Commercial Products

Four Loko Banned in Ohio, New York

The Four Loko beverage is banned not just in Ohio but in 12 States. The latest states to ban are Michigan and today New York due to accidents and deaths behind the drink. One can of Four Loko contains as…

Offbeat

John of God Documentary on Oprah Show (Video)

The documentary film of filmmaker Fergus Tigue about Brazil’s John of God was featured on the Oprah Show today. John of God is a spiritual healer and psychic surgeon. John of God (Joao de Deus) claims to work with spirits…

Education and History

Nephelococcygia Definition

Ever wondered what the term for cloud watching is called? It is Nephelococcygia. The word comes from the play The Birds by the Greek playwright Aristophanes. Nephelococcygia Definition: The act of seeking and finding shapes in clouds.

People News

Bill Nye the Science Guy Collapses on Stage

Bill Nye the science guy suddenly collapsed while giving a lecture about global warming at USC. He said afterwards “What happened? How long was I out? Wow, that was crazy. I feel like Lady Gaga or something.” Nye’s PBS series,…

Events, TV

National Unfriend Day by Jimmy Kimmel on November 17

Today November 17 is National Unfriend Day. TV host Jimmy Kimmel created this dubious holiday to give you a day to unfriend anyone you don’t think are are your friends on Facebook. Do you have more than a thousand friends?…

Nature/Environment

Leonid Meteor Shower 2010 Peaking

Watch out for the next meteor shower — the Leonids on the night of November 17. The Leonid meteor shower 2010 will give you incredibly beautiful shower display just like any other. Skywatchers with clear and dark skies can expect…

Entertainment

Sexiest Man Alive 2010 is Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds has something to be happy about. Apart from the trailer of his superhero movie “The Green Lantern” debuting online, he is now named as People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2010. What do you think of the pick?

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