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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is not the only star in her household. Her Chow Chow dog, GK, won its breed at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday. The Club holds its annual two-day event at Madison Square Garden in New York. This year 2000 dogs representing 185 breeds and varieties …

LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists said on Friday that a "Rapunzel Number" may have helped them to crack a problem that has perplexed humanity since Leonardo da Vinci pondered it 500 years ago. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of Warwick said they had devised a "Ponytail Shape Equation", which when …

CHONGQING, China (Reuters) - Canada set the seal on improving ties with China on Saturday by agreeing to a 10-year loan for two giant pandas, traditionally an indication of official approval from Beijing. Prime Minister Stephen Harper witnessed the signing ceremony on the last day of a visit designed to sell Canadian oil …

BERLIN (Reuters) - A luger from the south Pacific island of Tonga caused a stir at the world championships in Altenberg on Saturday - not for his unusual choice of sport but for his name, which he had changed to that of his sponsor. Bruno Banani was born Fuahea Semi but changed his name to that of a German underwear maker …

PATTAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Lips locked at all times -- including for bathroom breaks and meals -- is the less than romantic challenge facing Thai couples trying for the kiss to blow away all kisses at a Valentine's Day marathon. Seven couples have brought their lips together in the Thai beach resort of Pattaya, some …

"A Buddhist monk" would not be the first guess from most people when asked who invented the 5-Hour Energy drink. But Forbes reporter Clare O'Conner discovered that's exactly who is behind the phenomenon that has a 90%-near monopoly of the energy shot market. Specifically, credit goes to Michigan resident Manoj Bhargava, …

This week, conservatives are holding their annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C. It's been described in some circles as the "conservative Woodstock," because thousands of people travel from around the country to attend workshops and listen to speeches from some of the movement's biggest …

UPDATE: A note to Sideshow readers - I've been reaching out to various sources to get some more information on this story. It sounds almost too good to be true. I've been in touch with representatives for the Costa Concordia who are reaching out to those involved in the rescue and salvage efforts. I'll continue [...]

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin received a drink fit for dinosaurs on Friday when he was presented with a sample of ancient water from a sub-glacial Antarctic lake pierced by Russian scientists. Russian scientists said this week they had drilled through Antarctica's frozen crust to the vast Lake …

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin received a drink fit for dinosaurs on Friday when he was presented with a sample of ancient water from a sub-glacial Antarctic lake pierced by Russian scientists. Russian scientists said this week they had drilled through Antarctica's frozen crust to the vast Lake …

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese authorities are investigating eggs which bounce after being boiled and may make men sterile, state media reported on Friday, in the latest food safety scare to hit the country. The eggs, being referred to in Chinese media and on the internet as "rubber eggs" or "ping pong eggs," are too hard …

Our friends (and content partners!) over at Funny or Die have posted this hilarious video of "The Artist" star Jean Dujardin attempting to capitalize on his newfound American celebrity. Despite his matinee idol looks, Dujardin is a well-known comedic actor in France and his humorous chops are certainly not lost in translation …

In a bill introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives, Rep. Steve Holland (D-Plantersville) has proposed that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America. But this isn't some extreme act of patriotism: Holland isn't serious. In fact, House Bill 150 is a kind of protest. Holland wants to use the proposal …

The tarsier, a small primate best known for its bulging eyes and quiet demeanor, has a secret: It's actually incredibly loud, particularly if you're a dolphin. Until recently, this fact was a mystery to humans because the tarsier has an ultrasonic scream, inaudible to human ears. "It turns out that it's not silent. It's …

The British tabloids are having fun today with two videos reportedly showing mythical creatures at play in otherwise ordinary settings. In the first video, a large creature is seen crossing a river in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug region of Siberia. The Sun reports that a Russian government worker shot the video and claims …

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget cards, flowers and chocolates, most singles want a special experience rather than a gift for Valentine's Day and although the economy is stagnating, most romantics will spend as much, or more, on the day this year than last. Nearly half of single and divorced people questioned in a new poll said …

A Staten Island mom is making national headlines today after suing the city of West Brighton for $900 trillion, alleging the city improperly placed her two children in foster care. The $900 trillion figure, first reported by the New York Post, certainly is staggering and the standard response so far has been to treat the …

In this exclusive video to Yahoo News, professional formula driver Ken Gushi has an extremely close call with a wild deer who runs across the road directly into Gushi's path. Gushi was test driving the forthcoming Toyota Scion FR-S in northern California's Mt. Diablo State Park when the near-mishap took place. Director …