Potpourri

5 creepy stories the internet brought us

Halloween’s passed us by and we’re well on our way towards Christmas (I recommend starting your shopping … last month), but who doesn’t love a good old creepy story? Some of these are proven hoaxes, and some of these are still mysteries,…

Five famous Trekkies

Some of these might surprise you. Star Trek’s been around forever. We’ve all watched it, all our parents have watched it, and maybe even our grandparents have watched it. There have been 12 films, six series … it’s impossible to stay…

Burger King announces New Reduced-calorie French Fries

Burger King tries to clean up its "unhealthy" image by offering fries that have 30 percent fewer calories and have 40 percent less fat.

Ever wonder how far Earth is from Mars ... in pixels?

Check out this interactive journey from Earth to Mars - works great in your browser or phone!

Algae-Powered bio fuel wins a teenager $100,000. What have you done with your life?

The Intel Science Talent Search, a high school science and math competition, announces its winners.

It's not too late: Friday Internet Bulletin: Apocalypse Fail

It seems that the human race has once again avoided the end of the world.

When beard length matters: How the longer the beard makes more powerful magic

Sometimes men just need to grow a beard - women don't like them cause they "hurt their face" or something like that, but we all know they're just jealous. Check out this music video and chart - both about beards.

Friday Internet Bulletin: Late Late Edition (no no no no!)

Since we messed up and didn't have a couple of FIBs (due to vacation time!), we get a double dose today!

Friday Internet Bulletin: Hologram Tupac has been shot, designing emails for mobile, and Muppets

Also some cool facts about elephants and Tetris.

Ron Burgundy to dog: You're so wise. You're like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.

Eleven great web comics that you should read

Here are some great sites to check out - hopefully you will find some interesting and hilarious web comics!

Batman Tan Party! Or what some call the Friday Internet Bulletin

This post is centered around the caped crusader, plus lots of pictures.

FIB: G33K & G4M3R Girls and riots and cats

Build up your geek cred with some internet cat videos, a gamer girl music video, some iPhone tips and tricks ... plus more!

Friday Internet Bull... vacation version

This week's FIB is short. like the acronym.

Friday Internet Bulletin: I've never faked an Orkasm in my life

A funny World of Warcraft promo, cool tech, and a great read on Blade Runner tech. Also: Potpurri - It's pronounced "poe-pour-e".

Friday Internet Bulletin: Pikachu is a bad example for the kids

Heavy hit with some tech news about Windows Phone 8, some exciting video game news about Unreal Engine as well as NVIDIA, some interesting news items, and, of course, Pikachu on drugs.

Friday Internet Bulletin: This one is sweet (it's about sugar)

This one's got some sugar-themed posts, as well as one e-commerce website's choice to tax IE7 users!

Friday Internet Bulletin: First Edition

Today's FIB features a hefty amount of tech industry news, a music video of Mr Rogers, and a strange Skyrim mod.