by Mike Krumboltz An Antarctic octopus that spews cold-resistant venom! A giant jellyfish that might have stung up to 100 people! A 40-ton whale that crushes yachts )well, at least one yacht, anyway(! The Web loves weird sea creatures. This past week, there was a lot to love. Octopus fears no cold They almost sound like some kind of a cartoon super villain. But not only are they real, they might have something to offer medicine. This past week,

by Claudine Zap Ordinarily, the news that a grandma had decided to row around Great Britain would make you want to tell her to stick to knitting. But when the grandmother in question is a former U.S. Marine, you better believe she is darn well going to do it. The all-female team of amateur rowers included one Angela Madsen , 50-year-old grandmother, wheel-chair bound Paralympics athlete â€" and yes, former Marine. Not content with competing in the Paralympics , the Longbeach,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Sara Gilbert )Searches increased by 14,641%(. The former "Roseanne" actress will be hosting a "mom" show on CBS that will go up against "The View." Stonehenge )+1,077%(. The ancient monument has a wooden twin . Cheerleaders )+481%(. Nothing to cheer for here: A judgment ruled that the pom-pom dance moves are not an official sport . Lion's mane jellyfish )+464%(. Ouch: One of these managed to sting 100 people .

by Claudine Zap Friday evening in New York City's Bryant Park , the place to be is a box. Literally. An arts organization called art.party.theater.company is setting up a temporary installation that magician David Blaine could love. An 8 by 8 foot mylar container. Contents: One secret star. Paparazzi )or at least actors playing the role of tabloid photogs(, red carpet and velvet rope included. All that's missing is you: People are invited to stop by and peek in .

by Mike Krumboltz It hasn't gotten the press of the "Retina Display" or "Facetime," but the iPhone 4's tethering capabilities are nothing to sneeze at. Tethering, for those who don't know, allows a person to use their cell phone's signal to get their Wi-Fi enabled laptops online. It's pretty cool. Unfortunately, it isn't free. AT&T wants $20 a month for the feature. But a 15-year-old named Nick Lee found a way around the fee. Lee created an app, called "Handy Light,

by Mike Krumboltz If you found " Inception " confusing, then " Salt " may be just what you're looking for. Starring Angelina Jolie as a CIA agent who may or may not be a Russian spy, the over-the-top action flick is earning mostly positive reviews from the critics. In contrast to "Inception," where intricate plot )gasp!( played a key role, "Salt" is all about action. Glorious, completely unrealistic, could never happen in a million years, action.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Jennifer Aniston perfume ad )Searches increased 2,496%(. The actress is launching her new scent today: She says it smells like California and the beach . Chris Isaak )+887%(. Throw the singer's name into the pool of possible replacements for Simon Cowell on "American Idol." "Salt" movie reviews )426%(. If you're more team Angelina,

by Claudine Zap Let's face it: What you do in college should stay in college. The late nights, the parties, the contracts signed. Wait, what? If you're Mark Zuckerberg , CEO and founder of Facebook , this is the kind of thing from your undergrad years that comes back to haunt you. While he was a student at Harvard, Zuckerberg may have signed over 84% of his social-networking company to, well, basically, some guy.

by Mike Krumboltz Paloma Werner and Ralph Mothes were sailing their 10-meter ship near the coast of South Africa, when they were joined by an unexpected guest : A 40-ton whale. The Southern Right Whale soared from the water and landed on the deck of their boat, crushing the mast and rigging. Amazingly, the two escaped the encounter unhurt. Even more amazing, so did the whale . After landing on the deck, the whale slid back into the sea. It left some blubber behind,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley )Searches increased by 911%(. The model/actress who replaces Megan Fox in "Transformers 3D" is seen doing similar moves in early photos from the set . Bed bugs )+421%(. The unwelcome critters decided to make a home in a Victoria's Secret store in New York City. Auschwitz )+405%(. On this day in 1944, one man made a daring escape from the Polish concentration camp. David Cameron )+236%(.

