Google Doodle honors first American woman in space
Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, speaks at an event in 2003. (Getty Images) Sally Ride inspired millions when she became the first American woman in space. Now she’s the inspiration for a...
View ArticleSeaWorld says its new roller coaster will be fastest in Orlando
(SeaWorld Orlando) SeaWorld has new details about its roller coaster — which it says will be the “tallest, fastest and longest” coaster in Orlando. In a video released Wednesday, SeaWorld says the Mako...
View ArticleMove over, Wet N’ Wild; Universal is opening a water park
(Universal Orlando) Universal joins SeaWorld this week in announcing a new project for the Orlando theme park landscape. But what Universal has on the table is just a little bit bigger. Volcano Bay...
View ArticleNew Batmobile unveiled! But not everyone is happy
The new Batmobile has been unveiled. The vehicle, remodeled and updated for “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” made its debut at an expo in Las Vegas. Warner Bros. Consumer Products exclusively...
View ArticleNew emoji are coming, including hotly anticipated taco
Yes! There’s finally a taco emoji. The wait will soon be over. Unicode, the standard behind the emoji language, released an update Wednesday — and it includes one emoji the Internet has been clamoring...
View ArticleHappy birthday, Sony Walkman! Here’s what we listened to on you
What was the first thing you listened to on your Sony Walkman? Can you believe it? It’s been 36 years since Sony gave us the gift that is the Sony Walkman. The portable cassette player changed the way...
View ArticleA movie about Bill Nye? That’s the goal of this Kickstarter
(Getty Images) Two documentary filmmakers want to bring the world a Bill Nye movie, and they’re asking for your help. David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg of Structure Films created a Kickstarter on July...
View ArticleBest Christmas present ever? River Song coming back to ‘Doctor Who’
Alex Kingston plays River Song on “Doctor Who.” (Getty Images) Not to dish out any spoilers, sweetie, but a fan-favorite “Doctor Who” character is about to come back for the show’s Christmas special....
View ArticleRowling: You’re pronouncing this ‘Harry Potter’ character’s name wrong
Voldemort looks angry. Probably because we’ve been saying his name wrong. (Warner Bros.) Oh boy. File this one under, “Should have mentioned it earlier.” According to J.K. Rowling, author of the...
View ArticleThis ‘Doctor Who’ star is leaving the show
Jenna Coleman, the currect companion on “Doctor Who,” is leaving the show. (Getty Images) On to bigger and better things? Jenna Coleman, the actress who plays the Doctor’s current companion on “Doctor...
View ArticleThinkGeek’s Black Friday ad posted; ‘Star Wars’ merch on list
Score a sweet R2-D2 car charger this Black Friday from ThinkGeek. (Getty Images) Deals site bfads.net has posted a copy of a preview ad for ThinkGeek’s Black Friday sale. According to the ad, ThinkGeek...
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