Kenya’s Geoffrey Mutai was propelled by a tailwind and a downhill course in a record-shattering run. But because the environmental factors worked in his favor, his time won’t be recognized as the new standard.
Maundy Thursday No More: Was the Last Supper Actually on a Wednesday?
Despite a Scathing Biopic, is Nicolas Sarkozy Headed to Hollywood?
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is no stranger to drama.
After Sexual Assault Controversy, Match.com To Start Background Checks on Members
We’re hoping this makes the process of meeting your true love online just a little bit easier, though you never can be too careful.
Want to Steal a Hotel Towel? Check For a New Tracking Chip First
Towel thieves, consider yourselves warned.
Salty Spat: Campbell’s Sued Over ‘25% Less Sodium’ Soup Label
On Wednesday a federal judge allowed four New Jersey women who sued the Campbell Soup Company last year to proceed with their lawsuit.
WTF? Study Shows Swearing Reduces Pain
You know that time you stubbed your toe and the blinding pain caused you to shout a string of choice words that would make your mother cringe? Turns out you weren’t being rude — you were easing the pain.
Reading While Eating for April 18: Artfully Inspired
Art has become such an umbrella term that it’s difficult to pinpoint all that it encompasses. That doesn’t stop NewsFeed from trying, though: from cars to cat sounds we think there’s something to appeal to everyone in today’s links.
Budget Booze: Expensive and Cheap Wine Taste the Same to Most
If you’re reading this and you’re not a wine connoisseur, chances are your brain can’t tell whether a wine is expensive or not.
Scenes of Immense Destruction and Incredible Heroism Sweep the South
This morning, Southern states face the daunting task of cleaning up after the most destructive spring storm since 1984. But a glimmer of hope emerges with the stories of saviors who acted on instinct.
High-Tech Tyrant: Take a 3D Tour of Roman Emperor Nero’s First Palace
The first residence of Rome’s most infamous emperor is now available for virtual visits.
Boston Marathon’s Oldest Runner: After Cancer and Two Wars, a Race Is Nothing
Eighty-one-year-0ld Clarence Hartley is the oldest runner in today’s Boston Marathon.