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Sad? How About a Big Piece of Candy?
Stressed out? Need comfort food?
Shark Attack Victims Now Sharks’ Biggest Advocates
A group of shark attack survivors, though scarred and maimed, have banded together in an unexpected display of forgiveness.
Weird Guy With Metal Detector Now Rich Weird Guy: Amateur Digs Up $460,000 Helmet
It’s almost like winning the lottery, but better! An amateur treasure hunter has unearthed a Roman helmet and mask valued at $460,000.
Quotes: Sarah Shourd’s Mother on Her Daughter’s Release
“I’ve hoped and prayed for this moment for 410 days and I cannot wait to wrap Sarah in my arms and hold her close when we are finally together again,”
— NORA SHOURD, Mother of Sarah Shourd, an American hiker who was freed from …
World’s Most Expensive Book Up For Sale
Ever felt bad for spending too much money on a book you know you’re probably never going to read? Chances are it’s nothing compared to John James Audubon’s Birds of America, which goes on sale at London’s Sotheby’s in …
U.S. Military Spots More Child Soliders In Afghanistan
U.S. Marines deployed to Afghanistan report that more children and teenagers are used by the Taliban in battle, some as young as 3 years old.
Chilean Miners Can Finally Light Up
After initially being denied their requests for cigarettes, the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground will finally get their cigarette fix.
U.S. Ranks Fifth in Generous-Countries List
How likely are Americans to help a stranger? Less likely than Australians.
Former Mujahedin Pens Open Letter to Osama Bin Laden
Say, you know who isn’t a huge fan of Osama bin Laden? Pretty much everyone! On the eve of the ninth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Noman Benotman, one of bin Laden’s former compatriots, has written an open …
Even More Old People Missing in Japan
It’s worse than we thought.
E.U. Report: Obese Britons, Chainsmoking Austrians and More!
Undeterred by its reputation as a haven for boring bureaucrats, the European Union has released the Eurostat Yearbook 2010, a 635-page compendium of E.U. statistics. Covering issues from health to education to economy, it’s not …