankees hosted the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to kick off the second half of the baseball season for both teams.
