Facebook Friends Beware
With this week's overhaul of Facebook features, users will need to be extra diligent about who their friends are. It seems that anyone on your friends list can add you to a group. Who knows, you may end up on the North American Man/Boy Love Association. Just ask Mark Zuckerberg!
North Korea Passes The Torch
It has just been confirmed that Kim Jong Il's youngest son will succeed him as the next leader of North Korea. I guess that means they won't be getting a Justin Bieber concert anytime soon.
Babies Love The Internet Too!
According to a study conducted by security firm AVG, one in four babies have an online presence before they are even born and 92% (in the U.S.) by the time they reach two. This next generation will probably have their Facebook profile on their birth certificate!
Camilo Villegas Goes Nude For ESPN
Golfer Camilo Villegas is heating up the golf course with his sexy nude cover for ESPN The Magazine’s “Body Issue.” And in his famous “Spiderman” pose no less. I'm glad he is putting all of his assets out there.
Bunnies In Costume
People dress up their cats and dogs for Halloween, so why not their rabbits? Here are some cottontails dressed up in all sorts of fluffy garb!
Countries That Eat To Their Hearts' Content
We may not be the most well-endowed country, but at least we’re the most well fed.
Giant Fruits And Veggies
Giant fruits and veggies could definitely end world hunger. Just one of these giant squashes could feed the neighborhood for weeks. They might even make a great home for someone special.
Michael Jackson Scarecrows Are Real
And we thought they were just a myth. A Taiwanese salesman has constructed scarecrows resembling the King of Pop positioned in his famous crotch grab to chase away birds in his parents' fields in central Taiwan. When the crows see this, they'll beat it...and perhaps there will even be a choreographed dance number! (via)
Toxic Sludge Has Reached The Danube River
The toxic sludge that burst out of a metals plant reservoir in Hungary has gone from bad to worse. The Sludge has now reached the Danube River and could potentially threaten half a dozen nations. The spill is one of the top three environmental disasters to hit Europe in 20 or 30 years. Fish have already been affected in one town. Scary!
What Did Facebook Really Announce?
Facebook rolled out yesterday one of the most complicated product updates in its brief history. In short, their goal is to build a social platform that can handle anything. What's new? Take a look.
Celebrity Siblings You Didn't Know Existed
You might be surprised to know that many celebrities have brothers and sisters who aren't famous. Can you see the resemblance?
Edgar Allan Bro
Urban Dictionary defines "Edgar Allan Bro" as a melodramatically depressed bro who expresses himself poetically. That's one deep bro.
Mad Hatter Day!
Happy Mad Hatter Day! In the spirit of this silly holiday, here are some hats you probably can get away wearing only on Halloween (which is fast approaching) or on Mad Hatter Day.
Naked Cowboy For US President
Robert John Burck, better known as the Naked Cowboy, or the man who plays guitar naked in Time Square announced that he plans to challenge President Barack Obama in the 2012 election for President of the United States of America. This is bound to be the best election yet!
Jeff Goldblum Cat Costume
I don’t know whether I consider this cat to be lucky or unfortunate. And what’s wrong with The Fly? Was that one just too obvious?
Hungary's Toxic Sludge Disaster
The Hungarian government has declared a state of emergency and "ecological disaster" resulting from a toxic sludge spill. If not contained, it is feared the sludge could reach the Danube River. [Ed Note: Hello, world, let's get with the program ... what kind of planet are we leaving for our children?]
Zuckerberg’s FaceMash.com Is Now Up For Sale!
For those of you who ran out and saw The Social Network this weekend, you are now familiar with Zuckerberg’s first site www.facemash.com. For only $8,000 it can now be yours. Surprisingly, it currently has zero bids. The question is: Who will be the first BuzzFeed user to place a bid?
Race for Mayor Of Chicago Starts With Foursquare
You can be mayor of Starbucks, mayor of your favorite restaurant and now even mayor of Chicago. Chicago residents can now partake in the race for mayor by becoming Mayor of the “City Of Chicago – Mayoral HQ” on Foursquare. The reigning mayor of the venue will be named the winner and will be officially placed on the ballot. As if politics weren't scary enough.
Your Facebook Wall IRL
This would make an awesome poster for your wall. Who knew you had so many “friends!” What a great ego boost.
The Best Childhood Mystery Series
Mystery series week is upon us. Let’s reminisce about some of our favorite childhood mystery series. Mine was Nancy Drew for sure.