NASA Photos Conclusively Prove That Moon Is Pretty Bumpy

Max Read · 12/20/10 12:35AM

NASA's released a series of amazing photos of the "dark side" of the moon—the most detailed ever—taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The colors in the photo indicate elevation: Blue/green is lower; yellow/red is higher. [Pic via AP]

Here's a Two-Minute Encapsulation of Sarah Palin's Utter Delusion

Matt Cherette · 12/20/10 12:19AM

Here's a clip from tonight's Sarah Palin's Alaska. Watch as Palin condescendingly pretends to be domestic, insults Michelle Obama, dances around the issue of daughter Willow's boyfriend, and defends giving her children lots of freedom—all in two minutes!

What the Hell Is Going On at This Polish Kids' Soccer Game?

Matt Cherette · 12/19/10 10:35PM

Here's a video of a recent soccer game featuring popular Polish squad Lech Poznan. Notwithstanding, it's the crowd—the insane, chanting, flame-throwing, synchronized crowd—that's the real attraction here. Also: this isn't a pro match—the players are 11 years old.

Don Novello on the Five Minute University

Chrystina Orlando · 12/19/10 09:00PM

According to Father Guido, in five minutes you can learn what the average college graduate remembers five years after they graduate. Who needs to invest in "real" college? For $20 you can earn your own degree from Five Minute University!

Belarus Elections Spark Protests

Adrian Chen · 12/19/10 05:06PM

[Thousands of Belarussians demonstrated in the capital of Minsk today, claiming the apparent re-election of president/dictator Alexander Lukashenko was a fraud. Image via AP.]

Hold the Sprouts When Ordering at Jimmy John's

Jeff Neumann · 12/19/10 04:34PM

Midwest sandwich franchise Jimmy John's—subs so fast you'll freak!—is under scrutiny for a salmonella outbreak from alfalfa sprouts that has sickened nearly 50 people in Illinois. Maybe they should slow down a bit and watch the produce? [FPJ]