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'Fat' Taste Could Hold The Key To Cut Obesity
A newly discovered ability for people to taste fat could hold the key to reducing obesity, researchers believe. They also found that people with a high sensitivity to the taste of fat tended to eat less fatty foods and were less likely to be overweight. The research team developed a screening procedure to test the ability of people to taste...
Man of Steel: Chris Nolan takes flight with 'Superman' Movie
?Batman Begins? and ?The Dark Knight" director Christopher Nolan, viewed by some as the Hitchcock of superhero cinema after his two Batman films, is ?godfathering? a reboot of the Man of Steel, acting as producer and mentor to an as-yet-unnamed-director who will be making a movie based on a story by Nolan and David S. Goyer.
10 of the Worst Foods You Could Eat (Over 200g of Fat)
In this post, I wrap up the the Top 10 Fast Food Series with the worst foods to eat. You should definitely avoid these foods at all cost unless you are trying to become a Sumo wrestler.
B of A kills overdraft fee -- but customers will pay for it
Bank of America just announced it will stop charging overdraft fees of $35 for most of its debit card customers. You may think that if you pay your bills on time and don't suffer overdraft fees that the changes don?t apply to you. Well, think again.
Ohio State's Evan Turner Wins SN National Player of the Year
Evan Turner, who overcame a broken back after falling off the rim during a dunk, is a triple-double threat every night and has Ohio State in contention for a Final Four appearance. He took the honor over Kentucky's John Wall.
John Hamm Interview: Loves Frank Miller and Billy Madison
In an exclusive interview with IFC.com, John Hamm describes his love for comics, saying he "grew up in a very fortunate time, comic book-wise"
Unemployment Tops 20% in Eight California Counties
For many California areas, unemployment rates moved persistently higher in January, indicating that the national economic recovery hasn't yet translated into jobs for the Golden State. The state's jobless rate of 12.5% in January was its worst on record and fifth-highest in the nation, but for eight counties it is over 20%.
Conan O'Brien Secretly Tweeting From 8 Different Accounts
Did you think that @conanobrien was the only way to follow Conan on Twitter? So did I. But Conan actually has 8 different accounts, each of which is just as hilarious as the next.
A Wu-Tang Venn Diagram (PIC)
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2011 Ford Mustang V-6 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V-6
Both the Mustang and the Camaro can be loaded up with more features than your average mid-1980s luxury sedan. The Camaro even offers rear parking assist to help overcome its lack of visibility. The 2011 Mustang's full specs haven't been revealed yet, but the 2010 model's options are sure to carry over for the most part..
xkcd: Single Ladies
we all know THAT song
Moron wrapped frat brother in toilet paper & set him on fire
I guess this is what happens when you pay for your friends in a fraternity.
Finding the next Ped Egg
Inventors gather at AJ Khubani's conference in Los Angeles to see if they have the next hot invention.
10 Children's Characters Who Were Definitely On Drugs
Have you ever thought that Goofy was just a little bit too goofy? Wonder where Woody Woodpecker gets all that energy?
47 Years Of Ford's Mustang (Infographic)
From the Falcon-based original to the BOSS baddies of the late 1960s and early 1970s straight through to the anathema of the Mustang II and the redemption of the Fox body, the history of the Mustang is a dramatic story.
China Promises Not to Use Massive US Debt for Political Gain
Chinese military officials had suggested using Beijing's vast holdings of US government debt to pressure the US. However, a top Chinese official said Tuesday that Beijing won't use the debt for political gain -- just a few days after a forecast projected that the U.S. national debt is on course to triple to $20 trillion over the next decade.
A Rod Lawyers Are Setting Up Interview With The Feds.
Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.
RIP Abandoned Mental Asylum Hellingly [33 Creepy Pics]
When you look at these photos, do you think death and derelict nightmare or do you think urban explorers? dream? Let?s go off the rails on a crazy train to explore the decomposing mental hospital since it is at this moment being torn down. Here?s an ode to abandoned Hellingly Mental Asylum with 33 creepy photos. R.I.P.
Greatest Decal Ever? (PIC)
Just click through and check it out.
Roethlisberger admitted to having "sexual contact"
Come on Ben, that's terrible...
