Institutions of higher learning wondering what the world thinks of them can now point to a new Top 100 list for potential validation.
Charlie Sheen Sues Warner Bros. and Chuck Lorre for $100 Million. Who Will #Win?
The “unemployed winner” has made the first move in his attempt to seek revenge for being booted off his hit TV show, Two and a Half Men, and it comes at no small price.
Talk About a Disaster Movie: BP Oil Spill Set To Hit Big Screen
With BP’s one-year anniversary of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster nearly upon us, that can only mean one thing. The time is ripe for a Hollywood adaptation. (via Ecocentric)
Adventures in Product Placement: Ke$ha Releases Thousands of Custom Condoms
Sure, we could say that America’s favorite Jack-swigging, garbage bag-wearing pop star is the poster girl for reckless behavior. But at least this time she’s encouraging you to don something besides glitter when you head to the bedroom.
Tsunami 101: How Asia Is Prepping for the Waves
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake threw Japan off kilter Friday, prompting a watery surge that has engulfed the country’s northeast, tsunami warnings have been issued in abundance. What are countries in the waves’ path doing …
BREAKING: 8.9 Earthquake Hits Japan, Followed by Tsunami
Japan was struck by a 8.9 earthquake off the northeastern coast of the island on Friday afternoon at 2:46 P.M. local time. Initially reported as a weaker earthquake, buildings in Tokyo shook for several minutes.
Fine Art Fight: Five Reasons Stephen Colbert is Better Than Picasso
The art world went all aflutter this week when Picasso’s “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust,” the most expensive painting ever sold at auction, went on the wall at the Tate Modern in London. But on Tuesday, a cooler transaction took …
Think You Can Hold Your Liquor? Moldova Can Drink You Under the Table
The award for the most gluttonous country (when it comes to alcohol) goes to Moldova.
Chuck Norris Turns 71 in Human Years, 21 in Chuck Norris Years
Chuck Norris is immortal and doesn’t have a birthday. But if he did, it would be today.
The Next Big Thing in Deposed-Leader Chic: Pinstripes With Your Name
Mubarak’s got some serious megalomaniac style.
Q&A: Behind a Dating Site That Helps You Snag Your Own Prince William
The royal wedding is more than a month away, but interest in Prince William and Kate’s fairytale romance has already reached fever pitch. There’s been truckloads of commemorative items and funny (tacky?) swag, but one niche …
Be (Sorta) Jealous: Chimps Have Better Sex Than Humans
Believe it or not, male chimpanzees may have the best sex lives.