“Our people take pride in the fact that they are blessed with great leaders from generation to generation.”
— YANG HYONG SOP, a top official in North Korea’s ruling party, confirming that Kim Jong Il’s son, Kim Jong Un, will …
“Our people take pride in the fact that they are blessed with great leaders from generation to generation.”
— YANG HYONG SOP, a top official in North Korea’s ruling party, confirming that Kim Jong Il’s son, Kim Jong Un, will …
What started out as a private joke ended up around the Internet — and hurting a university’s reputation.
Still trying to squeeze into those size 8 jeans or that sea foam bridesmaid dress from your cousin’s wedding back in 1997? Ladies, it might be time to clear out your wardrobe.
When it comes time to go six feet under, don’t worry — be happy.
“Whatever happens, I want to see the game.”
— MAJOR HESTER, 69, who put off installing a pacemaker in his chest until after his alma mater, Michigan State, plays rival Michigan in football this weekend (via AP)
The imprisoned Chinese dissident won the Nobel “for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
“I’ve matured in my faith. I’ve matured in my policies. Today you have a forty-something woman running for office. Not a 20-year-old. So that’s a big difference.”
— CHRISTINE O’DONNELL, Delaware Republican candidate for Senate …
Somewhere, an English MFA program is getting ready to offer the course “Introduction to Satirical Twitter Account Craft.”
That’s the best justification for trolling around with a metal detector we’ve ever heard.
It’s the Zapruder film of 21st-century technology!
We couldn’t believe it either. Until we read the whole mind-blowing story. Sure, the video’s a little old, but it turns out this kind of thing is a big 2010 headline. (via Curious Capitalist)
Today, the U.S. enters its 10th year of war in Afghanistan.