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Hope you're all ready to wallow in sadness. The Cure will be releasing a new single on the 13th of each month until their new album drops on September 13. Get those tear ducts ready, but remember: Boys don't cry ...

5/14/08 | 02:13

In a pretty inspiring story, the man who holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's most obese man is now trying to set a new record: most weight lost by a human being. Manuel Uribe of Mexico has lost 518 pounds since 2006. Now weighing in at 717, he's attempting to slim down to a healthy weight within the next two years. Take that, Jared! ...

5/14/08 | 02:07

In other archaeology news, German archaeologists claim to have found the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Didn't they see what happened the last time a group of Germans messed with the Ark? ...

5/14/08 | 01:28

A bust depicting Julius Caesar has been found in a river in France. Archaeologists believe it to be the most accurate representation of Caesar in existence. Before its discovery, the Little Caesar's Pizza mascot was believed to be the most accurate representation ...

5/14/08 | 10:11

The smallest consumer car in the United States, the Smart fortwo micro car, received the highest crash test rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This is presumably because a Smart car will fit in the tire treads of a Hummer ...

5/14/08 | 08:48

A church in Georgia has hit upon an interesting outreach tool. They're holding a raffle for everyone who attends their revival services, and giving away two $500 gas cards. What with soaring gas prices, we can only assume church attendees will arrive in one ... Accord? Zing! ...

5/14/08 | 08:30

San Francisco city officials are attempting to enact a very controversial method to curb aggressive panhandling. They intend to install parking meter-like devices that allow people to give change to homeless charities, discouraging the homeless from panhandling in the area ...

5/13/08 | 01:38

A Vatican astronomer has stated in an interview that belief in aliens does not contradict belief in God. It is still a sin, however, for them to lay eggs in your stomach and burst out through your chest ...

5/13/08 | 01:30

This week is National Bike to Work Week. Try to be creative, though. Instead of hopping on your fixed gear, why not ride to work on an old-timey penny-farthing? ...

5/13/08 | 09:34

When a Canadian university stopped accepting credit card payments for tuition, one student found an interesting way to protest. He paid entirely in nickels and dimes. Undergrad Teale Phelps Bondaroff had to carry his payment to the finance office in a wheelbarrow. Way to make a point, kid! ...

5/13/08 | 09:26

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In The News

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4/11/08 | 08:47

Daniel Radosh has just come out with a new book on his experiences within the Christian subculture. Rapture Ready is written with humor, wit and honesty that is attracting readers from all over.

4/11/08 | 08:45

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Check out our picks of the Top Ten Albums of the Year

12/27/07 | 10:03

With the writers strike halting many primetime shows, Friday Night Lights remains one of the best shows on TV.

12/17/07 | 10:08

We review the Dirty Projector’s cover of the classic Black Flag album Rise Above in the music section.

12/17/07 | 10:02

Jason Boyett debunks commonly held Christmas-time myths in the Daily Dose section.

12/17/07 | 10:00

Here’s a look at the new documentary Miss HIV.

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