The French are rude. They don’t shave. They get mad if you butcher their language. But worst of all, the French aren’t pleased that the rest of the world has these impressions of them.
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Paging Marty McFly: Time Travel is Impossible, Scientists Say
Discovery News reports that scientists in Hong Kong have ruled out the possibility of time travel by proving that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light. Which is funny, because “faster than the speed of light” is …
Fashion Police in the Skies: Woman Thrown Off Airplane Because of Her Short Shorts
It’s bad enough that the contents of our bags are scrutinized. But now our fashion choices?
Study: Drivers Are Dangerously Distracted By Their Dogs
Man’s best friend may not be the best driving companion.
Mind Your Z’s: Hotel Chain Introduces Snore-Free Zones
The Crowne Plaza knows you just can’t take it any snore. (Sorry.)
Will and Kate Get $323 Vouchers After British Airways TV System Fails
This is what happens when you fly commercial, dahling.
TSA: Newly Installed Scanner Software Will Provide More Modesty
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole announced today that the agency will install new software on some body-scanning machines to make images less revealing and air passengers feel less stripped down.
Colorado Air Traffic Controller Accused of Working While Intoxicated
The Federal Aviation Administration admitted this week that an air traffic controller was removed from his position after he failed an alcohol test. The controller has not been charged with a federal crime, and it’s likely …
Tiny-Town Troubles: Delta Eliminating Service to 24 Small Airports
Delta Airlines announced that it “can no longer afford” to continue service at 24 small U.S. airports, and members of various communities are left wondering how they will fly.
‘Jersey Shore’ Season 4 Trailer: New Location, Same Antics
They’re back, and now they’re terrorizing Europe. What’s Italian for “here we go again?”
Bicyclists Beat Airplane in Carmageddon Race Across L.A.
Angelenos shunned their preferred mode of transportation – the venerable automobile – as the 405 went under repair this weekend.
Cash Cab Crash: Vancouver Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Game-Show Vehicle
The taxi used in the Canadian version of the TV show Cash Cab hit a pedestrian in Vancouver on Friday night, killing the victim.