Patton Oswalt on Alcohol Advertisements

Chris Dignes · 08/01/10 08:00PM

Patton Oswalt says he is a fan of alcohol advertisements but he turns around and explains why they are the most depressing kind of advertisements.

Robber Calls Wendy's to Complain About Cash Amount

Jeff Neumann · 08/01/10 04:33PM

A ski-masked Georgia man, after robbing a Wendy's at gunpoint yesterday, called the restaurant twice to complain about the weak amount of cash he got from the register: "Next time there better be more than $586." [AJC]

Under the Weather

Jeff Neumann · 08/01/10 04:12PM

Nepalese women shelter themselves under umbrellas while picking weeds from a paddy field south of Khatmandu today. Image via AP

In 76 Countries Being Gay Is a Crime

Jeff Neumann · 08/01/10 03:43PM

A charity network released a study of gay rights around the world and the results are terrifying: 76 countries prosecute people for their sexual orientation, and seven of those use the death penalty to punish same sex acts. [Independent]

Study: America's Drinking Rate at Highest Level Since 1985

Jeff Neumann · 08/01/10 03:23PM

A new Gallup study on Americans and booze has some interesting facts. Did you know that young American men love beer? And that Americans like alcohol? Or that people on both coasts prefer wine? Stereotypes come true with science!

Russia Is On Fire

Jeff Neumann · 08/01/10 01:14PM

Fires have been raging in Russia since last week due to record heat and dry fields and woodlands. Today, hundreds of new fires are raging and at least 28 people had died as of Wednesday. [AP]