Blake Hayes, the gay man at the center of the NYC gay bashing over the weekend, asks that you stop calling McCoy's Bar, in front of which the … [Read more...] about News: Roman Polanski, Frog, Angela Merkel, ENDA, Graham Norton
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The Great Outdoors
The latest Ken Burns documentary series premieres on PBS this Sunday, and should interest those of you who appreciate nature, the outdoors, and … [Read more...] about The Great Outdoors
Bizarre Fruit
Meet the UK's biracial celebrity apple. … [Read more...] about Bizarre Fruit
British Conservationist: Let Pandas Die
Chris Packham, a British conservationist, photographer, and TV presenter, has angered the World Wildlife Fund for remarks that the world should give … [Read more...] about British Conservationist: Let Pandas Die
Humpback Whale Found Dead in Thames River Outside London
A humpback whale was found dead in the Thames River just outside London last Thursday:"The 9.5m-long (28ft) juvenile male whale was first spotted … [Read more...] about Humpback Whale Found Dead in Thames River Outside London
Snake with Leg and Clawed Foot Found in China
Not how I'd want to be awakened: "Dean Qiongxiu, 66, said she discovered the reptile clinging to the wall of her bedroom with its talons in … [Read more...] about Snake with Leg and Clawed Foot Found in China
Hot Pink Grasshopper Discovered in Britain
An 11-year-old Brit at a wildlife preserve recently found a common green grasshopper that was born pink:"Fraser Rush, nature reserves officer for … [Read more...] about Hot Pink Grasshopper Discovered in Britain
Rare Bird Photographed for First Time
The Fiji Petrel, a critically-endangered bird of which there are estimated to be less than 50, has been photographed for the first time: … [Read more...] about Rare Bird Photographed for First Time
News: #uknowhowiknowuregay, Sharks, Steve Hildebrand, Maine
1,000 take to the streets in Friday protest over homophobic attacks in Rome. Jesus on Mars?Jeremy Piven hits the beach.Has-been rapper Fabolous behind … [Read more...] about News: #uknowhowiknowuregay, Sharks, Steve Hildebrand, Maine
Rare Yellow Hairy Malaysian Spider Named for David Bowie
The Guardian reports on Heteropoda davidbowie: "The giant yellow – and very hairy – spider...is the most recent discovery of German spider … [Read more...] about Rare Yellow Hairy Malaysian Spider Named for David Bowie