A new study says the crumbs from the sandwich you eat at work fall into your keyboard, and that attracts mice when you go home. As they eat, they poop on your keyboard. And it gets even worse from there.

With "Empire State of Mind" still topping the charts, parodies of it have become a cottage industry on the internet. In this one, the spotlight has been taken off New York City to praise our less glamorous neighbor, Newark.

The BBC put up a web page with the headline "What is Gordon Brown's Legacy?" But due to what we presume was an error, the page was blank. They've since apologized for accidentally satirizing the former British PM. [Atlantic]

Rob Lowe made his first dreamy appearance on Parks and Recreation last night, and the results were just as hilarious as we'd expected.

In media appearances, Russell Crowe has all the charm and grace of a beached sperm whale. He stormed out of an interview with the BBC after the host suggested he gave English hero Robin Hood an Irish accent.

[Sarah Jessica Parker leaves her West Village home today; image via Splash]

After a negative review of his new pizzeria Pulino's by New York critic Adam Platt, the Balthazar and Pastis owner lashed out in a public letter calling Platt "over-weight" and "bald". Here's the whole Bob Dylan-referencing screed.

Watch as this ingenuous prankster uses simple physics to ensure his friend never puts on a blindfold around him again.

We've all wanted to rob a free-standing ATM. It's just a fact. Well, a group of folks in NYC have actually gone and done it, going on an ATM-robbing spree. Costs two dollars every time, but it's worth it. [pic]

I heard a Russian Master Shake, Meatwad referencing Justin Bieber, and Carl declaring his love for Deadspin and Fleshbot. It was a great conversation with Dana Snyder and Dave Willis of ATHF fame before their live show on Tuesday.

He just wants all the parts in all the epics. Also today: a discussion of the nature of Lake Bell, some TV series news that will shock and elate you, and a big movie role for Mary J. Blige.

When friends are blinded by love, it can be hard to make them see a situation logically. Thankfully, this video presents a reasoned and thorough approach to addressing an incredibly awkward situation.

First it was a big stopper, then they wanted to, like, bung stuff in the leaking well, then it was a smaller stopper. Now BP plan to stop the oil by, you know, putting a tube in. [AP]

On last night's Daily Show, Jon pointed out just how screwed we might be with this oil spill. Apparently at this point, containment of the spill is now completely anagram based.

That's if the coke doesn't destroy it first. This silly actress pitched a fit over something incredibly petty. Finally, yesterday's item about a director pimping out his wife is solved. For a change, we have answers!

This cat climbs up a vase, and disappears into it.

Why exactly is Glenn Beck so detestable? We know he's ridiculous, but up until this point there's been few definitive clips showing the full range of his incoherence and arrogance. Well, thanks to The Colbert Report, we have that reel.

Can you guess what movie this image comes from? Check back for the answer at 4pm today.

Courtney screams at her assistant and threw designer garments everywhere. Lindsay Lohan gets bounced at a party in Williamsburg. Matt Lauer isn't having an affair with Whitney Houston's stepsister. Kristin Cavallari shows her panties and catfights. TGIFriday gossip.

For this kid, rocking out is in the genes, just a few thrashing bars of music get him going. When he gets older, he might be able to maintain the attitude without taking a nap mid-fist pump.