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#science
Scientist Tries to Find Man Who Has Never Watched Porn: Can't
One of the basic components of a scientific study is the control group. For a study about the effects of pornography on men's sexuality, the control group would be composed of men who haven't consumed porn. These men don't exist. More » -
#cultmovieworship
Flight of the Conchords And Always Sunny Get Into The Scifi Indie Biz
There's a whole heap of cult fodder for you this week, including the new Black Lightning trailer, a disturbing new Telepathy trailer, our favorite TV comics getting into the scifi business and more flying babies.
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#sigh
A Tale of American Redemption in One Sentence: Michael Vick
"The boos turned to cheers when Vick scored on a 5-yard run in the third quarter for his first touchdown of the season." [AP via NYT] -
#duan
The BCS Tries To Manufacture A Little Drama (UPDATE)
We're about an hour away from the BCS selection show. Is there any chance the national title game will feature anyone other than Alabama or Texas? [Deadspin] -
#badvertising
Presenting the Worst Health Care Issue Spot, Ever: "I Guess I'm a Racist"
Any video emailed to you with the words "oh christ" as the only context with which to view it is worth a look. This did not disappoint. Via Andrew Sullivan, presenting the worst issue-ad I've seen in a long time. More » -
#animals
Dog Show? More Like The Gun Show
In a first, they'll be testing Iditarod participants (mushers) for drugs and alcohol. This is useless until a dependable test for Purina Beneful is developed. [Fairbanks Daily News-Miner] [Deadspin] -
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#accidents
Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Injured in Bus Accident, Sweater Possibly Destroyed
No! A nice, friendly rock star named Rivers Cuomo who leads up awesome rock band Weezer got into a bus accident earlier this morning in Upstate New York. More » -
#conceptart
The Most Powerful Lego Minifigs In the Universe
When Lego Galactus comes to consume our plastic planet, who will heed the call to defeat him? How does the minifig Green Lantern Corps wear rings without separate fingers? Ulises Farinas illustrates superhero scenes in the Lego world. [io9] -
#collegefootball
The SEC Title Game, In Microcosm
This video in no way proves that women are better than men at sports. It only proves that Alabama students are better than Florida students at sports. [Via YBB] [Deadspin] -
#nhl
In Hockey, This Man Is Considered A Consummate Pro
When Brendan Shanahan was a kid, his favorite player turned down his autograph request. When Brendan Shanahan made the NHL, he beat the hell out of said player at the puck drop. Do not mess with Brendan Shanahan. [Newark Star-Ledger] [Deadspin] -
#doctorwho
The Master Returns In New Doctor Who Trailer
Can't wait until December 25th (or 26th, if you're watching BBC America) for more Doctor Who? This new trailer for "The End of Time Part 1" won't help, showing a newly-blond Master and Christmas being canceled. Click through to view. [io9] -
#operationlovetap
The Tiger Woods Mistress Dossier, Updated: Sex Reports, SNL, and A Numbered List
Two more—two more!—Tiger Tails came out this morning. Are you sure you didn't sleep with Tiger Woods? The Tiger Woods Mistress Dossier has been updated. The full list, after the jump. More » -
#nfl
A Turdfest On Paper Gives Us A Few Gems
Ten early games, and only one features two teams with winning records. Rex Grossman, Matt Moore, Brodie Croyle, Daunte Culpepper and Chris Redman all took snaps today. But what's this about upsets? [Deadspin] -
#nfl
Your Late Games Open Thread
Mike Vick was soundly booed every time he touched the ball, until his two TDs heralded "We Want Vick" chants. Probably led by these two ladies! Discuss the beginning of Tony Romo's annual December meltdown in the comments. [AJC] [Deadspin] -
#altarcations
Scoring Sunday's Nuptials: In Which Destiny Aligns Us With the Vows Section
Don't think you're ever getting married? You probably won't, you jaded prick/insecure pansy. You think marriage is "outdated," right? Talk to the Phyllis Nefler about "progressive" as she explains the NYT's Weddings & Celebrations connection with fighting the alien threat. More » -
#nfl
Hey Look, More Things Wrong With NFL Overtime!
As if it weren't enough that a random coin toss essentially decides the winner in a significant majority of overtimes, now comes SCIENCE! to tell us that the flip of the coin may not be so random. [Deadspin] -
#decadeinreview
Was This The Decade Of The Reboot?
Looking back at the fictional stories that defined the last decade, you might think of things like The Dark Knight, Battlestar Galactica, or failures like Bionic Woman and Speed Racer. Was this the decade we ran out of original ideas? [io9] -
#sadwhimsy
"Famous" Would Have Been Pushing It
Unlikely headline of the day: "Well-Known Badminton Player Dies." [North-West Evening Mail] [Deadspin] -
#pirates
Somali Pirates: Ballin' Dangerously Out of Control
Bling Bling, go the Somali Pirates. After all, what, you think they do it because it's fun to be a pirate? Not necessarily. They're do it for the scrilla, the scratch, the cold, hard cash. And now they're getting spendy. More » -
#batpsych
The Existential Loneliness That Unites Batman and the Joker
A university lecturer in philosophy suggests that Gotham's hero and its worst villain share an unwilling awareness of society's fragility — and a profound isolation from others as a result. We're pretty sure we knew this, but validation is nice. [io9] -
#squash
Ivy League Squash Is Serious Business
Harvard's big squash match at Dartmouth was livened up by some rowdy Big Green fans, and now Crimson supporters are crying homophobia and antisemitism. But wait until you read about what must be the most innocuous Jewish stereotype ever. [Deadspin] -
#deaththreats
The Nature of President Obama's Death Threats: Peaked Early, Still Bad, Mostly Scary White Guys
Touchy subject of would-rather-not proportions: threats made against the 44th American President. There are fine lines between free-speech and danger. The New York Times reports on the people who draw them seeing an early spike, but still being strong concerns. More » -
#terminatorlivecommentaryrecap
McG Announces Two More Terminator Movies, Reality May Have Other Plans
Last night, Gizmodo's Jason Chen listened to director McG's Blu-Ray livecommentary for Terminator Salvation so that you didn't have to. You can read the whole thing here, but if you're in a rush, here're the, uh, highlights. [io9] -
#mediameltdowns
Verne and Gary's Not-So-Excellent Adventure
If you're like me, you may have found the announcing during yesterday's SEC Championship Game to be....underwhelming. Here's a compilation of Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson's greatest moments of confusion, obfuscation and outright lies. [Deadspin] -
#informationwantstobefree
Is Some Ignorance Bliss?
When is some information too much information? When it can impede scientific progress, according to Roberto Trotta of the Imperial College London. He's worried that if we know too much at once, we'll be unable to create new theories. [io9] -
#nfl
Your Early Games Open Thread
Middle America wins the 1:00 games slate (or should I say "noon games," our new Hardee's-eating overlords?) as us coastal elite miss out on the promising Indy/Tennessee game. I promise to be nicer next time I'm changing planes. [The506] [Deadspin]
