In an effort to avoid artificial additives in its drinks, Starbucks got vegetarians peeved by using a new ingredient in its strawberry products, ABC News reports. That ingredient? Extract from dried, crushed cochineal beetles, as …
New Site Turns Lucky Twitter Users Into Stars for the Day
Who wants a million Twitter followers for one day only? You now may have a shot at the Internet’s version of 15 minutes of fame.
Theoretically, a new web application called Fame is designed to turn one lucky Twitter user …
Rats the Size of House Cats Invade the Florida Keys
A species of invasive African rat larger than the average house cat has made a reappearance in Grassy Key, despite efforts to wipe them out for the past 10 years.
World’s Tallest Pro Basketball Player Doesn’t Need to Jump to Dunk
If you look really closely, Paul Sturgess did put a tiny bit of air between his size 20 shoes and the floor before dunking the basketball in a recent Harlem Globetrotters game. Not that he needed to.
Sturgess, with a jersey …
George Zimmerman’s Gun: A Popular Choice for Concealed Carry
Little is known about the short time between Trayvon Martin’s initial confrontation with George Zimmerman and his death. But the weapon Zimmerman was carrying is typical for the type of self defense he has claimed.
JetBlue Flight Diverted After Captain Becomes Incoherent
It took multiple airline passengers to subdue the captain of a JetBlue flight from New York’s JFK airport en route to Las Vegas after he was kicked out of the cockpit by the co-pilot and started slamming on the door and …
Light Beer Is Becoming an Endangered Species
Mainstays like Miller Lite and Bud Light are losing ground to tastier craft beers.
Who Owns a Disputed $260,000 Mega Millions Lottery Ticket?
Stories surrounding the lottery seem to be almost as rich in drama as the prize money on offer.
The latest example comes to us courtesy of Mountain View in Santa Clara County, Calif.. An existing million-dollar lottery winner, …
Layover Stress Begone: ‘Relaxation Rooms’ Debuting at U.S. Airports
If the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport mimics a small city, then why not have small hotel rooms to match?
Atlanta-based Minute Suites LLC has created its own solution to airport stress, creating mini-rooms within …
Ontario Legalizes Brothels, Bodyguards to Protect Sex Workers
According to a ruling by Ontario’s highest court Monday, prostitutes may set up brothels and hire bodyguards, but solicitation on the street is still forbidden.
Reading While Eating for March 27: I Want Candy
Tuesday’s links start an all-chocolate diet, prepare our Easter baskets and make music out of Jell-O.
Lawrence O’Donnell Grills Empty Chair After George Zimmerman’s Lawyer Flees
On MSNBC’s Last Word Monday night, host Lawrence O’Donnell planned a one-on-one interview with Craig Sonner, the lawyer representing George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin shooting case. But instead of seeing the lawyer …