The little old ladies of the Russian village of Buranovo have given their village a new lease of life following their starmaking performance at the Eurovision contest.
Oxfam Charity Cashes in on Federer’s Wimbledon Win
Had he won Wimbledon, Andy Murray would have been the first Brit to win the men’s title since 1936. But Nick Newlife’s will ensured that Murray’s loss to Roger Federer was slightly less of a national tradgedy.
Man Assaults Girlfriend with Steak Sauce over ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
A British man was charged with assault for his attempt to stop his girlfriend from reading the sexy bestseller.
Americans’ Confidence in TV News at an All-Time Low
And Gallup took the poll before CNN and Fox botched the SCOTUS decision.
Roswell Really Happened, Says Former CIA Agent
A 35-year agency veteran says he knows what went down in the New Mexico desert 65 years ago — and coincidentally has a new book to promote
Costa Concordia Captain Apologizes for Cruise Sinking
Francesco Schettino told an Italian television station he was ‘sorry’ for the accident that cost the lives of 30 passengers and crew.
Man Holds Himself Hostage, Demands Pizza, Paris Hilton
How far would you go for a slice of pizza?
Fifty Shades Fans: Is This What Christian Grey Looks Like?
Hey ladies, we don’t want to dampen your active fantasy life, but science has something important to tell you: This is what Christian Grey looks like. Yes, no matter what version of the billionaire playboy S&M fetishist and …
Reading While Eating for July 11: The Social Network
Today’s links prove that there’s a Big Brother watching every move you make on social networks (cue “Every Breath You Take” by The Police)
Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven Will Help You Forget About This Heat
Get ‘em while they’re cold!
Dinosaur Vandals Strike Again in Canada
A damaged Hadrosaur skeleton is the fourth recent example of crimes against dino fossils, and Mounties are still searching for suspects.
Wednesday Words: Tumblr Slang, Places That Make Us Fat and More
GPOY (acronym): the initial letters of “gratuitous picture of yourself;” when used in social media, this can refer to the user, his or her current mood, etc. In a compendium of Tumblr jargon that may make you feel hip or fearful …