Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, marks the last day of indulgence before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. All eyes are on New Orleans, as over one million visitors pour into the city for its largest celebration since Hurricane Katrina.
Want to Date Your Doppelgänger? There’s a Site for That
Some say it’s science. NewsFeed says it’s creepy.
Ancient Human Bones Discovered in Florida Woman’s Backyard
It’s not every day that a backyard becomes a site of archaeological significance, but that’s exactly what happened in the Florida Keys.
On Riot Anniversary, China Closes Tibet to Tourists
China is closing Tibet to foreign visitors ahead of the three-year anniversary of anti-government protests in western China.
Willow Smith Whips Some Sand Back and Forth in “21st Century Girl” Video
America’s favorite 10-year-old pop star has “whipped” up another video.
Officially an ‘Unemployed Winner’: Charlie Sheen Fired from Two and a Half Men
Looks like Charlie Sheen’s Twitter bio — “unemployed winner” — has become a reality.
Super-Size No Longer: Subway Surpasses McDonald’s as World’s Largest Restaurant Chain
Those ubiquitous golden arches have been eclipsed by the dawn of five-dollar footlongs.
Scientist Claims to Have Found Evidence of ET, But Don’t Phone Home Just Yet
Do we now have proof that aliens exist?
Floating House From Up Recreated. Talking Dogs Yet To Be Found
Did you dislike Up because you couldn’t get over the “unrealistic” fact that a house tied to a bunch of balloons could float away? You can be quiet now.
Amid Year-Old Ruins, Haiti Resumes its Carnival Celebration
A little more than a year ago, at least 800,000 people in Haiti’s capital, Port-Au-Prince, were killed when an earthquake decimated the city sending the Caribbean nation into further turmoil. In a continuing emergency situation, …
‘King Philip IV’ Stages Unauthorized Autograph Signing in Improv Everywhere Stunt
Usually, the subjects of Renaissance paintings don’t appear live in person to sign autographs at the Met.
Daniel Craig Dresses in Drag for Women’s Rights
Why would 007 be in drag? He’s not undercover — he’s promoting International Women’s Day, naturally.