Tuesday’s links get angry and stay hungry.
Actor Bill Erwin Dies at 96
Bill Erwin, a veteran Hollywood actor best known for his Emmy-nominated stint as a grumpy old man on Seinfeld, died at 96 Tuesday of age-related causes.
Poll: The French are the World’s Most Pessimistic People
Anyone holding their breath hoping 2011 might start with a bang of surprise can exhale. A new poll has discovered that the French are the most pessimistic people on earth. Mais duh.
Woman Claiming ‘Donald Duck’ Groping Takes Suit to Federal Court
The animated duck with a habit of saying “aw, phooey!” is adorable. Until he gropes your breasts and leaves you suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
New Year’s Solution: Dollar General Adding Hundreds of Stores
Whether you’re looking for a bargain or a job, one company has started off 2011 with a plan for both parties.
Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Shows Strong Ratings
The talk-show queen will be relieved that viewers spent New Year’s Day not only recovering from celebrations the night before, but also deciding to check out her new network.
Out of His Comfort Zone: Florida Man Living with Lions for 30 Days
NewsFeed hopes he’s a cat person. Because these are some pretty large cats.
Watch The First Partial Solar Eclipse of 2011
The moon passed between the earth and the sun this morning around 3 am EST, but the resulting eclipse wasn’t visible in the United States. Fortunately NewsFeed’s friends in Europe have camcorders.
Reports: Brits Prefer King-Size In The Bedroom
Furniture shops in the U.K. are reporting that more king-size beds are being sold than ever before. What did you think we were talking about?
Today in History: King Tut’s Sarcophagus Uncovered
Jan. 3 1924 was the date that British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the 3,000 year old remains of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen — and King Tut still doesn’t look a day over 18.
Judgment Day: Will May 21, 2011, Be the End of the World?
According to a small Christian movement, yes, it will.
This News is Ba-Na-Nas: Why the Fruit’s Future Is in Danger
Your cereal is about to get a little bit lonely. (Via The New Yorker)