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Paris to Cut the Love Locks for Safety

May 29, 2015

The famous wall of the lover's locks is coming down in the name of safety.  "There's no love lost between Paris and the tourists who leave padlocks, famously called "love locks," on the city's Pont...

A Zombie Wasp

May 29, 2015

As if summertime wasn't already terrifying enough, with it's plethora of bees and wasps, now it's been released that one could turn other insects into zombies.  "Add this to my nightmare list: A creature...

100 Grandchildren

May 27, 2015

This family put Cheaper by the Dozen to shame, rounding out their family with 100 grandchildren this week.  "It's a big deal when Leo and Ruth Zanger's family gets together. Seriously, it's a really...

Game of Thrones at the Zoo

May 27, 2015

A new litter of piglets have been born at the Detroit Zoo, and they were all given names fit for kings, or at least the Game of Thrones royalty.  "Hear that sounder?  It’s the pitter patter of...

Lena Dunham Strips for Humanity

May 27, 2015

In a world where size is the major determinate of beauty, Lena Dunham is a champion.  "Anyone who has watched an episode of the hit HBO show Girls knows writer, director, and actress Lena Dunham is...

WTF is a Dictionary Term

May 26, 2015

Webster is at it again, with a whole new list of internet slang to make it into those brick-like dictionaries in the coming year.  "Merriam-Webster just added "emoji," "meme," "WTF" and "clickbait"...

Become a Professional Mermaid

May 26, 2015

Did you know that you can be paid to be a mermaid? It's true, and it can be dangerous.   "As a professional mermaid, it's Mermaid Melissa (formerly Melissa Dawn) has the job of looking as convincing...

Human Barbie: A Micromanaging Story

May 26, 2015

Now that we are home for the summer, we may realize just how present our parents are. Imposing curfew, making sure we eat more than just pizza and salads, some of us may feel confined by the ever present...

Banning Farts?

May 25, 2015

What has this world come to? You cannot fart in public spaces anymore?  "A resident of Pendleton, Oregon, has written a letter requesting the city council ban the smell of farts in the community, but...

World-Wide Geek Day

May 25, 2015

As geeks and nerds make their rise from scrutiny to popularity, the world has decided to give them a day of celebration, Geek Day. "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the smartest gadget that...

Disrespectful Pac-Sun?

May 25, 2015

This one Pac-Sun shirt has gotten a lot of controversy, and there are definitely two sides to the issue.  "One clothing company, Pacific Sunwear, is under fire for a t-shirt that was prominently displayed...

David Letterman Signs Off

May 20, 2015

The last of the late night hosts has said his final goodbye and taken his last bow.  "David Letterman is ending his late-night television career with a heartfelt "goodnight" and goodbye to viewers. Letterman...

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