Yes, Whales Get Sunburned

Adrian Chen · 11/14/10 12:08PM

Whales off the Mexican coast are getting sunburned, possibly because of damage to the ozone layer. Said one scientist: "Humans can put on clothes or sunglasses - whales can't." Haha, a whale with sunglasses! What were we talking about again?

The Time James Blunt 'Stopped World War 3'

Jeff Neumann · 11/14/10 11:44AM

British crooner James Blunt has told the BBC that while serving as an officer in the army in Kosovo, he disobeyed an order to attack Russian troops. James Blunt is a war hero! He also has a new album out.

Vicious Alligators Bitch Slapped by House Cat

Jeff Neumann · 11/14/10 09:47AM

Here's a video of a little house cat locked in a standoff with an alligator. It gets heated and the paws come out. And though the gator gets some backup, it's not enough to contain the cat. Watch below!

Henry Rollins on Rave and Modern Rock Music

Christopher Han · 11/13/10 09:00PM

Which came first, crappy rave music or the drugs? Henry Rollins eviscerates DJs as "record player players." He also takes offense to modern rock music, something that he holds dear since he was in the legendary punk band Black Flag.

Is This The Coolest Man Ever?

Adrian Chen · 11/13/10 05:06PM

[Did you know there's a 'Qudditch World Cup,'? There is, and it's happening today in New York City's Hells Kitchen neighborhood. Here's what you're all missing. (Don't worry, Quidditch dude. It gets better.) Image via Splash.]

Why Does the Pope Hate the Internet?

Adrian Chen · 11/13/10 03:58PM

I don't hate the Pope. Hell, I hardly even know him. Couldn't pick him out of a crowd of old German dudes wearing mitres and carrying jewel-encrusted wands. So why's he going around shit-talking people who use the Internet?