Australia Adds ‘Indeterminate’ Gender Option to Its Passports
For some Australians, traveling is about to get a bit easier.
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‘Sense and Sensibility’ Gets An(other) Update
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an author in possession of a renowned body of work must be repeatedly ripped off. In other, non-Pride and Prejudice-inspired words, book publishers are reworking Jane Austen — again.
Watch: Group of Strangers Lifts Burning Car Off Injured Man
Here’s your heartwarming, awe-inspiring video of the day — or, perhaps, the month.
Tumblr of the Week: Stocking Is the New Planking
It was about time that something took the place of planking, and we’re just glad it’s something that’s actually entertaining.
The Highest-Paid Man In Entertainment Is… Probably Not Who You’d Guess
Forbes has calculated the man in entertainment who made the most bank last year and it’s probably not who you think.
Sept. 11 Memorial Misspells Victim’s Name
The 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks was commemorated with a memorial site featuring waterfalls surrounded by bronze panels etched with the names of the 2,983 people who died in the attacks. One of those names, …
Sad News About Happy Feet? Rescued Penguin May Have Been Eaten
Here’s your sad animal story of the day: Happy Feet, the emperor penguin who famously washed ashore in New Zealand, has gone missing and his trackers are fearing the worst.
Watch: Paul Simon Sings ‘Sound of Silence’ at 9/11 Memorial
If this song didn’t bring tears to your eyes before, it sure will now.
When It Comes To Sex Scandals, Mexico Is The Most Tolerant Country
Sex scandal, schmex scandal. Most of Mexico just doesn’t really care what goes on behind closed bedroom doors.
Actually There’s Not An App For That: Claims Behind Acne-Curing Smartphone Apps Are ‘Baseless’
Remember guys, as much as you love your iPhone, it’s not a miracle worker.
Petition Calls for a ‘George Carlin Street’ in New York City
New York-based George Carlin fans have started an online petition to have a Manhattan street named after the late comedian. (We’re assuming the street sign will be curse-word free.)
QUOTE: Reese Witherspoon Is Lucky
“The driver seemed to have not seen her because of a large tree at the intersection…[Reese Witherspoon] was lucky, because it could have been much more serious.”
—WITNESS, who saw a car strike actress Reese Witherspoon while …