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Google Maps Advises Against Mordor Visits

Matt Cantor — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:51:05 CST

With The Hobbit trailer out , some among us may feel inspired to risk the trek to Mordor. But if you look for walking directions to it from the Shire on Google Maps, you'll be greeted with a warning: "Use caution—One does not simply walk into Mordor." The phrase echoes...

Mustachioed Horse Bridles at Shaving

Mary Papenfuss — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:50:00 CDT

When his groom tries to shave Alfie's bushy blond mustache, the proud British horse says "neigh" and runs away, reports the Independent . "He's obviously rather proud of his facial hair," said the groom. "He runs a mile if he thinks we're going to trim it." Horse mustaches are rare. The...

Prices Jump for Top Drugs

Peter Fearon — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:45:00 CST

Drug companies have slapped a series of huge price hikes on some prescription drugs ahead of drug patent expirations, the Wall Street Journal reports. GlaxoSmithKline has raised the price of antidepressant Wellbutrin 44.5%, while Sanofi-Aventis hiked Ambien's price 70%. Wholesale prices for the top 50 drugs increased an average...