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Snuggie + Sex = Snuggie Sutra?
It was bound to happen. Sex is popular. Snuggies are popular. Why not put the two together?
Five Reasons This Will Be the Worst Fourth of July Ever
There’s an oil spill in the Gulf, the economy is terrible and sharks could even attack. But hey, happy Independence Day! This year, it seems like all forces have converged to make this holiday horrible. From canceled fireworks to …
Jon Gosselin’s Tattoo: Bizarre and Meaningless. Oh, and Uggggly
America’s most notorious TV dad, Jon Gosselin, says his new Korean-style dragon tattoo is symbolic for his personal rebirth. But what do dragons really stand for?
What Would Russia Say? Sarah Palin’s Hometown Introduces Smoked-Salmon Vodka
The bright minds at the Alaska Distillery have made it so that Wasilla residents can sip on a nouveau drink as they look toward Russia.
Meet the Newest Madden Stat: ‘Swagger’
NewsFeed has long been fascinated by the evolution of the term ‘swagger’ from an annoying sports cliche to an annoying music cliche to an annoying pop culture cliche. Now, finally, it’s an annoying video game cliche!
Massachusetts Condom Controversy: How Young is Too Young?
Simmer down — the Provincetown, Mass. school district taking heat for its decision to give out condoms to students who request them from a nurse or counselor — without parental permission — did not, in fact, plan to give …
Want Fries with that Lion Burger?
An Arizona restaurant is serving a lion meat burger on their menu, keeping up with World Cup fever in an unconventional way.
Should McDonald’s Ditch the Happy Meal Toys?
Happy Meals without toys!? Sacrilege!
Prince Albert II to Marry Swimmer Charlene Wittstock
People is reporting the Monaco royal plans to wed the South African swimmer, although no date has been set.
Straphangers Get Compasses, Courtesy Street Art
Disoriented when you get off the subway? If you’re in New York, at least, a helpful bit of street art will point the way. TheDailyWh.at digs into the recent crop of compasses sprouting up around town. (Link)
Without Comment: Newspapers in the Internet Era
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