The Two Emails Bill Clinton Sent During His Presidency

Max Read · 02/17/11 02:52AM

Former president Bill Clinton only sent two emails during his presidency, he told a crowd in New York. Two! In commemoration of his true confession, we've collected the only eight photos we could find of Bill Clinton Using, Looking at, and/or Pointing at Computers. They are... marvelous!

Man Discovers Knife 'Buried in Face' After Four Years

Max Read · 02/17/11 12:59AM

Do you have splitting headaches? Yes, sure, they may be migraines, or, you might have a four-inch knife, buried in your brain, for four years. Li Fu, a Chinese gentleman who had been complaining of headaches, recently discovered that the source of his pain was, yes, a four-inch knife, "stuck in his brain for more than four years." Apparently, doctors who treated him in the wake of a stabbing during a robbery in 2006 "failed to notice the knife buried deep in" Mr. Li's skull; later, apparently more competent doctors decided to perform an X-ray, and, lo: A knife, "buried in his face," in the Daily Mail's immortal phrase. Li underwent surgery and had the gross little thing removed. He is now in stable condition. [Daily Mail]

Tonight's Toddlers & Tiaras is All About the Moms

Leah Beckmann · 02/17/11 12:50AM


This episode of Toddlers & Tiaras featured an unusually repulsive group of Moms and Dads. Between the mother cleaning septic tanks to pay for thousand dollar dresses or the disciple of Christ who loves "Jesus and glitz," tonight was one, hot mess.

Every Time Robert Gibbs Admitted What He Is Not

Remy Stern · 02/17/11 12:17AM

Outgoing Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has been the voice of the Obama administration since 2008. In that time, he's admitted many skills that he simply does not possess, like telling "when spring ends or begins." [Gawker.TV]

Uncle Leo from 'Seinfeld' Is Dead

Adrian Chen · 02/16/11 11:47PM

Actor Len Lesser, Uncle Leo on 'Seinfeld', died today of complications from pneumonia at age 88. In addition to his role as Jerry's uncle, Lesser appeared in dozens of films and movies, including 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' and 'Falcon Crest.' RIP.

My Strange Addiction Finale: Ashes to Ashes to Addiction

Leah Beckmann · 02/16/11 11:04PM

Bianca's addiction started in an unusual, but not completely unheard of way. Like many children with an iron deficiency, Bianca ate dirt when she was younger. Unfortunately, the dirt transformed into whole pieces of pottery and cigarette ashes.

Bow Before Your Jeopardy-Playing Computer God

Adrian Chen · 02/16/11 09:44PM

Computers are officially better than humans at Jeopardy. IBM's supercomputer Watson beat out Jeopardy champs Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter for a second night in a row—without even being connected to the Internet! A few embarrassing missteps (answering "Dorothy Parker" instead of "The Elements of Style" on a Daily Double) couldn't keep Watson from annihilating his human competition. (See above for Watson's winning Final Jeopardy answer.)

Live Blogging Top Chef: All-Stars, Week 10

MisterHippity · 02/16/11 09:00PM

Get ready to turn on your TV and grab a hold of your laptop! No, not that laptop—I mean your computer. It's time for another of our commenter-created Top Chef live blogs—also known as The Nude Fondue Party. Join us!

Sara Schaefer on Goldseeker Performance

Leah Beckmann · 02/16/11 09:00PM

Not only does comedienne, Sara Schaefer, give a charming little anecdote about winning awards in middle school, but she has the video footage to prove it. If you've ever been a middle schooler (everyone), this is a must-watch.

Photo Shows Mubarak Escaping Cairo

Adrian Chen · 02/16/11 08:05PM

CBS News says it's obtained a photo that shows former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak waving goodbye to Cairo from a helicopter on Feb. 11th after giving up control of the country. Cropped out of the photo is the crowd of protestors giving him the finger and/or mooning him. Bye, Mubarak!

Watch a Computer Win $1 Million on Jeopardy!

Matt Cherette · 02/16/11 07:37PM

Tonight brought us part three of the ultimate Jeopardy! challenge, with an IBM-created computer, Watson, battling all-time show favorites Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. In the end, Our New Robot Overlord was victorious, taking home $1 million for "his" charities.