Wacky Woman To Marry A Building?

01/28/12 -- Wacky News

“A Seattle community rights activist is going to the extreme to try and save a building in her neighborhood: she’s marrying it. Babylonia Aivaz has invited the Seattle public to attend what she calls the “gay wedding” to the building on Sunday. The building is an abandoned warehouse that is in the process of being demolished, according to ABC affiliate KOMO. Aivaz hopes to save the space for a community center. “Yes, I’m in love with a 107 year old building! Yes, ITS A GAY MARRIAGE! How is that possible? Well there must obviously be a deeper story,” Aivaz wrote on her Facebook invitation to the wedding.” w/ photo + video

Under The Microscope: Mouse Embryo

01/28/12 -- Videos

“In this video, we see a mouse embryo developing. Erica Watson tells us that studying this process helps us better understand human pregnancy.”

Blogger Rescues 1,137 Dogs Intended To Be Killed

01/28/12 -- Unbelievable

“More than 1,100 dogs destined for a slaughterhouse were rescued this week by an animal-loving blogger in Chongqing, China. The 1,137 dogs that had been cramped into cages stacked on top of each other onto the back of a flatbed truck were intercepted with the help of a blogger, who goes by the surname Peng, as they were on their way to be made into food.” w/ photos

Killer Cuckoo Catfish

01/28/12 -- Videos

“A mother cichlid fish protects her young by keeping them in her mouth. But these crafty cuckoo catfish have caught on — and they’re angling to turn her offspring into dinner.”

I Don’t Like Banana!

01/28/12 -- Photos

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Suicide: The Musical

01/28/12 -- Videos

“Suicide has never been more fabulous!” — TomSka

Real Office Hours!

01/28/12 -- Photos

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Fungal Fantastical

01/28/12 -- Videos

“The fungal-fantastical. Emerging from their axial homes, fungi are beginning to be understood as nutrients to the human consciousness and ecological sustainability. Paul explores mycology and compels support for your own good nature and our fungal allies.”

Man Says Wife Was Punched & Strangled By Ghost

01/28/12 -- Wacky News

“A Fond du Lac man was arrested after he told police a ‘ghost’ punched and strangled his wife. Michael F. West, 41, of 281 Fond du Lac Ave., was charged with strangulation and misdemeanors of battery, disorderly conduct and resisting or obstructing an officer. At about 8 p.m. Jan. 15, police arrived at West’s home to find the woman crying and bleeding from her nose. According to allegations contained in the criminal complaint: The woman was upset after West blamed her for the house being foreclosed. When the woman pointed out that she works while West sits on the couch, he became angry… Officers had to struggle with an intoxicated West to place him in handcuffs after he made the ghost comment.” w/ photo

Top 19 Most Egregious 2012 Oscar Snubs

01/28/12 -- Top Lists

“The 2012 Academy Award nominees were announced on the morning of January 24, 2012, and immediately, it became clear that several deserving or expected nominees were snubbed. With 9 nominated films for Best Picture, it was obvious that not every film being honored would receive honors across multiple categories. But many of the most eagerly and excitedly anticipated nominees were left off of the official Oscar ballots, including performers and directors from some of the year’s top films. This list contains all the most surprising 2012 Oscar snubs.” w/ videos