Do cars even have faces? Either way, that doesn’t stop them from getting facial hair.
Real-Life Men in Black? UN to Appoint Space Ambassador
Forget negotiating conflicts in the Sudan. The United Nations is set to act as earth’s first contact with aliens.
Mother-In-Law Jokes Banned in London Borough
Your mother-in-law is so oversensitive, she got mother-in-law jokes outlawed.
Thieves Blackmail Peruvian Mayor After Stealing His Father’s Skull
Just about everything about this story is disturbing. (via BBC)
Love Don’t Cost a Thing–Except Friends, That Is
Research shows that on average whenever you gain a lover, you lose two friends. (via the Guardian)
Quotes: Eddie Long
“I feel like David against Goliath, but I’ve got five rocks and I haven’t thrown one yet.”
–Georgia pastor Eddie Long, to his congregation on Sunday. Long has been accused of coercing young males into sexual relationships, …
The Sporting News’ 20 Smartest Athletes
You’ve seen Peyton Manning pass plenty of tests on the field. But what about his scores in the classroom? See the prolific quarterback and other stars’ academic backgrounds on Sporting News’ list of the 20 smartest athletes in pro sports.
Texas Doesn’t Want ‘Pro-Islam Bias’ in Their History
Deeming that history texts with a “pro-Islam/anti-Christian bias” should not be tolerated in Texas’ schools, the Texas Board of Education passed a resolution yesterday that requires publishers to follow their guidelines. (via AOL News)
Will Human Centipede 2 Be The Grossest Movie of All-Time?
Um, probably.
Oh Brother: Ed Beats David Miliband to Win U.K.’s Labour Leadership
There’s a good reason you don’t see many bookmakers going out of business: they tend to know what they’re doing. And with British bookies — for the first time earlier this week — making Ed Miliband the odds-on favorite to …
Lindsay Lohan Released From Jail After Posting Bail
Oh, and she’s back on the SCRAM.
Want That Diamond Ring You Can’t Afford? Try Layaway
The vintage payment plan is making a comeback. You’ve seen the large counter buried in the back of big-name department stores, but what about a smaller sign at your local jeweler?