Men Get Nicer When they Get Married

Adrian Chen · 01/16/11 11:57AM

A study of 289 pairs of twins found that 'antisocial behavior' in men decreases after they get married. But also, nicer men get married first. Conclusion: if you want to date the nicest guy scientifically possible, date a married man.

Unarmed Naked Man Shot and Killed by LAPD Officer

Jeff Neumann · 01/16/11 10:57AM

The LAPD is defending two of its officers, one of whom shot and killed an unarmed naked man, claiming self defense. The police union said cops have previously been "killed by naked people … who disarmed the officer."

Nicki Minaj Debunks Lesbian Rumor She Started About Herself

Adrian Chen · 01/16/11 10:06AM

Nicki Minaj self-debunks. Lilo's nurse wants a truce. Kate Middleton has chosen her dress. David Beckham did not have sex with a hooker. Paris Hilton's return to porn. Jared Leto's intense driver's license picture. Sunday gossip roundup is here!

Demetri Martin on Handshakes

Kristina Grosspietch · 01/15/11 09:00PM

Have you ever curtsied in response to a handshake? Demetri Martin has.

An American Perspective on Law & Order: UK

Ajay Mehta · 01/15/11 05:30PM

From the Brits at the BBC comes this ridiculous clip of Law & Order: UK. The show happens to cover all of our common stereotypes about our friends across the pond, from their intense politeness to their obsession with tea.

What It's Like to Canoe Through a McDonald's

Adrian Chen · 01/15/11 05:20PM

Floods that swept through Australia this month have caused incredible destruction. But one man made the best of a terrible situation and filmed this eerie trip through a flooded McDonald's via canoe in Brisbane, Australia.

4chan Is Not Very Scary In Real Life

Adrian Chen · 01/15/11 04:45PM

What's the Internet's scariest hivemind like in real life? A bunch of geeky twenty-somethings hanging out in a bar in Brooklyn. This is what I learned last night at the first official meetup for the notorious message board 4chan.