Events

Great American Smokeout 2010

The American Cancer Society is marking the 2010 Great American Smokeout on November 18 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so,…

Cars

Fiat 500 USA Debut

At the LA Auto Show Wednesday, Fiat officially announced its return to the U.S. marketplace with the launch of the Fiat 500 (or Cinquecento). The Fiat 500 USA debut will come with in three trim levels: Pop, Sport and Lounge…

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?…

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