The bottom of the ocean is so last week. Richard Branson has decided to one-up James Cameron by launching an expedition to the center of the earth. Launching Virgin Volcanic, Branson will plunge toward the core of our planet using a screw-shaped vessel that can drill through the magma of an active volcano. His star-studded team of “Volcanauts” traveling with him will include Tom Hanks, will.i.am and Seth Green. After we reach the center of the earth, what’s the next unexplored frontier?
April Fools’ Day 2012: The Best Pranks from Around the Web
Each April 1, websites attempt to fool us all with the latest-and-greatest product that in the end turns out to be simply a joke. But it doesn't stop us from hoping that someday these "breakthroughs" become more than just a one-day wonder