According to one trend story, members of the one percent won’t even consider a house with a less than double-digit bathroom count.
Egyptian Lawmaker Resigns After Nose-Job Scandal
A conservative Egyptian lawmaker resigned from parliament Monday after his claims that he’d been brutally beaten turned out to be fabrications to cover up his recent nose job.
Anwar al-Balkimy represented the Al-Nour party, …
Meet Marvin E. Quasniki, the Puppet Running for President
The Republican candidate is encouraging us to dream smaller.
Lava Destroys the Last Home in Hawaii Neighborhood
After nearly three decades, the Kilauea volcano finally claimed the last home in the ravaged Royal Gardens subdivision on Hawaii’s big island.
Homeowner Jack Thompson hoped this latest threat would miss his home, like so …
Lady Gaga Breaks Twitter Record, Reaching 20 Million Followers
On Saturday, Lady Gaga set a new record by breaking the barrier of 20 million Twitter followers. She’s bested the likes of Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, who fall behind at around 18 and 16 million followers, …
Watch: MIT Students Fight Nerdy Reputation With Charm School
Hey engineers — silverware belongs at the 135-degree position.
Penguin on the Lam: Tuxedoed Fugitive Escapes from Tokyo Zoo
Tokyo police are on the hunt for a fugitive. He’s neither armed nor dangerous, but they predict he has quite a penchant for fish. The Tokyo Sea Life Park announced that a 1-year-old Humboldt penguin is on the run after escaping …
Girl Scouts Punch Thief, Jump on Car in Cookie-Cash Robbery
If there was a Girl Scout badge for being gutsy, two Texas Scouts would be first in line after they punched a thief for running off with their hard-earned cookie cash. And there’s a getaway car involved!
What’s a girl to …
An Injured Bullfighter Returns to the Ring
Juan Jose Padilla, the bullfighter famously (and horrifically) gored five months ago, has stunned bullfighters and fans of the sport with his quick recovery and return to the ring.
Animal Lovers Fume at Newly Announced ‘Cat Curfew’ in Japan
Japan’s popular cat cafés — where visitors can pay to drop in for some rest and relaxation with the felines — are getting slapped with a curfew.
A revision to Japan’s animal-protection law will soon enforce the 8 p.m. …
Reading While Eating for March 5: Art Imitates Art
Monday’s links talk Simpsons tributes and Star Wars concepts.
Baby Found in Indiana Field Dies After Devastating Tornado
Friday’s storms destroyed her family’s mobile home and killed her father, mother and two siblings