Wikileaks: Banned In Antarctica

Adrian Chen · 12/17/10 12:23AM

Our government's idiotic war on Wikileaks extends even to America's tiny presence in Antarctica. A memo sent to all Americans in Antarctica effectively censors Wikileaks material from the entire continent. Can't tip off the penguins about our secret plans!

This Woman Is Literally Fearless

Adrian Chen · 12/16/10 10:36PM

"SM" has a rare brain condition that's wiped out her amygdala—thought to be the brain's fear center. Researchers put her in a bunch of frightening situations but didn't scare her once. Sounds like the most fun study ever.

Louis C.K. on "Pig Newtons"

Christopher Han · 12/16/10 09:00PM

Louis C.K. discusses arguing with 3-year-olds. You can never win. That's how words like Pig Newtons become correct; kids want to argue things for the sake of arguing.

Step Into My Office

Brian Moylan · 12/16/10 07:45PM

[Sure, it was probably cold as hell for this ironworker on the 52nd floor of One World Trade Center today, but what a view! Image via AP]

The Transformation of a Jersey Girl

Brian Moylan · 12/16/10 05:58PM

Jersey Shore brawler JWOWW is best known for beating the crap out of people and wearing clothing that even hookers would find offensive. She appeared at an event last night looking gorgeous and chic. What a disappointment!

Welcome to the Boom Time, Rocket-to-the-Moon Time

Hamilton Nolan · 12/16/10 05:45PM

The Way We Live Now: rubbing our palms together in a "woo boy, the good times are coming" fashion. The good times are coming! Lower unemployment! Hot stocks! Super deals! We're getting into day trading, to make our fortune!

TV News and the Best of the Rest on the Web

Whitney Jefferson · 12/16/10 05:00PM

Justin Timberlake says he'd "absolutely" be a full-time member of the Saturday Night Live cast, Larry King signs off tonight for the last time, Modern Family's TV Guide cover, and Bobby Moynihan and Snooki hang out.