Chip Sandalwood
Celebrity Summer Jobs – From Grave-Digging to Dairy Queen
Before they made their millions, many celebrities settled for minimum wage. Though it’s hard to imagine it now, what with their expensive houses, cars and vacations, people like Amy Adams, Gwen Stefani and Brad Pitt actually worked at restaurants, salons and, in the case of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Christopher Meloni, the morgue.
Here’s how 10 of the
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Therapeutic (and Adorable!) Robot Seals Provide Relief to Elderly Japanese Tsunami Survivors [VIDEO]
With Japanese media reporting that more than half of the country’s recent tsunami and earthquake victims were over 65 years of age, the road to mental and physical recovery for many of Japan’s elderly survivors has been especially tough.
Thanks to Japanese company Daiwa House, elderly survivors at the Suisyoen retirement facility are finding comfort in the companionship of two affectionate, robot
Shark Week Kicks Off With Andy Samberg as ‘Chief Shark Officer’ [VIDEO]
Today commences Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, and this year, comedian Andy Samberg has been appointed “Chief Shark Officer,” putting the SNL funnyman in deep sea peril.
Best Road Trip Songs: 10 Tunes to Get You Through That Long Summer Drive
What good is a road trip without a few great tunes? Sure, you can listen to the radio, but sometimes, it's nice to have a few classics queued up and ready for the right road-tripping moment. So, for those who are packing up the car and heading out on a trip this summer, here are 10 great songs to choose from.
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Best Beach Make-Out Scenes in Movies [VIDEOS]
A kiss is a kiss is a kiss – except when it's more than a kiss. Hollywood is famous for its kiss scenes. Whether it's the waves cascading against the sand or the sun shining down in all the right places, some of the most romantic have undoubtedly taken place on the beach.Which is why we'...
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6 Amazing Water Slides From Around the World [VIDEOS]
A person can only lounge by the pool for so long before he or she starts to crave some slightly more adventurous summer fun. Enter water slides.All around the world, theme parks (and in some cases, malls) have built some truly inspired – not to mention high-flying – water slides that add the perfect splash to summer.Of course, ...
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Guatemalan Woman Discovers 40-Foot Sinkhole Under Her Bed
A small sinkhole opened up overnight in the bedroom of a home in Guatemala City. Measuring 32 inches wide and 40 feet deep, neighbors heard a sound reminiscent of a gas explosion or a car crash when the hole opened up under 65 year-old Inocenta Hernandez’ bed. Fortunately no one was injured.
Pizza Huts in India Have Dancing Waiters — and They Are Awesome [VIDEO]
Indian Pizza Huts are just like American Pizza Huts, with two small twists: They serve ketchup as a pizza condiment and instead of service with a smile, you get service with a dance.
Shot in the northern Indian city of Agra, this video of dancing Pizza Hut servers shows what is apparently an everyday occurrence at the chain’s restaurants throughout India. Look at that fancy footwork on server
Secrets of the Bikini: A History Guide
Though the bikini made waves when it first appeared in the late 1940s, the origins of the revealing two-piece date back much further. Similar garments were worn by female Grecian athletes as far back as 1400 BC, while primitive artworks from Asian Minor push the garment back another 4000 years...
Zach Braff’s Blog Hacked, Perpetrator Posts Coming Out Letter
Zach Braff insists he isn’t gay his old website says otherwise. Today, the former ‘Scrubs’ star is fending off questions about his sexuality after a hacker allegedly broke into his long-inactive blog and released a coming out statement, which read:
5 Fun Things to Take With You to the Beach
Geof Wilson, Flickr
Everybody knows about sunscreen and beach chairs, but what if you want to take your beach time to the next level? With temperatures climbing into the 90s (in some areas, the 100s) this month, now is the perfect time to buckle down and get serious about planning the perfect trip to the beach
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‘Sesame Street’ Puppets Rap Along to the Beastie Boys [VIDEO]
‘Sesame Street’ is known for its musical numbers but generally the lyrics lean a little more optimistic (“Sunny day / Sweeping the clouds away”) than the rhymes in the Beastie Boys single ‘Sure Shot’ (“I’ve got the brand new doo-doo / guaranteed like Yoo-Hoo”).
Still, there’s something about this Sesame/Beastie rap mashup that just seems so right. It’s nostalgic, flute heavy and hey, there’s eve