What the title says.
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The group, consisting only of retirees age 60 and up, says it is uniquely poised to work at the radiation-contaminated plant, as the cells of an older person's body divide more slowly than a younger individual. picked by midnightbliss10 7 months ago

Three members of the Westboro Baptist Church were challenged by others who disagreed with them -- including members claiming to be from the Ku Klux Klan. picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

A new device allows you to manipulate the news read by people on unsecured WiFi hotspots. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

A popular dog walking spot has been closed after 16 pets mysteriously died or became ill.

Officials suspect the animals may have been poisoned, but no one knows if they were deliberately targeted or died by accident. picked by midnightbliss10 7 months ago

Police in southern Bangladesh say a woman cut off a man's penis during an alleged attempt to rape her and took it to a police station as evidence. picked by suebe 7 months ago

While the participants may have the most weight to lose of any reality TV makeover, the approach taken by "Extreme Makeover" may be the healthiest, most doctor-approved approach yet. picked by midnightbliss10 7 months ago

Stories from The Onion as interpreted by Facebook.

Some people just don't get satire. picked by yamz66 7 months ago

According to the Observer, the city of Charlotte passed a tree ordinance in 1978 deeming trees that are incorrectly pruned or topped are subject to fines. As a result, any landscaping deemed “excessive” on these trees is subject to the regulation, including trees on commercial property. picked by zircon77777 7 months ago

When you're partners in an unconsummated marriage, there's a lot of anger.
You find yourself saying things you would never say under normal circumstances.
*posted by Sad Jewish Girl* picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

They may look like static warehouses on the outside but inside, Honolulu's self-storage units are bustling with hidden lives. picked by zircon77777 7 months ago

I'm a mom, and I love my sons more than anything. And it is because I love them that I had an abortion at 20 weeks. picked by plurk 7 months ago

'MOM, CAN WE KEEP IT? PLEASE?' picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

While the state is nearly bankrupt, unemployment is over 10% and the prison population is so high the state is forced to let prisoners free, legislators have determined that the best use of their time is to drive a muli-billion dollar industry out of Californa by banning porn without condoms or involving multiple partners picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

The Chicago-born artist was called the godfather of rap, a term he disliked, for his groundbreaking spoken-word performances set to music. He was 62. picked by suebe 7 months ago

Canada has given those born of donor sperm and eggs the right to know who their parents were at the cost of the long-term right of the donor to be anonymous for whatever reason including the right to protected from demands of parental support. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Jeff Conway best known for his role in Grease and Taxi has passed away from pneumonia. Jeff was a long-time recovering drug addict and original reports stated it was a drug overdose but not the story has been corrected. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

The Badminton World Federation has been searching for a way to drum up interest in female players before the 2012 Olympics. Its solution: Force women to play in skirts to create a more "attractive presentation." Amazingly, officials insist this isn't sexist. picked by suebe 7 months ago

The Pima County Sheriff's Department initially claimed (PDF) Guerena fired his weapon at the SWAT team. They now acknowledge that not only did he not fire, the safety on his gun was still activated when he was killed. Guerena had no prior criminal record, and the police found nothing illegal in his home. picked by zircon77777 7 months ago

Last Friday, after a day of delays and five Jack-and-Cokes, one Bryan Sisco boarded the Delta flight from Dallas to Atlanta at 9:45. Sisco said he just decided to sit down in a random seat. When Danielle Valimont, 23, happened to sit next to him, the recently divorced Sisco decided to flirt with her, offering her chocolate, and telling her he was an architect and a flight marshal. His seatmate --... read full post picked by suebe 7 months ago

I was consistently mistaken for old enough to drink — and occasionally asked out by older dudes who had no idea how creepy they were actually being — from age fourteen on. By my junior year of high school, I was wearing a 36DD. And they just kept getting bigger. picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

Europe's most sought-after war crimes suspect has been arrested in Serbia. Ex-General Ratko Mladic is accused of having orchestrated the Srebrenica massacre in which 8,000 people died. EU officials expect him to be extradited to The Hague to stand trial. picked by DoggySpew 7 months ago

During the House debate, she “questioned whether women would buy abortion-only policies long before they have crisis or unwanted pregnancies or are rape victims.” But state Rep. Pete DeGraaf (R) was ready with a shocking retort. DeGraaf said women should plan ahead for situations such as rape because, after all, “I have a spare tire on my car“: picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

You may think you understand how the Patriot Act allows the government to spy on its citizens. Sen. Ron Wyden says it’s worse than you’ve heard. picked by Bornbad 7 months ago

Oswind David was sentenced to 23 years in Sing Sing because a jury was not aware that a judge has tossed out David's indictments due to a prosecutorial error. You will be disgusted by the prosecutor's justification for keeping him in prison. picked by NoPantsMan 7 months ago