Nick Romano
Bill Nye the Science Guy vs. Creationism: ‘I’m Not Attacking Religion’
Bill Nye the Science Guy has taken the internet by storm with Twitter rumors that he was killed in a balloon accident (sparked by The Onion) and his new Web series for Big Think. Most recently, however, our favorite childhood TV scientist sparked a lively debate through his video blog, pitting science against creationism, and America, obviously, had something to say about it.
Does the Colorado Theater Shooting Affect Your View on Gun Control? – Survey of the Day
Gun control has always been a major issue of debate in America — right up alongside the more recently heated topics of abortion, same-sex marriage and health care — but the tragic shooting of 71 people during a Colorado theater’s showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ has given this controversy a brand new spotlight.
Colorado Theater Shooting UPDATE: James Holmes Faces Court Monday After Home Was Secured
James Holmes, the 24-year-old former graduate student suspected of opening fire at a Colorado movie theater’s midnight showing of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ early Friday, is due in court Monday for an initial advisement.
Comic-Con 2012 Cosplay: Best Photos of Geeks Gone Wild!
Comic-Con 2012 is the social event of the season… for geeks. It’s equivalent to the Oscars for actors, New York Fashion Week for style junkies and the MTV Movie Awards for B- to C-List celebrities. That being said, what you wear to Comic-Con is just as important as Comic-Con itself.
‘Green Mile’ Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Hospitalized
Michael Clarke Duncan, whom we all recognize for his iconic role in the Stephen King novel-adapted film ‘The Green Mile,’ was rushed to the hospital this morning after suffering cardiac arrest.
Aerialist Nik Wallenda Becomes First Man to Tight Rope Walk Across Niagra Falls
Starting at 10:10 pm on Friday and finishing approximately 25 minutes later, 33-year-old Nik Wallenda completed a death-defying stunt that left everyone in attendance in awe. The daredevil aerialist balanced his way across Niagra Falls on a tight rope, becoming the first man to perform this feat.
Epic Marriage Proposal at Foster the People Concert Set Up via Tweet
Mallary Snodgrass got the surprise of her life when her boyfriend Will Staney took her to a Foster the People concert in Austin on Tuesday. She thought Staney was able to score backstage passes from a friend, but it turns out he planned the whole thing with the band so that he could propose center stage in front of an audience of thousands. And the whole thing started with a tweet.
Celeb Deaths, Giant Squid, Crazy Tweets and More Best Pics of the Week
This week we said goodbye to a number of celebrities we fell in love with over the years through their memorable and relatable characters.
Indy 500 Winner, Mitt Romney’s Spelling Error and More Best Photos of the Week
While many of us were celebrating Memorial Day weekend, which happily coincided with Dario Franchitti’s Indy 500 win and the gloriously spectacular Golden Gate Bridge anniversary fireworks display, there were plenty in Florida who were suffering through harsh weather.
Tropical Storm Beryl Leaves Many Without Power on Memorial Day Weekend
While many Americans were enjoying the leisurely activities associated with Memorial Day weekend, there were thousands in Florida and Georgia who experienced the harshness of Tropical Storm Beryl.