Be careful, Atlanta. You too, Detroit.
Glenn Shadix of Beetlejuice Fame Dies at 58
The actor was best known for playing Otho in the classic Tim Burton flick.
Top 10 American Dynasties
In honor of longtime Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley’s announcement he won’t seek reelection, NewsFeed looks back at some of the most storied families in American society.
Cambridge Steals Top-University Title from Harvard
Look out, American colleges — the Brits are on your tail.
Pennies & Nickels Cost More To Produce Than They’re Worth (Should We Keep Them?)
Pennies cost 1.7 cents to produce. Think that’s bad? One nickel costs the U.S. more than 9 cents.
Want to Visit America? Pay Up Before You Even Get In
As a foreigner, going on a trip to the States is not cheap at the best of times. But it’s set to get even more expensive.
NASA’s Next Technology: Self-Desructing Spacecraft
Swarming spacecraft that will destruct for the greater good may seem like a better plot for a sci-fi thriller than the future of NASA’s space mission.
Betty White to Star in Her Own Comic Book
Betty White’s resurgence is partially thanks to the Internet. So, of course, she’s headed to the printed page.
Twitter Has ‘Racks of Servers’ Dedicated to Justin Bieber
According to one Twitter staffer, Justin Bieber and his fans use up to three percent of Twitter’s server at any given time. Are you actually surprised?
Two Asteroids to Pass Near Earth Today
Duck! Okay, not really.
Quotes: NOAA Scientist on Microbes Breaking Up the BP Oil Spill
“Has it hit the sweet spot? Yes. Was it by design? Partly,”
— STEVE MURAWSKI, Senior Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on the chemical dispersant used by BP to break up the Gulf of Mexico oil …
Google’s New Gray Logo: What It Could Mean
After a bouncy-ball extravaganza yesterday, Google’s doodle today is more subdued, but still cool. (via Techland)