by Mike Krumboltz Superheroes are, more often than not, macho dudes who fight evil with their fists. So, it's a bit ironic that so much attention is paid to their costumes. Here - take a look at Superman's new threads . "Man of Steel," which stars Henry Cavill in the title role, hits theaters in 2012.

by Mike Krumboltz Captain Morgan is more than just a corporate logo. Way back in the 1600s, he was a real, honest-to-goodness swashbuckler . Feared, ruthless, and admired, Morgan ruled the Caribbean in a way that Captain Jack could only dream. Now, many years later, archaeologists from Texas State University believe they may have found a section of one of Welsh Admiral Sir Henry Morgan's lost ships. Nobody is sure yet,

by Mike Krumboltz On August 5, 2010, the earth opened in northern Chile and swallowed 33 miners. For 69 days, the men were trapped half a mile down. The miners stayed strong and more than two months later, all 33 men were retrieved. The rescue was watched by more than a billion people, giving many of them a feeling of hope that the miraculous is still possible.

by Claudine Zap He's OK. But for nearly 30 harrowing minutes, 17-year-old Matt Mina thought he would die under five feet of sand. The teen had been on Newport Beach in Orange County, digging underground tunnels with friends. They were trying to make the tunnels meet when the ground collapsed above him. A family member saw the sand cave in, and alerted a lifeguard, who called the fire department. The survivor told the " Today " show,

by Mike Krumboltz ... do yourself a favor and make it this one.

by Mike Krumboltz The debt debate is settled )for now(. President Obama signed into law a bill that raises the debt ceiling. The law puts to rest a bitter back and forth that left politicians exhausted and taxpayers incredibly annoyed. While the debate and down-to-the-wire bickering may have seemed unprecedented, it's worth noting that at least one high-profile TV show predicted the fiasco almost to a T. "The West Wing," which ran on NBC for many years,

by Mike Krumboltz Off the coast of Oregon, a ten-year-old boy tossed a message in a bottle into the Pacific Ocean. A year later, a girl in Hawaii found it on the beach. According to a popular article from the AP , Thomas Craig never expected his bottle to actually be found. Upon hearing that somebody found the message, he told an Oregon newspaper, "I couldn't believe someone had found it. I was shocked. When I threw it overboard,

by Claudine Zap Those otherworldly crop circles may not have been caused by aliens after all. Instead, think physics: A study in Physics World points to the possibility that the patterns could be caused by earth-bound microwaves, lasers, and GPS. Maybe. Formations in fields have been documented more than 10,000 times in the late 20th century. They have been credited to everything from paranormal activity, to human hijinks, to the weather - and in some cases,

by Michael Krumboltz Is this the end of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's tween-tastic romance? The rumor mill is speculating that the singing sensations have split. According to unsubstantiated reports on the Web, the photogenic couple have gone their seperate ways, possibly over a text message that Bieber allegedly sent to ex-girlfriend Jasmine Villegas. While this is all just speculation, the searches are already through the roof. Over the past several hours,

by Vera H-C Chan Judgment seemed in short supply this July. The trial of the summer ended in a verdict that dismayed even the Florida jury that rendered it. A long-submerged media scandal was dragged out, knocking over a domino of editors and coppers in the process. Meanwhile, a debt ceiling impasse deadlocked American lawmakers, threatening global financial stability. Most horrific was a native son's extremism,

by Claudine Zap Adorable kitten. Adolf Hitler . Two things that usually don't go together. But a stray kitty has somehow managed to combine the cuteness of a cat with the evil of the Nazi Party . Thanks to )or rather, cursed with( unusual markings that seem to imitate the Fuhrer's famous 'stache, this little kitty can't find a home. As reported by the English Telegraph , the six-week-old Hitler kitty was found starving and near death. But the little feline proved fierce,

by Mike Krumboltz When Netflix announced that it was raising its prices by up to 60%, a lot of people went ballistic. The official Netflix blog was quickly besieged with negative comments. Customers threatened to quit in droves . In short, people were acting like a stranger just slapped their child. The comedy-minded folks at Funny or Die obviously picked up on that reaction.

by Claudine Zap A fairy-tale romance between a prince and his princess-to-be. A sparkling sapphire and diamond engagement ring. A wedding watched around the world. Sounds like the royal wedding of Kate and Will. But actually, this royal wedding took place 30 years ago: On July 29, 1981, Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer . In many ways, it was the wedding that changed the world. Here, a look at the legacy. Diana arrived in a glass, horse-drawn coach.

by Mike Krumboltz This probably isn't going to come as much of a shock: "The Smurfs" is not a critical darling. As of 9 AM PST, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes hasn't found a single positive review. Other films to achieve this dubious distinction include the McDonald's propaganda piece " Mac and Me " and the unintentionally hilarious " Manos: The Hands of Fate ." The Hollywood Reporter 's Michael Rechtshaffen gets right to the point, calling the film "numbingly generic.

by Claudine Zap Pippa is getting her own TV show. Kate Middleton's maid of honor and younger sister, Pippa Middleton , will be the subject of a one-hour documentary, " Crazy About Pippa ." Think of it as a spin-off of the wall-to-wall coverage of Kate and Will's royal wedding . From that major TV event, a star - poured into a white Alexander McQueen gown - was born . The 27-year-old has been "liked" on Facebook 185,000 times. Even her posterior has its own fan page .

by Mike Krumboltz Had it with life in the big city? The traffic, crowds, and high rent got you down? Then may we suggest you consider investing in the town of Scenic, North Dakota? And by "invest" we mean "buy the whole darn town for $800,000." That's right. The small town, which admittedly has seen better days, can be yours for just a bit more than an average home in San Francisco. So, what exactly do you get for your $800k? Quite a lot, actually . You'll get a dance hall,

by Mike Krumboltz The world is a dangerous place. Three amazing stories of survival in the face of bears, snakes, and a rogue kangaroo are sweeping the Web. We're happy to report that all three incidents have relatively happy endings. Teenagers escape bear attack When 17-year-old Samuel Gottsegen traveled to Alaska to be part of an outdoor training program, he probably never dreamed that his survival training would be put to such a test. But that's exactly what happened.

by Mike Krumboltz Wondering where all your good luck has gone? Maybe the McCauleys of Charlotte, North Carolina have it. For the third time in twenty years, a member of the family has won the lottery. A buzzy article from the Daily Mail delves into the details. Back in 1991, the family won $15.5 million from the New York Lotto. This was their biggest haul, but not their last. Fast forward to 2007. Amy McCauley won $160,000 in the North Carolina Education Lottery. Then,

by Claudine Zap Arnold Schwarzenegger decided a "take two" for his divorce paperwork was necessary, after a snafu had the actor denying his ex, Maria Shriver , spousal support or paying for her legal fees. The star refiled the paperwork with the fixes. The glitch was due to the ex-California governor failing to read the fine print of his own divorce document. According to the New York Daily News ,

by Claudine Zap There's a new face in the movie " Captain America: The First Avenger " who is capturing the interest of fans across the Web. She's Hayley Atwell , and she plays Chris Evans's love interest in the new superhero flick. Already, buzz on the brunette is growing on Yahoo!. The actress, who is getting rave reviews for the film, is also being sought in searches. Lookups on " Hayley Atwell Captain America " have already seen gains,