According to China’s state-run agency, Xinhua, Wu Juping – a 32-year-old woman who happened to just be walking about in Hangzhou, China – managed to catch a baby girl who fell out of a window from ten floors up. Now that’s luck.
Babies
Poll: More Americans Prefer Sons to Daughters
Contrary to the stereotypical notion, girl bias or boy obsession isn’t limited just to Asia.
Study: Even Babies Are Art Snobs, Preferring Picasso Over Monet
You’ve been craving some scientific research on what sort of art babies prefer, haven’t you? (Haven’t we all?)
Prospective Parents, Take Note: America’s 10 Most Hated Baby Names
It’s probably a good idea not to give your child one of the most-maligned first names in America.
Reading While Eating for March 31: Animal Kingdom
Thursday’s links finish up March with animal eyes, turtle songs and baby conversations.
Things We Wish Didn’t Exist: Breast Milk Ice Cream Now Available
Sure, we like variety when it comes to our ice cream flavors. But was this really necessary?
Historic Conception Alert: Get Cracking on that 11-11-11 Baby
Your future child could have the coolest birthday ever — if you and your partner get to work now.
Who’s Your Daddy? Do-It-Yourself Paternity Tests Hit Pharmacies Across Britain
For years it’s seemed like the only way to get a DNA test is by appearing in court—or on the Maury Povich Show. That’s finally changing.
Air Travel Gets Worse: Are We on the Verge of a Baby Fee?
Airlines have made more than $6 billion by charging various fees, including fees to check a suitcase. And they probably won’t stop there.
Why Every Pregnant Spanish Woman Wants to Give Birth on New Year’s Eve
The answer is nothing to do with a penchant for post-pregnancy champagne, but more the fiscal realities of the world we all inhabit.
Think Like the Chaplin Time Traveler: The 10 Historical Events We’d Crash
Sorry, crazy lady with a cell phone. If we had a time machine, we’d pick way better events to crash.
Reading While Eating for October 5: Hollywood Blondes, Dumb Blondes and a Skinny Redhead
Tuesday’s links take pictures, get soapy and swear they aren’t witches.