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These Plants Can Detect Bombs

Max Read · 01/27/11 03:10AM

A University of Colorado biologist working with the Pentagon is developing plants that can detect bombs. Yes: Terrorism-fighting plants that change color in the presence of certain chemicals. The 21st century is wild, isn't it?

Sarah Palin's Incredibly Clever State of the Union Joke

Max Read · 01/27/11 02:03AM

Former Governor of Alaska and alternate-universe U.S. President Sarah Palin was on Fox News host Greta Van Susteren's show On the Recorder to talk about the State of the Union. And she packed her bag of zingers!

Ted Haggard Comes Out as a Bisexual 21-Year-Old

Adrian Chen · 01/26/11 08:04PM

Disgraced former evangelist/methhead Ted Haggard is finally (sort of!) ready to admit that he is not straight, no matter how much gay-bashing he indulged in to prove it. In a new GQ profile, he says he's bisexual, sort of.

How Much Is an Oscar Nomination Actually Worth?

Brian Moylan · 01/26/11 04:44PM

Hollywood doesn't care about art—just money—so it's no surprise that many people are interested in knowing how much an Oscar nomination for Best Picture is worth in dollars. Finally, they have an answer.

Real Housewives of Orange County: There Will Be Shoving

Richard Lawson · 01/26/11 02:31PM

That strange rumbling and eerie orange light coming from the West are signs that season six of Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County is almost upon us. Further proof comes today in video form, a short but enticing season preview.

The State of the Union's Biggest Baby

Jim Newell · 01/26/11 01:20PM

While most members of Congress politely sat through the president's speech last night, and many of them with members from across the aisle, one congressman sat in his office tweeting idiotic nothings about Barack Obama's socialism. Meet Rep. Paul Broun!