Jeremy Taylor
Is ‘Political View’ a Factor When Deciding to Block People on Facebook? – Survey of the Day
As we get closer to the 2012 Presidential election, more and more people are using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to express their political views. According to a survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, these views are sometimes a little too surprising to the poster’s web friends.
Soldier in Afghanistan Witnesses Son’s Birth Via Skype
Technology is awesome. And not just because it helps us play Words With Friends on our phone when we’re bored at work. It also allowed Specialist Brock Howland to witness the birth of his son.
Amazing CGI Footage Shows How the Titanic Crash Really Happened
On April 15th, it will be exactly 100 years since the sinking of the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic ocean liner. To mark the occasion, you can go to your local IMAX and watch James Cameron’s 3D re-release of his 1997 smash hit ‘Titanic, which opens today. Or, if you want to pay tribute while avoiding Celine Dion, you can check out this brand new CGI rendering of the notorious iceberg-induced disaster.
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Bill Murray Throws Out First Pitch at Wrigley Field as Only Bill Murray Can
When you invite Bill Murray to participate in your sporting event, you can probably expect something wacky to happen. Which is why the funnyman is the star every year at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament.
Beyond the links, Murray is a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. So he was a natural pick to throw out this season’s first pitch at Wrigley Field.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Turns Girl Into Wizard
“David After the Dentist,” we have your female counterpart. YouTube user Amcooksey has posted a video her mom shot of her right after she had her wisdom tooth removed, and was still doped up on the anesthesia.
What’s the Most Popular Summer Vacation Destination? — Survey of the Day
Despite rising fuel prices, many Americans still plan to venture out on vacation when the weather gets really warm and the kids are home from school.
Yikes! Actual Snake Found on Plane
Like the plot of the Samuel L. Jackson movie of the same name, an Australian pilot found himself staring at a snake as he maneuvered a plane through the air. The fact that the small Air Frontier plane was carrying no passengers and it was only one snake didn’t temper the drama one bit.
Will You Attend a Baseball Game This Year? – Survey of the Day
Major League Baseball’s opening day was spread out over a week and a couple continents this year, but by Friday all thirty teams will have kicked 2012 off. To celebrate the new season, Marist Poll surveyed 536 baseball fans on whether or not they would actually be attending any of the games this year. Sorry athletes, but it looks like you won’t have a huge turnout.
Morgan Freeman and Christian Bale’s Outtakes From ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Are Hilariously NSFW
It’s safe to say ‘The Dark Knight Rises‘ is the most anticipated movie of the year. In fact, the midnight IMAX debut of the movie in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles sold out six months in advance of its July 20 release.
So anytime anything ‘Dark Knight’ related hits the web – whether it be a teaser, a trailer or photos from the set – it’s going to get a lot attention.
Evicted 101-Year-Old Woman Finally Has Her Home Back
Detroit woman Texana Hollis was evicted from the home her late husband bought over 60 years ago last September when her son failed to pay property taxes linked to a reserve mortgage.
Two days after she was kicked to the curve, HUD, the federal agency who did the kicking, reversed course and decided the 101-year-old could move her stuff back into her home. The only problem was the house had been co
‘Rock of Ages’ Trailer Has Tom Cruise Belting Out Bon Jovi
Based strictly on cast, the musical ‘Rock of Ages’ is a sure-fire hit. It has Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Julianne Hough, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Mary J. Blige. It also stars a monkey named “Hey, Man,” who may well upstage them all.
Tiny Kitten Is a Hugely Adorable Survivor
At four weeks, a kitty named Marshmallow weighs about one pound. While that might not sound like a lot, it constitutes a whooping seven times her birth weight of 2.3 oz.