by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Hilary Swank )Searches increased by 1,352%(. The actress stars in the film "Amelia," about pilot Amelia Earhart: It is not taking off for reviewers . Hula hoop )+1,037%(. First Lady Michelle Obama showed her hoop skills during a Healthy Kids Fair. Vampire Diaries )+167%(. CW ordered up a full season of the breakout hit . Pompeii )+151%(. For those in the neighborhood,

by Vera H-C Chan The culture wars are on in the Buzz Multiplex. Will the box office fall to torturous horror or vampire interns? Or will the fearless flying female uplift ticket sales? Turns out this may be a weekend when each generation gets its own outing. Who doesn't make the top 3: The boy superhero with the cowlick .   Top Three Movies of the Week, as ranked by Yahoo! searches 1.  " Amelia " )PG(. Director Mira Nair, known for smaller films,

by Claudine Zap If there's a bright spot in the economy, it may be this: It has a future. Fortune magazine has come out with its latest hotshot list of 40 under 40 rising stars in business. Searches on the must-list immediately soared. The list of under-the-age-of-40 superstars is top-heavy with leaders from Internet biggies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. But there are also sports prodigies like Tiger Woods , "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane ,

by Mike Krumboltz Anyone who ever took a chemistry class knows that science labs are fraught with peril. There are open flames, combustible chemicals, and breakable beakers galore. With that in mind, some students at UC Berkeley created a video on proper lab safety. But this is no ordinary PSA. The "Safety Song" features an incredible catchy tune and a collection of very soulful puppets.

by Mike Krumboltz People hear the word "free" and something comes over them. They may not even like what's being given away, but who cares? The simple fact that it's on the house is enough. So, with that in mind, consumers should expect their local KFC to be overrun this coming Monday, when the house that Colonel Sanders built will give away free chicken. But, wait, didn't KFC try this before? Yes, they did, and it did not go well. This past spring,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Amelia Earhart disappearance )Searches increased by 942%(. The pilot from the 1930s who disappeared while attempting to circle the globe is enjoying renewed celeb status  thanks to a movie starring Hilary Swank. Kanye West )+691%(. A video short directed by Spike Jones starring the rap artist has sparked false rumors that the singer is dead. Blue whale )+521%(.

by Claudine Zap It's one of the must-see places in the world. A romantic site for lovers. And an iconic image of Paris. But as the Eiffel Tower celebrates its 120th anniversary, it may come as a surprise that this symbol of Paris wasn't always so beloved. Here's the back story. Erected for the Paris Exposition of 1889, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel 's creation resembled a sort of futuristic pyramid of iron pillars.

by Mike Krumboltz Sheesh, those health insurance companies are getting to be like Goldilocks. Last week, a 4-month-old child was denied insurance for being too heavy )the company has since changed its mind (. Now the Web is buzzing about a toddler who was denied coverage for being too small. On Wednesday morning, "The Today Show" covered the story of 2-year-old Aislin Bates. Though she weighs just 22 pounds, her doctor has described her as being perfectly healthy,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Ladybugs )Searches increased by 341%(. The temperature drop has brought swarms of the insects indoors. Don't worry, they come in peace: They're just looking for a warm place to rest for the winter . Carrie Prejean )+278%(. The deposed beauty queen still owes the pageant company $5,200 for breast implants she received to help her " be more competitive ." Botulism )+255%(.

by Mike Krumboltz A lot of folks are fretting over what costume to wear on Halloween. But what about the pumpkin? Does it not deserve some attention? It does and it has. We've noticed a lot of searches on how to make a Jack O' Lantern look its best. Over the past week, queries on " pumpkin stencils " have gorged their way to a 67% gain in Search. Additionally, related lookups on " pumpkin carving patterns " and " pumpkin faces " etched out impressive numbers.

