There have been a half dozen shark sightings reported off the coast of Southern California, but the beaches remain open, as lifeguards are “urging caution” while experts are saying, “there is no cause for alarm.” Talk …
Video: Virgin Atlantic’s Time-Lapse Makeover
How long does it take to repaint a jumbo jet? Four days. Watch Virgin Atlantic’s livery get an update in this cool little stop-motion video, posted at TheDailyWh.at.
Texas Gunman Launches Assault on Police Station
Early Tuesday morning, a lone shooter parked a pick-up truck outside of a police station in McKinney, TX, set the truck on fire and began shooting at the station. According to witness reports, the man wore a bulletproof vest and …
Twifficiency, By James Cunningham: Better Than A College Diploma?
Yes, yes, you’re no doubt annoyed by all that Twifficiency spam in your Twitter feed. But for 17-year-old James Cunningham, his overnight success might just be a lesson in how DIY creativity could soon trump the most conventional …
Somehow, French Football Hits A New Low
Let’s reflect on French football over the past year: a literal helping hand gets Les Bleus into the World Cup, followed by a miserable winless campaign better known for bitter in fighting in South Africa and, naturellement, an …
Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
An outbreak of salmonella has led to a nationwide recall of 13 egg brands. (Should we say it? Ah, we’ll say it: These eggs are not going over easy with consumers.)
Worried About the Environment? Then You Should Probably Let Your Lawn Die
That’s the conclusion of Laura Vanderkam, who notes that there are 21 million acres of grass in the U.S. that wouldn’t exist without the aid of human labor, water supplies, and pesticides. (Via USA Today)
Lou Gehrig Might Not Have Actually Had Lou Gehrig’s Disease
The disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who famously suffered from it. Or so we thought.
Crime Roundup: Spying on Children, Being a Pirate Now (Sort of) OK
What do people have to do to get charged with crimes around here?
Danielle Staub Fired From Real Housewives of New Jersey
According to Danielle Staub, she’s “the one you either love to hate or hate to love” and according to Life & Style she won’t be back for a third season of the notorious reality show.
Wall Street Meets Rap: The Amazing Elizabeth Warren Rhyme
Finance and rap are two genres that don’t typically mesh, but as this video from the Main Street Brigade shows, maybe they should…
Buy J.D. Salinger’s Toilet For $1 Million On eBay
Yes, you phonies, the author’s ‘throne’ is up for bidding until Sept. 4th.