Texting on the Hood of a Speeding Car

A YouTuber in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, captured this brave (insane?) man, texting on his BlackBerry while riding on the hood of a moving car.

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Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln named a Southeast Asian lizard fossil after Jim Morrison.

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Having already mastered the worlds of books and electronics, retail juggernaut Amazon might be getting into the grocery biz.

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Will your dog mourn your death? Slate's Explainer says sometimes. 

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Black Sabbath's first album in 30 years, now available for preview on iTunes, "recaptures the crushing, awesomely doomy spectacle of their first few records."

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A 10-year-old performs a chilling rendition of The Animals' "House of the Rising Sun" on America's Got Talent.

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Video: Mental Floss's John Green breaks down 31 bizarre medical conditions.

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Another video: Author Mara Altman makes her sketch comedy debut with this awkward and slightly NSFW bit about the awkwardness between new roommates.

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Fifty Shades of Grey, Infinite Jest, pretty much anything by Dan Brown and seven more book titles that people will judge you for reading.

The Magic of Making Marbles. An expert glassblower shows us how it's done.

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The Marriage of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. It burned brightly and then flamed out quickly.

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The 12 Best So-Bad-They're-Good Episodes of Star Trek. They come from four different series in the adventures of Starfleet.

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The Bizarre Case of New Zealand’s Exploding Pants. This illustrates the danger of new products that aren't thoroughly tested.

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Leather: Grown in a Lab, Without Cows. It's collagen produced by engineered yeast that is essentially the same as tanned animal skin.

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Watch a Rare Video of a Two-Faced Kitten. And learn what might cause a Janus cat to be born that way.

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5 Great Alarm Clocks for Reluctant Wakers. A novel idea could really get your attention first thing in the morning.

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Autumnal Equinox Traditions. How folks say goodbye to summer and hello to fall—at least in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Story Behind the Greatest Internet Recipe Comment of All Time. It was about a brownie recipe, but it escalated quickly.

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Why Is America Losing Ground in the Contest to Grow the World’s Biggest Pumpkin? The largest of the season have been grown in Europe two out of the last three years.

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Sorry, Not Sorry: When Apologizing Makes Things Worse. Adding an apology to a rejection doesn't make you appear any better.

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Driving in Germany is Much Better than Driving in America. And, considering the size of Germany, there's a lot less of it.

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This Cosplayer Transforms Himself into Real Life Versions of Disney Heroes. Jonathan Stryker is a master at becoming a cartoon.

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How the Star Trek Punch Became the Worst Fight Move on TV. A Star Trek stunt coordinator explains why they continue to use the double-handed punch.

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23 College Secrets Your Professors Will Never Tell You. Unless you ask, which is one thing you should do.

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This Guide Will Help You Choose Your Apples Wisely. There's one for every taste and purpose.