Thursday’s links are good tippers, bad inventors and rap historians.
Photos: The Life and Times of Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis, a Hollywood leading man who starred in films like The Defiant Ones, Spartacus, and Some Like It Hot, died on September 29, 2010 at his home in Las Vegas. LIFE looks back at his decades in Hollywood, hanging with …
Commonwealth Games Monkey Around — Literally
Delhi authorities have enlisted the hairy help of a contingent of trained large black-faced langur monkeys to work as security guards at the Commonwealth Games.
Police Investigating Family on TLC’s Sister Wives
When cameras depict your illegal lifestyle, you have to know the cops will find out.
Quotes: Comedy Central Mourns Greg Giraldo
“The comedy community lost a brother today. Our thoughts are with his family.”
— COMEDY CENTRAL, in a statement in response to the death of Greg Giraldo, a comedian known for his insult humor; Giraldo, 44, died after being …
Introducing the $1 Million Advent Calendar
Getting excited for Christmas? If you’re lucky enough to get given — or indeed buy for yourself — a Porsche advent calendar you jolly well should be.
Cycling’s Latest Scandal: Angry Contador Pleads Innocence
As shocking as it sounds, the cycling world was yet again rocked Thursday by the news that a star name has tested positive for a banned substance. But fear not, there’s a simple explanation!
Film Legend Tony Curtis Dies at 85
Tony Curtis, one of the most loved actors of Hollywood’s golden age, died yesterday at 85.
Silly Bandz: The New Way to Flirt?
Forget buying a girl a drink — to really win her heart, just slip her a rubber-band bracelet.
Adult Video-Sharing List Leaked: Are You On It?
The full names and addresses of 5,300 Sky broadband customers have been leaked on to the internet, alongside a list of pornographic movies they are alleged to have shared online.
Quotes: European Official on Workers’ Austerity Protests
“Workers are on the streets today with a clear message to Europe’s leaders. There is a great danger that workers are going to pay the price for the reckless speculation that took place in financial markets.”
— JOHN MONKS, head …
Coming Soon to a State Near You: Marijuana Tracking?
Call it legal, with a government lens.