The most fascinating news from around the Web on May 29, 2013
Six Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Scripps National Spelling Bee
There’s a secret word committee, or as they probably call it — a clandestine lexicon coterie.
WATCH: Fan Slaps Beyoncé’s Booty During Concert
How dare he?
Watching While Eating for May 29: Find it or Just Show Up
From trashing Mount Everest to re-watching Arrested Development, here are the must-see links for May 29.
Canadian Currency Smells Like Maple Syrup (to Some People)
Has the Bank of Canada been spiking the national currency?
Bracing for a Holy Wine Shortage in Venezuela
Venezuela’s Catholic Church is suffering a wine shortage just as the rest of the country struggles to find basic supplies like toilet paper.
Tourist Behaving Badly: Chinese Teen Defaces Egyptian Relic
Turns out Chinese tourists can be as obnoxious as travelers from every other country on earth.
The 6 Most Maddening Types of CAPTCHA
How many have you stumbled across?
WATCH: Mesmerizing Footage from Video Camera Lost in Coral Reef
When the camera became dislodged from Jens Knof’s kitesurf board and sank to the reef bed, he assumed that it was gone for good.
Dolphin-Assisted Births Are a Thing
But are dolphins really midwife material?
Pomp and Controversy: 7 Contentious Commencement Speakers
From Barbara Bush to Jerry Springer, not all graduation speakers are greeted with applause.
McDonald’s Takes on Italian Cuisine, in Italy
Arguably the world’s largest burger chain teams up with the world’s leading pasta firm.