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Abu Dhabi unveils sneak peak at Ferrari World

Jun 3, 2010
Just to let you know there is still bukoos of money in Dubai, Ferrari World got a sneak preview this week. A park that pays homage to the...

Nokia bike charger powers cell phone for $20

Jun 3, 2010
Nokia has unveiled a cell phone charger kit for bikes aimed at developing countries with limited access to electricity. The kit costs about $20,...

Michael Jackson museum would bring $150 million a year to Gary, Ind.

Jun 3, 2010
Finally, a real reason to visit Gary: Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson and Gary mayor Rudy Clay have endorsed plans to build an official...

Found moon rock from Apollo mission worth $5 million

Jun 2, 2010
President Nixon gave then-Colorado Governor John Vanderhoof a moon rock the size of a fingernail collected during the Apollo 17 mission. When he...

Starbucks moves onto the New York Stock Exchange floor

Jun 2, 2010
Starbucks seems to have a shop on almost every corner of Manhattan, and soon it will have a counter at the New York Stock Exchange. The Financial...

34,000 Facebook users want to plug BP leak with Ayn Rand

Jun 2, 2010
Facebook users have come up with myriad ideas for plugging the leak (generally ones that reveal a sense of resentment or their political leanings),...

AT&T announces new 'limited' data plans for iPhone and iPad

Jun 2, 2010
You knew somehow it couldn't last forever: AT&T has unveiled new alternatives to its current unlimited plan for iPhones and iPads, effectively...

A state-by-state breakdown of gas prices

Jun 1, 2010
If you're one of the adventurous souls willing to brave gas prices for a summer road trip, think about heading to the American south. Kiplinger...

Original James Bond car expected to fetch millions at auction

Jun 1, 2010
If you're a fan of classic cars or spy movies and you have a few million dollars handy, head to London on Oct. 27 and check out the Aston Martin...

Superimpose the BP spill onto your city

May 31, 2010
Looking for more perspective on the BP oil spill? Type the name of your city into the top bar and see how far the oil leak would go if it were on...