Ever wondered what would happen if Rambo encountered Rocky in a walk-in closet?
Sign of the Apocalypse? Bunker Sales Increase After Japan Earthquake
In times of natural disaster, war and nuclear fears — not to mention the Mayan calendar predicting that the world will end in 2012 — it’s only natural that people would consider buying space in luxury fallout shelters. Right?
‘She Even Wanted to be Late for Her Own Funeral’: Elizabeth Taylor Laid to Rest
The irony won’t have been lost on anyone: the funeral for Elizabeth Taylor started fashionably late, which is exactly how the legendary star wanted it.
OMG! Oxford English Dictionary Adds ♥ To Its List of Words
We totally ♥ this. (via Techland)
Folding for Japan: Children Make Origami Cranes to Raise Money for Tsunami Victims
Question: Why are children’s fundraisers always the best fundraisers?
The Book of Mormon on Broadway: Is It Really That Controversial?
The Book of Mormon, the new musical from South Park’s creators, opens on Broadway tonight at a theater named for a playwright who had a somewhat more tragic outlook on life than Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
University of Illinois Sends ‘Active Shooter’ Campus Alert By Mistake
We understand the need to be prepared, but this is just unfortunate.
North Korea’s $500,000 Donation to Japan: Why That’s a Big Chunk of Change
Japan’s neighbor has taken notice of the quake-stricken nation, and is helping out with a $500,000 donation.
Awkward: Obama (Sort Of) Locked Out of the White House
President Obama may be the most powerful person in America, but even he gets locked out of his house.
Google Doodle: Happy 137th Birthday, Harry Houdini!
If the most notable escape artist and magician of all time had managed to escape death, he’d be 137 today.
Caloric Controversy: Theater Owners Fight to Keep Popcorn Counts in the Dark
Would you buy a tub of popcorn at the movies if you knew you’d be munching on more than 1400 calories?
Reading While Eating for March 24: Pack Lightly
Thursday’s links travel through time, and do so very politely.