by Mike Krumboltz If the measure of a great movie is that it confuses, divides, and causes endless debate about "what it all means," then " Inception " may be the best flick to hit theaters in a good, long while. The Christopher Nolan-directed film, about a man )Leonardo DiCaprio( who invades people's dreams to steal their secrets, has earned strong reviews from critics. But not everybody believes that the intricate )and confusing( plot actually makes sense.

by Claudine Zap The Mexican airport security guards were not monkeying around when they stopped a man with a suspicious lump in his shirt. The moving bulge turned out to be â€" yes, actual monkeys in his pockets. In fact, 18 tiny titis were tucked into Roberto Sol Cabrera Zavaleta 's pants. Two had died on the journey from Lima, Peru . News of the smuggled simians immediately caused a surge of searches for " titi monkeys " on the Web. Amazingly,

by Mike Krumboltz If the measure of a great movie is that it confuses, divides, and causes endless debate about "what it all means," then " Inception " may be the best flick to hit theaters in a good long while. The Christopher Nolan-directed film, about a man )Leonardo DiCaprio( who invades people's dreams to steal their secrets, has earned strong reviews from critics. But not everybody believes that the intricate )and confusing( plot actually makes sense.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Wesley Snipes tax evasion )Searches increased by 1,623%(. The movie star lost his appeal to avoid a three-year prison sentence for failing to file his tax returns . Botox )+1,529%(. The 18-year-old Filipino pop star Charice, who will appear on "Glee," did not get cosmetic treatments for the show: The surgical procedure was to relieve a jaw problem . Lindsay Lohan court )+1,026%(.

by Mike Krumboltz Last week, the Web was aflutter over rumors that a UFO had been spotted over Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou, China. There was even video that showed, well, something, soaring high in the sky. The Atlantic reports that Geoffrey Forden, a weapons expert from MIT, has analyzed several of the alleged UFO videos. He has come to the conclusion that a( what people saw in one of the videos wasn't a UFO, but a rocket,

by Claudine Zap James Franco may have played a juvenile delinquent on " Freaks and Geeks ," but in real life, he's a doctoral candidate . You read that right: The actor now making appearances on " General Hospital " may soon require you to address him as Dr. James Franco, PhD â€" after his soap opera run ends, 'natch. Franco's role on the soap has confounded Franco followers â€" why the step down to daytime TV when he's already a movie star?

by Mike Krumboltz A team of British scientists and engineers has created a full-scale model for a car they intend to drive more than 1,000 mph . The model, aptly named the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car )SSC(, was built by a team of aerodynamic experts, who took three years to build it. Recently shown off to the world at the Farnborough International Air Show , the 42-foot-long Bloodhound resembles a bright blue missile with wheels. For now, it's just a model,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. National Ice Cream Day )Searches increased by 1,475%(. If you missed it )it's celebrated the third Sunday in July(, don't worry: It's still National Ice Cream Month . Zsa Zsa Gabor biography )+780%(. The 93-year-old actress successfully underwent hip surgery . Weekend box office )+384%(. It was a dream opening for "Inception," which topped the box office . Gazpacho recipe )+208%(.

by Mike Krumboltz Love is a many splendored thing. It's also a many searched-for thing. This week, several high-profile couples either announced their engagement or got married. Some shared their love with the world, posing for magazines, while others let the news hit well after they said "I do." Here's a recap of the search interest on celebs in love. Bristol hearts Levi At the 2008 Republican National Convention, they were in love. Then they weren't.

by Claudine Zap Ruth Madoff isn't talking. But her new hairstyle speaks volumes . She was spotted by ABC News at a Manhattan café sporting red locks instead of her customary blonde bob. Madoff is married to Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff , who was put away for 150 years for defrauding investors of billions of dollars. So she understandably keeps a low profile in the swank New York neighborhood she shares with so many victims of her swindler spouse. After all,