The former residence of Princess Diana reopens after a £12 million ($18.8 million) renovation, with art exhibits, displays of Diana’s clothing and an exhibition tracing the life of Queen Victoria.
Asma Assad, Syria’s First Lady and Self-Professed ‘Real Dictator’
Leaked emails offer a glimpse at the glamorous British-born former investment banker, who’s married to Syria’s oft-maligned president.
Marmageddon! New Zealand Faces Shortage of Marmite Spread
Marmite’s worst nightmare—Vegemite—has the upper hand in the South Pacific battle for toast-spread supremacy. As New Zealanders struggle through a nationwide shortage of Marmite, a thick, black salty spread made from yeast …
Ashton Kutcher Signs Up to Be Shot Into Space
In space, no one can hear you tweet.
Hitler’s Hollywood Bunker Housed 1930s Nazi Sympathizers
Residents of “Murphy Ranch” believed they were under Hitler’s rule. The compound is now being turned into a rest stop for hikers.
Reading While Eating for March 20: Pure Imagination
Tuesday’s links discuss the power of books — and ’90s television stars.
State Department Announces Renewed Amelia Earhart Search
History fanatics haven’t given up hope of finding Amelia Earhart’s plane wreckage, and apparently the U.S. government hasn’t either. Backed by an unnamed half-million-dollar private donation, the search for Earhart’s …
Spring Is Officially Off to an Early Start This Year
The vernal equinox, which happened early Tuesday, is the earliest since 1896.
‘Tall Clubs’ Give the Vertically Endowed a Leg Up in Business
Forget college alumni events. The new way to network is by mingling with fellow tall people.
Forget Gotham: Batman Comes to the Rescue in Brazil
Batman is on the loose and fighting crime in Brazil, and the cops are just standing back and letting him. Yes, the scourge of Gotham’s criminal forces has found a new home in Sao Paolo. While the criminals there are shaking in …
Watch: Improv Everywhere Turns Subway Into ‘Sleeper Car’
The prank collective paired with the Guggenheim Museum for their latest stunt.
Jewels for the .01%: Eye Candy from the Baselworld Expo
Each year, nearly 2,000 companies present their latest watches and fine jewelry offerings at Baselworld, a trade show that takes place in Basel, Switzerland. For accessories buyers and store managers, it’s a chance to preview …