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The S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants

Apr 19, 2011
Many restaurants boast having the greatest "something" in the world -- coffee, pie, meatloaf. But only 50 restaurants are lucky enough to make S....

Congratulations BP, you're a winner!

Apr 19, 2011
Almost a year to date after the oil rig Deepwater Horizon caught fire following an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, The Consumerist has named BP ...

The royal wedding gets 'cheesy'

Apr 18, 2011
The upcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has been immortalized in many ways -- from the traditional commemorative coin and china...

Have it your way: The Burger King 'Meat Monster'

Apr 14, 2011
Burger King menus in Japan how have the distinct honor of hosting BK's newest sandwich, the Meat Monster. This lunch-time behemoth is made of tw...

Facebook finds Philly fans are the most loyal, women prefer Cardinals

Apr 4, 2011
"A baseball fan has the digestive apparatus of a billy goat. He can, and does, devour any set of diamond statistics with insatiable appetite ...

Sweatin' to Aircraft Safety

Mar 30, 2011
If you're flying to New Zealand any time soon you may recognize a familiar face on your flight. Fitness icon Richard Simmons, best known for his...

What would you do with an aircraft carrier?

Mar 29, 2011
HMS Ark Royal For sale: One aircraft carrier -- slightly used, DYI opportunity -- courtesy of the Royal Navy. Have you ever wonder...

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Fargo, Pittsburgh make "Best Retirement Places" list

Mar 25, 2011
When considering places to retire to, one usually thinks of warmer climates -- like Florida and Arizona. Not Nebraska and North Dakota. But ac...

The Million-Dollar Mastiff

Mar 16, 2011
A Red Tibetan Mastiff has become the world's most expensive dog, after a Chinese coal baron purchased the pup for over $1.5 million, the Daily Ma...

National Geographic tests the logic of Pixar's 'Up'

Mar 8, 2011
Pixar's "Up" has captured the hearts and minds of adventurers everywhere. Who hasn't dreamed of simply floating away from life's routines in ...