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Outdoor BBQ: A 700,000-year-old Ritual (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
July Fourth is a celebration of outdoor cooking, as well as our nation's birthday. It's time to brush off the barbecue and throw masses of processed meat on the grill. As we all stand around waiting for the fire to die down so that we can make s'mores, it's also a time to ponder the notion that the barbecue is a ritual 700,000 years old or more, and it might have something to do with our big ...
Stroke Victim Suddenly Speaks With Strange Accent (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
A woman recovering from a stroke is one of the first reported cases in Canada of a rare brain syndrome in which a person starts to speak with a different accent.
Do Fireworks Scare Pets? (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
Fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations can frighten pets, but it's their startling reactions that are more alarming for pet owners. Panicked dogs, for example, have been known to jump through doors and tear through window screens. A couple years back in the UK, a prize dog named Skerry leaped over an 8-foot fence and was hit by a passing car after hearing fireworks go off.
How Do Other Countries Celebrate Their Independence? (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
Americans have their fireworks, barbecues, and parades. But citizens from other countries, by climbing greased palm trees to get a TV or engaging in competitive kite-flying, demonstrate their own unique traditions as they celebrate their nation's independence.
Brain Food: It Works on Gerbils (LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News)
Scientists have figured out how to make gerbils smarter and hope the findings can be applied to you.
Ashley Dupre Drops Lawsuit Against Joe Francis (Hollyscoop)
Ashley Dupre has dropped her lawsuit against Joe Francis. Ashley filed the suit in April for $10 million claiming he had exploited her name and image for profit. Ashley's attorney Richard C. Wolfe said in a statement today, "Ms. ...
No Plastic Surgery for Heidi Klum (Hollyscoop)
Heidi Klum has vowed never to get plastic surgery…not that she needs it! She says she wants to convince age-obsessed women that growing older is a natural part of life. She says, "There's something odd when you'...
Christina Applegate's Boyfriend Found Dead (Hollyscoop)
Christina Applegate's boyfriend, Lee Grivas, was found dead in his apartment. His body was discovered on July 1st in his living room by one of his neighbors. There were no visible signs of trauma. Applegate released a statement saying, "...
Paul Sculfor Moves In With Cameron? (Hollyscoop)
Dang these two move fast! Paul Sculfor has reportedly moved in with Cameron Diaz, who he's been dating for a month. Well, it may be a case of convenience seeing that Cam lives in LA and he doesn't ...
Pete Doherty's Tell All About Kate Moss (Hollyscoop)
Pete Doherty is about to sell out his old flame Kate Moss. He's planning an autobiography, with sections devoted to focusing on his relationship with her. He's teaming up with author Sean Boru to write it. Sean says, "...
