“The most important thing that the United States can do for the world economy is to grow, because we continue to be the world’s largest market and a huge engine for all other countries to grow,”
— BARACK OBAMA, President of the …
Google Doodle Controversy: Islamic Symbol Hidden In Vet Doodle?
Today’s Google Doodle in honor of Veterans Day led to an unexpected Internet war over possible Islamic symbolism hidden inside the logo. Accusers say the “e” of Google is in the shape a crescent moon, one half of the main symbol …
Robot Explorer Reveals 2,000-Year-Old, Perfectly Carved Underground Tunnel in Mexico
The world’s newest intrepid tomb raider is a robot.
Paging Michael Crichton: World’s Oldest and Cutest Dino Embryo Found
It’s been a banner week for oldest things!
Late Night Gets Serious: Crowe Recounts Darkest Moment of a Life Lived Smoking
It was an unexpected revelation from one of the world’s most renowned actors. (via Tuned In)
Reading While Eating for November 11: Biden and Bacon
Thursday’s links have bad hair and awesome stuffed animals.
Country Strong: Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Country Debut At CMAs
Actually, it wasn’t half bad.
Officials: California ‘Missile’ Was Just a Plane
It was the sight that launched a thousand conspiracy theories. But authorities say the answer is a little more boring.
Lichtenstein Tops Warhol in Auction
The contemporary art world was taken by storm this week after paintings by pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein battled it out at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in New York City.
Quotes: Amazon Pull Guide To Pedophilia
“People… Relax… This book is obviously promoted by Amazon per request of FBI in order to track down and catch pedophiles. This book is obviously a bait for the sickos that are lurking around out there trying to prey on our
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Is This the World’s Most Avant-Garde Christmas Tree?
NewsFeed has a very European sensibility, dahling. That’s why we’re among the first news outlets to see renderings of John Galliano’s new Christmas tree at Claridge’s, the iconic Art Deco hotel in London.
For Your Consideration: Rubik’s Cube, the Movie
NewsFeed once watched an entire subway car enthralled by a guy who made solving a Rubik’s Cube as easy as A-B-C. But would we want to see a movie about it or indeed any aspect of this peculiar toy? No.