A guy named Graeme McDowell just conquered America. Again.
Watch: British Company Breaks Mattress-Domino Record
A bed company in Newcastle, England claims to have broken a new world human mattress toppling record, reports the BBC.
Jellyfish Smoothies: The Next Solar Fuel?
There’s nothing more annoying than the sting of a jellyfish. But it turns out the prickly creatures may have more of a purpose than punishing you with their tentacles.
Terror Warnings Issued in Europe: Will People Actually Care?
There’s never a good time to issue a travel warning. But with Japan joining the U.S. and Britain in talking up a possible terrorist attack by al-Qaeda or other groups, how much of a profound effect is this likely to have on tourism?
While You Were Weekending: California Makes Pot an Infraction
Okay Californians, Johnny Law is serious this time!
Vick vs. McNabb: Colossal Disappointment
It was probably the most-anticipated matchup of this young NFL season.
Quotes: Robert G. Edwards Wins Nobel Prize for Medicine
“His contributions represent a milestone in the development of modern medicine.”
— STATEMENT from the committee for the Nobel Prize for medicine, awarding the prize to Robert G. Edwards, a pioneer of in vitro fertilization …
Scientist Awarded The Ultimate Honor — Well, Almost
A London-based scientist’s ingenious method of obtaining data for research into disease-causing micro-organisms has been awarded the “Ig Nobel” prize.
Big Bird: Five-Foot Penguin Fossil Found in Peru
The fossil of a giant penguin that lived 36 million years ago has been discovered in Peru.
Flight Attendant Gurls: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga Spice Up Airline Safety
Passengers, please direct your attention to the Lady Gaga dancers for important safety information.
Blonde-Only Resort Island Coming to the Maldives?
A Lithuanian company is hoping to set up a resort island in the beautiful Maldives that is exclusively run by blondes. Let the dumb blonde jokes begin!
94-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident Beaten to Death
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Manh Ban Nguyen, a 94-year-old man living in a nursing home in California, was beaten to death, allegedly by his 81-year-old roommate.