It would be one thing if bar staff took umbrage at a pregnant woman downing shots and getting drunk. But a bar in the Chicago area has asked a lady to leave despite the fact she was drinking water. (via Chicago Tribune)
Hero Pilot Pulls Out the Stops to Help Grandpa Reach Funeral: 2011’s Most Heartwarming Travel Story?
The most important trips aren’t about getting somewhere. They’re about getting to someone. (via Elliott.org)
Horoscope Hang-Up: Earth Rotation Changes Zodiac Signs
If you’re the type of person who relies on mysterious-sounding locations of stars to determine your personality and outcome in life, get ready to be shocked.
Conan Likes Letterman. Leno? Not So Much
In the least-surprising revelation since Brett Favre went back on his retirement promise (watch out for this year’s edition soon!), the chat show host who earned the sympathy of a nation has let forth his views on his peers. And, …
The Catcher in the Rye Part 2: More Teenage Angst, Courtesy of Swedish Author
If you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat for sixty years, it’s finally here. The next chapter in Holden Caulfield’s life.
Over 300 Killed in Brazil Floods and Mudslides
Just as things were getting better in Australia, they’re getting worse in Brazil.
Ted Williams, the Golden Voice, is Headed to Rehab
After shooting to instant fame when a video of his “golden voice” went viral last week on YouTube, Ted Williams has decided to enter rehab for drug and alcohol addiction.
New Zealand Saves Beached Whale; Others Die
New Zealand volunteers and conservation rescuers have managed to save a beached whale, refloating it in the water, after it had become displaced with four other whales on New Zealand’s North Island.
Yes, It Happens: Paramedics Race to Boy, Tongue Frozen to Stop Sign Pole
We thought it was a given, if you lick a frozen pole, you are going to get stuck. It’s as if no-one’s even seen A Christmas Story.
Quotes: ‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ Patti Stanger Gives Julian Assange Dating Advice
“He wants a woman who will give him an opinion — but I bet you he’ll hate her opinion. I will bet you he’ll slice her in half when she says what she feels.”
— PATTI STANGER, who sets up couples on her Bravo show Millionaire …
To Put it Lightly, Antonio Cromartie “Hates” Tom Brady
Let’s try to keep the rivalry on the field. Okay, boys?
Storms Create Thunder, Lightning… Antimatter?
One of the universe’s least-understood phenomena is produced in a common lightning strike.