Judge orders defendant to change shirt
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. -- A Vermont judge refused to arraign a domestic violence suspect until he changed his shirt, which had the words: "I bust mine to kick yours." Caledonia Superior Court Judge Mary Miles Teachout told Christopher Bryant on Wednesday she .....»»
Chocolate Lovers Aren"t Sweet On Toblerone"s Triangle Change
Iconic Swiss chocolate brand Toblerone has upset its customers in the United Kingdom by substantially widening the gap between the triangular chunks of two of its bars. What used to look like this: Now looks like this: Before you tweet us, no Tradi.....»»
The Complete And Unfortunate Timeline Of Your Halloween Costume Idea
Halloween costume ideas are a lot like outfits for a new job. At first, it’s all about dazzling people and price is no object. But eventually, it’s like, who cares, this “I’m With Stupid” shirt is just fine. For the majority .....»»
Adorable American Pika Is Fast Disappearing, And We"re Doing Nothing To Stop It
The evidence seems unequivocal: The American pika is rapidly vanishing from the mountains of the western U.S., and scientists say it is climate change that has imperiled these tiny mammals. Yet the Fish and Wildlife Service last month denied the pika prot.....»»
Yoko Ono"s Latest Exhibit Features A Very Subtle "Simpsons" Reference
“The Simpsons” buffs may recall a gag in a 1993 episode entitled “Homer’s Barbershop Quartet,” in which a character looking suspiciously like Yoko Ono orders a drink from Moe’s Tavern. Not quite the the type to go for a.....»»
Awful Titles Famous Authors Almost Gave Their Novels
A title has to do a lot of work. At the least, it should entice readers and encapsulate the spirit of the text. So it’s no surprise even the greatest authors have struggled to craft the perfect one. Who are the rest of us to judge? Heck, some .....»»
Stunning Aerial Images Will Change How You See The Earth
Gazing down at the Earth from hundreds of thousands of miles away is an experience astronauts say can cause a sudden shift in cognitive awareness. Known as the “overview effect,” this transformative feeling of enlightenment inspired artist Ben.....»»
WANTED: Mr. Furrypants, Alleged Bank Robber With A "Bad Cattitude"
The FBI is looking for an alleged bank robber who stood out because of a mug shot, and it wasn’t even his own. It was the one on his T-shirt. The man accused of holding up a BancFirst location in Norman, Oklahoma, on Monday was caught on.....»»
Joe Biden Found Some Change And We"re All Very Proud Of Him
This is change you can believe in. On Friday, Vice President Joe Biden attended a discussion on cancer research in Vermont. Prior to the talk, America’s favorite uncle got some pancakes at the Penny Cluse Cafe, according to BuzzFeed. As he left the .....»»
16 Unusual Baby Names That Are About To Be Trendy
You’ve likely never met anyone with one of the “hottest” names of 2016, but baby naming experts are predicting that will change. Nameberry analyzed statistics from the website to see which baby names are attracting the biggest shar.....»»
12 Weird Sports Rules You May Not Have Heard Of
Who knew that taking your shirt off during a track race was forbidden? French runner Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad learned the hard way at the 2014 European Championships, when he was disqualified for whipping off his top on the home stretch of the 3,000 me.....»»
The Haunting Sound Of Climate Change Over 100 Years
Quick, bright piano notes open the melody. It’s lively, almost playful; conjuring images of birds chirping through sun-dappled forests. Then suddenly, a shift. The piano notes quieten; the silence interrupted only by the lament of a lone flute. But .....»»
This Letter About Ducks Totally Nails A Huge Problem With Pit Bull Bans
A Canadian dog rescuer did not hold back in an email sent to a lawyer for the city of Montreal regarding its recent pit bull ban. On Wednesday, a judge ordered a suspension of the measure, which would have banned pit bull adoptions — effectively sen.....»»
Matt Drudge"s Hurricane Theory Takes Conspiracies To A Dangerous Level
Conservative commentator Matt Drudge joined the likes of Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday by floating a conspiracy theory that the government is lying about the intensity of hurricanes to convince people climate change is real. In a series of posts to.....»»
22 Neck Tattoos That Will Change Everything You Think About Neck Tattoos
Sometimes it seems neck tattoos get a bad rap, but we found 22 ink masterpieces that will make you wonder why. And who knows, maybe you’ll even feel inspired enough to get one yourself. Or at least try out a temporary version in the meantime. .....»»
No, NASA Didn"t Change Your Zodiac Sign
After the internet freaked out over “changing” zodiac signs last week, NASA is setting the record straight. In a Tumblr post Monday, the space agency explained why no one should be having an identity crisis. “Here at NASA, we study .....»»
What If Climate Change Deniers Used The Same Logic On Everything?
If watching climate-change deniers on TV is enough to drive you nuts, imagine living with one. Australia’s Collective Noun sketch comedy group shows what that might be like, especially if the climate denier starts applying the same logic to ev.....»»
"Hidden Rainbow" Hair Is A Trend You Won"t See Coming
Every time we head to the hair salon, we have to decide between a trim and subtle highlights or chopping off a foot and going green. Switching things up can be a much-needed change, but if you’re not quite ready to become a full-blown mermaid or try.....»»
Thousands of Bolivian Catholics break rocks to change fortunes
(Reuters) - Every year, on the third week of August, thousands of Bolivian Catholics gather on the outskirts of capital La Paz to take a swing at fortune by breaking rocks......»»
Weightlifter"s Funky Dance Moves Highlight Climate Change At Rio 2016
David Katoatau deserves gold for his funky dance moves at Rio 2016, which he’s using to highlight climate change. The weightlifter from the tiny Central Pacific island nation of Kiribati boogied on down after finishing sixth in the 105kg event on Tu.....»»
J.K. Rowling Helps Astrophysicist School Troll On Climate Change Science
Someone get this troll some ointment, because he just got seriously burned. Twitter user @gary4205 picked a virtual fight on Monday with astrophysicist Dr Katherine J Mack after she tweeted her expert opinion on climate change. But it didn’t end wel.....»»