Biggest earthquakes

Biggest earthquakes

Biggest earthquakes. The recent earthquake and aftershocks in Japan have once again thrust the destructive power of these natural disasters into the headlines. The following quakes have captured the attention of the world and remind us that Mother Nature is a powerful force.

Food for finales & premieres

Food for finales & premieres

Food for finales & premieres. We are a nation that loves to be entertained, with a little something to munch on the side. Popcorn, mints and licorice pair nicely with movies. Hot dogs and cheesy nachos go hand-in-hand with baseball. Cold pizza works with just about everything, but especially YouTube.
And television?

Most expensive re-election campaigns

Most expensive re-election campaigns

Most expensive re-election campaigns. President Barack Obama has announced he'll run for office again in 2012, launching speculation about how much he'll spend. We've rounded up past incumbents who spared no expense in defending their political posts.

Bay of Pigs 50 Years Later

Bay of Pigs 50 Years Later

 Bay of Pigs 50 Years Later. Fifty years ago today, Cuban forces fought back a battalion of invaders who aimed to cast out the country’s leader. Learn more about the invaders, their plan, how the attack played out and what it all meant for the United States.

National poetry month

National poetry month

National poetry month. Inspired by other month-long celebrations in the United States, a national literary organization proclaimed April belonged to poetry. And for 15 years, collections of prose by American-born poets have been praised and performed everywhere from classrooms to cafes. How are your reciting abilities?

Cool Translucent Illusions

Cool Translucent Illusions

Working in Photoshop. And so you know how?

Celebrities who look like other celebrities

Celebrities who look like other celebrities

While some TV shows are devoted to finding a celebrity “twin” among usual people, there are some celebrities who have already found their “clones” among other famous people. Of course, it’s up to you to judge if these celebrities look alike and if their “clone” is good enough.

Celeb Alien Encounters

Celeb Alien Encounters

 Rocker Sammy Hagar airs all his dirty laundry in his new book, including his shocking encounters with out-of-this-world creatures. And he’s not the only one. Flying saucers, dancing lights, even brain downloads are not too out there for these celebrities, who all say they’ve had alien encounters.

Crucifixion nails found?

Crucifixion nails found?

Two thousand years have passed since Jesus Christ died on the cross and Christian theologians still debate whether he was crucified with three or four nails. But Canadian-Israeli film director Simcha Jacobovici claims there is good evidence to believe that he has found two of them – and that these ones may be authentic.

Weekend Events - April

Weekend Events

April showers may bring May flowers, but we’re already harvesting a bouquet of this month’s outpouring of activities. Get your goat at a festival in San Francisco. Munch on cupcakes so beautiful they resemble couture clothing in Seattle. Pick up tickets to see the Purple One in L.A., or finagle your way into the sold-out Coachella festival. Celebrate Record Store Day by popping into a shop in your city. Or kick back and watch the NBA playoffs.