Denying Girls Access to Morning-After Pill Puts Politics Ahead of Science

In a rare example of overruling her own experts and the FDA—while apparently ignoring the highest teen pregnancy rate of any industrialized country—Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is prohibiting teenagers younger than 17 from buying the morning-after pill over the counter. That’s plain wrong. More »

Experts Are Baffled by These Mysterious Ancient Markings Found In Jerusalem

An excavation in a part of Jerusalem known as the City of David has uncovered stone markings that date back thousands of years. Nobody has any idea what they are or what they mean. But whatever it is? It’s important. More »

35 DVDs of Menacing Clint Eastwood Glares Are Your Deal of the Day

Get off my lawn if you feel lucky, do ya? Do you want 35 movies starring or made by Clint Eastwood? Is the answer yes? Would you like to pay about two bucks each for them? Today will be greater than the day you had kids. If you don’t have some kids, buy these movies and start having sex to make babies. $77! Free shipping! Clint Eastwood eats molten metal on Christmas morning. -SB More »

7 Tools to Keep That Sugar High Going

It’s November 1st, which means you’re going to have to wait an entire year for the opportunity to dress up like a serial killer and harass your neighbors for free candy, without police intervention. In the meantime, here are seven gadgets to satiate your sweet tooth and keep that sugar high going. More »

12 Vivacious Vortographs

In the 1910s, a few rebel artists proclaimed a new style of art called vorticism. It only lasted a few years driven by a handful of people, but one hundred years later, Shooting Challengers brought the style back to life. More »

Spectacular Video of the Boeing 767 Landing Without Its Gear In Warsaw

A Boeing 767 coming from Newark airport in New Jersey just landed in Warsaw without its landing gear. There were no casualties among the 230 passengers on board. Watch the amazing video and admire the flawless piloting. More »

Kindle Fire or iPad 2?

Since the launch of the original iPad, Apple’s had effectively zero competition. But wait! With the sleek, cheap Kindle Fire shipping Nov. 15th, we’ve suddenly got a legitimate contender. Choice is great. But, uhm, which choice should you make? More »

The New Essential Apps October 2011

iPhones. iPads. Android. Windows Phone 7. We’ve updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! More »

The Best Robot Floor Cleaners

It seems impossible, but we live in age when robots can clean our floors for us. You don’t have to be Donald Trump or Emperor of Mars—this is science fact. But which floor-bot is dominant? We have answers. More »

How to Save Your iPhone 4S’ Crappy Battery

You might have noticed your new iPhone lasts about as long as Kim Kardashian’s marriage—and what’s the point of nifty new features if your phone’s dead? Use these tweaks to squeeze the most life out of your battery. More »