Bolivian Snowstorm Imperils More Than 40,000 Llamas and Alpacas
As Bolivia suffered its worst snowstorms in 20 years, thousands of people were left stranded and commerce was slowed to a grinding halt in the usually-dry region of Potosi.
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Politician Campaigns to Make ‘South California’ Into Our 51st State
A California politician is proposing that his state split in half as a way to address political and logistical issues – marking yet another instance someone has proposed this idea in the Golden State.
Wiener Wars: Takeru Kobayashi Reportedly Breaks Hot-Dog Eating Record, Away from Nathan’s
Although Joey “Jaws” Chestnut walked away from the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest with his fifth straight win, his mustard champion’s belt may be a little less prestigious this year.
China Opens World’s Longest Sea Bridge — and Three Other Record-Breakers
Four of the world’s six longest bridges opened to the public in China today.
Gabrielle Giffords Makes First Public Appearance Since Tucson Shooting
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords appeared in public on Monday evening for the first time since being shot in the head in January.
Japanese Scientists Build a Perfect (and Fake) Pop Star
Eguchi Aimi is your typical Japanese pop star: perfect skin, high-pitched girlish voice, lithe figure, and a team of computer designers, photographers, and other pop stars artificially constructing her every movement.
Since 2008, Greek Protesters Have Had a Canine Companion
Loukanikos hates Greece’s austerity measures, corrupt politicians, and the plight of the Greek everyman. And, as a dedicated protestor, he is willing to brave riot police and tear gas for his beliefs.
The Onion: We Demand a Pulitzer Prize
Today, The Onion published (what they think is) its thousandth issue, and the editorial board of self-described “America’s Finest News Source” is demanding recognition of its excellence.
Internet Trolls Get Analyzed By a New Study, Though They’ll Probably Say It’s Wrong
Have you ever been in an anonymous argument online? If so, then there is a chance you were trolled.
‘SNL’ Sweets: Ben & Jerry’s Rumored to Be Creating ‘Schweddy Balls’ Ice Cream
As Alec Baldwin weighs whether or not to run for mayor of New York City, his comedy is set to run for best flavor of ice cream ever.
New ‘World’s Shortest Man’ Celebrates Birthday, World Record
On Junrey Balawing’s 18th birthday party, he received more than the usual set of gifts: he got a Guinness world record.
Seniors’ Medical Pot Collective Faces Opposition in California
A senior citizen “pot collective” is facing growing criticism in a Southern California retirement community, highlighting disparate viewpoints about marijuana in older Americans.