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Scientists Say T. Rex Had Three-Ton Bite

Mar 1, 2012
And now for a brief bit of dinosaur geekery: Researchers at the University of Manchester had the fun job of putting together a computer model of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull that gave them a clearer idea about the bygone species' bite, which turns out to be more impressive than previously believed.

The Homeless, Wrinkles and All

Jan 21, 2012
Life for most of us can be carefully—if unintentionally—structured to avoid confrontation with the sea of human misery, despair and hopelessness around us Whatever his intention, British photographer Lee Jeffries is interrupting the arrangementLife for most of us can be carefully structured to avoid confrontation with the sea of human misery, despair and hopelessness around us.

Sony vs. the Church of England

Jun 11, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment is in hot water with the Church of England because of a popular video game that simulates a shootout in the Manchester Cathedral. Among other concerns, the church is appalled that Sony would "encourage people to have gun battles" in a city known for gun crime.