And Rebecca Black fans around the world will weep.
‘Pandagate’: BBC Under Fire for ‘Face of the Year’ Pick
When in doubt over a year-end list, go with an animal. But be prepared to protect yourself from Twitter’s wrath.
The BBC has come under scrutiny for selecting the Chinese panda Tian Tian (aka Sweetie) as one of its women of …
“He's got a great life.”
‘WTF? I Wanted an iPhone!’ Comedian Retweets Messages from Angry, Entitled Kids
Sure, we’re in the worst economic slump since the Great Depression, with 8.6% unemployment, plummeting home values and Europe on the brink of collapse, but hey, I really wanted an iPhone!
Will the FAA’s New Fatigue Rules Do Enough for Pilots?
Some experts argue that despite the regulations, the skies are still not as safe as they could be.
Pawn Stars Gamble Pays Off With Albrecht Durer Find
The History Channel’s Pawn Stars bet on an etching by a Renaissance master and won big.
Reading While Eating for December 28: Because I Said So
Wednesday’s links are good at grieving but bad at being intimidating.
Videos: Wailing and Spectacle Abound at Kim Jong Il’s Funeral
If you can’t tell from the keening population of North Korea in these videos, there were a few tears at the Dear Leader’s memorial.
Fancy Fast Food: Wendy’s Introduces Foie Gras Burger in Japan
Can highbrow fare give the chain a second chance in a tough market?
Just Add Music: Video Turns Hockey Commentator Into Piano Virtuoso
If Don Cherry’s desk were a piano, this is what his broadcasts would sound like.
Marty McFly’s DeLorean Auctions for $541,000
For that price, we hope the flux capacitor still works.
Colombian City Opens 28-Story Outdoor Escalator
Residents of the notoriously crime-ridden neighborhood will be spared a 35-minute stair hike.