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Hurricane Irene Washes Away 141-Year-Old Vermont Bridge [VIDEO]
One of Hurricane Irene‘s unfortunate structural victims this weekend was the 141-year-old Bartonsville Covered Bridge in Bartonsville, Vermont.
Anderson Cooper Has a Minute-Long Giggle Fit on CNN [VIDEO]
During the “Ridiculist” segment on Wednesday night’s ‘AC360,’ CNN’s Anderson Cooper delivered a silly, pun-laden soliloquy about French actor Gérard Depardieu urinating in the cabin of a plane.
About mid-way through, right after he delivered a line about how the cleaning crew “should thank their lucky stars this wasn’t Depard-two,” Cooper gets tickled at his own monologue — and that’s when it happ
Indiana State Fair Concert Stage Collapses, Killing Five [VIDEO]
Thousands of people were gathered at an outdoor stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night when high winds from a storm caused the stage rigging to collapse, killing five and injuring at least 40 others, multiple outlets report.
Bernie Madoff’s Pants Recycled Into iPad Cases
Back in June, possessions belonging to the notorious Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff were auctioned off, with the proceeds going towards his victims. Among the books, chairs, and Rolex watches were his pricey clothes, many of which were purchased by entrepreneur John Vaccaro, who has turned Madoff’s cashmere sweaters and designer pants into iPad cases.
Angry Birds Bra Is the Perfect Distraction for Gamer Boyfriends
Ladies, if you want to turn on your favorite gamer, don’t bother stopping by Victoria’s Secret or Frederick’s of Hollywood. Check Etsy, where user SceeneShoes recently offered this chic and stylish Angry Birds bra, available in a variety of sizes for just $35.
New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More
We all know eating too much and moving too little can add a little extra around the waist. But can your personality lead to weight gain too?
A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible.
Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly 2,000 people over a 50-year life span and found those who were more impulsive w
Thieves Steal 21 Tons of Ketchup and Mustard
Thieves who made off with a semitrailer near Vienna, Austria better have a lot of hot dogs.
The trailer, parked in a lot and stolen over the weekend, contained 21 tons of ketchup and mustard.
Man on ‘Hoarders’ Hoards Life-Sized Replicas of Himself [VIDEO]
Wildwood, New Jersey resident Randy Senna is considered something of an eccentric by locals. And on last night’s ‘Hoarders,’ we all found out why.
The popular A&E show profiles people who stockpile too much stuff — usually old clothes, animals or newspapers. Senna hoards arcade games and, creepily, life-sized likenesses of himself.
Using the Internet Could Affect Your Memory
Seems Internet resources such as search engines could make you less likely to recall information.
So says a new study, anyway, which sought to discover how likely people are to remember something if they knew they could also find it on a computer.
Weekend Box Office: ‘Harry Potter’ Is King in Record-Breaking Performance
In news that will surprise exactly no one, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2′ completely dominated this weekend’s box office. The final film in the Potter franchise banked a record-breaking $168.6 million opening weekend, with $92 million on Friday alone.
That number surpasses the previous record holder, ‘The Dark Knight,’ which opened to $158.4 million in 2008.
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Engineers Finally Rule Whether Toilet Paper Rolls Should Go Over or Under
It’s an age-old question (and probably the cause of more than one marital argument): Which way should toilet paper rolls be oriented? This is serious business, people. So serious that even engineers have gotten involved. The awesome folks at EngineeringDegree.net put together an infographic covering everything from the history of toilet paper to the physics involved in how it’s hung and the pros a