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Knee Defender: Why Is It So Controversial?

Two passengers of a United Airline flight were kicked out of the plane because of their very loud argument over knee defenders.

By Adelyn Torralba

A Cyber Attack in Wall Street: Is It Really the Russians Who Did It?

Suspected Russian hackers launched a cyber attack on Wall Street firms such as JP Morgan Chase this month. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the investigation while other federal agencies like the National Security Agency (NSA) are reportedly helping in the case.
Sarah Hyland and Long-Time Boyfriend Splits After Five Years

Sarah Hyland, a star of the hit comedy series "Modern Family," just recently split with her long-time boyfriend, Matt Prokop. The two had been a couple for five years. Hyland's rep refused to give more details about the breakup.
Ice Bucket Challenge - Homer Simpson's Style

Celebrities from all over the world have participated in the ALS ice bucket challenge. Dousing oneself with a bucketful of ice water has become so popular, that even Bart Simpson's dad has decided to take the challenge.
A Firearm Instructor "Accidentally" Killed by 9-year-old Girl

A 9-year-old girl from New Jersey accidentally shot and killed her shooting instructor, Charles Vacca. Vacca was teaching the girl how to use an Uzi submachine gun. In a video provided by the police, it showed that the girl is taking one shot for the first time. Vacca then reset the gun for repeated shots. That's when the girl loses control of the gun as it goes to recoil.
Move Over Civets! The Elephants Are Here To Produce the Most Expensive Coffee in the World

It's time for the elephants to take the center stage in producing the rarest and most expensive coffee in the world. It is known as the Black Ivory Coffee.
High-Fat Diets Linked To Some Types Of Breast Cancer

Women who eat a lot of fat, particularly saturated fat, may be at higher risk of certain types of breast cancer, new research suggests.
Less Nutritious Foods Take Heavier Environmental Toll: Study

Foods with the largest environmental footprint tend to also provide less nutrition and cost more per unit than foods with a smaller impact on the environment, a recent French study found. But that isn't the rule across the board.
Study Links Processed Red Meat To Heart Failure Among Men

Men who report eating lots of sausages and cold cuts are more likely to wind up in the hospital for heart failure, according to a large study from Sweden.
Russian Food Safety Regulator Shuts Fifth McDonald's Restaurant

Russia's food safety watchdog has ordered the temporary closure of one of McDonald's restaurants in Yekaterinburg in the Urals region, the fifth such closure in recent weeks, the fast food chain said on Tuesday.
Eating Red Means Eating BUGS? Fun Food Facts That You May Not be Aware Of

The foods that we eat are not just for sustenance. If we look closely, I am sure that we can learn amazing things about the food around us.
Is This Walking Dead for Real? Man Wakes Up After Being Declared Dead!

Walterio Goncalves went to the Menandro de Farias General Hospital morgue in Salvador city, Brazil to identify the body of his brother, Valdelucio Goncalves. They partially open the body to let Walterio see the face of his brother. He was shocked when he noticed that the dead body seems to be breathing...
Autistic Man Draws New York City From His Memory

Artist like Stephen Wiltshire can be describe as one in a million. He has the incredible talent of drawing entire cities using his photographic memory. Being an autistic did not prevent him from creating wonderful works of art.
Do We Really Know What We Are Eating? Facts About 'Red Meat'

It's a known fact that we eat a lot of red meat - burgers, barbeques, and meatballs. But do we really know what we are eating? It is time to educate ourselves about red meat.
Superman's Real Weakness? The Ice Bucket Challenge!

Henry Cavil, together with Amy Adams accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and apparently, even Superman do freeze. The two accepted the challenge on the set of their upcoming movie, Batman vs. Superman.