11 Things You Didn't Know You Could Watch on Webcam
It's a fact that everyone loves the PuppyCam, except for those few people with an abnormal hatred of puppies. (And, frankly, we don't speak to those people.)
When The Dot-Com Bubble Burst (Graphic)
Ten years ago today, the NASDAQ composite peaked at 5132.52. But then the dot-com bubble burst dramatically and markets crashed so spectacularly that the affects are still being felt today. But could there be another crash on the horizon?
A single groove on a vinyl record, magnified by 1000x
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How to Invest in Gold the Right Way
The expression "as good as gold" suggests that gold is something of a sure thing when it comes to investments. But, while gold and other commodities remain a solid investment choice, when it comes to investing there's no such thing as a sure thing.
How Did YOU Get Fired From Activision? [Infographic]
Joystick Division (and just about every other gaming news outlet) was buzzing about the firing of Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella last week, especially Activision's mysterious charge of "insubordination". We had to wonder: What is insubordination at Activision, and how often are people fired for it? We've got the an
First Condor Nest in Pinnacles National Monument in 100 yrs
A lonely cave on a cliff in the rugged Pinnacles Monument is the setting for a story of two love birds who found one another despite unimaginable hardship and decided to bring new life into a world that almost destroyed them. They are giant corpse-munching vultures, but wildlife biologists could not be more thrilled if they were Romeo and Juliet.
Gary Busey: Crazy interview at the Oscars
Gary Busey? Bat-***** crazy? No! (He really gets going toward the end)
Boo Hoo: M. Bradley Says He Felt Like A Prisoner In Chicago
Milton Bradley said he was a prisoner in his own home while he was playing for the Chicago Cubs.
Diary of a quitter: Can e-cigarettes really help?
I'm 48 now and I must find an alternative to tobacco. I can't bear to think of my blackening lungs anymore, not to mention the $50-a-week cost. So here goes. I screw the atomizer into the battery, fit a cartridge and I am ready to fake smoke.
Colbert Redefines "Reconciliation" as "Legislative Gangbang"
Let's face it. Words really are nothing more than sounds that east coast, big city, lesbian poets make in coffee houses to get people to snap their fingers in agreement.
Awesome Windowfarms Project
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Nomar Garciaparra retires -- as a Red Sox
Nomar Garciaparra is going back to play with the Red Sox, but also announces his retirement from baseball.
Carlos Slim Helu Passes Bill Gates as World's Richest Person
Carlos Slim Helu takes No. 1 spot on Forbes World's Billionaires list as a record 164 10-figure titans return to the ranking amid the global economic recovery.
Eating Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Food is sustenance; it provides necessary nutrients to sustain life and, when done right, it can be a gratifying gustatory experience. Unfortunately, far too often, food can also just make you sick -- or worse. More than four in 10 Americans say they've become ill during the past two years because of something they've eaten.
South Park Parodies the "Gingers Do Have Souls" Kid (Video)
After slamming South Park in defense of his carrot-topped brethren on YouTube to the tune of nearly four million views, the famous "Gingers do have souls" kid has now been immortalized by the very show he claims to hate in this preview clip from South Park's upcoming 14th season.
iPhone Developer Ngmoco Justifies the Freemium Model
While Ngmoco has emerged as one of the iPhone's top original developers, they've also lost a lot of fans by sticking with a model they call "freemium," even to the detriment of some of their most popular games.
In Praise of Pessimism: When a Positive Attitude Hinders You
Looking on the bright side about a dead-end job can kill your drive to find a new one.
World Record bid launched by '130-year-old' Georgian woman
A Georgian woman is claiming to be the oldest person in the world. Her birth documents show that she was born on July 8 1880 and will turn 130 this summer.
WTF? SNOW ON THE PALM TREES! Snow hits Mediterranean coast!
Blizzards have hit the French Mediterranean coast amid warnings of up to 20 inches of snow in Northern Spain on Tuesday.
Stupak Gets A Primary Challenge From The Left
Connie Saltonstall of Charlevoix said today she plans to run against Stupak for the Democratic nomination of Michigan?s First Congressional District, citing Stupak?s efforts to stop health care reform if it doesn?t ban use of government money for abortions. Stupak, a former state trooper from Menominee, has held the seat since 1993.
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