by Mike Krumboltz Some art is just OK. You know, stuff like Van Gogh's "Starry Night" or the "Mona Lisa" by ol' whatshisface. They're cool if you're into that whole "masterpiece" thing. Then there are paintings that open up a worm hole through space and time by shear power of their awesomeness. These are very rare indeed. The best example we can think of: The highly acclaimed )by us( " Chewbacca riding a Giant Squirrel while fighting Nazis .

by Mike Krumboltz You know the saying "there's someone for everyone"? Well, it's true. Butch Patrick , 57, who played young Eddie Munster on " The Munsters " TV show in the '60s, is getting married. And not to just anybody. He'll tie the knot with his self-described "biggest fan," with whom he used to correspond when they were kids. News of the impending nuptials sent Web searches on the groom sky high.

by Vera H-C Chan After the ratings drop and critical pile-on that was Season 9, " American Idol " is bound and determined to make its 10th anniversary one to remember. )Or at least, not one to forget â€" a subtle but important distinction.( News and rumors about who's out and who's in are in high boil, and searches are breaking out on Yahoo! for " american idol judge " and " new american idol judge ." Lots of viewers blamed contestants for a snoozer season,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Allison Adler )Searches increased by 1,061%(. The "Roseanne" actress Sara Gilbert came out and named the TV producer as her long-time partner . Cheesecake Factory )+1,582%(. The eatery is offering its namesake dessert half off today, in celebration of National Cheesecake Day . Mark Wahlberg )+745%(. Marky-Mark has come a long way: The ex-underwear model, actor,

by Claudine Zap This weekend, you can choose movies about men acting like frat boys, or pets acting like people. Or just feast your eyes on a teen heartthrob acting serious. The critics are less than thrilled with this trio of summer stinkers. Maybe the best advice is to see " Inception " again. Here's a roundup of critical â€" highly critical â€" reviews ' Charlie St.

by Mike Krumboltz On July 31, Chelsea Clinton will marry longtime sweetheart Marc Mezvinksy . As the nuptials draw nearer and the wedding bells grow louder, the interest in Bill and Hillary's future son-in-law grows larger. Over the past week, online lookups for "marc mezvinksy" soared nearly 80%. Those who don't know his name )but are aware of the impending event( pushed Web searches for "chelsea clinton fiancé" up 132%. And the Mezvinsky-mania doesn't stop there.

by Mike Krumboltz The universe is an unceasingly beautiful place. Photographer Michael Benson's exhibit, " Beyond: Visions of our Solar System ," now at the National Air and Space Museum , captures that beauty in ways never before seen. In a series of 148 photographs, Benson shows off Earth, the moon, and our neighboring planets in ways humankind might see them , if only we were close enough. The images, though taken by unmanned space probes and satellites, were,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Brittany Murphy )Searches increased by 2,666%(. A Los Angeles County coroner ruled that the actress and her husband died of the same cause, even though their deaths came months apart . Homemade ice cream recipes )+1,582%(. Work up a sweat with a really sweet payoff . Healthcare.gov )+370%(. The government site, which offers help choosing a helath care provider, now has a website tutorial, starring President Obama .

by Claudine Zap Paul the Octopus may have predicted the World Cup winner. But he never could have seen this coming: Being denounced by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad . The president of Iran blasted the cephalopod for spreading " western propaganda and superstition. " If anyone should get the blame for spreading the word to the world about the sea creature's mad skills, it should be Paul's PR team from the German Oberhausen Sea Life Center , where Paul resides.

by Mike Krumboltz Napoleon Dynamite made ligers famous. Your yuppie neighbors helped turn labradoodles into the gotta have dog breed. But a zedonk ? That's a new one. ABC News reports that an animal preserve in Georgia is home to a newly born )and very rare( zebra-donkey hybrid. The zedonk's legs are stripped like a zebra's, but its body resembles a brown-furred donkey. So far, it doesn't have a name, but officials have reported that "Pippi," after Pippi Longstocking ,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Gwyneth Paltrow )Searches increased by 7,166%(. The Oscar-winning actress has gone country for her upcoming movie â€" and sings the title song to prove it. Dennis Hopper )+5,292%(. The late actor left behind a Venice compound going for $6 million. Guns N' Roses )+1,945%(. Steven Adler, the band's former drummer, has a memoir called, what else: " Sex & Drugs & Guns N' Roses ." Rachel Zoe )+325%(.

