6 Types of Crappy Hugs September 9, 2009 Hugging is awkward. From The Crusher to the Man Hug, find out the six worst kinds.
Cellphone Germ Count August 31, 2009 How many germs live on your cellphone? Take this quiz to find out before you contract something scary.
Portuguese Barn Find: Fact or Fiction? August 28, 2009 Portuguese barn houses 180 cars, all covered with decades of dust. Huge collections like the one in Portugal don't just happen....
Contractor Awards July 23, 2009 Does the garage come with a tow rope? Check out some of the most astounding construction gaffs ever.
Chessboxing July 22, 2009 Looking for a sport that challenges you both physically and mentally? Then try chessboxing; it combines the mental exercises of...
Immortality in a Pill? July 9, 2009 Rapamycin, a drug commonly used in humans to prevent transplanted organs from being rejected, has been found to extend the live...
Yogi, is that you? July 9, 2009 A bear with a fondness for sweets broke into a San Bernardino home and devoured a box of chocolates left in the refrigerator. W...
Hot Dog Indigestion July 8, 2009 The world record for competitive hot dog eating has been broken in the US. Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut ate 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes a...
Pigeons: flying art critics June 30, 2009 Have you ever wondered why pigeons seem to always deface city sculptures with their droppings? According to a Japanese study, p...
If you’re from a big city then you lite... June 30, 2009 University of Missouri researchers have found that brain size increases the most in areas with larger populations. Three theori...
Free Fitness for the Unemployed June 9, 2009 What's the best thing you can do with all that free time on your hands after being laid off? Why, get in shape (for free), of c...
Cancestory May 25, 2009 More Than Packaging: The History of Beer Cans
Dying bulldog saves owner from blaze May 25, 2009 Scott Seymour's decision not to euthanize his cancer-infected dog loomed last Saturday when the 9-year-old American bulldog wok...
Weight of Homework May 19, 2009 Giving kids a new meaning of "chained to your desk", parents in the UK can now help their children study - by buying a ball and...
Fridge Foul May 13, 2009 When a worker at an AT&T building in San Jose, California, took it upon herself to clean out an office refrigerator during her ...
In the Flush: America’s best bathroom April 29, 2009 The Hermitage Hotel’s restroom has been voted America’s best bathroom. Right in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the luxury hotel...
That Music is Heavy, Man April 27, 2009 A team of researchers from Blackpool University, in the United Kingdom discovered that MP3 players like iPods and iPhones incre...
Dock...Cardok April 23, 2009 So, you’re no Daniel Craig but you can pretend you are by storing your car in a sleek Cardok. The Cardok is a smart, space-savi...
Stanley Level iPhone App April 22, 2009 Yet another cool reason to own an iPhone, the Stanley Level iPhone App (free) is also the first truly accurate digital level av...
New World's Tallest Man? April 20, 2009 A new contender for world's tallest man has been discovered in China, after being admitted to the hospital for surgery. Zhao Li...
Wake up Canadian April 20, 2009 New citizenship rules! A new law amending the Citizenship Act came into effect on April 17th. The new law will give Canadian ci...
Taxi! April 20, 2009 Taxime is a nifty widget that uses Google Maps to estimate how much your cab fare will cost.
Bed Bug Registry April 18, 2009 Next time you're thinking about moving or traveling, put "check for bed bugs" on your to-do list. An invaluable resource for pr...
TV themes Popular at Funerals April 16, 2009 TV theme tunes and pop songs are now more popular than traditional hymns at funerals, a new UK survey reveals. A survey of 30,0...
What EVERY Man Wants in the Bedroom April 16, 2009 How can anyone think that having a TV in the bedroom is either too distracting or just plain tacky? Well, it's neither with thi...
7 Habits of Highly Effective People April 16, 2009 Free Book Summary of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People @ RedFlagDeals.TradePub.com.
Pet dog's underwear fetish almost fatal April 15, 2009 That's the actual headline of a story that appeared in Australia's Northern Territory News. Some dogs have a penchant for panti...
Laughing Man Prompts Rescue Attempt April 9, 2009 A helicopter rescue team was scrambled together after screams were heard in a German forest - only to find a man laughing his h...
Tap Dat App Bargain Bin April 8, 2009 Purchasing apps for your iPhone can be frustrating, especially when they go on sale or turn into freebies right after you’ve fo...
Love in the Dumps April 8, 2009 From a duo who briefly soared to great dating heights before nosediving into a just-friends pile of wreckage, Love in the Dumps...
Survivor: Theme Park edition April 7, 2009 CBS is bringing the popular TV show, Survivor to a few theme parks this summer. Outwit, outlast, outplay, eat corn dogs.
Bear Bag April 6, 2009 Does your fear of bears prevent you from camping as often as you'd like? Then buy a Great Bear Sleeping Bag.
Tailwaiting April 6, 2009 Next time you find yourself at Yankee Stadium, in the parking lot with the munchies, order a tailgate from Tailwaiters. All the...
The Notebook Grill April 2, 2009 Check out today's Hammer Drop at the Home Depot: it's a sleek portable grill to take just about anywhere for on-the-spot grilling.
