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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Skip Julian Assange's Birthday Bash
Adrian Chen · 07/11/11 01:31PMMillion-Dollar Reagan Statue Unveiled in London
Seth Abramovitch · 07/05/11 12:12AMLondoners have a 10-foot-tall sculpture of Ronald Reagan to call their own. Unveiled at its permanent home outside the American Embassy, the statue was constructed at a cost of $1 million, paid for by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation "as part of a worldwide effort to promote his legacy" in this, the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Here's a Helpful Chart of Global Cocaine Prices
Adrian Chen · 06/24/11 04:27PMWorld's Worst Sheepdog Is Afraid of Sheep
Matt Cherette · 06/23/11 03:33AMBorder collies are known for their innate ability to herd sheep—in many cases, they're bred specifically for that purpose. Which is why this video of a four-year-old border collie named Ci, whose owner calls him "the worst sheepdog in Britain" since he's afraid of sheep, is so funny/sad. But mostly funny. [Telegraph via Fark]
British Police Arrest 'Anonymous' Member, Media Gets Story Wrong
Adrian Chen · 06/21/11 09:09AMSheep Diagnoses Woman With Breast Cancer
Lauri Apple · 06/14/11 04:54AMColumnist: Margaret Thatcher Didn't 'Snub' Sarah Palin, So STFU
Lauri Apple · 06/14/11 12:13AMBritish Mom Gifts Boob Job to 7-Year-Old Daughter
Matt Cherette · 06/09/11 09:53PMMargaret Thatcher Shall Not Hold Court for Sarah Palin
Jim Newell · 06/07/11 11:13AMBritain's most famous old conservative lady, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, does not appear to have time in her schedule to take a house call from Sarah Palin. Tut, tut. Whatever else shall Palin do during her upcoming trip to London? Meet with that pretender, David Cameron? One would prefer stay at home.
New Gossiping Twitter Account Puts Britain In a Tizzy
Adrian Chen · 05/31/11 11:53AMObama Slaps Balls with Prime Minister
Maureen O'Connor · 05/24/11 04:06PMBarack Obama Is Living in the Past
Jim Newell · 05/24/11 02:29PMPresident Obama has made the most epic gaffe in United States presidential history, just a little while ago. During his visit to Westminster Abbey today, he signed the guest book along with the date "24 May 2008." Not only did he not write "May 24" like a Real American would've, but he was also off by a year or two — at least.
Soccer Player Takes on All of Twitter Over Affair Rumor
Adrian Chen · 05/20/11 03:14PMEarlier this month, an anonymous Twitter user caused an uproar for tweeting rumors that hadn't surfaced in the press previously because of the gag laws—known as "superinjunctions"—that British celebs use to squash embarrassing stories. Now, a professional soccer player—sorry, "footballer," is suing not just every Twitter user who named him, but the entire company. This should be fun.
British Education Minister Rips Off Wikipedia
Adrian Chen · 05/16/11 09:22AMPrincess Diana Death Photo to Debut at Cannes
Maureen O'Connor · 05/10/11 02:58PMA documentary about the death of Princess Diana will debut next week at the Cannes Film Festival—and will feature a graphic paparazzi photo of the princess as she lay dying after a car crash in Paris.
Anonymous Gossiping Twitter User Wreaks Havoc on British Celebrities
Adrian Chen · 05/09/11 11:00AMFacebook Keeps Deleting Kate Middleton's Account
Adrian Chen · 04/27/11 11:42AMMost Expensive Apartment in the UK Sold for $221 Million
Max Read · 04/17/11 12:38PMAn anonymous Ukranian buyer purchased the most expensive apartment in the United Kingdom in 2007, paying $221 million in cash through an offshore trust to buy the penthouse of the One Hyde Park apartment complex. What does $221 million get you?