For many, the way in which the venerable film critic is handling his debilitating situation, is also worthy of Person of the Year consideration.
Putin’s Alleged Mistress to Grace Cover of Russian Vogue
If there’s one way to spark controversy in fashion and politics, splashing a Prime Minister’s alleged mistress across the cover of Vogue certainly makes the cut.
Holy Human Head: French Retiree Had King Henri IV’s Mummified Remains in His Garage
The strangest things are turning up in the hands of French pensioners these days—including the disembodied heads of France’s former monarchy.
Reading While Eating for December 15: The Street Where You Live
Wednesday’s links are international and hyperlocal.
The Great Vegas Strip Heist: $1.5 Million in Chips Stolen, No Shots Fired
A thief has discovered an entirely new way of breaking the bank at a Las Vegas casino: Rob it at gunpoint.
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, Tells World He’s TIME’s Person of the Year – Via Facebook
So if you were second youngest person to ever be named TIME’s Person of the Year, and the inventor of Facebook, where would you break the news? (Hint: Wait, you need a hint?)
Newest Tourist Attraction: Chernobyl to Open to Visitors in 2011
Though we’d use the term “attraction” lightly.
To Infinity and Beyond: Voyager 1 Nears Edge of the Solar System
It’s been a 33-year trip without so much as a pit stop for the Voyager.
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson Separate
Warning: Too much hotness can cause a relationship to burst.
Gunman Caught On Camera: Shoots At Florida School Board Members, Kills Self
A 56-year-old Florida gunman entered a school board meeting Tuesday, fired a shot towards board members and eventually killed himself after security arrived on the scene. Cameras caught the confrontation.
Biggest Loser 2010: And the Winner Is…
…a whole lot lighter.
The Lonely Life of a Whistleblower: Julian Assange on OKCupid?
Not satisfied with Wikipedia‘s ever growing entry for Julian Assange, internet users have taken to scouring dating sites for potential information — and may have struck gold.