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Police Officer Saves Man's Life (video)

Andy Rent — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:06:29 +0000

There are some heart-warming things happening in our world today. They don't always get reported, however, so it is difficult to see sometimes with the Boston tragedy, flooding in West Michigan, etc. News tends to focus on the bad stuff, but here is a wonderful video of a little incident that happened in the country of Columbia.

Sea Lion a Good Dancer? He Sure Keeps a Good Beat! (video)

Andy Rent — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:15:50 +0000

This Sea Lion, Ronan, really loves his music. Check this video out. Movie it, Ronan!

You Can Name a Planet in Outrageous Contest

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:59:27 +0000

Earth, Mars, Neptune – how hard can it possibly be to name a planet? Now’s your chance to find out. A company called Uwingu which aims to raise funds for space exploration is holding a contest to name a planet that currently goes by the rather sci-fi-sounding moniker Alpha Centauri Bb. Because Alpha Centauri Bb, [...]

Ford Bondage Ads From Around The World. [NSFW...Sorta of]

Craig Russell — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:39 +0000

Companies across the globe using advertising to sell their goods and products. Other countries do not have the standards or the couth that the US has. Hard to believe I understand. The Ford Automobile company overseas has gotten into some hot water for it's latest ad campaign. Its not really safe for work, but its not terrible. Just has to do with Bondage that's all.

New Words Added To Oxford Dictionary

Connie and Curtis — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:59:34 +0000

Oxford English Dictionary has announced the words that it is adding to the dictionary this year! We all know you’ve been waiting to find out! Here’s the low down! Tweetable: Content suitable for posting on the Twitter social media website. Social Sharing: The sharing of content on a social application. Friend Zone: A platonic relationship [...]

Science Could Be Close to Mapping Out Alien Worlds

Mike Adams — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:59:31 +0000

Scientists are making revolutionary advancements in how they study alien planets. Recently, astronomers discovered that they could use the process of reflecting starlight in order to create composite maps of unknown worlds that would enable them to define pertinent aspects of planetary life, such as land, water and clouds. With no telescope in existence powerful [...]

Boyz II Men Hired To Help Raise Russian Birth Rate

Wendy Reed — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:15:14 +0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin is a lot of things, and it turns out that one of those things is "a big R&B fan". The Soviet leader has taken an interesting angle to solving the country's demographic problem: hiring Boyz II Men. I guess the fearless leader thinks that the crooning of the boys from Philly will encourage the Russian public to get it on more. Or something.

Nightclub Fire in Brazil Kills More Than 230 People

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:59:51 +0000

In a tragedy hauntingly reminiscent of the incident that killed more than 100 fans at a Great White concert in 2003, 233 people were killed early Sunday morning (Jan. 27) after fire swept through a nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil. Witnesses told the Associated Press that the fire at the Kiss nightclub began when members [...]

Doomsday Asteroid Officially Upgraded in Size

Mike Adams — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:30:30 +0000

An asteroid that scientists said could threaten Earth’s atmosphere in 2036 is now believed to be substantially larger than previously stated. In fact, astronomers currently studying the dreaded, potential doomsday rock say asteroid 'Apophis' has officially been supersized by about

Girl In Iceland Can't Use Her Real Name

Craig Russell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:47:35 +0000

One of the freedoms we as Americans take for granted is the ability to name our children whatever we want. In some countries in the world there are name restrictions–names you can’t name your children. Iceland is one of those countries. This story on Yahoo caused me to scratch my head “Icelandic girl fights for [...]

10 Global New Year's Traditions and Parties

Carl Pettit — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:59:36 +0000

When it comes time to celebrate the passing of another year, people around the world often gather together and make a lot of noise in order to demonstrate their good cheer. There are parties everywhere, full of dancing and drinks, and feasts overflowing with great food. It’s a time to watch fireworks, count down the [...]

Lifelong Friends Celebrate 100th Birthday Together

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:00:34 +0000

We’d like to introduce you to the world’s most adorable best friends — Joseph Katz and Al Spiegel from Florida. They have been buds for 91 years, and they’re still going strong! The two met growing up in Brooklyn, NY, attended the same elementary school, and held jobs in the same company for many years. [...]

Best Dad Ever Sends Toy Train Into Space

Emerald Catron — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:50:04 +0000

We assumed this guy was the world’s worst dad for taking his son’s favorite toy and launching it into space. But it turns out he could track it using GPS so that it wouldn’t be lost forever, and he is actually the coolest dad on earth because now his kid has a video of his [...]

New York Prepares For The 11th Anniversary Memorial Of 9/11 [Gallery]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:55:51 +0000

New York pauses each year on the 10th of September to get ready to honor the brave men and women that died in the September 11th attacks. Below you will find a gallery of images of residents of New York taking that pause. Source: New York Prepares For The 11th Anniversary Memorial Of 9/11 [Gallery]

New Study Finds That Brazil Is the Leading Crack-Cocaine Market

Mike Adams — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:00:04 +0000

The world might be a giant asylum of soul-sucking gutter junkies fighting for their next meal on the excruciating edge of a devil-sharp machete, as new research pinpoints crack-cocaine usage in the millions, with Brazil the world’s leading a speed-freak society.

According to a recent study conducted by the Federal University of Sao Paulo, about six million adult Brazilians have tried cocaine products, as have nearly 442,000 of the country’s young people.

Brazilian City Hires Batman to Fight Crime

Janna — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:38:44 +0000

The phrases “dress the part” and “dress for success” must have been mantras for Brazilian man, André Luiz Pinheiro. The 50 year old retired soldier who dresses up as Batman for kids’ parties and other events now has a job as… Batman. The Brazilian city of Taubaté has hired Pinheiro to wear his Bat-costume to help patrol their dangerous neighborhoods. According to Brazilian [...]

November Is National Peanut Butter Month!!

Mark Roberts — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:38:54 +0000

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month -- a time to celebrate one of America's most popular foods. A recent survey found that peanut butter is found in about 75 percent of homes.

It's a staple in our home. In fact,a new survey found

Gadhafi Reportedly Dead!

Craig Russell — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:17:07 +0000

ABC News has reported Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, the most wanted man in the world, has been killed. This makes the 3 deadliest world leaders of the past 25 years, Saddam Hussein, Osama Bin Laden, and now Gadhafi have been killed. Here’s the ABC Report…“Libyan Dictator Moammar Gadhafi Is Dead, Rebels Claim” Keep tuned to [...]

Gisele Bündchen's New Ad Sexist? (Video)

Janna — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:00:16 +0000

Turns out there are actually people out there who don’t want to see super-model Gisele Bündchen in lingerie. A Brazillian goverment agency wants the ad pulled for being “sexist”. Maybe I’m so used to seeing half-naked women on TV that it doesn’t really phase me. Also, the commercial not being in English didn’t really help. Thankfully, E! Online [...]

Homeland Security Thinks It Knows Who's Behind The Reported Plot To Attack New York Or Washington With A Car Bomb On The 9/11 Anniversary

Dano — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:17:40 +0000

Officials with US Counter Terrorism claim to know who is plotting the use an explosive, probably a “dirty bomb” carried out in a car or truck. Officials say there is at least one U.S. citizen among the three people suspected in the plots to carry out attacks on New York City and Washington DC. The [...]