by Mike Krumboltz Over the past week, Web lookups on " homemade halloween costumes " have surged well over 200%. Clearly it's not too late to come up with a self-stitched outfit. For those slackers who haven't yet come up with a Halloween costume, help is just a search term away. Among the most popular ideas are pirates, hippies, ladybugs, and the unfairly persecuted nerds. Classic costumes like cats, ghosts, and vampires are also big in the Search box. And, really,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Fred Armisen )Searches increased by 3,231%(. "SNL" comedian and "Mad Men" star Elisabeth Moss tied the knot. It's a match made in TV heaven . Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley )+2,195%(. The British Knightley beat out the bombshell Johansson for the movie remake of "My Fair Lady." Um, was that ever even a question ? Free flu shot clinics )+438%(.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Aral Sea )Searches increased by 984%(. The Russian body of fresh water, once the world's fourth largest, was drained in the Soviet era. It is now being renewed . Mia Farrow )+844%(. The actress and activist's 21-year-old son Ronan has been appointed by the U.S. State Department as a liaison in Pakistan. Critics say he's too young and inexperienced . Kate Gosselin wig )+721%(. Now there's a scary Halloween costume.

by Claudine Zap Move over, Sarah Palin . There's a new guy in town ready to do the speaker circuit. And English is not his best language. George Bush is back. That's right â€" his new gig: motivational speaker . Bush stepped out for his first big engagement in the U.S. )he's already been on the speaking circuit in Canada( to talk about how people's prayers really affected him in office, although he "could not prove it to you." As the Fort-Worth Star Telegram noted,

by Mike Krumboltz If you find yourself Down Under anytime soon, do yourself a favor and stay out of the water. A giant 20 foot long shark was recently spotted attacking another shark off the coast of Australia. The gruesome scene was caught on camera and featured on " The Today Show ." According to witnesses, the great white shark nearly chomped all the way through its victim. The results: not pretty, but very buzzy. After the segment aired on NBC,

by Mike Krumboltz Ever since the 'Droid' phone commercial hit airwaves, folks have been searching for the ad's song. Web lookups on "who sings droid song" and "what is droid song name" are both huge among curious viewers. The answers in order: A group named MoZella and a song named "Magic )Oh Oh Oh(." You can watch a video below.

by Claudine Zap Is there a doctor in the house? A group of students at a Harvard Medical School lab got sick after they made the mistake of drinking the coffee brewed there . Six experienced dizziness and low blood pressure after sipping the toxic joe and were rushed to the hospital â€" and two students even passed out. Luckily, nobody experienced any long-term damage. The toxicology report has just been issued and the results are in: It was poison.

by Mike Krumboltz Paul Haggis , the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "Crash," has formally resigned from the Church of Scientology  over what he says are the church's negative views on gay rights. In a letter to Tommy Davis, a Scientology spokesman, Haggis criticizes the organization's public sponsorship of Proposition 8, a California law that took away the rights of gay and lesbian citizens to legally marry. Haggis wrote,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Nadya Suleman )Searches increased by 1,646%(. The doc who provided fertility treatments to the Octomom has been booted from a professional medical group . Yankees tickets )+495%(. Seats will be hard to come by with the Bronx Bombers headed to the World Series . Haunted houses )+352%(. For thrill seekers, a list of real-life spooky places to visit . Weekend box office )+297%(.

by Mike Krumboltz Mystery, intrigue, secrets â€" aspiring sleuths and spies had a field day in the Buzz this past week. The search spotlight returned to a famous aviator missing for decades, and to a secret plane that the U.S. Air Force is preparing for its maiden voyage. And that's not all â€" there was also the bizarre case of a commercial pilot and co-pilot who overshot their destination by 150 miles. Read up on these case files and more with the Buzz Week in Review.

by Claudine Zap It must have seemed so perfect. An obscure blogger unearths some pages of President Obama's college thesis. The report supposedly comes from big-time journalist Joe Klein of Time magazine. And the thesis has some real gems: like Obama's disdain for the Constitution. But the whole thing was nothing more than a satirical post on a humor blog . But Rush Limbaugh , who quoted from the supposed thesis on his radio show, sure wasn't laughing. Here's how it went down.

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%(.