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George Lucas’ Tweaks to ‘Star Wars’ Incurs Fans’ Wrath
These are not the changes you’re looking for.
@NBCNews Twitter Account Hacked With Fake Terror Attack
Needless to say that no one was amused.
Nike Unveils Marty McFly’s ‘Back to the Future’ Sneakers
Ah, the future. Jet packs, pills that contain entire meals and sneakers that lace themselves up. Perchance to dream, right?
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.
Hell on Wheels: Mexico City Tops Global Poll of Worst Places to Drive
So you think your commute is bad? Spare a thought for drivers in Mexico City – which has the most tortuous driving in the world, according to a new IBM survey.
First Date ‘From Hell’: Woman Forced to Drive Getaway Car After Date Commits Robbery
A woman on a first date was tricked into becoming a getaway driver after her date robbed a betting shop in Wales. And you thought you had dating horror stories. (via The Sun)
Don’t Stop Him Now: Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Queen’s Freddie Mercury
The latest masterpiece from those clever folks at Google may be their greatest creation yet.
Feds Check Urban Dictionary to Crack Gun-Store Death Threat
U.S. federal agents used Urban Dictionary to bust an Indiana man accused of sending a barely comprehensible death threat on Facebook to a gun store manager, according to a U.S. District Court complaint.
Survey: College Plagiarism Is at an All-Time High
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows plagiarism in college is on the rise.
‘Automation Addiction’: Is Technology Weakening Pilots’ Skills?
Safety officials say that hundreds of deaths in airline crashes over the past five years are attributable to pilots who have become too dependent on computerized fight controls, forgetting how to react in certain situations.
Beyoncé’s Pregnancy Gives Twitter a Record-Breaking Bump
News travels fast when a celebrity baby bump is exposed for the very first time. Especially when it’s Beyoncé’s. (via Techland)