5 Real Historical Death Stars (Complete With Baffling Flaws)
cracked.com — Why did the Empire spend all that time and money building the Death Star, only to leave that vulnerable exhaust port wide open? That question marks the end of your naive childhood and the beginning of your life as a cynical adult. (Submitted by louiebaur) More…
Madness format is madness indeed
articles.dailypress.com — So, you're the NCAA. You have two high-profile sports that generate gobs of interest. One is widely considered deeply flawed, and has prompted Congressional hearings. One is universally anticipated, unfailingly exciting and regularly produces must-see moments. So which one do you decide to monkey with? The latter, clearly. (Submitted by LaurenElder) More…
Sponsored by Adult Swim
New Adult Swim show starring Rob Corddry view!
adultswim.com - Preview an entire episode of Childrens Hospital. Series premieres 7/11 at 10:30p on Adult Swim.
Blue Jays' J.P. Arencibia Has Best Offensive MLB Debut Ever
sports.espn.go.com — In the highest-scoring game in MLB this season, Toronto rookie catcher J.P. Arencibia became the first player in the modern era (since 1900) with four hits and two home runs in his major league debut. He had three RBIs. (Submitted by RobertShellson) More…
Mini Cannon Firing and Destroying Targets (Part 2) watch!
youtube.com — ***** (Submitted by LtGenPanda) More…
Tanning salons getting burned by tax
articles.sfgate.com — One of the less-publicized measures in the new health care law, the tax imposes a 10 percent surcharge on the use of ultraviolet indoor tanning beds. But outraged tanning salon owners worry that the levy could deal a death blow to an industry already reeling from the recession. (Submitted by whiteblackninja) More…
They Caught The Mummy Bandit!
cbsnews.com — The mystery of Haverford Township's serial bank robber, dubbed the "Mummy Bandit," may have finally passed into the afterlife. Police have arrested Hiram Adams, who they believe is the robber known to conceal his face with bandages to hide his identity during heists. (Submitted by rufioho) More…
Warren Buffett's Billionaire Donors Club: By the Numbers
theweek.com — Buffett has teamed up with Bill Gates to convince 40 billionaires (so far) to give half their fortunes away to charity. Around 10 percent of America's billionaires have signed the pledge so far, but Buffett hopes to recruit more. A look at the numbers behind the "Giving Pledge." (Submitted by quickdigger) More…
Sponsored by Buick
Technology that moves you. The all-new 2011 Buick Regal. view!
Buick.com - 40GB hard drive.* Available voice-activated nav system. Rear-seat DVD players. *10G available for music storage.
GOP: Force women to bear rapists' babies
rawstory.com — Several GOP Senatorial candidates or front-runners have declared that they oppose a right to abortion even in cases of rape or incest, including Nevada's Sharron Angle, Kentucky's Rand Paul, and Colorado's Ken Buck. They support rapists' rights over womens' rights. (Submitted by workfaster) More…