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12 American Towns and Their Unusual Claims to Fame
From the world capital of lost luggage to the town with the most fire hydrants, Walletpop has assembled a list of the bizarre claims to fame of many American cities. (link)
5 Stocks That Don’t Need Ben Bernanke
Comments from the Chairman of the Federal Reserve sent stocks tumbling on Wednesday. Which companies are best positioned to ride the verbal tides? The Motley Fool reveals its list.
Betty White Set to Launch Clothing Line
The Internet’s favorite octogenarian will have her very own clothing caché come August. Get the details at TheDailyWh.At.
The 50 Highest-Earning American Athletes
For the seventh consecutive year, SI.com has compiled a list of the 50 top-earning American athletes by salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. Despite his share of personal troubles, did Tiger Woods still keep his …
If You Really Knew Me and Teen Mom Reviews
Didn’t think MTV could replace The Hills? The network is managing generate a lot of buzz with a new pair of reality shows, both exploring different aspects of teenage life. Over at EW, Ken Tucker gives his take on the shows’ …
Bored With a Big Ego? Clone Yourself!
Attention raging egomaniacs: we’ve located the perfect rainy day activity for you.
Why Reporters Shouldn’t Try to Play Frogger
See the video at TheDailyWh.at.
Climate Scientist Stephen Schneider Dies at 65
Schneider reportedly died of a heart attack as his flight was landing in London, after a career that was both impressively long and far too short.
Genius How-To Video: Make Your Own Potato Chips
It takes a microwave, potatoes and some dip. Watch the full video at The DailyWh.at.
Male vs. Female Stereotypes – Wedding Cake Edition
An instantaneous showing of who may wear the pants in the upcoming marriage (Via The Daily Wh.at).
Baseball’s Home Run Derby: The Ultimate Hitter’s Curse?
Sluggers beware — taking part in the midsummer classic’s main power show often makes for a power outage during the rest of the season.