In the latest of a long line of military vehicle abuse, Prince William showed off for his girlfriend, Kate Middleton, by landing a Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter in her font yard. The Ministry of Defense defended it saying "This was very much a routine training sortie that achieved essential training objectives" such as ... [Read More]

Outer space is littered with debris, from dust-sized particles to satellite remnants the size of cars. All of it orbiting the Earth at speeds in excess of 17,500 mph. And should any pieces larger than a softball hit a working satellite... well let's just say it won't be working anymore. Some scientists have suggested adding ... [Read More]

New research out of England suggests that skipping breakfast increases the chances of giving birth to a girl. Conversely, high calorie nutrient-rich diets are more likely to result in a boy. Researchers at Exeter University asked 740 first-time pregnant women to provide records of their eating habits before and during the ... [Read More]

Despite outspending Hillary Clinton 3 to 1, Barack Obama was decisively defeated in the Pennsylvania primary, Tuesday. No doubt a result of his portraying Pennsylvanians as bitter hillbillies who "cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them." Ironically, when Barack offered his congratulations to ... [Read More]

Faster than a washing machine, more powerful than a showerhead, able to jump the shark. It's the Superman Kiddie ride! You mount him from the rear and hold on tight as he rocks his buns of steel back and forth. Only back in its heyday (circa 1950) could this ride not have been considered sexual. If you're the kinky type or ... [Read More]

Whenever you see a news story on deformed people, they always call them "medical" marvels or "medical" mysteries but rarely does the actual medical science behind these stories get as much coverage as the shocking photos/video or the sad backstory. They're reduced to little more than an oddity to gawk at and thank God it ain't ... [Read More]

The folks at Telebrands, creators of those "amazing" As Seen on TV products, have topped themselves once again with their latest innovation - HD Vision Wraparounds.   These ain't your daddy's glasses!   Not only do they conveniently "wrap around" your prescription glasses unlike those clumsy clip-on sunglasses; ... [Read More]