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Bad hair knows no bounds, and while some just have their days, these hair styles had their years – even decades for some. Back in the day, this was how most people wanted to look and actually worked pretty hard at getting the just right details. Then, to the delight of looking back in retrospect at our younger times, we really did walk out of the house in public with these doos. Take a look back in time at some of the worst modern hair styles that fashion made us think looked great – in most cases, a resounding yikes by todays standards.
1. The Comb Over

Men, this is all about you. Hair trends normally are not as harmful to men, because the average male is more concerned with just having their hair. What it actually looks like is secondary – in most cases. The comb-over is one of those times when it is time to admit reality and get a proper hair cut, period. However, men become courageous en masse, and the end results of the comb-over becoming an actual named style are always comical and in some cases downright disastrous.

2. The Great Big Afro

The Afro has ebbed and flowed over time, but has never really gone away. The fashion seems to self-adjust for big hair and small hair trends, and while things like the Flip and the Mullet may be difficult to build into an Afro, for anyone with curly or frizzy – basically anything non-straight there will always be some Afro-esque style that will work for you. Neat or messy, big or small, shaped or round, this is one style that remains the foundation for the curly-haired among us, and on just this basis along, the Afro will continue to have strength, support and longevity.
3. The Mohawk

The Mohawk hairstyle can be found through out history. It is most related to the Native American Mohawk Indian tribe, however, there have also been discovered, the remains of mummies, thousands of years old, sporting Mohawks. The punk rock movement of the early eighties is accredited for the popularity of the Mohawk. It was seen as a symbol of rebelling against authority, which is what the basis of punk was, rebelling against all types of authority, social and political. In the classic version of the Mohawk, the sides are shaved all the way up, leaving a strip down the middle of the head, usually approximately an inch wide. Some choose to have it stop at the crown, while others like for it to go all the way down to the nape of the neck.
4. The Graffiti Head

Billboard rental opportunities if a head is still going down this path, since this style is very much alive in certain circles, the might as well make it work for you. The big buzz these days is all about monetization. With this write things in my hair style, why not go for some product placement and get a little revenue stream off your head. Hey, in the world of social networking and gorilla marketing, anything is possible.
5. The Flock o’ Seagulls

If jheri curls were the bane of black fashion in the 80s, then this Flock of Seagulls look was the ultimate embarrassment for white hair fashion. hard to believe looking back that people actually spent loads of time in the house waking up early even – to get this look just so, and then walked out in public. We can only that this style stays buried in the past, where it belongs, and if for some reason it is resurrected that will be the perfect case for a Just Say No campaign.
6. The 80s Hair Rocker

With the invention of music via video musicians went from talented to pretty. There is so much truth to the notion that has a song of the same idea – video did kill the radio star, because now in addition to having a hit song, you had to have more than a face made for radio. This held true for all genres of music, including rock, which typically featured songsmiths and performers that were not necessarily all that good looking! So as music evolved into the video age, the rock went from Lemmie to Pretty Boy Floyd, with big hair and full make up a must have part of the image package.
7. The Jheri Curl

This hairstyle was common and popular in the African American community in the late 1970s and throughout the 80s, and really defines a predominant look; for the period. Invented and named for Jheri Redding, the Jheri Curl gave the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look. It was touted as a wash and wear style that was easier to care for than the other popular chemical treatment of the day, the relaxer. However, it turned out that the style was neither quick nor easy, and actually quite costly to maintain. Besides the fact that it eventually went out of style, the jheri curls decline in popularity probably occurred because of the damage it caused to the wearers hair. Perming the hair was time and labour-intensive and expensive to upkeep. The harsh mix of chemicals required for the process caused the wearers natural hair to become extremely brittle and dry.
8. The Beehive

The 1960s Beehive hairdo is back – just ask Amy Winehouse or Marj Simpson. It has overtaken the Pob, named after Posh Spice Victoria Beckhams bob, and the Rachel, credited to Jennifer Anistons character in Friends. However, they are a bit different than beehive hair from the 60s. Today’s version requires less backcombing and is a little more relaxed. Beehive hair style is all about the “bump” at the crown of the head, whether you pin it up for a controlled look or pull the top half back for a rocker look. With the modern hair technology available, most beehives are done with a “fake” bump piece, so it is not necessary to have all that hair naturally, making this new adaption of the classic hair style truly modern since the false beehives will go well with the silicone boobs, acrylic nails, altered butts and fake tans.
9. The Mullet (aka Hockey head)

The mullet was a hairstyle staple of the 80s and was seen on a range of celebs, from athletes and pro hockey players to the glam-fashion rockers of the day. The mullet has been around for eons and is credited with a revival in the late Eighteenth Century, as evidenced in Gainsboroughs Blue Boy. Twentieth century celebrations of the mullet began with hockey players and rock stars of the 1970s, with particular widespread fame coming from David Bowies Ziggy Stardust character. This look began a newfound mullet-mania which was destined to reach its pinnacle in the 80s; anyone who was anyone in the world of rock music, film, sport and fashion wore a mullet of some kind. Though it was all the rage at the time, thank goodness some old things never get to be new again, including this fashion faux pas that we called The Mullet.
10. The Flip

Flip hair style is an all time favorite with women. The Flip hair style which became very popular in the 1960’s, continues to reign even today. One of the major reasons that contribute to the immense popularity of Flip hair style is that it can flatters and creates a lasting impression with minimal styling. Another reason is that flip hair style looks good on all faces and is suitable for all ages. Flip hair style gives a finesse to your face and can be worn on both formal and informal occasions. Flip hair style was popularized by Katherine Hepburn in the early 1930’s. Later, Mary Tyler Moore, Joan Crawford, and Carole Lombard came up with their signature Flip hair styles. The sixties beauty queen Cybill Shepard drew attention with her exclusive side parts in the Flip hair style. Delta Burke wore a well formed shoulder length flip. Much later, Jenna Elfman, of ‘Dharma and Greg’ fame became famous for her heavily sprayed and backcombed.

1. Johnny Depp

Depp has done his best to stay out of the limelight, but in recent years, there wasn’t much he could do to avoid being showered with accolades. From the monstrous hit, Pirates of the Caribbean, Depp has earned three nominations. One for being a pirate, one for being an author, and one for being a demon barber. As Depp balances between quirky characters and box office hits, it is only a matter of time until the Oscar shows up at his door.

Johnny Depp Nominations
Best Actor
2003 – As Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean – Lost to Sean Penn as Jimmy Markum in Mystic River
2004 – As Sir James Mathew Barrie in Finding Neverland – Lost to Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles in Ray
2007 – As Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd – Lost to Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview in There Will be Blood
2. Tom Cruise

So maybe Cocktail, Mission Impossible, and Top Gun, weren’t exactly Oscar quality, but the list of Cruise’s quality movies are endless. The Color of Money, Rain Man, Born on the Fourth of July. He is a Director’s favorite and one of the top grossing actors of all time. He has had three Oscar nominations, and no wins. As his craziness levels continue to rise, and his box office appeal begins to dwindle, Cruise might have missed out on his Golden Ticket.
Tom Cruise Nominations
Best Supporting Actor
1999 – As Frank T.J. Mackey in Magnolia – Lost to Michael Caine as Dr. Wilbur Larch in The Cider House Rules
Best Actor
1989 – As Ron Kovic in Born on the Fourth of July – Lost to Daniel Day-Lewis as Christy Brown in My Left Foot
1996 – As Jerry Maguire in Jerry Maguire – Lost to Geoffrey Rush as David Helfgott in Shine
3. Edward Norton

Norton hadn’t done much acting work before he received his first nomination. Primal Fear, in 1996, was Norton’s first major role and it led to his first major nomination. Two years later he would receive his second nod for his powerful work in American History X. Although he hasn’t been nominated since, Norton is still in the beginning stages of his career, with barely a decade under his belt, despite his established body of work.
Edward Norton Nominations
Best Supporting Actor
1996 – As Aaron Stampler in Primal Fear – Lost to Cuba Gooding Jr. as Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire
Best Actor
1998 – As Derek Vinyard in American History X – Lost to Roberto Benigni as Guido Orefice in Life is Beautiful.
4. Sam Rockwell

Not only has Rockwell never won an Oscar, but he has also never even been nominated. The versatile actor isn’t known by name to many, but his performances in movies like The Green Miles, Galaxy Quest, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Matchstick Men, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, have continually garnered the attention of critics. Rockwell’s latest movie, Moon, which is basically a one man film, has sparked petitions to get this worthy actor a nomination.
Sam Rockwell Nominations
No nominations. Should have won or at least been nominated for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Should have been nominated this year for Moon.
5. Albert Finney

Finney is one of the finest actors on both stage and screen. He has been awarded Emmys, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, The Laurence Olivier Theatre Award, and many other prestigious prizes, but has never taken home an Oscar, despite being nominated five times. But don’t feel bad for Finney. He doesn’t seem to put much weight on the importance of awards, as he has never shown up to an Oscar Ceremony.
Albert Finney Nominations
Best Supporting Actor
2000 – As Edward L. Masry in Erin Brockovich – Lost to Benecio del Toro as Javier Rodriguez Rodriguez in Traffic
Best Actor
1963 – As Tom Jones in Tom Jones – Lost to Sidney Poitier as Homer Smith in Lilies of the Field
1974 – As Hercule Poirot in murder on the Orient Express – Lost to Art Carney as Harry Coombes in Harry and Tonto
1983 – As Sir in The Dresser – Lost to Robert Duvall as Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies
1984 – As Geoffrey Firmin in Under the Volcano – Lost to F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri in Amadeus
6. Jeff Bridges

Let’s face it, the dude can act. Since 1971 when Bridges lost his first nomination to co-star Ben Johnson in The Last Picture Show, Bridges has been nominated three additional times. His role in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was defeated in 1974 by Robert De Niro’s portrayal of the Godfather. He lost again in 1984 and 2000. Bridges has been a major player for the past four decades, and it is about time he got his due. His latest role in the movie Crazy Heart, has gathered plenty of buzz, and might finally help bridges over the Oscar hump.
Jeff Bridges Nominations
Best Supporting Actor
1971 – As Duane Jackson in The Last Picture Show – Lost to Ben Johnson as Sam the Lion in The Last Picture Show
1974 – As Lightfoot in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot – Lost to Robert DeNiro as Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II
2000 – As President Jackson Evans in The Contender – Lost to Beniciio del Toro as Javier Rodiguez Rodriguez in Traffic
Best Actor
1984 – As Starman/Scott Hayden in Starman – Lost to F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salieri in Amadeus
7. James Dean

There is no doubt that if James Dean would have lived longer he would have nabbed at least one Oscar award. During his short lived movie career, Dean left a lasting impression on the cinema world. He was the first actor to ever be nominated for an award after his death, for his role in East of Eden, and is still the only actor to have earned a second posthumous award, for his work in Giant. And even though the Academy has developed a soft spot for the deceased, Dean is a rebel without an award.
James Dean Nominations
Best Actor
1955 – As Carl Trask in East of Eden – Lost to Ernest Borgine as Marty Piletti in Marty
1956 – As Jett Rink in Giant – Lost to Yul Brunner as King Mongkut of Siam in The King and I
8. Leonardo Dicaprio

Dicaprio has never been in a role that didn’t deserve an Oscar nod. Yes, that is a little exaggerated, but Leo is known for taking on the difficult roles. From his first nomination in 1993 for his role as Arnie, in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Dicaprio has continually pushed his creative limits, taking on roles such as a drug addled high schooler, a runaway conman, a modern Romeo, and a vengeful New Yorker. He earned two more Oscar nods for his role in Blood Diamond and The Aviator. Still under the age of 40, Dicaprio has a long time before he has to succumb to the lifetime achievement award.
Leonardo DiCaprio Nominations
Best Supporting Actor
1993 – As Arnie Grape in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape – Lost to Tommy Lee Jones in The Fugitive
Best Actor
2004 – As Howard Hughes in The Aviator – Lost to Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles in Ray
2006 – As Danny Archer in Blood Diamond – Lost to Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland
9. Cary Grant

Bogart, Stewart, and Grant. These three icons epitomize classic film, but Grant never earned the accolades that were bestowed upon Bogart and Stewart. He was nominated twice for an Oscar, and sits on almost all top ten actors of all time lists, but he never wrapped his hands around his own gold statue until an honorary award was bestowed on him at the 1970 Academy Awards. Grant, who was a regular in the films of Alfred Hitchcock, another Oscarless icon, starred in classic films like North by Northwest, and To Catch a Thief.
Cary Grant Nominations
Best Actor
1941 – As Roger Adams in Penny Serenade – Lost to Gary Cooper as Alvin c. York in Sergeant York
1944 – As Ernie Mott in None but the Lonely Heart – Lost to Bing Crosby as Father Chuck O’Malley in Going My Way
10. Peter O’Toole

Now O’Toole did win an honorary Oscar in 2003 once the Academy realized that they have long shunned this magnificent actor, who has been waiting for his statuette since his first nomination for his role in Laurence of Arabia 47 years ago. O’Toole has been nominated 7 times since then, and helped to coin the phrase, “It’s a pleasure just to be nominated,” although you can hear the bitterness in his voice when he says it. Despite the constant and consistent snubbing by the Academy, O’Toole is no stranger to award wins. His performance in Laurence of Arabia was later recognized as the greatest performance of all time in Premiere Magazine.
Peter O’Toole Nominations
Best Actor
1962 – As T.E. Laurence in Laurence of Arabia – Lost to Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mocking Bird
1964 – As Becket in King Henry II – Lost to Rex Harrison as Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady
1968 – As King Henry II in The Lion in Winter – Lost to Cliff Robertson as Charly Gordon in Charly
1969 – As Arthur Chipping in Goodbye, Mr. Chips – Lost to John Wayne as Marshal Reuben J. Cogburn in True Grit
1972 – As Jack Gurney in The Ruling Class – Lost to Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather
1980 – As Eli Cross in The Stunt Man – Lost to Robert De Niro as Jack LaMotta in Raging Bull
1982 – As Alan Swann in My Favorite Year – Lost to Ben Kingsley as Mohandas Gandhi in Gandhi
2006 – As Maurice in Venus – Lost to Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland

A live demo that fails is a personal level of hell that no one wants to experience, ever. Whether it’s your product locking up during a live newscast, or perhaps a shopping channel demonstration, or even a major corporate event, it’s something that can lead to an enormous amount of embarrassment…and a good amount of hilarity for bystanders. And thanks to the power of the internet, they will be forever immortalized.
10. CES 2010: the Unbreakable Phone
We begin this countdown with the most recent failed demo involving an unbreakable phone and a tank full of water. What could possibly happen?

9. Wii Sports on HSN
Sure, attaching an unofficial piece of plastic to your Wii Remote while swinging it at high velocity towards your HDTV might sound like a bad idea, but…well, ok, that’s actually a horrible idea. But leave it to the pros at HSN to show you how to do it properly!

8. The Honda ASIMO Robot
The major selling point of this technological marvel is the robot’s ability to simulate muscle-like tendencies that us humans take for granted, allowing it to traverse terrain on just two feet. Just watch as ASIMO climbs the stairs in front of a huge audience at a press conference.

7. Windows 98 Plug and Play Demonstration
How great is Windows 98? Watch as this OS installs the necessary drivers automatically with the input of a USB device! I can’t think of a single thing that will go wrong with this.

6. Katana Durability on the Shop at Home Network
These stainless steel katanas will slice anything in their path! And the durability on these things are quite incredible, as the attached lifetime warranty will prove unnecessary to have.

5. Voice Recognition Software Demonstration
Theoretically, the one thing that could go wrong in a voice recognition demo should not happen, because people have spent hours and hours and hours making this software perform near-flawlessly. Right?

4. Bump Key Demo on the News
It’s called a “bump key,” a dangerous product that allows criminals to break into your home easily. So easy, in fact, that this reporter will demonstrate it for us live. I mean, it has to be easy, otherwise what would be the point in making the news report in the first place? That’s probably what the journalist was asking himself as seconds turn to minutes in this painful demo.

3. Teleprompter on the Shop at Home Network
Teleprompters can be notorious for failing at exactly the wrong moment. That’s not quite what happens here, as the guy manages to follow the prompter to the very bitter end.

2. E3 Activision Press Conference
Sometimes it’s not the product that fails at all, but rather the person giving it. In this E3 Activision Press Conference that showcases the latest new games coming to video game consoles in 2007, host Jamie Kennedy manages to be so inept that the audience actually starts to heckle him.

1. QVC Vacuum Demonstration
And now for the longest video on this list, a ten minute vacuum demonstration that’s showcases just about every single thing that could go wrong. Complete with a co-host that is enjoying every single minute of it.

by David Galindo

And just to be up front about this, the vast majority of these other things are totally weird. But what can you do? I don’t make the logos; I just report on them.
1. The Zune Logo

Look. I told you this wasn’t going to be a particularly classy list. But this might explain a whole lot about the Zune.

2. The Apple Logo Looks Like Half An Alien

Fodder for the theory that Steve Jobs is part of an alien race that brainwashes people with attractive product-packaging.
3. The Bulls Logo Looks Like An Angry Robot Reading A Book

He hates that book. And he hates you.
4. The 2012 Olympics Logo Looks Like Lisa Simpson Giving Someone A Hummer

5. The Dodge Viper Logo Looks Like Daffy Duck

But Daffy Duck does not look like the Dodge Viper logo. How do you explain that?
6. The Toyota Trucks Logo Looks Like Frank Zappa’s Mustache

7. The Pepsi Logo Looks Like An Obese Man

With, like, serious back problems.
8. The OGC Logo Looks Like A Man Playing With Himsel

A fact that in and of itself is way more interesting than the British Office of Government Commerce which it represents.
9. The TGV Logo Looks Kind Of Like A Snail

10. The Texas Longhorns Logo Looks Like A Uterus

Luckily, they can just change their name to the UT Uteruses, and it alliterates nicely.
11. The LG Logo Looks Like A Broken Pacman

12. The Institute Of Oriental Studies Logo Looks Just Terrible

13. The Computer Doctors Logo Is Really Unfortunate

14. And These Logos All Look Like Goatse

15. Finally, just a quick reminder that “lol” looks like a drowning man

Which makes the whole thing just a little bit sad.

And just to be up front about this, the vast majority of these other things are sexual things, or just totally juvenile things. But what can you do? I don’t make the logos; I just report on them.
1. The Zune Logo

Look. I told you this wasn’t going to be a particularly classy list. But this might explain a whole lot about the Zune.

2. The Apple Logo Looks Like Half An Alien

Fodder for the theory that Steve Jobs is part of an alien race that brainwashes people with attractive product-packaging.
3. The Bulls Logo Looks Like An Angry Robot Reading A Book

He hates that book. And he hates you.
4. The 2012 Olympics Logo Looks Like Lisa Simpson Giving Someone A Hummer

5. The Dodge Viper Logo Looks Like Daffy Duck

But Daffy Duck does not look like the Dodge Viper logo. How do you explain that?
6. The Toyota Trucks Logo Looks Like Frank Zappa’s Mustache

7. The Pepsi Logo Looks Like An Obese Man

With, like, serious back problems.
8. The OGC Logo Looks Like A Man Playing With Himsel

A fact that in and of itself is way more interesting than the British Office of Government Commerce which it represents.
9. The TGV Logo Looks Kind Of Like A Snail

10. The Texas Longhorns Logo Looks Like A Uterus

Luckily, they can just change their name to the UT Uteruses, and it alliterates nicely.
11. The LG Logo Looks Like A Broken Pacman

12. The Institute Of Oriental Studies Logo Looks Just Terrible

13. The Computer Doctors Logo Is Really Unfortunate

14. And These Logos All Look Like Goatse

15. Finally, just a quick reminder that “lol” looks like a drowning man

Which makes the whole thing just a little bit sad.

It’s that time of the year again when the entire universe conspires to get you sick. You have tried all chemical permutations and combinations, exercised regularly and even gulped down many of grandma’s home-made concoctions. Perhaps, it’s time to give some alternate healing methods a chance? No, we are not talking about Yoga, Tai Chi or Acupuncture. We are going to go deep, in to a world where people will use your urine, birthing memory or even your ear to treat your health problems. Here are our top ten weird alternative remedies.
1. Snake Massage Therapy

This therapy makes a massage sound anything but relaxing. A heap of non-venomous snakes are piled on your body. Their slithering and crawling actions are supposed to give you that ultimate soothing sensation to your tired and aching body. Don’t worry if your facial muscles have stretched in horror because these spas offer you special small snakes to work on those areas as well.

2. Past Life Regression

This is as weird as it can get. A person can blame his gluten allergy to something like death in wheat fields in his past life. Practitioners induce hypnosis in patients to help them recollect their past life memories. These “doctors” claim to heal the roots of existing health problems by helping to find out the unresolved issues in previous lives.
3. Bee Sting Therapy

Yes, you read it right. The treatment involves stinging yourself away to a healed state. The practitioners of the system believe that bee venom has anti-inflammatory properties that can be used in illnesses like arthritis and keloids. Depending upon the condition, the patient might be subjected to any number of bee stings.
4. Virtual Dolphin Therapy

This is a tailor-made healing therapy in times of recession. You don’t need to spend fortunes on a therapist; an imaginary dolphin can do an equally good job. Welcome to the world of virtual dolphin therapy. Lie down on a couch but don’t close your eyes this time. All you need to do is watch dolphins frolicking in deep sea and hear the sounds of waves and ocean. The treatment claims to bring about a deep state of relaxation and rejuvenation.
5. Psychic Surgery

Scalpel, scissors, surgical staplers, anesthesia…We can go on but these words are enough to paint a picture of a helpless person strapped down in an operating room under the mercy of a complete stranger. The idea then of a surgery that does not require any body-poking objects whatsoever is really appealing. It has found many believers in countries like Brazil and Philippines. The process involves pressing and touching the diseased area of the body to heal it. Blood or tissue-like substances might be produced to make it look believable.
6. Beer Spa

In some parts of this planet, you can have your bath and drink it, too. Don’t start hiccuping bubbles, it’s not soap suds we are talking about. This bath is full of beer. Many beer spas have recently sprung up in Czech Republic, Germany and Austria to rejuvenate people through their enticing beer-bath weekend offers.
7. Rebirthing-Breathwork

Does your mom always remind you about the immense pain she suffered to bring you into this world? Here is something you can tell her, too. According to Leonard Orr, who developed this breathing technique, being born is a very traumatic experience for a baby. He felt that through some sort of connected breathing, you can relive your birth and heal the stressful event. This, he claimed, improved overall health of the patient.
8. Ear Candling

This process is also called thermal auricular therapy, probably to make it sound like a normal healing method. The attempt is absolutely futile because lighting up one end of a candle and placing the other end in to your ear is something very far from normal. Most of the leading health organizations strongly dissuade people from trying this therapy.
9. Urine Therapy

Urine is considered a miraculous curative in many parts of the world. In some pockets of China, it is used as a baby’s face wash to protect the skin. In India, it even got a brand ambassador: the country’s Prime Minister, Morarji Desai attributed his good health to daily pint of urine.
10. Ho’oponopono

For those of you who have had many stormy arguments and heated discussions, Ho’oponopono will take time, a lot of time. This Hawaiian practice believes that the roots of an illness lie in disputes, anger or even guilt. The healing process targets these evils and calls for forgiveness and reconciliation. The magical words to be uttered here are “sorry” and “let’s make up” for the healing to begin.
by Deepa Mankani

Being a twin can either lead to wacky hijinks or completely suck. The 1988 movie “Twins”, for example, is about a pair of unlikely twins accidentally created by scientists. Arnold Schwarzenegger is smart and muscle-y and Danny DeVito is a grossout lowlife. Being the “DeVito Twin” would suck. But for a lot of celebrity siblings, that’s pretty much what they are. Here are the bottom 7 twins of celebrities.

1. Paul Diesel

That’s probably not his real name. But Vin Diesel’s brother looks like if Paul Giamatti played a gay ’70’s porn star. In other words, he looks like if Paul Giamatti played Vin Diesel.
2. Ozzie Canseco

How many times has Ozzie regretted turning down steroids? Well, Jose hit 462 home runs in his career. Ozzie hit zero. So the correct answer is 462 times.
3. Michael Kutcher

Ooff. Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother was punk’d by life.
4. Patricia Bundchen

You know what would suck? Being a fairly-attractive Brazilian broad, but having your fucking twin sister be Gisele Bundchen, the quarterback-banging supermodel. It would probably suck to be a non-twin sister of a supermodel. Now imagine that, with a slight chromosomal twist, you’d be the one who doesn’t get out of bed for less than $10,000. Marsha! Marsha! Marsha!
5. Hunter Johansson

Lots of women would probably like to look like Scarlett Johansson. I’m sure Hunter wouldn’t mind if he’d ended up looking exactly like her, with her exact career. Instead he just got those glasses
6. Leslie Hamilton

Do you think that Linda Hamilton’s identical sister cries every time she drives past the estate of James Cameron? And, if so, do you think Linda can feel it?
7. Daniel Heder

One is Napoleon Dynamite. The other is his less-successful Mormon brother. And nobody ever says, “Hey aren’t you the less-successful Mormon brother of Napoleon Dynamite?”

Women get all kinds of advice from magazines from how to dress to how to please a man in the bedroom, and even what to cook for us. And while it’s not all bad (with hotties like Kristen Bell and Jessica Alba on the cover) these mags are lacking much needed male insights. For example, we’re actually not that interested in your hair and we definitely don’t care about your shoes. Don’t get us wrong, we love the heels… we just don’t see why you need so many pairs that quite frankly, to us look the same. But if Women’s magazines were actually written by men, there wouldn’t be so much confusion about what we want. Here are some article titles, written by men that get straight to the point.

At one time or another, most drivers encounter unsafe road conditions. Hazards can appear in many different forms; for instance, poor weather, drunk drivers, and simple human error can all complicate an otherwise uneventful journey. On the other hand, sometimes the condition of the road itself can put your life in jeopardy.
Some of the following roads appear normal, but actually have high death rates. Others just look outrageously insane. And, of course, some roads fall into both categories.
This list is dedicated to all the white-knuckled, terrified drivers who are forced to brave dangerous roads – and to all the crazies who navigate them for fun.

1. Old Yungas Road (Bolivia)
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, the title for World’s Most Dangerous Road goes to Bolivia’s old Yungas Road, which twists and turns for about 40 miles between the capital city of La Paz and the town of Coroico in the Yungas jungle region. If other roads seem risky, the old Yungas Road is nothing less than a suicide mission.
Built in the 1930s by Paraguayan prisoners of war, the Yungas Road was until recently the main route from La Paz to Bolivia’s northern Amazon rainforest region. Dropping nearly 12,000 feet in overall elevation, the road is extremely narrow, subject to frequent landslides and fog, and offers no protection from the sheer cliffs that drop straight down for a couple thousand feet. Before a modernized and safer route was completed in 2006, somewhere between 100-200 fatalities occurred every year, and the roadside is presently littered with crosses and memorials. For obvious reasons, locals have given it a simple yet somber nickname – Death Road.
By the way, there are quite a few companies in La Paz that offer extreme bike tours of the Yungas Road for adventure seekers. If you like teasing death, then this is the road for you.

2. Nairobi – Nakuru – Eldoret Highway (Kenya)
As anyone who’s ever driven a car before knows, a road can qualify as dangerous without having muddy, hairpin turns thousands of feet in the air. People die on roads around the world because of other irresponsible drivers, and that’s why this road in Kenya made it onto the list. It looks like a decent place to drive, but speeding, unsafe passing attempts, and drunk driving have inflated the death toll to over 300 every year.
In other words, you might actually have a better chance of surviving on one of those precarious mountain roads.

3. Fairy Meadows Road (Pakistan)
Situated at the base of Pakistan’s 26,660-foot Nanga Parbat, Fairy Meadows is a picturesque destination for backpackers, photographers, and mountain climbers who want to get closer to the enormous peak and enjoy the scenery. Getting to Fairy Meadows, however, is not such an attractive experience. Part of the trip involves surviving a 6-mile, hour-long drive on an unstable gravel road hacked out of the barren hills.
From Raikot Bridge to the village of Tato, this ‘road’ offers the motorist all the insane features of your typical mountainside dirt trail. It’s narrow, unpaved, steep, and of course there aren’t any guardrails to prevent your Jeep from rolling down into the gorge. You can’t even drive it all the way to Fairy Meadows; the last section has to be covered by bicycle or on foot.
A great road for adventurers, Fairy Meadows Road is definitely not for the faint of heart.

4. Luxor – al – Hurghada Road (Egypt)
The road connecting Luxor (the site of the ancient city of Thebes) with the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada is paved, marked, and appears to be relatively safe. However, bandits, terrorist attempts to undermine the tourism industry, and frightened drivers have all combined to turn this route into a major nightmare.
The violent attacks along this road are dangerous enough by themselves, but what sometimes makes it even worse is the fact that most people who drive at night don’t use headlights for fear of announcing their approach. Yes, it could be a great way to avoid unseen enemies, but it also invites other disasters in the form of head-on collisions.
Invisibility might save you from one threat, but there’s a good chance it will deliver you into the hands of another. Consider buying some of those night vision goggles if you plan to drive this road after dark.
5. Patiopoulo – Perdikaki Road (Greece)
In the mountainous Agrafa region of Greece, the route connecting Patiopoulo and Perdikaki is an unnerving example of roads that require constant attentiveness and care from their travelers. Potholes and loose, slippery gravel weaken a driver’s control while distractions from heavy traffic, pedestrians, and livestock create additional hazards. Many sections are very steep and narrow, demanding the utmost of caution.
But there’s more madness involved here – the road apparently includes sharp drop-offs on not just one, but on both sides. And there aren’t any barriers. Strictly for your driving pleasure, of course.

6. Halsema Highway (Philippines)
Located on the island of Luzon, the Halsema Highway runs through the Central Cordillera Valley in the Philippines from Baguio to Bontoc and farther on toward Tabuk and Tuguegarao. Landslides and rock falls are common, often stranding motorists for long periods of time. Many portions of the road are still unpaved, although work is supposedly in progress to bring about some improvements, and there are plenty of drop-offs that are steep enough to kill you.
Foggy conditions paired with the lack of much-needed guardrails in certain areas only complicate the Halsema Highway’s already dangerous conditions. Local accounts also indicate that buses traversing this route are less than considerate when it comes to road rules, so watch your step.

7. Skippers Road (New Zealand)
In 1862, a couple of shepherds discovered gold in the Shotover River near Queenstown, New Zealand, prompting an immediate gold rush. This in turn necessitated the creation of an access route, and the result was Skippers Road, a narrow, winding, and exhilaratingly treacherous pathway that twists and turns for about 16 ½ miles through Skippers Canyon.
Carved and blasted right out of the solid rock by Chinese laborers, Skippers Road took 22 years to complete, and it doesn’t look much different today than when it was first created. In most places it’s too narrow for vehicles to pass each other, there are no guardrails, and the drop-offs leave absolutely no room for error.
Beautiful, yes, but also risky. Unless you’re a thrill seeker, leave the driving to the tour guides, and keep in mind that car rental companies probably won’t allow you to explore Skippers Road with their vehicles.

8. Sichuan – Tibet Highway (China)
China’s high-altitude Sichuan – Tibet Highway covers about 1,500 miles between Chengdu in the east and Lhasa (Tibet) in the west, offering the choice between the northern or southern route. Both options boast beautiful scenery, enormous mountain peaks, various cultural and historical attractions, and many famous rivers. Que’er Mountain pass, the highest point on the route, rises to over 20,000 feet.
Like many other roads that cut through mountains, the Sichuan – Tibet Highway is prone to landslides, falling rocks, and extreme weather conditions that can close roads for a month at a time. Add avalanches and altitude sickness to the lineup, and you could find yourself in rather unsafe driving conditions. It’s certainly a great route for sightseeing, but keep in mind that it will also add a good dose of intensity to your driving adventures.

9. San Isidro de General – Cartago (Costa Rica)
The Pan-American Highway has plenty of dangerous stretches, but the old road that passes through the Costa Rican mountains to link San Isidro de General and Cartago is especially hazardous.
The high point in the pass is known as Cerro de la Muerte, or Mountain of Death – not technically because of the road, but because people traveling through the pass before the road existed often didn’t survive the cold journey. However, the name happens to be an apt descriptor for the road itself, which tests drivers with excessive potholes, steep, narrow curves, and plenty of fog. The road’s height (13,000 feet) can also cause altitude sickness, further impairing drivers.
In addition to these perils, you can also expect to deal with the imprudent habits of local bus and truck drivers, who tend to drive very aggressively and irresponsibly despite the unsafe conditions. Fortunately, a new paved road between Quepos and Dominical has recently been completed, which will give travelers an alternative to the Mountain of Death route.

10. Grand Trunk Road (India)
Constructed by the Pashtun emperor Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century, India’s Grand Trunk Road (also known as GT) spans more than 1,500 miles from Bangladesh in the east to Pakistan in the west, serving as one of the main thoroughfares across the Indian subcontinent. Over the years, it has functioned both as a major trade route and as a convenient right-of-way for invading armies.
GT is considered dangerous not because of risky heights or disheartening road conditions, but because of the traffic congestion. Trucks, buses, bicycles, pedestrians, and animals have turned parts of this heavily-used road into a major headache. If you’re planning to drive here, you’ll want to be as alert as possible.

In what proved to be one of her lowest-grossing films ever, Barbra Streisand starred Up the Sandbox, a 1972 movie that involved, among other things, armed robbery, tribal fertility music, a terrorist plot to blow up the Statue of Liberty… and one of the ugliest movie posters ever made.

One of many posters for the 1983 movie Christine, we must say it looks like a giant vagina with teeth.

Where do we start with this one? Son of Dracula (1974) features Harry Nilsson as the Son of Dracula, and Ringo Starr as Merlin the Magician. Most of the human race had never seen it until it surfaced at YouTube some 30+ years after it was made:

“Father and son, related by blood… everybody’s blood!” How can such brilliant idea go wrong? Grave of the Vampire is a cheaply-made 70s movie, so the color is kind of washed out, and everyone in it is in desperate need of a haircut.

Our parents’ summer was so much better… they had Burt Reynolds! This 1978 movie, called Hooper, was –inspite of the poster– actually quite unique, as Burt did most of his own stunts.

How else would you make a poster for a movie about talking dolphins trying to kill the President of the United States? There wasn’t much chance for 1973 The Day of the Dolphin to avoid our list.

Here’s a new Chuck Norris fact: his 1995 movie Top Dog sucks… and its poster took about 15 minutes to be made.

On this poster for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Spock and Kirk seem to be riding a gay rainbow to San Francisco, looking around bewildered at the gays.

The only awesome thing about this awful poster for 1980’s The Blue Lagoon? Young Brooke Shields of course.

This is what happens when you put Richard Pryor in the place of Louis Lane. We’re surprised they didn’t throw Gene Wilder somewhere in Superman 3 as well.

Awesome cast, but what’s that awful smiling sun doing in 1986 One Crazy Summer’s poster?

Ok, we get it, they were trying to make it outrageous for 1977’s movie Outrageous!, but couldn’t they come up with something better than this rotated title?

While almost everyone agrees that earning a degree is very important for both economic and personal success, there is a lot of debate over which degrees are the best. And often the the least popular degrees can be the most rewarding, again, both economically and personally.
Students are lined up to get the popular MBA degree, with its promise of a big paycheck. However, possessing one of the remarkable, if not popular, degrees on this list could also lead to success. Quite a few of them are unusual enough that competition in their respective fields is minimal.
The definition of the word remarkable is “unusual” and “worthy of notice”. The degrees listed here are “unusual”, because their focus of study is unusual, they are not offered at many schools, or most people don’t even know the degree exists.
10. Taxation

Paying taxes is annoying but it is definitely here to stay, so if you pursue a degree in taxation you will most likely always have a job. A degree in taxation provides you with in-depth knowledge of the taxation system, usually much more than an experienced lawyer would know. This degree allows you to work with people and organizations that regularly need their taxes done. In essence, every company and individual you can call to mind. While this degree isn’t uncommon by numbers, the number of things you can do with it trumps so many other careers that it makes specializing in taxation priceless.
But, you will most likely have friends who have ulterior motives (free tax advice) or few friends who don’t like being reminded they have to pay taxes every year.

9. Radiologic Sciences

As of mid 2009, only 34 colleges in the United States offered Bachelor’s degrees in Radiologic Sciences (centralfloridafuture.com). As a result, most Associate degree holders are treated with the same deference as someone with a four-year degree. A Radiologist’s job can seem simple at times – reading x-rays. Yet, becoming a master in this field awards the practitioner permission to administer radiation treatment to help patients deal with injuries and diseases.
8. Archeology

Archeologists get to travel the globe, search for unseen artifacts, and unearth strange grounds when they’re not roaming through secret caves as though they’re Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. Earning a degree in Archeology requires a great level of training and field work, but the rewards can be off the charts. Being able to discover 10,000 year old fossils, then taking such finds to the world’s largest museums with their name attached is every Archeologist’s grandest dream. These people help preserve the earth’s history while having the opportunity to make each day a load of fun. With the degree being popular but still rarely acquired in the US, the chance to become a real-life Indiana Jones is still very much up for grabs.
But, usually this is a low paying job and often you are trying to convince someone or some organization to grant you money. Like Indiana, you probably should have a second job for financial stability.
7. Oriental Medicine/Herbology

In our modern consumer culture, which values the newest trends, it seems like most people hardly want anything to do with things that are old. Scientists use technology and new research data to come up with new leads in medicine, but did you know some “new” discoveries are also based on the evolution and synthesis of ancient medicinal practices? Many of the alleged revolutionary health products on the market today are made from herb extracts and ancient medical practices.
In other words, an Oriental Medicine major knows how to make you healthy without needing modern medicine. To this date, Herbology degrees are only slightly rarer than your standard medicine degrees, but perhaps that could be related to an excess of people flocking to where the money’s at, instead of where the world’s health could be. http://education-portal.com/archaeology_degree.html
6. Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale especially to build microscopic devices. People with this degree are not only trained to observe and study objects that are too small for the human eye to see, but they also learn how to build revolutionary products from the ground up: new technologies, new infrastructure—even talking robots.
Nanotechnologists help create a cleaner planet, easier lives, and nearly anything else they can think of to make the world a better place. From uncovering how many bedbugs secretly nest within your bed, to knowing what is required to launch a rocket into space, opportunities for Nanotechnologists always remain plentiful. The only strange thing is that though technology claims to be the way of the future, you’d be hard-pressed to find more than a dozen places in the US where you can obtain a quality degree in Nanotechnology. http://www.nano.gov/html/edu/eduunder.html
5. Blacksmithing

