British People Are 800,000 Years Old

Max Read · 07/08/10 01:06AM

Paleontologists have discovered evidence of human habitation in Britain dating back almost a million years—possibly the "oldest uncontested site of human occupation of Europe." How did they figure this all out? Thanks to hyena poop, naturally.

MythBusters Continues to Inspire Pranksters Everywhere

Emily Chen · 07/08/10 12:27AM

Ever wanted to duct tape a friend's car to a pole? You will after watching this clip from tonight's MythBusters. If not for the disclaimers, it would seem like they're giving step by step instructions/inviting people to do this.

Jon Stewart Blasts Fox News for Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Matt Cherette · 07/07/10 10:20PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart put America's favorite insanity-ridden network in its place when he decried Fox News' anti-Muslim biases regarding NASA's recent foray into diplomacy, as well as the controversy over the construction of new mosques across the country. Video inside.

Richard Pryor on the Mafia

nightintern · 07/07/10 08:00PM

Mr. Pryor revisits his nineteenth year of life and explains his bravest moment. Although he enjoys eating with them, he takes no pleasure working for the mafia.

Live Blogging Top Chef, Week 4

MisterHippity · 07/07/10 07:00PM

Hey, folks! How was your Fourth of July? Well, you can help celebrate another fourth tonight—our fourth Top Chef live blog of the season. So grab a sparkler and a hot dog, and join us in the comments!