Skype for iPhone & BlackBerry March 31, 2009 Skype is planning to launch its service available to iPhone users on Tuesday and BlackBerry customers in May as part of its eff...
Still Tasty? March 31, 2009 Keep it or toss it? This is about food, not your significant other. Just how long can the food in your fridge stay tasty? If yo...
Vasectomies: more trips for snips March 30, 2009 Desperation must be setting in for some Americans for them to undergo man's most feared medical procedure. A Cleveland, Ohio, u...
Passover Coke March 30, 2009 Just in time for Easter, "Passover Coke" is currently for sale in some US stores.
Tssst! Ahh... March 27, 2009 Here's another cool time-wasting gadget invented by the Japanese: it's the Mugen Can beer, a little plastic beer can that lets ...
Blow Up Jacket March 26, 2009 Hey, look: nifty jackets made from blow-up dolls (the adult kind). 31-year-old designer and artist from Utrecht, Sander Reijger...
Bad Nudes March 26, 2009 No shirt, no shoes, no clothes whatsoever: no service. A Tennessee man was arrested recently for buying beer at a convenience s...
The Weener Cleaner Soap Ring March 25, 2009 Soap...specially designed for your undercarriage. The package states that "One size fits most men" If not, then just use it for...
Warner Bros Movie Vault March 24, 2009 Warner Bros. is launching an "on demand" retail web site where customers will eventually be able to order any of the 6,800 thea...
DivorceNetwork.com Launches March 19, 2009 Whether to celebrate or commiserate, there's a new web site that provides an online community for those affected by, contemplat...
High-aargh Education March 18, 2009 Although Captain Jack Sparrow has likely retired, there's proof that pirates are still popular. Pirates class at University of ...
Government Guzzle March 17, 2009 New Brunswick offers first private label beer brand in Canada. Two new private label domestic beers are now available to New Br...
Skeeter Deleter March 17, 2009 Scientists in the U.S. are developing a laser gun that could kill millions of mosquitoes in minutes. The device has been dubbed...
Man Walks Again After Spider Bite March 16, 2009 A bite from a poisonous spider had a miraculous result for a paraplegic man in California. After nearly 21 years in a wheelchai...
I quit. Who wants cake?! March 16, 2009 Most people have fantasies about giving their two week's notice, which usually involve swear words or mooning instead of sweet,...
Trackle March 12, 2009 Trackle is a new service that tracks practically anything you want on the Web, all in one place.
Dog Walking to Work March 11, 2009 If you've ever dreamed of ditching your 9-to-5 job to spend all day playing with dogs ... join the crowd. A growing number of c...
Quote Me On It March 10, 2009 Sometimes, when you need just the right thing to say, it's good to let the movies do the talking. Whether it's daring someone t...
Snuggie Pub Crawl March 10, 2009 In response to the stunning public embrace of the warm and cuddly Snuggie™, the SnuggiePubCrawl.com Team is hosting the first-e...
The Uro Club March 10, 2009 No, it's not a fancy new driver from Europe, it serves as a handy spot to relieve yourself while on the course.
Boy Climbs Equivalent of 6 Everests March 10, 2009 A six-year-old British boy has climbed the equivalent of five Mount Everests to raise money for the hospital that saved his lif...
Meals Made for a Millionaire March 9, 2009 Bruce Lindsay loved Vanguard University and its cheap meals, so the millionaire left his entire estate to the school. Bruce Lin...
Coffee Taster's Tongue Insured March 9, 2009 The tongue of the chief coffee taster for a worldwide chain of coffee shops has been insured for $13.95m.
Instant Irish Accent Breath Spray March 5, 2009 Just in time for St. Paddy's day, when yer wantin' to be yer most lively self - there's Instant Irish Accent breath spray.
Belly Button Lint: the mystery unfolded March 3, 2009 An Austrian scientist claims to have solved the mystery of belly button fluff but also manages to make the belly button and sur...
Lost Cell Phone Found: Inside Fish March 3, 2009 A British businessman who lost his mobile phone on a beach was amazed when it turned up - in the belly of a giant cod.
Most Unfortunate Names February 26, 2009 What do you call some of the most unlucky people in Britain? Justin Case, Barb Dwyer and Stan Still.
Fresh Prince Covers February 25, 2009 Did you know there's actually more than one version of the Fresh Prince of Belair's opening theme song? Neither did we, until w...
Comedy Combo: Will Ferrell + Mark Wahlberg February 25, 2009 Apparently Variety says there's a bidding war on for production of the action-comedy B Team, that would star Will Ferrell and M...
Bloody Ink February 23, 2009 Forget about having to draw blood from your finger every hour or madly shove any kind of sugar into your mouth to stave off a b...
Lance Armstrong & his Bike... February 19, 2009 Reunited and it feels so good. After losing his precious mode of transportation, Armstrong rallied fans online to help him find...
The Simpsons in HD February 17, 2009 Last Sunday THE SIMPSONS went HD on us. To mark the occasion, the show received a new opening title sequence - the first major ...
