Sedated Tiger Cub Found Inside Luggage with Stuffed Animals

Jeff Neumann · 08/27/10 05:02AM

Last Sunday a Thai woman was stopped at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport when security screeners saw x-ray images of bones among a stash of stuffed tiger toys in her luggage. Inside they found a drugged two-month old tiger cub.

Smoke Monster

Max Read · 08/26/10 11:36PM

[A bird flies past a cloud of smoke coming from a fire at a paint factory in Jandira, Brazil. No one was hurt, except for my soul, which shed a single tear at this image. Pic via AP.]

The Real Housewives of DC: Cat Is Annoyed by Everything

nightintern · 08/26/10 10:45PM

Tonight, Cat's annoyance starts with the unnecessary security, and escalates with Tareq's use of a whistle for control. Things turn catty over a "bitch" comment and even more dramatic after Cat realizes that *gasp* the stomping grapes are table grapes.

Big Brother Week 7: Of Penguins and Gremlins

Adrian Muniz and Kristina Lucarelli · 08/26/10 10:19PM

With only seven house guests left and the summer rapidly coming to a close, the game has reached a turning point. This week, friends turned against friends, enemies bonded over chum baths and furry-cuffs, and two people were sent packing.

Here Are All the Asteroids That Have Been Discovered Since 1980

Max Read · 08/26/10 08:47PM

Wondering where all the asteroids are? Well, "up," obviously. But also, in this beautiful, hypnotic video that tracks asteroid discovery over the last 30 years. It's more engrossing than Armageddon, that's for sure. (Watching it in HD is best!) [via]

Middle School Segregates Class Elections by Race (Updated)

Max Read · 08/26/10 08:02PM

Thinking about running for eighth grade class president at Mississippi's Nettleton Middle School? Are you white? Because only white kids can run for president. Black kids can be vice-president, though! But only black kids. Update: They changed the policy.

Mike Birbiglia Makes a Cancer Joke at a Charity Event

John Siegel · 08/26/10 08:00PM

There's a special feeling that comes from making people laugh. There is also a special fear that comes from bombing as a comedian. Here, Mike Birbiglia recalls an unfortunate joke he made at a charity event.

Live Blogging Jersey Shore, Week 5

Brian Moylan · 08/26/10 08:00PM

How many times will Sammi and Ronnie break up tonight? And how much longer are we going to care? Let us debate it as a group, during our weekly Jersey Shore live blog. You might even find true love!