Did a 'Supermoon' Cause Japan's Earthquake?

Adrian Chen · 03/11/11 01:31PM

People are struggling to understand what caused the hugely destructive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. For some, "plate tectonics" and "random chance" isn't good enough. And this month, the moon will be closer to the Earth than it has been since 1993. So now there's a dumb "supermoon" conspiracy theory gaining steam.

Super 8: The Monster Movie Movie

Richard Lawson · 03/11/11 01:18PM

Here's a trailer for Super 8, this summer's J.J. Abrams-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced monster movie about a bunch of kids in the '70s who, while making a monster movie, end up in the middle of an actual monster crisis. Or at least we assume it's a monster. Who knows!

John Galliano's Accuser Defends Him In an Interview

Adrian Chen · 03/11/11 12:59PM

One of the men who says fashionable pirate John Galliano hurled anti-Semitic slurs at him at a French restaurant last month has spoken out in an interview with Le Parisien. He doesn't think Galliano's actually a racist.

This Is How Tsunamis Are Formed

Richard Blakeley · 03/11/11 12:45PM

Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan triggered a tsunami that has wiped out large areas of the northern part of the country. Here is a computer animation that explains how tsunamis are formed.

A Million Women Will Sue Wal-Mart One Way or Another

Hamilton Nolan · 03/11/11 12:25PM

Wal-Mart is currently the subject of one of the biggest workplace discrimination lawsuits in history. Female employees say the company systematically discriminated against them in hiring and business practices. But is a million-person class action suit fair?

Meet the 91-Year-Old New Hampshire Lawmaker Who Loves Eugenics

Jim Newell · 03/11/11 12:19PM

One of New Hampshire's new state representatives is 91-year-old Martin Harty, and he's hilarious. This World War II veteran and "retired peddler and market vendor" has admitted that he has no idea how to do his job, although he does manage to advocate for eugenics in conversations with constituents.

American Idol: Dreams Can't Come True

Richard Lawson · 03/11/11 11:45AM

Last night we saw our first individual elimination and the contestants were once again reminded that this is going to be no easy feat, to keep their wits about them and make it to the end. Was it a fair elimination? I think it certainly was.

Watch a 2,000 Mile Hike Footage from Georgia to Maine in 4 Minutes

Kristina Grosspietsch · 03/11/11 11:35AM

Avid hiker Kevin Gallagher took 24 pictures a day on his 6 month long, 2200-mile hike up the Appalachian trail from Georgia to Maine. The result is this stunning compilation of rock, river and valley— a celebration of the great outdoors.

The Latest Earthquake and Tsunami News

Hamilton Nolan · 03/11/11 11:33AM

Japan continues to uncover the full extent of the devastation from this morning's massive earthquake; meanwhile, tsunami waves head towards the West Coast of the U.S., and South America. The latest news updates are below.

Garfunkel & Oates: Like "Glee with Dick Jokes"

Chris Wyman · 03/11/11 11:15AM

Gawker.TV favorites Garfunkel & Oates visited G4TV yesterday for an interview and a performance of "Weed Card." Riki and Kate discuss the pilot they're developing for HBO and tell the now-legendary story of their unexpected friendship with John Oates.

Which Actor Cheats on His Wife with Men and Women?

Brian Moylan · 03/11/11 10:55AM

This actor doesn't care if he takes home a boy or a girl, as long as it's not his wife. This actress is leaving an arranged marriage. This pop star is very nice to fans, and this actress has an ungrateful daughter. She's a natural for Mildred Pierce.