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How the NBC Peacock Grew Such Lovely Feathers

John Siegel · 07/29/10 04:45PM

How did the NBC Peacock get such bright feathers? This animated short by Nathan Love shows that the process wasn't the most pleasant experience. Conan knows how he feels.

Meet the Courageous 18-Year-Old with a Brand New Bionic Hand

Matt Cherette · 07/21/10 02:55PM

Michael Waldron was born with a congenital malformation that left him without four fingers on his right hand. Struggling to fit in—and function—his entire life, 18-year-old Waldron found new hope with a brand new bionic hand. Video inside.

Shirt-Changing Newsman Sets Media World Afire

Hamilton Nolan · 07/19/10 12:29PM

In your sedate summer Monday media column: NBC's shirt budget is astronomical, our hard work finally acknowledged, a Getty Photoshop mini-scandal, a new NYT Berlin bureau chief, smarty sportswriters talk amongst themselves, and your daily "oh, snap."

Dakota Fanning Is a Horrible Athlete

nightintern · 06/22/10 02:28PM

Dakota Fanning is a great actress, but she's a horrible athlete—that's what she told Jay Leno on yesterday's Tonight Show, at least. Does this remind anyone else of the Full House episode where Michelle plays soccer? Video inside.