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Dumb Criminal Busted for Using Fake ID with Jack Nicholson’s Photo
The first rule of Fake ID Club may very well be that you don't talk about Fake ID Club. But we have to think the second rule surely has to be "don't use an internationally-famous movie star's photo." Seems a Brazilian conman didn't get the memo, though.
Things You Might Not Know About Leap Day
We have Feb. 29th -- otherwise known as Leap Day -- every four years to make up for the fact that the Earth doesn't circle the sun in exactly 365 days. Without that occasional extra day thrown in, our entire calendar and its corresponding seasons would eventually be way off and we'd be celebrating Christmas during bikini weather.
But it isn't just a scientific thing. There's a lot of lore behind i
Facebook ID Card Lets You Carry Your Likes and Relationship Status In Your Wallet
Many employers these days readily admit to scoping out the social media profiles of potential hires during the interview process. But what if all that Googling could be replaced with a single ID scan from a card you carry in your wallet?
Southwest Passengers Freak Out After Mistaking ‘Mom’ for ‘Bomb’
Important travel tip: when you're piloting a plane, it's essential to enunciate well so that passengers can tell the difference between "bomb" and "mom." That's a lesson a Southwest Airlines pilot learned the hard way.
Banker Leaves One Percent Tip, Tells Waitress to ‘Get a Real Job’
The Occupy Wall Street crowd may have derided the so-called "one percent," but someone is so proud to be in those upper ranks that he showed his disdain for the rest of us by tipping a restaurant server exactly -- yes -- one percent on a tab, and including a nasty note to boot.
‘Berenstain Bears’ Co-Creator Jan Berenstain Dies at 88
Fans of the Berenstain Bears children's books are in mourning today after it was announced that co-creator Jan Berenstain died of a stroke on Friday at the age of 88.
Wisconsin Man Treats Local Denny’s Like It’s His Own Kitchen
You may have eaten at Denny's and thought, "Ugh, I can cook better than this," but you probably didn't barge into the restaurant's kitchen to test out the theory. However, one man in Wisconsin did.
Google’s Privacy Changes Mean You Need to Clear Your Web History
If you use any of Google's many products (the ubiquitous search engine, Gmail, Google Plus, YouTube, etc.) you've probably seen all the notices about upcoming changes to the company's privacy policy. So what does it mean to you, and how can you put up a few necessary roadblocks?
Google Glasses Are Coming – Here’s What We Know
We told you about the upcoming Google Glasses a few weeks ago, and now we have a few more details to share.
Chocolate Saved Teenager From Liver Failure
A British teenager, told her life was in danger if she didn't get a liver transplant, has confounded the medical community with a rapid recovery thanks to a rather unconventional diet.
Does ‘World of Warcraft’ Make Elderly People Smarter?
Despite its reputation, the immensely popular online role-playing game World of Warcraft isn't just the domain of kids and guys in their 30s who live in their parents' basements. In fact, some researchers from North Carolina State University have found that when older adults play WoW, it can actually boost their brain functionality.
Want to Own a Masterpiece? Now’s Your Chance to Buy ‘The Scream’
If you've got $80 million burning a hole in your pocket and want to own an artistic masterpiece, break out your checkbook. The last version of Edvard Munch's well-known painting 'The Scream' to be in private hands is going on the auction block.
Nephew Sues Uncle for Posting Embarrassing Photo on Facebook
Family dinners for one Minnesota clan probably got a lot more uncomfortable after an uncle was sued for posting embarrassing photos of his nephew on Facebook. Unfortunately for the embarrassed nephew, it seems that a district court says the lawsuit has no merit.
You Can Soon Stream ‘The Artist’ and Other Oscar Contenders on Netflix
Netflix has certainly had its share of woes over the past year, but it recently scored a big victory by signing an exclusive deal with The Weinstein Company -- a deal that will allow Netflix to stream flicks from the movie powerhouse well before pay cable networks get their hands on them.
College Student Faces Trial for Stealing $2 Pumpkin
Theft charges serious enough to warrant a jury trial typically involve stolen goods that are pretty expensive (just ask Lindsay Lohan about that).
But you don't have to steal high-dollar stuff to get in that kind of trouble -- in fact, a New Mexico college student is about to go on trial for allegedly forgetting to pay for a $2 pumpkin.