If you had to put your finger — literally! — on the one thing missing from Germany’s online addresses, it would surely be the lack of the eszett or “ß.”
Don’t Know Where To Vote? Let Google Tell You!
Election Day is tomorrow, and if you’re voting (you should be voting!) you may be curious about what polling place to go to. Fortunately, the Google geniuses have come up with another project to help you out: a polling place …
Haley Barbour: Victory Will Not Be Because Voters Like Republicans
“We have to understand they’re not saying ‘Hey, we love you Republicans,’ but, ‘We’re not satisfied with this and will give you guys a chance.'”
– HALEY BARBOUR, Mississippi Governor and chairman of the Republican Governors …
New Orleans Saints Host World’s Largest Halloween Party
It must feel pretty good to be a New Orleans Saints supporter: not only did you win the Super Bowl earlier this year, but also you now hold the world record for the largest ever gathering of Halloween revelers.
Dilma Rousseff Elected Brazil’s First Female President
“I want to thank all Brazilians for this moment and I promise to honor the trust they have shown me.”
— DILMA ROUSSEFF, speaking to supporters in Brasilia after being elected Brazil’s first female president on Sunday; Rousseff …
Why ‘Truthiness’ is Taking Off
President Obama was born in Kenya! 9/11 was an inside job! Climate change is a global hoax! Why do people believe such outrageously false information? Researchers at Ohio State University worked to find out why. Head over to …
A Final Discovery: Space Shuttle Gears Up For Last Mission Wednesday
To infinity and beyond.
Quotes: Young Voters Feeling Ambivalent
“It’s not the fad anymore. It’s not the fad to be politically knowledgeable and active.”
— JESSICA KIRSNER, University of Miami junior and vice president of the school’s College Democrats; many former Obama volunteers …
Celebrity Quotes of the Week
Twilight star Kristen Stewart is gearing up for the franchise’s fourth film. What’s one of the things she’s giving up to prepare for her newest role? Hint: it involves Paula Deen and her delicious fare. Head over to People for …
High Speed Internet Debuts Atop Mount Everest
Without a Starbucks positioned near the world’s most daunting summit, how can a climber stay in touch with the web?
South Carolina Professor to Teach Lady Gaga Class
No this class does not get into the finer points of curating meat for wear.
Halloween Mash-Up: 100 Horror Movie Spoilers
Hey horror movie haters! Ever find yourself lost this time of year when all anyone talks about is their favorite scary movie? Wish you could force yourself to stomach the guts and gore just so you had a clue what everyone was …