by Claudine Zap " The Fourth Kind " is one of those horror mystery flicks that bills itself as a "fact-based thriller." Set in Nome, Alaska , the movie seeks to explain the supposed mystery of an unusually high missing-persons rate in that area. The film says it re-enacts, documentary-style, actual footage of alien abductees. But the real mystery may be: How real is the movie? The Buzz Log investigates. First of all, what exactly is the fourth kind? According to the movie,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Free flu shot clinics )Searches increased by 1,991%(. Find a flu clinic near you . Soda tax )+1,670%(. The sweet stuff could bankroll health care reform . Amy Poehler )+1,974%(."Saturday Night Live: The Best Of Amy Poehler" is out on DVD today . Morehouse College )+328%(. The all-male school has set some new dress-code guidelines . What's out: Dressing like a woman. Halloween costumes for kids )+172%(.

by Mike Krumboltz During the 2008 presidential campaign, one image stood out from the rest â€" the Barack Obama " Hope " poster. The iconic image captured the public's attention in ways that artist Shepard Fairey could have never anticipated. Unfortunately for Mr. Fairey, the artwork also got the attention of the Associated Press. The AP contended that they owned the rights to the photo from which the poster was allegedly based. This being the United States,

by Mike Krumboltz Achtung, Apple! Your rivals at Motorola aren't playing around. The cell phone company launched a media blitz this past weekend touting its new Droid phone as an iPhone killer . The commercials, which were unavoidable during Sunday's football games, feature a Feist-like tune played over sentence after sentence of the iPhone's perceived shortcomings )"iDon't run simultaneous apps," "iDon't allow open development," etc.(. Actual images of the phone aren't shown,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Halloween cookies )Searches increased by 4,806%(. Forget tricks. Go for the treats. Detroit Marathon 2009 )+814%(. Despite ideal weather, three runners died at the end of the race . Sweat lodge )+761%(. Not the spiritual journey they signed up for: Three died who attended a retreat in Arizona after being in the hot box . Weekend box office )+286%(. "Where the Wild Things Are" went wild at the box office .

by Mike Krumboltz At the risk of sounding like the tagline to "Transformers," is anything what it seems? With Photoshop and similar software, pictures and videos can be airbrushed or expanded and the average schmo can never tell the difference. This past week, three stories' footage looked just too bizarre or fantastic to be real. Amazingly, only one of 'em was doctored. The model that wasn't there By now, you're probably aware of the saga of Filippa Hamilton .

by Claudine Zap The next time you're slicing up a ribeye to throw on the grill, cut carefully. Years from now, scientists may study the fossilized left-overs and make some hefty judgments about you. Homer Simpson , take note. At least that's what's going on with a 200,000-year-old )yes, you read that right( cut of meat unearthed by archeologists. As reported by Science Daily , researchers are theorizing that in this pre-deli time, this meat-loving clan hired the first butcher.

by Claudine Zap Here's one for the record books. Britain has found its loudest snorer . Given that her noisy sleep sounds move the dial to an ear-shattering 111 decibels â€" louder than a low-flying jet â€" we've decided we'll take her word for it, and turn down any invites for a sleepover. The British woman is 60 and has had the problem her entire life. One of her earliest memories, according to the Telegraph ,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Meghan McCain )Searches increased by 25,985%(. After a revealing photo posted by the Republican columnist on Twitter caused a media frenzy, the political commenter told the press to stop obsessing over her bod . "30 Rock" )+958%(. It's back. And it's good . Philadelphia Phillies )+275%(. The Phillies took the L.A. Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship series. Recovery.gov )+261%(. What $2.

by Vera H-C Chan So far autumn in the Buzz Multiplex has been all about the deliciously undead, paranormal bumps in the night, and now creepy male masterminds out to dominate the world or a domestic household. The exception belongs to a children's literary classic. Check out what will pack the moviehouse this weekend.   Top Three Movies of the Week, as ranked by Yahoo! searches 1.  " Where the Wild Things Are " )PG(.