As everyone knows, there’s the sport Americans know as football and then there’s the sport the rest of the world calls football — i.e., the one you play with your feet. But try explaining that to improbably named German DJ …
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U.S. Government Confirms: There Are No Mermaids
Sorry, Ariel, looks like you’ll never be part of our world.
The U.S. National Ocean Service (NOS) made the firm announcement that mermaids do not exist. This announcement came in response to public inquiries into the NOS’ …
Britain Refuses to Extradite U.S. Sex Crimes Suspect on Human Rights Grounds
An American wanted for alleged sex-crime offenses won’t be extradited from the U.K. after a court ruled that a Minnesota sex-offender treatment program would violate his human rights.
Reading While Eating for June 22: Mad Men and Ryan Gosling
Today’s links feature fast food going retro, a Connecticut girl riffing on her state, and Ryan Gosling being adorable in the ’90s.
See ‘Em Before They Disappear: The 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in the U.S.
Each year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation highlights American landmarks that are threatened by neglect or lack of funding.
Vietnamese Businessman Buys America’s Smallest Town
Last month, the sole resident of Buford, Wyo., put the town up for auction. Bidding has closed, and the community, located between Laramie and Cheyenne, has an official new owner.
In his first-ever trip to the United States, …
What Are the Most Religious States in America?
If you eyeball Gallup’s latest data-driven map of religiosity in the U.S., it looks similar — with a few tweaks — to an electoral map from a recent presidential election. This week the polling outfit released its latest study …
Deadly Storms Continue in Midwest and South
Huge tornadoes ripped through the heartland of the United States, leveling entire towns in Indiana and leaving a trail of destruction many states wide
Crikey! Obama Gets Crocodile Insurance for Australia Trip
In an uncertain and sometimes dangerous global climate, President Obama needs to be covered against all eventualities — and it seems this now extends to threats from Australia’s largest reptile.
But far from being the …
A Hirsute Pursuit: New Reality Show Chronicles Beard Competitions
“Some people like to garden, some people like motorcycle riding … my hobby is winning,” boasts Jack Passion, the designated villain on Whisker Wars.
Poll: Pippa Middleton is Far From a Household Name in the States
Enter the American psyche.
Twitter Town Hall Won’t Limit President Obama’s Answers
The askers will be beholden to Twitter’s strict 140-character limit. But the commander-in-chief will be his usual loquacious self.