Superstitious individuals took a gander at 2010 and shrieked when they saw what was lurking in October.
True Crimes: When Toilet Paper Attacks
It’s pretty embarrassing to be arrested. It’s even more embarrassing when the crime is assault and your weapon of choice is toilet paper.
Tom Could Take Your Breath Away Again: Top Gun 2 in the Works
Who hasn’t been waiting for this?
Quotes: Israel Approves Construction of New Homes in East Jerusalem
“This is a severe blow to the efforts by the United States and the Arab League to prevent the peace process from collapsing. Once again, Mr. Netanyahu has chosen settlements over peace.”
— SAEB EREKAT, Chief Palestinian …
NESV — Finally — Buys Liverpool Football Club
The longest running saga in sports business has come to an end.
Reading While Eating for October 15: Pinups and Pot
It’s Friday. So why not look at a schlubby comedian wearing a woman’s bathing suit?
Forgetful Fiji Loses Official Independence Document, Checks Couch Cushions
Get it together, Fiji. Clearly the tiny island nation had one too many coconut cocktails and lost its official document of independence. (via Telegraph)
London Olympic Ticket Prices Announced
Much as the organizers will want to promote the laudable fact that 90% of the tickets are set to cost less than £100 ($160), the main headline might just be that the top priced seat matches the Olympic year in question.
Ole Miss’ New Mascot: The Rebel…Black Bear
Since it’s 2010, it was probably a good call to get rid of a mascot that recalls the Confederacy.
Tony Blair In The Running For Bad Sex Award
There’s nothing worse than a bad sex scene. At least that’s what the judges for the UK Literary Review’s Bad Sex Awards think.
Pope Bans Carla Bruni From the Vatican
It’s not often a former model and pop singer gets scratched from a guest list. But earlier this month French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy was warned to stay away from the Vatican – by the Pope himself.
Will Angelina Jolie and James Cameron Team Up for Cleopatra Biopic?
Just picture it: James Cameron’s Cleopatra, starring Angelina Jolie. In 3-D.