Lists of Lists of Eccentric People
In a world filled with reality TV shows, is it still possible to be famously eccentric? Read about some people who went down in history as eccentrics.
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The Chuck Jones Centennial: Here It Comes, Doc!
Chuck Jones, the celebrated director of Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote and the Grinch, was born on this week in 1912.
Neil Armstrong Buried at Sea: Photos
The remains of the great astronaut have been committed to the Atlantic Ocean.
From Amanda Bynes to Sally Struthers
Actress Amanda Bynes is in trouble for driving recklessly — again. Meanwhile, actress Sally Struthers is in trouble for driving drunkenly.
Just a Nice Photo: The Duchess Visits a Mosque
Kate Middleton (that is to say Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) visited a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, looking smashing.
Isadora Duncan Died Her Amazingly Crazy Death 85 Years Ago Today
A dancer, a silk scarf, a sports car and Paris: a deadly combination.
Photos of a Giant Klaus Kinski Head
We’ve collected photos from here and there of the Klaus Kinski scupture by Paule Hammer.
Nicki Minaj Did Not Endorse Mitt Romney
Thank goodness we know who Nicki Minaj is endorsing for the U.S. presidency. I mean that.
Joe Biden and the Bikers: How a Smart Photographer Got the Shot
She asked for it, more or less.
Morgan Freeman Is Not Dead, So Hold Off On Those Bucket List Jokes
Don’t be shocked to see him around — it was all just a rumor.
Joe Biden Macks on Lady Biker at Ohio Diner
The vice president is out to win votes for Obama, one voter at a time.
Just a Nice Photo: Blake Lively
Blake Lively has married Ryan Reynolds. Here’s a swell 2012 photo of Lively.
Letitia Tyler Made White House History By Dying on This Day 170 Years Ago
She was the first First Lady to die in the White House — and also the first to die while holding a fake rose.
The Tom Brady Window Is Already Closed
With regret, our football editor declares the end of the Tom Brady Super Bowl era.
Neil Armstrong and the POWs
He was inspirational even at (very) long distance.
China Miéville Turns 40
Author China Miéville’s was born 6 September 1972. Happy birthday, China!
Bill Clinton’s Democratic Convention Speech: Text
The former president delivered a crowd-pleaser in Charlotte.
Swan Boat Morning Polish
One in our (seemingly endless) swan boat series.
Just a Nice Photo: The Father In Chief
The First Family watches as the First Lady gives her speech to the Democratic convention.
Celebrity Workout Video Weirdness
Thanks to Vulture.com for alerting us to Aaron Valdez’s archive of celebrity workout videos.