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Blog Post Archive
Woman Removed From Plane For Refusing To Stop Singing A Whitney Houston Song
While long suffering air travelers have frequently complained about being seated next to a crying baby on a long flight, there are worse things —like a woman who will not stop singing Whitney Houston’s classic “I Will Always Love You,” which in turn forces the airplane to make an unscheduled stop to remove her. Show More Summary
Reading While Eating for May 14: Feeling Nostalgic
Technology of Yore: Longing for the simpler times, when we used simpler forms of communication? Indulge your nostalgia and listen to these songs about obsolete forms of technology. (mental_floss) Bayside, Behind the Scenes: There’s a special kind of nostalgia reserved for ’90s pop culture. Show More Summary
Ugly Fish Seeks Nubile Mate
The London Zoo is seeking a mate for an endangered tropical fish species – and time’s running out. Zoo officials believe that dams on the fish’s natural habitat, the now dried-up Mangarahara river in Madagascar, have made the Mangarahara cichlid extinct in the wild, reports the Associated Press. Show More Summary
Catholic League Disses Bowie’s ‘Jesus’ Video
Davie Bowie’s explicit, star-studded video for the song “The Next Day” off his recent album of the same name has prompted the Catholic League to weigh in with a provocative post describing the veteran rocker as a “switch-hitting, bisexual,...Show More Summary
Singapore’s Toilet-Rating App Flushes Out Filthy Facilities
If cleanliness is truly next to godliness then Singaporeans must be the holiest people on the planet. Tech-obsessed residents now have a mobile app that tracks the condition of the city-state’s public toilets. The Restroom Association...Show More Summary
$127,000 Bed on a Plane for Israeli Leader
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a new round of public uproar at home. Last year, his foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman resigned after corruption charges. Now, Israel’s Channel 10 TV reported over the weekend that...Show More Summary
Prince Harry Holding Things
Since Prince Harry landed in the U.S. on May 9, he has devoted the trip to doing good deeds — attending a Mother’s Day tea for military moms with First Lady Michelle Obama, cheering up the injured at Walter Reed National Military Medical...Show More Summary
VIDEO: Richard Branson in Drag as Flight Attendant
Honorable people stay true to their word. On Sunday, Virgin Group CEO Richard Branson did just that when he donned lipstick, false eyelashes, and a bright red miniskirt to uphold his end of the bargain over a losing bet with AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes. Show More Summary
New Umbrella Eases Texting in The Rain
Most states have outlawed texting while driving, but little has been done about the more widespread offense of texting while walking. While no one’s devised a sensor yet to warn when you’re about to head bump a streetlamp (or a neighbor),...Show More Summary
Pedro and Onil Castro Denounce ‘Monster’ Brother Ariel in CNN Interview
In an exclusive interview with CNN, Onil Castro and Pedro Castro — brothers of Ariel Castro, who allegedly held the three women captive in his Cleveland home for nearly a decade — said Ariel is completely dead to them. Police took the...Show More Summary
Reading While Eating for May 13: Today in Entertainment
Secret Origins: Obviously Spider-Man and Iron Man were based on beloved comic books, but you might be surprised to learn that plenty of other movies wouldn’t exist if not for the comics that preceded them. Here are 11 such films. (mental_floss)...Show More Summary
Bikini Wrestling Gets Canned at Cambridge
Some traditions die hard — especially ones embraced by a venerated, 804-year-old British university that boasts such esteemed alumni as the biologist Charles Darwin and the Russian novelist Vladimir Nabokov. But let’s face it. Hosting...Show More Summary
Dining on the Wild Side: Florida Restaurant Pulls Lion Tacos from Its Menu
A Tampa, Fla. restaurant has pulled lion-meat tacos off its menu after receiving significant backlash online and from animal activists. Taco Fusion, which recently opened its doors this year, sold the specially-made taco for $35. According...Show More Summary
WATCH: Commander Chris Hadfield Covers ‘Space Oddity’ in Space
He’s become an online star, by sharing stunning photos and videos of the Earth from space during his five-month stay on the International Space Station. But after handing over command of the station to Russian cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov...Show More Summary
Alligator Helps Florida Police Nab Suspect
A suspect fleeing from police in Florida was finally apprehended after being attacked by an alligator. Bryan Zuniga was pulled over in Pinellas, Fla., at 2:47 a.m. on May 9 after his 1995 Nissan SUV was seen weaving on the road. He ran from the scene after stopping the vehicle and jumping out of the passenger-side door, reports the Tampa Bay Times. Show More Summary
Jacob and Sophia Top Baby Names for 2012
The Social Security Administration just released its list of the most popular baby names for 2012, and Jacob and Sophia top the list. It’s not the first time either name has shown up on the list. According to the Social Security Administration,...Show More Summary
College Presidents’ Pay Climbs As State Funding Shrinks
State and local funding for public universities fell by seven percent last year, but that didn’t prevent some college presidents from getting raises. In 2011-12, the median total compensation for chief executives at public colleges was...Show More Summary
China’s Gourmet Seafood Sales Sink, Casualty of Frugality Campaign
China’s purveyors of abalones and sea cucumbers are losing business. After Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a frugality campaign, sales of these luxurious seafood plunged at high-end Chinese restaurants. “As the number of lavish...Show More Summary