As the world held its breath on the fate of America’s $700 billion bank bailout plan, President Sarkozy was seeking the backing of European leaders for his own lifeboat. picked by Nateebiinature 5 days ago

After she snubbed him and went to bed he shot himself in the arm... twice! picked by coldbladed 5 days ago

As scientists prove that faith can relieve pain, distinguished psychologist Dorothy Rowe examines the case for and against religion picked by 2manyusernames 5 days ago

Scientists are testing the use of radioactive scorpion venom to fight cancerous brain tumors. Side effects include nausea, headaches, and the sudden desire to fight crime with new found superhuman strength. picked by Wingnut 5 days ago

Could playing computer games enhance mental agility enough to turn people over 50 into better drivers? Allstate Corp. wants to find out, and if the answer is yes, it might offer insurance discounts to people who play the games.

No silly, not while driving :p picked by Nateebiinature 5 days ago

Todd Weeks is a rare breed, a true renaissance man. This video showcases his great martial arts ability, musical chops and engineering skills. He even cleans his living room! Oh, there are some hookers as well. picked by themeevan 5 days ago

Two of Austia's extreme right parties, parties which are anti-immigrant, anti-islam, and just all-around xenophobic took almost a third of the votes. Via Pajamas Media which has more links and comments than the newspaper link above. picked by 2manyusernames 5 days ago

The newly introduced DSi will feature a camera, music playback software, an SD card slot, and downloadable games & applications. It will be available in Japan later this year, with a worldwide launch to follow. picked by Wingnut 5 days ago

Why did these well-paid pilots feel they should risk throwing their careers away? They felt their $9 cab fare was excessive. Nine Dollars picked by 2manyusernames 5 days ago

Almost Heaven Kennel- more like Almost Hell kennel.
EMMAUS, Pa. - October 2, 2008 (WPVI) -- It could be the largest kennel raid in Pennsylvania history.
Investigators in Lehigh County have uncovered a gruesome scene in Emmaus - dozens of dead and injured animals, some of which were found in a freezer.
Dozens of animals were brought here to the SPCA in Philadelphia overnight. Dogs, cats and picked by horsefeathers 5 days ago

Could this been the ultimate in geekwear? I think so! The Stormtrooper Hoodie from Marc Ecko is the perfect way to establish your geek cred with your friends and family. And the zip-up front that closes all the way over the face to make the helmet is just awesome. picked by Nateebiinature 5 days ago

A 19-year-old arrested for trying to offload 1000 ecstasy pills while undercover police watched won't have to ring his mum to bail him out of jail - she drove him to the drug deal. picked by aclister 5 days ago

The NYPD lieutenant who authorized the fatal use of a taser stun gun on a naked Brooklyn psychiatric patient committed suicide at Floyd Bennett Field this morning. picked by shep182 6 days ago

A British designer has created the world's first fold-away bathroom, featuring two showers and a lavatory. picked by AutumnLotus 6 days ago

Birds of a feather flock together, according to the old adage, and adolescent males who possess a certain type of variation in a specific gene are more likely to flock to delinquent peers, according to a landmark study led by Florida State University criminologist Kevin M. Beaver. picked by AutumnLotus 6 days ago

Duh! picked by RowanGrey 6 days ago

A 50kg solid gold statue of model Kate Moss has been unveiled at the British Museum, in London.

The £1.5m sculpture, entitled Siren, is by artist Marc Quinn and is one of several contemporary sculptures in the exhibition Statuephilia. picked by AutumnLotus 6 days ago

Fast food fan Natalie Jackson was hit with a £150 fine at KFC — for staying too long gorging on a monster-sized “family bucket”. picked by AutumnLotus 6 days ago

These amazing pictures show how cruel nature can sometimes be as a grey heron snacks on a rabbit. picked by AutumnLotus 6 days ago

Nothing super special about this story...except one of the Subway's she robbed is owned by my brother. (See Comments for info from my brother.) picked by icepigs 6 days ago

Itchin' to get a taste of the new xBox experience? picked by heymrp 6 days ago

Who said robotic mowers have to be little plastic boxes?
I don't have the back story on this thing, but it's pretty freaking hysterical. Definitely worth a look! picked by murfanda 6 days ago

In a move that could be right out of a Hollywood movie, a brazen crook apparently used a Craigslist ad to hire a dozen unsuspecting decoys to help him make his getaway following a robbery outside a bank on Tuesday. picked by murfanda 6 days ago

Some guy built a functioning computer out of legos picked by roarkmeister 6 days ago

Everyone likes to cool off in the summer by running through the sprinkler. picked by prish 6 days ago