Photo Strip

Brian Moylan · 10/21/10 06:30PM

[This photographer taking snaps of two strippers at the annual Venus Erotic Fair in Berlin is probably having the best day of his professional life. A less safe-for-work photo inside.]

Hand Sanitizer Is a Lie

Adrian Chen · 10/21/10 06:24PM

A new survey finds most people think hand sanitizer works for an hour or more. Actually, it only protects for two minutes. "The best germicidal thing you can do is wash with soap and water," says a doc. [NYDN]

Real-Life Vampires Burn Twilight Books

Kate Shapiro · 10/21/10 06:00PM

There was a Twilight book-burning in Portland recently. Self-proclaimed "real vampires" rail against Stephanie Meyer for misrepresenting vampires. Apparently, vampires don't look like somebody "who is getting ready to open for The Cure." Hopefully they file a suit for libel.

Enraged BBC Newsman Destroys Protester's Sign

Maureen O'Connor · 10/21/10 05:29PM

A group of protesters stood behind BBC political editor Nick Robinson last night, waving an anti-war sign behind his head. Mad that they ruined his shot, he grabbed their sign, tore it apart, and stomped on it. On camera.

Modern Family Understands Our Frustrations with Phone Bots

Christopher Han · 10/21/10 04:29PM

Once you're spoiled by the internet, doing things the old fashioned way makes you want to stand on your chair and yell through the phone. That's what the Dunphys tried to go through this week, with unsuccessful results.

Watch This Beer Slingshot Backfire

Ruhi Shamim · 10/21/10 04:14PM

A retreat into the woods inspires drunken antics involving slingshots and beer cans, which of course leads to hilarious (but not serious) injuries. You can even watch it happen in slow motion!