Struggling with what to buy that special someone for Christmas? And you already got her a Snuggie last year?
Fear not. Two young Wisconsin entrepreneurs have you covered – quite literally. Twenty-somethings David Hibler and …
Quotes: NASA is Sorry They Didn’t Find Aliens
“I’m sorry if they are disappointed.”
–MARY VOYTEK, director of the Astrobiology Program at NASA Headquarters, apologizing to a USA Today reporter for not discovering a more traditional alien, merely a microbe. (via the …
England Cries Foul Over Awarding of World Cup to Russia
One day on from the desperate disappointment of missing out on hosting a first World Cup since 1966, the anger has barely subsided in England over FIFA’s decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia.
Finally! I Love You Phillip Morris Gets Released
Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor star in the movie about the con-man currently serving 144 years in a Texas prison. That’s nearly as long as it took for the film to see the light of day in the U.S.
Missing (Melted) Person: Woman Dials Emergency Services For Lost Snowman
What would you do with a Snow Day, that wonderful phrase for a day off work induced by snow disruption to transport? Go sledging? Build a snowman? Or how about steal a snowman? Would anyone really be capable of such an ice-cold …
Filet-O-Foie Gras: Luxe Burgers Come to France
This holiday season, hundreds of fast food outlets will Frenchify the traditional beef burger the only way they know how: by smothering it with a slice of fatty duck liver.
Dolly the Cloned Sheep Lives On — In Four Copies
You may remember Dolly, the cloned sheep who made headlines in the summer of 1996 when she became the first successful, adult mammal clone. Well, she’s back — sort of.
Weekend Movies: Critics Love, Are Creeped Out By, Black Swan
Film fans are abuzz over Black Swan, which opens this weekend.
Why is America All Huffy About Qatar?
Really? That’s been the reaction of most Americans to the announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup. Perhaps such self-righteous American soccer buffs should try asking that of themselves. Really? As in, you’re really …
Menorah Melodies: The Best Hanukkah Songs
Because why should Christmas get all the songs?
Oscar Season Opens: The Social Network Is the First Winner
If you’re looking for early signs of who might be in the running to win a coveted gold statue next year, you could do worse than looking at the National Board of Review’s awards.
Chuck Norris,Texas Ranger — For Real, This Time
The last viral ‘fact’ we heard about Chuck Norris went along the lines of this: “when Chuck Norris dives into a swimming pool, he doesn’t get wet, the pool gets Chuck Norris.” The news that he is now an honorary Texas Ranger — …