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Fuwarinka Scented Gum: Like Deodorant, But In Gum
Fuwarinka Scented Gum: Like Deodorant, But In Gum
In honor of Odd Day (05/07/09), we thought we'd bring you an odd invention from the nation of Japan. Behold Fuwarinka Scented Gum, the only (as far as we know) chewing gum that makes your entire body ... continue
All About Odd Day: 05/07/09
All About Odd Day: 05/07/09
Feeling odd? You're not alone. Today, 05/07/09, is worldwide Odd Day, an event that happens only six times a century when a date consists of three consecutive odd numbers. Odd Day first occurred in this century on ... continue
Walgreens Photo Giveaway: Free 8×10 Prints Today
Walgreens Photo Giveaway: Free 8×10 Prints Today
Walgreens' photo center is offering free 8x10 prints today only -- but you have to have the right code to cash in. The deal is part of a special Mother's Day promotion announced via e-mail. Walgreens Photo Giveaway Anyone ... continue
eBay Announces New Cutbacks: 700 Jobs Gone
eBay Announces New Cutbacks: 700 Jobs Gone
eBay is closing an entire customer service facility, leading to the elimination of 700 jobs. The center, located in Vancouver, Canada, will shut down by this coming September. eBay calls the move a step in its plan to ... continue
VIDEO: The World’s Oldest Dog Turns 21
VIDEO: The World’s Oldest Dog Turns 21
A dog named Chanel turns 21 today, making her the world's oldest dog in the eyes of the Guinness Book of World Records. Chanel's 21 years translate to 120 "human years," vets say. The World's Oldest Dog The world's ... continue
Judy Trunnell: First American Death Connected to Swine Flu
Judy Trunnell: First American Death Connected to Swine Flu
A woman named Judy Trunnell has become the U.S. resident to die while infected with the swine flu (H1N1). Trunnell, a 33-year-old teacher from Mercedes, Pennsylvania, died this week. Judy Trunnell: Swine Flu Connection While Judy Trunnell suffered from ... continue
Jay Severin Suspension, Week 2 — What Now?
Jay Severin Suspension, Week 2 — What Now?
Jay Severin, a radio host with Boston's WTKK 96.9 FM talk radio station, is now in his second week of suspension following some controversial comments made over-the-air. Jay Severin's suspension, thus far, is showing no signs of ... continue
Microsoft Layoffs 2009: Read Steve Ballmer’s Memo
Microsoft Layoffs 2009: Read Steve Ballmer’s Memo
Microsoft has begun its next round of layoffs in the ongoing cutbacks announced earlier this year. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer describes this week's cuts as the "second phase" of the plan initiated in January. Microsoft Layoffs 2009: Phase ... continue
Tony Nominations 2009: The Complete List
Tony Nominations 2009: The Complete List
The 2009 Tony nominations have officially been announced. The Tony Awards, set to take place on June 7, honor the best in live theatre performance. The ceremony will be aired live on CBS at 8 p.m. (7 ... continue
Carrie Prejean Pictures: Miss California Lashes Back
Carrie Prejean Pictures: Miss California Lashes Back
Carrie Prejean, the reigning Miss California, is responding to some racy photos that surfaced on the Internet this week. The Carrie Prejean pictures show the model wearing only pink lingerie. According to the site that obtained the ... continue
Danny Gans’ Cause of Death a Mystery
Danny Gans’ Cause of Death a Mystery
Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died on Friday. The cause of Gans' death, however, is proving thus far to be a mystery. Danny Gans' Cause of Death Danny Gans' wife reportedly found him deceased in bed on Friday. Gans, ... continue
Star Wars Day 2009: May the Fourth Be With You [VIDEO]
Star Wars Day 2009: May the Fourth Be With You [VIDEO]
Break out your light saber: Today, May 4, is known as Star Wars Day. The reason all comes down to a simple word play based on one of the movies' most famous lines. Given the date, it's ... continue