Want to rule the roads and forget about the speed limit? Speed demons in Nevada could drive to their heart’s content if one candidate has his way.
Splitting Up? Make It Official With a ‘Divorce Ceremony’
One in four marriages in Japan now ends in divorce. With this increase in people untying the knot, former salesman Hiroki Terai saw a business opportunity.
Quotes: Vladimir Putin on Running Again
“The president of the United States, Roosevelt, was elected four times in a row because it did not contradict the American Constitution,”
— VLADIMIR PUTIN, prime minister of Russia, hinting that he may pursue a third term as …
‘Burn a Koran’ Day: Endangering the Troops?
Gen. David Petraeus, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, says the stunt by the Dove World Outreach Center puts U.S. troops at risk of backlash by Islamic extremists.
Chilean Miners Protest Against Imposed Restrictions
After 33 days trapped underground at the San José gold and copper mine, the Chilean miners are starting to rebel against government-imposed restrictions, their family members revealed.
Google’s “Balls” Homepage Logo: What Does It Mean?
Apparently Google’s graphic designers spent Labor Day weekend on the job because the search giant rolled out a funky new homepage logo today that’s (wait for it) pretty baller.
Prince Charles Under Fire for $80,000 Train Ride
Prince Charles had hoped his five-day train trip through Britain would raise awareness about sustainability and boost his street cred as an environmentalist. Instead, criticism from green groups has him looking like an …
75, 000 Bags of Dog Treats Recalled
This could give the phrase “sick as a dog” a whole new meaning.
Meet Robotics’ Latest Innovation: The Snake
Its movements may seem vaguely unsettling, but this robot may be put to use one day in the field, used to crawl into otherwise-inaccessible locations. See the video at TheDailyWh.at.
Joran van der Sloot Admits to Extorting Natalee Holloway’s Parents
It’s not the worst crime he’s confessed to, but Joran van der Sloot’s latest admission likely won’t be helping any of his proclamations of innocence.
Paris to Heat Building With Commuters’ Body Heat
A public housing project in Paris plans to reduce its carbon footprint by harnessing a universal and completely renewable form of energy: excess body heat.
70th Anniversary of WWII London Blitz
Tomorrow will mark the 70th anniversary of the dark afternoon on September 7th 1940, when a fleet of Nazi German air bombers ambushed London for 76 consecutive nights, awakening a new chapter to World War II.