by Mike Krumboltz Walk a mile in these jeans, baby. Actually, make that around 3,000 miles. A viral video of a guy "walking" across America has become the Web's latest must-see clip . The video, which was sponsored by Levi's and combines stop-motion with time-lapse photography, features a man )wearing denim, natch( walking from New York to San Francisco. ABC News explains that "the video is not conventional moving pictures. It pieces together still photos taken on an actual,

by Claudine Zap Everyone knows the image: Celebrating V-J Day in Times Square back in 1945, a sailor dips a nurse into a passionate kiss and is snapped into icon status by Life Magazine . But the identity of the sailor has remained a mystery. Over the years, several men have claimed the mantle of the man in question. Now, there's one more who says he's the one. The vet is one Glenn McDuffie. The 88-year-old has photos of himself in his sailor suit,

by Vera H-C Chan Hey, youse louses â€" New Jersey's not your punching bag. And this website will prove the dignity of the Garden State: JerseyDoesntStink.com . Okay, maybe a negative isn't the best way to prove a positive, and there's no room for correct punctuation in the URL. Aside from that, the Jersey Doesn't Stink campaign â€" started by an auto-insurance company â€" does lend itself to catchy slogans like, "We Smell Better Than You Think" than, say,

by Mike Krumboltz The Shuanghe village in China is suffering after an overwhelming rainstorm led to massive landslides, demolishing homes and causing more than 20 people to go missing. Photos of the aftermath paint a stark picture of lives destroyed, as do the heartbreaking images of the grieving villagers. This is only the most recent flood and landslide to strike China. So far this year,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Ivanka Trump )Searches increased by 24,162%(. The daughter of Donald Trump wants to accessorize you with her new line of bags and shoes . Amelia Earhart )+7,720%(. This might be a show you'll want to see in person: Rare photos of the pioneering aviator are on view at Hawaii's Waikiki Hotel . Fat Joe )+2,717%(. The singer says his new album, "The Darkside Vol. 1," coming out today, makes him " one of the greats .

by Claudine Zap First, you could check in online. Then you could print out your own boarding pass. Now, Continental Airlines is testing a self-board option. Some travelers at Houston Intercontinental Airport can now come to the gate, swipe a bar-coded ticket, and walk themselves onto the plane. A story on USA Today described it as similar to riding a New York City subway )we hope, the only way(: Once the ticket is swiped,

by Mike Krumboltz Queen Elizabeth II may be 84 years old, but she isn't done trying new things. Not by a long shot. She has a Twitter feed and a YouTube channel, according to CNN . She was given an iPod by President Obama. Now her Royal Highness launched her own feed on photo-sharing site Flickr )owned by Yahoo!(, just the most recent life event to mark a first for the monarch. The Flickr feed ,

by Mike Krumboltz Queen Elizabeth II may be 84 years old, but she isn't done trying new things. Not by a long shot. Her Royal Highness recently launched her own feed on photo-sharing site Flickr )owned by Yahoo!(, just the most recent life event to mark a first for the monarch. The Flickr feed , which has been picked up by bloggers and news outlets , includes photos from the entire British monarchy. However, the Queen appears to have scored a starring role.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Wikileaks )Searches increased by 4,336%(. The founder of the whistle-blower organization released 91,000 pages of secret documents on the Afghanistan war, and says there are more to come . "Avengers" )+1,148%(. The cast for the movie includes Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson . Michelle Obama )+732%(. The First Lady and daughter Sasha will head for a Spain getaway . Weekend box office )+340%(.