In 1955, Zenith introduced the first wireless TV remote control, the Flash-Matic, followed a year later by the Space Command.
But as technology improves and gets less expensive -- and the remote manages a wider range of content -- it's finally ready for a makeover. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Students in Svalbard, Norway, are taught how to use a shotgun and ammunition to fend off polar bears at the beginning of every school year. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Robin Williams will undergo heart surgery, according to his publicist. Williams will undergo an aortic valve replacement, the publicist said.

*Update to Bingo's story picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

Britney Spears has been ordered to undergo random drug and alcohol tests twice a week, according to court documents in her child custody dispute. picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

A toddler born with eight limbs and believed by some to be the reincarnation of the multi-limbed Hindu goddess Vishnu, is set to undergo a 40-hour operation to remove half of her limbs. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

In 1971, biologists moved five adult pairs of Italian wall lizards from their home island of Pod Kopiste, in the South Adriatic Sea, to the neighboring island of Pod Mrcaru. Now, an international team of researchers has shown that introducing these small, green-backed lizards, Podarcis sicula, to a new environment caused them to undergo rapid and large-scale evolutionary changes. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Michigan told the city of Troy that they can not require minors to undergo breath tests for alcohol without a warrant picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

A gay Italian man wants to become a nun and is going to undergo a sex change op to facilitate it. picked by pocksucket 9 months ago

She hires a taxi to take her son to school. She rides along to be present should he have an attack or otherwise needs urgent treatment. Because she takes a taxi, she is being forced to undergo a background check before she can accompany her son on his ride to school. If she drove herself, she wouldn't need one. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Muslim passengers may not be touched by sniffer dogs of the British Transport Police after complaints that the practice is against Islam. According to the religion, dogs are deemed to be spiritually “unclean”. picked by davethefish 1 year ago

First we lost the privilege of being able to freely buy Sudafed all because it is possible to create drugs from it. Now we may have to undergo similar restrictions to buy Hydrogen peroxide since it is possible to create a bomb from it. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

But expected to be back on the job. picked by cb__ 3 years ago

A daily dose of baking soda could help patients with chronic kidney disease avoid having to undergo dialysis, a study suggests.

Research by British scientists has found that sodium bicarbonate — otherwise known as baking soda — can dramatically slow the progress of the condition. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

First there was “Ginger,” then “King Tut.” Now “Cluckopatra” can be added to a list of preserved mammals to undergo an unusual mummification process at a local school.

*key quote:“It was fun. I got to put salt in its pooper."* picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

The Emmy-winning actor slipped rapidly into dementia since a series of dental operations in late 2007, Dr. Stephen Read testified Monday, the final day of a two-day conservatorship hearing. Read said it was unclear whether Falk's condition worsened as a result of anesthesia or some other reaction to the operation. Read first evaluated Falk in June 2008 before the actor was scheduled to undergo h... read full post picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

A UK baby has become one of the youngest in the world to undergo an operation using glue to reduce the size of a brain tumor. picked by suebe 11 months ago

Beijing's female poplars are to receive "sex change operations" to stop them from producing flying pollen that has overwhelmed the city and worsened allergy and asthma problems among its citizens. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The cat, named Babygirl, will undergo surgery to remove the extra leg and another crippled leg, though the operation has not yet been scheduled.

*Pic not releated picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

The Beastie Boy's upcoming tour and album release have been delayed as a result. picked by sholom22 4 months ago

This is getting so out of hand. A kid wears a ghost costume. A few people thought it looked like a KKK uniform. A huge uproar ensues including suspending the child. There are even calls for the school to undergo diversity and sensitivity training when they should be undergoing an intelligence or common sense exam. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago