Things That Are Funny
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Prius will no longer be silent under 5 mph
The silent approach of the Prius' hybrid-electric motor is legendary. It's even managed to establish itself as the weapon of choice in modern TV duels. But some noisy news from Toyota shows that's all about to change.
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Climate change found to be rapidly altering … the English language
The latest words added to the Oxford Dictionary of English show our panic-button solutions to global warming are changing the linguistic climate.
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Get your granny hip to climate change [VIDEO]
We could probably all stand to talk a little more to our friends and family about why climate change matters. But who would be willing to sit through all that just to spend time with you? Your grandparents, of course.
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Turning yesterday's fugly into today's fashion — for $1
The world would be better off if we could all take a stitch in nine like Marisa Lynch, whose thrifting, diy-ing, and blogging is saving the world from the fugliest dresses -- and setting a fashionable example for greener living.
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Whiskey biofuels getting tanked
Scottish scientists have been thinking a lot about drinking and driving. And what they've discovered will knock you off your feet.
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Follow the epic life cycle of this majestic creature — the plastic bag [VIDEO]
Two things close to my heart -- the epic nature documentary and the wry mockumentary -- come together in this masterful mating display chronicling the circle of life for a "disposable" plastic bag. Watch the awe-inspiring footage captured of this persistent creature.
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Fred Flintstone wants this car and so should you
When your car is powered by pure muscle, backseat drivers are more than welcome. But to get your hands on one from HumanCar, you might have to get in line behind Fred Flintstone. Take a look at the future -- or is it the past? -- of transportation.
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‘iPod zombie’ walkers are threatening the lives of innocent SUV drivers
I saw a 17-walker pileup just this morning on the way to work. Twisted limbs, spilled lattes, tangled earbud cords. It was horrific.
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Marriage requirement #1: Regrow the rainforest
Some couples get happily engaged in environmental issues by ditching wasteful wedding favors, recycling 400,000 cans to pay for their nuptials, or growing all the food for their reception. But that's all optional. Indonesia is requiring that newlyweds go out on a limb.
