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NASA Nation Versus Colbert Nation
Stephen Colbert's bid to get Node 3 of the International Space Station named after him shows that humor and social network has the power to raise market awareness.
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You've Been Googled: Street View Spots ET and Liam Gallagher
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is thought to have been captured on Google Street View enjoying a pint at his local pub.
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The Most Spammed Webpage?
"It looks like you're tired of all the spam. Need any help?"
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Judge Tackles Domestic Violence Suspect
A defendant in Broward County court ended up in jail after he lunged at the woman who accused him of domestic violence. A judge was among those who jumped to protect her.
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Jackos Kids Are Blue
Michael Jackson Faces the Cameras, Turns Kid Blue.
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Damon Hill Drives Reporter To Sickness
This short video illustrates what happens when former F1 Champion Damon Hill unleashes his Stig-like driving skills in a Mercedes AMG SL55 upon a weak-stomached, unsuspecting automotive reporter in the passenger seat. How embarrassing.
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60-Foot Penis on the Roof
A student made a secret addition to his family's mansion home - by painting a 60ft penis on the roof.
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DS Makes the Kama Sutra Even More Embarrassing
What could possibly be more embarrassing than being caught reading a copy of the Kama Sutra on the train? How about watching an animated couple having at it on your DS screen with an accompanying explanatory text? Yep, that'll do it.
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FedEx Plane Crash in Tokyo
A FedEx cargo plane en route from China crashed in high winds and exploded in a ball of flames at Tokyo's Narita airport.
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The 8 Year Old Entrepreneur
Most 8 year-old boys are busy playing with their Spiderman action figures or playing video games. Not Tanner Leuellen of Rockford, Illinois. This little man has a plan: he wants to find a job and he's not stopping until he lands one.
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What Facebook Will Look Like In A Few Years
Facebook unveiled their new design last week, and guess what: it sucks. It seems like every time they tweak their design, they end up making it more confusing and lame. So, we looked into our crystal ball to see what Facebook will probably look like in a few years. And this is what we saw...
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Altars of Science
Altars of Science is the first clue in the Angels and Demons viral mystery. So, where do you take the Altars of Science clue from here?
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The Bus Stop Ad That Displays Your Weight
People using public transport in the Dutch city of Rotterdam have more to worry about than overcrowded buses. An advertising campaign by health club chain Fitness First has seen the bench seat in one of the city's bus stops converted into a scale, ready to record the weight of anyone who sits on it. When the seat is vacant, an electronic display on the right-hand side of the bus stop displays a number which hovers around 0kg. As soon as waiting members of the public sit down however, their weight is displayed for all to see.
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Controlling a Formula 1 Car With a BlackBerry Storm
This is simply and interesting video of how to control a remote Formula 1 car with your BlackBerry Storm. These guys have replaced the radio receiver in a model car with a Bluetooth receiver and now they can control the car with the BlackBerry. Not bad. Check out halfway through the video to see Lewis Hamilton take it one step further.
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The World's Only Orang-utan Hospital
Hooked up to a drip, wearing just a nappy and a forlorn expression, the tiny infant stares out through the bars of his cot at the frenzy of activity around him. A few feet away, a nurse makes up a bottle of formula while another prepares a bath. On a nearby table lies a thermometer, a blood-pressure gauge and bottles of medication. The scene is typical of any infant care unit and the staff are dedicated to saving their tiny patients. The only difference is that these 'babies' are not human but infant orang-utans.
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ET Visits London
Swooping high over snow-capped peaks against a stunning sky of blue, it looks for all the world like an invading alien saucer.
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Bat Hitches Ride to Space On Shuttle Discovery
A small bat that was spotted blasting off with the space shuttle and clinging to the back side of Discovery's external fuel tank apparently held on throughout the launch.
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New Photos of Charles Manson
ALMOST 40 years after the frenzied murders that shocked the world, confronting new photos of cult leader Charles Manson have been released. The face of evil is now lined with age, a swastika fading on his forehead and his thick crop of wavy hair all but vanished.
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Switzerland's Nude Hiking Controversy
There's controversy brewing over naked hiking in the snowy mountainous range of Appenzell, Switzerland. Heading up the coalition for naked hiking rights is a growing population of Swiss and sympathetic foreigners who like to see nature au naturel
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Mother Orangutan Swims to Save Her Baby
These pics from the World Wildlife Fund capture the moment when a mother orangutan catches a rope thrown to her by humans in order to bring her baby to safety.
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