Chuck Norris v. Evil Obama
TV star Chuck Norris and his wife warn that re-electing President Obama is a step toward “1,000 years of darkness.”
Biographies
Hal David: King of the Short Words
The songwriter was the true master of the light lyric.
Clint Eastwood’s Big Fail
I couldn’t stand to watch more than 20 seconds of “Clint Eastwood Unleashed.” I was too embarrassed, both for Eastwood and the GOP.
Why You Should Love Goalball
The Paralympics have started in London, and this is the year of Goalball.
Kurt Vonnegut’s Marital Contract
In 1947 Kurt Vonnegut drew up a contract with his wife — he didn’t want her to “nag, heckle or otherwise disturb” him.
President Obama Does Reddit
President Obama answered a handful of questions on Reddit today — and none of them had to do with Chewbacca.
Ingrid Bergman Died On Her Birthday
Ingrid Bergman was born on 29 August 1915 and Ingrid Bergman died on 29 August 1982, her 67th birthday.
No Orwell Statue for the BBC
There will be no statue of George Orwell at the headquarters of the BBC. Because he was too far left?
More Photos of Neil Armstrong
You should see this photo gallery of “the Armstrong the public didn’t always get to see.”
Neil Armstrong, The Man You Could Trust With Your Rocket Ship
Reflections on Neil Armstrong, the moon and 1969.