Watch: Dutch Engineer Jarno Smeets Builds Wings To Fly Like A Bird: Is It Fake? [VIDEO]
On his blog “Human Birdwings,” Jarno Smeets, a mechanical engineer from the Netherlands, posted a video showing him lifting off from the ground using a self-constructed pair of wings.
Tornado Frequency In 2012: Global Warming, Climate Change To Blame?
Hundreds of tornado fatalities in recent years have got people thinking. Does global warming lead to an increase in deadly twisters?
Politicians Drinking : Hilarious 'Drunk' Photos from Obama to Putin [SLIDESHOW]
Beginning with a priceless shot of President Obama looking pretty happy at a bar on St. Patrick's day, here are seven high-profile political figures who might regret raising their glass during a camera flash.
Tornado Hits San Antonio: Texas Cities Flood And Lose Power As Storm Moves East
One tornado touched down southwest of San Antonio Monday night, amidst widespread flooding and severe storms that continue to pummel several Southern and Midwestern states.
Sweden Going Cashless: Pros and Cons of Paper Money
In Sweden, monetary transactions made with physical cash are down to three percent of the national economy... and the rest of the world may be closer to cashless than you think.
Rick Santorum Applauds During Anti-Muslim Rant By Louisiana Pastor Dennis Terry [VIDEO]
On Sunday night, a speech by Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was preceded by a particularly fiery pastor in Louisiana. “If you don’t love America and you don’t like the way we do things, I’ve got one thing to say: Get out!” Dennis Terry said.
Syrian Secret Security Documents Leaked To Al Jazeera, Show Assad Out Of Touch
On Monday, Al Jazeera announced that it had gained access to hundreds of pages of confidential documents prepared for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
‘Punk’d’ Returns: MTV Announces New Celebrity Hosts And Victims, Season Changes, Sneak Peaks
“Punk’d” will return to MTV on March 29 at 10 p.m. ET. The pranks are more elaborate this time around, and the show will have a new host every week.
Marmite Running Out In New Zealand: Where To Buy Now, Tips And Tricks
New Zealand is about to run out of its most distinctive breakfast spread.
Occupy Wall Street Protesters Arrested: Activists Charge NYPD Violence
On Saturday, police arrested dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters in and around lower Manhattan's Zuccotti Park. Hundreds had gathered there to mark the six-month anniversary of the first Occupy Wall Street rally.
Is Andy Pettitte Ready? Build-Up To The New Deal And Lingering Questions
Lefty pitcher Andy Pettitte is back in the game, but it remains to be seen if the baseball veteran can live up to his former glory.
Violence Against Women Act: History Of Reauthorization, And Why Democrats Win No Matter What
The Violence Against Women Act is at the center of an explosive debate in Congress this week. The bill has been authorized twice since its introduction in 1994, but this time Republicans are putting up a fight. Either way, things are looking up for Senate Democrats.
Sarah Palin: Andrew Breitbart Was A ‘Genius,’ Obama Needs ‘Belated Vetting’
On Wednesday evening, an article by former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was posted on the website of the late conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart. Palin praised Breitbart for his criticisms of Barack Obama and blasted the media for its liberal bias.
Bo Xilai Fired: What His Downfall Means For China
Bo Xilai has been sacked from his position as the Communist Party Chief of Chongqing. The state-owned Xinhua News Agency’s coverage of the event was brief and unceremonious, belying its critical significance.
When Is the Ides of March? Not March 15, 2012, According To The Moon
If someone tells you to beware the ides of March today, you might want to set them straight--technically, they're seven days too late.
Ides of March: In History And In 2012, A Day Of Reckoning For Politicians?
The Ides of March are upon us. On March 15, 44 B.C. the Julius Caesar was stabbed twenty three times by a conspiratorial group of friends and colleagues. Could this be a historical trend? Is today a day of reckoning for crooked politicians?
Rick Santorum To Puerto Rico: No Statehood Until You Adopt English
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum mistakenly asserted today that Puerto Rico cannot achieve statehood unless English is the island's principal language.
Human Fossils Discovered: New Species, Or False Alarm?
Three fossils excavated from a cave in China seem to belong to a whole new type of human, but critics of the findings have suggested that calling these hominids a whole new species may be jumping the gun.
Mitch McConnell Thinks Marijuana Causes Death: Does Anyone Agree?
If you smoke pot, you could die. That's the message Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) had for a Kentucky resident who wrote to him about the legalization of marijuana.
Britannica Encyclopedia Stops Printing After 244 Years: What They’re Publishing Now
On Tuesday, Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. announced that it would no longer be printing its venerated yearly reference publication. Instead, the 244-year-old publisher will now focus more fully on its digital content.
Atheist Billboard Controversy Stirs Racial Tensions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
American Atheists, the organization behind several pro-atheism billboards, is no stranger to controversy. But this time, it was about more than just religion--many people found their Harrisburg sign racially offensive.
Direct Air Suspends Flights Due To Rising Fuel Prices: Is It Permanent?
The discount air carrier Direct Air has suddenly canceled all flights for the next two months, and possibly longer, after failing to pay its fuel bills.
The Jackson-Vanik Amendment: How Soviet-Era Trade Regulations Could Affect Human Rights in Russia
As Russia prepares to join the World Trade Organization his summer, the U.S. Congress is under increasing pressure to repeal a Soviet-era trade restriction called the Jackson-Vanik Amendment. But some senators don’t want to repeal the sanctions just yet--at least, not without applying certain conditions.
Obama Approval Ratings Fall: What Do The Numbers Really Say? A Closer Look At Each Candidate's Viability
Obama's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 41 percent. What does this mean for the general election? The numbers tell a complicated story.
Chinese Girls Commit Suicide: Government Blames Time Travel TV Shows
The case of the girls who drowned in Zhangzhou is an odd one since time travel seems such a trivial topic -- not worthy of state media efforts to spin tragedy into propaganda.
F. Sherwood Rowland, Nobel Prize Winner For Global Warming Discovery, Dies at 84
The man who sounded early alarm bells about ozone depletion and global warming passed away on Saturday in his California home. F. Sherwood Rowland, known to family and friends as Sherry, was 84. He died of complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Active Denial System: Microwave Weapon Safe for Military Use? [VIDEO]
The U.S. Military is ready to deploy the 'Pain Ray,' a non-lethal weapon meant to control crowds by zapping them with an electromagnetic wave to create the sensation of unbearable heat.
American Airlines Flight Attendant 'Screaming Bloody Murder' Amid Bankruptcy Troubles
Is bankruptcy stressing out the American Airlines crew? A Friday flight from Dallas to Chicago was delayed when a disgruntled flight attendant began ranting about bankruptcy, plane crashes and terrorist attacks over the intercom system.
Critical Race Theory: What Derrick Bell Taught, And What It Means Now
Apparently, critical race theory is a tough nut to crack. What does it mean exactly, and how has it affected Obama's policies?
Pat Robertson For Marijuana Legalization: Why Other Conservatives Agree
On Wednesday, evangelical leader Pat Robertson called for legalizing marijuana. Sounds odd, but plenty of conservatives before him have argued against the criminalization of cannabis.
