Science Buzz More than 1,000 new species have been discovered in the Greater Mekong, including a dragon millipede and a spider “as big as a dinner plate.” They are all equally freaky and wondrous, but the Heteropoda dagmarae will haunt me for decades.
Tech Buzz We're glad to see we're not alone in thinking that the new ad campaign from Ask.com are 100% creeptastic. Sure, they get the job done when it comes to grabbing our attention, but that's only because they leave us with nervous tremors.
A virtual Japanese girlfriend you can dress, tickle and…::sigh::…spank, all through the magic of your webcam (and sadness). So, fellas, get ready for some lonely nights, 2.0 style!
Food Buzz Beyond the ubiquitous International Thumbs Up Guy, there’s a whole world of weird food statues out there. The New York Times has a quick look at phenomenon of eerie fiberglass food vendor statues from around the globe. The hot dog guy always makes me feel a little sick with the way he spurts mustard and ketchup on himself; he’s included with other disturbing examples I’ve found.
Tech Buzz This year’s gathering in Germany showcases Artificial Intelligence designed to rescue humans and play soccer, among other less awesome things. Yes, it’s all very impressive, but get back to us when there’s a model that can brilliantly deliver dinner like a pro.