Love at Lunch February 12, 2009 A Third of Workers Have Dated a Co-Worker, Finds Annual CareerBuilder.ca Valentine’s Day Survey. One-in-Five End Up Marrying Co...
Expandapants February 11, 2009 The considerate staff at Skymall magazine have added a new product to their online store, which you might need on your return f...
Carrot-tunes February 11, 2009 Watch as a talented man carves his own flute out of a carrot and plays some sweet melodies.
Sweet Shelter February 11, 2009 When in Paris, stay at the Mama Shelter, a swanky hotel on the rue de Bagnolet. The 172 rooms are decorated for modern refuge c...
Father & Son Triathletes February 3, 2009 First get some tissues, then read this incredible story and watch the video. A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part i...
A Cool Runnings Sequel? February 3, 2009 Okay, so it’s not a bobsled team and at this time there are no reports that a movie would be made, but couldn’t a Brazilian cur...
Big Tipper January 28, 2009 A semi-retired welder from St. Catharines just won $14.8 million from Lotto 6/49, and he’s going to give a generous tip to some...
Canadians Claim South Pole Record January 27, 2009 In early January, three Canadian men claimed a new record for the fastest trek across Antarctica to the South Pole.
Canada: Most Welcoming For Relocating F... January 26, 2009 In a recent survey, HSBC Bank asked over 2,000 ex-pats in 48 different countries to rate their new nation of residence on abili...
Pee-Powered Battery January 26, 2009 The NoPoPo (Non-Pollution Power) is a rechargeable battery that’s powered by a variety of liquids – including beer, water and u...
Top 10 2008 Super Bowl Commercials January 14, 2009 One reason so many people tune into the big Sunday event, all neatly packaged into one video.
Lost Generation? January 9, 2009 We aren't part of a lost generation, are we? A very cool interpretation of the crossroads that today's young people are standin...
The No Pants! Subway Ride January 9, 2009 Boxers or briefs? It doesn't matter, as long as you're sans pants. The No Pants! Subway Ride is annual event staged by Improv E...
BK Spritzer January 7, 2009 The WHOPPER may be many a person's favorite burger, but would you want to smell like one too?
Frog vs. Snake January 7, 2009 This photo, titled "Deadlock," landed David Maitland a 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. Maitland's shot took the p...
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year 2008 December 16, 2008 With politics and the economy foremost on the minds of many, it is no wonder that bailout took home honors as Merriam-Webster's...
Toronto Makes It List for 2009 Travel D... December 16, 2008 Toronto, among several other destinations such as Bolivia and Utah have made Concierge.com's It List of emerging destinations f...
Beard-volution December 15, 2008 This "Hierarchy of Beards" poster depicts the evolutionary history of the glorious beard in all of its many forms...
Golden Eye December 15, 2008 Some people discover their talents by developing an interest in something. Xiang Chen found out he could put stuff in his eyes ...
Gummies December 15, 2008 Homer Simpson isn't the only one to enjoy those squishy, fruity treats in the form of bears and worms. He coveted the Gummy Ven...
Baby Jumping Festival December 11, 2008 Every crazy festival has a purpose and Spain’s annual Baby Jumping Festival ISN’T an excuse for grown men to impersonate Elvis.
DIY Bacon Soap December 10, 2008 Some people wake up to the smell of coffee, but others choose to revive themselves in the shower with scents like citrus – or b...
DIY Speakers December 10, 2008 These have got to be the cheapest speakers you’ll ever hear. With the economy the way it is, simply retain your Timmie’s runs b...
Fish Training School December 10, 2008 Dancing dolphins, killer whales that kiss: it’s old hat – and you’ve got to pay for admission first. Wouldn’t you rather enjoy ...
A Tube of Tissue December 9, 2008 How to annoy friends and worry enemies that use your loo: store your toilet paper in a container that looks like a tube of toot...
32-inch LCD Picture Frame December 9, 2008 Choosing art is a personal thing and sometimes you just can’t find a piece that’s worthy of hanging. Smartparts has created a 3...
"Fuel" for Thought December 9, 2008 We’ve always thought of poop as a vial waste without a purpose. The Toronto Zoo has found a way to turn animal waste into clean...
Unlock Down: use your cell as a key December 9, 2008 Forgot your keys and need to sneak in the house at 4:00 a.m.? Don’t want to leave a key with the maid? No problem with the Schl...
Chalet in a Box December 9, 2008 Impress your friends by telling them you’re heading up to the chalet for the weekend.
Brown Bag Art December 9, 2008 Here’s a caring father who doodles cool drawings on his kid’s lunch bags during his own lunch break.
Doggy Box December 9, 2008 It’s not much fun trailing after your dog to perform a stoop and scoop, with the only thing between you and his poop is a thin ...
Extreme Ironing December 9, 2008 The sport of Extreme Ironing supposedly started in 1997 when a group of friends decided to iron in some rocks near their houses...
PC Pump December 7, 2008 WiFi hotspots are great (who doesn’t like free Internet on the go) but what happens when there’s no AC power source? Say hello ...