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School Secretary Suspended for Being a Porn Star

Max Read · 03/25/11 01:42AM

This is a still from a porn film. See the brunette on the left? She's a clerical worker at a Quebec-area high school who was suspended after a student discovered her side job. And then asked for an autograph. Teenagers!

Why Are Americans So Much Fatter Than Canadians?

Richard Lawson · 03/02/11 03:56PM

Despite having a diet that consists solely of french fries with gravy, weird bacon-ham, and moose brains, Canadians are still significantly less obese ("less obese" is where we're at these days, "skinnier" went out the window long ago) than their neighbors to the south. Namely, us. Yes, a study released today shows that 34% of Americans are obese versus 24% of Canadians. What gives?

What Are the World's Most Livable Cities?

Brian Moylan · 02/21/11 04:50PM

Every year the Economist Intelligence Unit looks at all the cities in the world and ranks their livability based on stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Which city came out on top?

Find This Couple's Dog and They'll Name Their Firstborn After You

Matt Cherette · 01/12/11 02:18PM

Doug and Sara Cannon are a Canadian couple who lost their Bernese mountain dog, Molly Jane, last week. They're so desperate to get the pet back that they're offering to name their firstborn child after whoever finds her. Watch inside.

Montreal Teacher Caught Giving Kids Test On Penis Size

Richard Lawson · 12/02/10 01:56PM

Ohh dear. A teacher in Montreal has been suspended after giving her eighth graders a multiple-choice test with sexually explicit questions like whether or not "blacks have bigger penises" for a morals and ethics class. How meta of her?

Your Guide to Canada's Favorite Anti-American Primetime Dramas

Adrian Chen · 12/01/10 10:27PM

A diplomatic cable released today by Wikileaks reveals that Canadian television has some major beef with America. We obviously have to bomb Canada now. But first, read this guide to Canada's favorite America-bashing entertainment.

Man Eats Cookie to Dodge Hardball Questions

Christopher Han · 11/22/10 02:01PM

"Can you explain why you won't stop and talk?" "I'm eating a cookie!" It's got something to do with Alberta health services, but this man's voice is priceless.

Five Foreign Cities to Move to When the Tea Party Takes Over America

Richard Lawson · 11/01/10 04:19PM

For liberals, tomorrow's midterm elections could be a bloodbath. Rand Paul, Christine O'Donnell, Carl Paladino: These are people who could soon rule America! If they do get elected, where can you go? What foreign cities will be your refuge?