Out of Context Archive: March 2009
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What happens when tomatoes are read to?
It's a question we've all asked, and soon enough we'll have an answer. Thank you, Royal Horticultural Society. Published March 31 2009
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Fox to produce dating show for average Americans
People like to see other people find happiness, regardless of what they look like. Published March 31 2009
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Obama administration drops 'war on terror'
It's a tactical move to clarify the issue. I think. Published March 31 2009
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Clinton gets heavenly art lesson
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has learned something about Mexican art. It can be divine. Published March 30 2009
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Brit official's hubby's porn bill riles Parliament
It's hardly the Profumo affair, but in this economy it's enough. Published March 30 2009
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AIG exec sought donations for Dodd
An investigative exclusive reveals that an AIG executive pressed employees for donations to Sen. Chris Dodd. Now that's an insurance company that has its priorities straight. Published March 30 2009
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Firm aims to grow mustard plant on moon
A biosphere-building company looked skyward and said, "You know what the moon needs? Shrubbery." Published March 28 2009
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Czech PM cites AC/DC in stimulus critique
Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek changed his criticism of President Obama's stimulus plan after attending an AC/DC concert. Rock on! Published March 28 2009
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'Brain gyms' tout mental fitness
Now you can get a work out for your brain. Just don't try to use any mental steroids. Published March 28 2009
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Research: Men fall in love in 8.2 seconds
Yeah, that's kinda fast. So I guess being called the "60-Second Man" isn't so bad, after all. Published March 27 2009
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Report: Celebs hire writers to Twitter for them
If you know how to Twitter, there's probably some celebrity out there who can use your services. Published March 27 2009
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Nevada lawmaker proposes 'hooker tax'
I think Nevada state Sen. Bob Coffin smells an untapped source of revenue in his state's brothels. Published March 25 2009
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Report: Blago a 'natural' radio host
Rod Blagojevich's success in radio is something to marvel at. OK, break's over. Published March 25 2009
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Sources: Barbara Walters to retire this summer
Barbara Walters is planning to hang up her microphone. Published March 25 2009
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Japanese astronaut testing 'stink-free' clothes
These are clothes you don't have to change very often. But it would still be very nice if you did. Published March 24 2009
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AIG gets a new name
AIG asks, "What's in a name? No, really. We need to know." Well, it looks like we're going to find out. Published March 24 2009
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Report: Octo-Mom fires free nursing help
Nadya Suleman says, "I don't need free help. I don't need charity. I don't need a handout. I don't need ... oh, wait. Scratch that last one." Published March 24 2009
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Blagojevich to host radio show
He may be gone, but he's not forgotten. Rod Blagojevich is determined that will not happen. Published March 24 2009
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UK report of UFO alien with Scandinavian accent
It's not like a Viking invasion, but it could be. With spaceships! Published March 23 2009
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Astronauts use thrusters to avoid space junk
Space ain't so empty anymore, and now astronauts spend considerable time avoiding floating junk. Published March 23 2009