Nowadays this career is more often found in video games than in the real world. Blacksmiths can tune different metals (usually iron or steel) to create unique and original items: gates, furniture, tools, knives, swords. But the true magic of blacksmithing can happen when one transitions into “Artist Blacksmithing.” This art form allows the creation of custom-made decorations, ornaments, and some rather fine jewelry. Think of what could happen if a good blacksmith teams up with a pro jeweler. Ca-ching! Herefordshire College of Art & Design and Southern Illinois University currently offers the degree,
4. Aromatherapy

The smell of something can be just as infectious as the sight, and someone skilled at aromatherapy can work miracles. Aromatherapists can create a concoction of different scents to produce many desired results. Great aromas can change a mood just as easily as a hit song. But the beauty of an Aromatherapist is that they provide therapy which can improve the health and well-being of patients. On the more extravagant side of things, aromatherapists also play a big part in the introduction of things such as new perfume lineups. So exactly how rare is a degree in aromatherapy? Both Napier University and The University of Westminster currently have the program disguised under a different name: “BSC in Complementary Therapies”. Perhaps they are trying to put potential students off the scent.
3. Global Governance

This degree teaches students about politics, sociality, humanity, philosophy, economy, and world conflict. Basically, this degree provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to run a country upon graduation. This degree isn’t as rare as many of the others on this list, but it’s rare enough that you’re not usually allowed to purse a degree in Global Governance without already having a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. With the extra benefits this degree carries, such as the capacity to comprehend various cultures and aid humankind, this degree can truly help someone imprint a solid legacy across the globe.
2. Comedy Studies

“Ha ha ha.”
“What’s so funny?”
“I have a degree in Comedy.”
“You’re right, that IS funny.”
The first degree in Comedy was awarded in mid 2009 by Southampton University. From the course description: “On this highly innovative and exciting degree you will examine comedy through both production and performance. Comedy will be studied as a media industry in its own right as well as how humour and jokes occur in everyday life.”
Majors in this field are going to be the only ones laughing when aspiring professional comedians discover that they may have to break through an additional educational barrier should they want to find success. Laughter will always be the best medicine.
1. Enigmatology

When most people think about animals, they imagine furry little cow-eyed creatures innocently plucking leaves from trees or bugs from the ground for nourishment. However, many people are shocked to learn that, just as in human life, there’s an incredible, dark and even lascivious underbelly to the animal world. If you thought you new a lot about animal behavior, the following unbelievable but true animal facts may cause your jaw to drop.
10. Cows Are More Deadly Than Sharks

For most people, few things evoke fear like the image of a great white shark. A combination of popular culture movies and pervasive media stories concerning shark attacks has worked in concert to create a universal fear of these toothy eating machines. However, the dangers posed by sharks to humans are overstated. In fact, sharks kill only ten people each year. By contrast, you’re ten times more likely to die under the clumsy feet of ordinary cows who fatally trample around 100 people every 12 months.

9. Headless Roaches Can Live Up To Nine Days

Most people are familiar with the notion that roaches are hearty, durable pests. Anyone who has ever been plagued by a roach problem knows just how resilient these grotesque little creatures can be. If you’ve ever seen roaches scatter at the flick of a late night light switch, you also know that these nasty little vermin have an amazing propensity toward copulation. Yet, many are surprised at just how adept roaches are at survival and reproduction. Roaches are able to live up to nine days without a head because their brains are located deep within their body cavities. A headless roach continues to mate with other fertile roaches until eventually succumbing to starvation.
8. Male Lions Mate 672 Times Per Week

When a lion gets ‘in the mood’, theres nearly nothing that can stand in the way. During mating season, a male lion mounts a female once every fifteen minutes for a full week straight. This amounts to around 672 raucous episodes. Although, this feat is remarkably impressive, it appears to take a substantial toll as lions take as much as a two-year hiatus between mating seasons.
7. Frogs Are Unable to Vomit

Frogs lack the vomit reflex found in nearly every animal, but fortunately when a frog feels the need to empty its stomach it does have a solution. Instead of vomiting out the contents of its stomach, the frog throws its entire stomach up. Then, it immediately gobbles it back into its mouth and swallows it back down.
6. Deer Are The Most Dangerous Animals to Humans

Many are surprised to learn that deer kill more people each year than spiders, snakes, bears and wolves combined. Because of their propensity to find their way in front of traffic, deer kill more people annually than any other creature.
5. A Wolf’s Howl Does Not Echo

Wolves hunt in coordinated packs, so long-distance communication is critical to a successful kill. However, wolves hunt in mountainous areas, so their howling is left vulnerable to echoes that can distort their ability to communicate. To combat this, wolves howl at a frequency that will not echo. This allows them to confirm the exact location of their hunting partners, which helps them to ambush unsuspecting prey.
4. Half of All Orangutans Have Broken Bones

Orangutans seem to drift through branches from tree to tree with relative ease. However, almost all orangutans suffer serious falls at least a few times in their lives. Proving this is the fact that 50 percent of adult orangutans have fractured bones somewhere in their body.
3. Some Clams Are Transgendered

Every single clam is born into the world a male. To combat this sexually unproductive sausage-fest, clams have developed the ability to change their gender from male to female. However, before the clam makes this serious adjustment, it has to be sure, as once the change is made, its irreversible.
2. Woodpeckers Are Soft-Headed

Woodpeckers bash their heads against wood about 20 pecks every second, so youd think theyd need heads made of steel to survive. Instead, the reality is that woodpecker heads are relatively soft. Each bird is born with a soft, sponge-like mass behind its beak that absorbs the shock created by pecking.
1. An Elephant’s Daily

It’s not surprising to learn that elephants poop a lot; however, the actual amount of dung excreted by an adult elephant on a daily basis is shocking. The average elephant squeezes out about 220 pounds of excrement every single day. Thats about the same poundage as a newborn elephant, which generally weighs in at between 170 – 250 pounds.