The New Tallest Building In The Southern Hemisphere Will Rise In Melbourne
Melbourne will soon be home to the new tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere — Australia 108, a 388-meter, $622 million skyscraper that was green-lighted for construction last week by Victoria's...
View ArticleThere's A Huge Online 'Black Market' For Beauty Sample Castoffs
A new black market for beauty products has emerged online. Women who don't like their Glossybox or Birchbox samples are flocking to online forums and Facebook groups to swap with others, reports...
View ArticleAmsterdam Is On Another Quest To Tame Legalized Prostitution
Has Amsterdam had enough of its breezy reputation? It may be famous for its in-your-face window prostitution, but the city has just voted to place tighter controls on its brothels.From this summer...
View ArticleE-Cigarettes Have A Coolness Problem (MO, RAI, LO)
Less regulated and possibly healthier than traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes could be a huge growth market for big tobacco. Already e-cigarette use in the US doubled from 2010 to 2011, according to...
View ArticleHarvard Quiz Bowler Defends Himself After Being Stripped Of Titles For Cheating
On the same day that Harvard won its first everNCAA tournament game, something else un-Harvard happened: the prestigious school was stripped of four National Academic Quiz Tournament (NAQT) titles...
View ArticleThis Men's T-Shirt Made Out Of Crocodile Costs $91,500
Luxury fashion often borders on the absurd. The Olsen twins recently released this $55,000 backpack. This $290 paper bag by Jil Sander sold out. And now, Hermes is selling a shirt for $91,500. The...
View ArticleGuantanamo Detainees Made These Unforgettable Works Of Art
Most of the 166 detainees at Guantanamo Bay may never see a day in court. They may never be released from the detention center in Cuba.Among the only ways they will ever get to express themselves is...
View ArticleSteve Cohen Bought The Picasso Steve Wynn Famously Put His Elbow Through For...
Billionaire hedge fund manager has bought the Picasso painting billionaire casino mogul Steve Wynn famously put his elbow through, Page Six reports. Cohen, who runs S.A.C. Capital, secretly bought "Le...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Hotels In Australia, New Zealand, And The South Pacific
From the Great Barrier Reef to the limestone cliffs of Australia, the Southern Hemisphere has some of the world's most beautiful attractions.Turns out it has some pretty spectacular hotels, too.Travel...
View Article'Friday Night Lights' Author Buzz Bissinger Spent $638,412 On Clothing In 3...
"Friday Night Lights" author Buzz Bissinger reveals his insane shopping addiction in the latest issue of GQ. He's spent $638,412 since 2010 on designer labels including Gucci, Versace, and Tom...
View ArticleHere's Everything You Need To Know About The New York Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show opens to the public on Friday, and will run until April 7.We'll be on the scene for the press preview days Wednesday and Thursday, checking out all the new rides...
View ArticleSee Why Cartagena Is The Hottest New Getaway In South America
No longer associated with Pablo Escobar and the bloody drug wars of the 1980s, Colombia has recently become one of the hottest destinations in South America.Click here to jump straight to pictures of...
View ArticleLawsuit Accuses NYC's Met Museum Of Duping Visitors On Admission Fees
NEW YORK (AP) — Before visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art can stroll past the Picassos, Renoirs, Rembrandts and other priceless works, they must first deal with the ticket line, the posted $25...
View ArticleA Chinese Family Bought A $6.5 Million NYC Apartment For Their 2-Year-Old
Nevermind a silver spoon, one Chinese mother has bought a $6.5 million (£4.3 million) flat in Manhattan for her toddler.Kevin Brown, a senior vice president at Sotheby's International who specialises...
View ArticleProbe Widens Over Hotshot NYC Real Estate Broker Accused Of Being A 'Dual Agent'
Kathryn Korte, the president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty, and Ellie Johnson, the manager of the firm’s Upper East Side office, may also face disciplinary action as the result of a state...
View ArticleBillionaire William Koch Is Suing Over $300,000 In 'Fake' Wine He Bought That...
Billionaire energy magnate William Koch has filed a federal lawsuit against Internet entrepreneur Eric Greenberg for allegedly selling a set of fake wines that taste like vinegar, the New York Daily...
View ArticleThe Generational Debt Gap Has Never Been More Clear Than It Is Now
Much of the attention surrounding Americans' growing debt load has been reserved primarily for two storylines: Millennials getting crushed by student loan debt, and baby boomers who fear they'll never...
View ArticleStunning Photos Of Holi, The Hindu Festival Of Colors
The Hindu festival of Holi, also referred to as the festival of colors, celebrates the arrival of spring and is associated with the legend of Holika.In India, Holi is marked by a national holiday, and...
View ArticleRestaurant Uses Twitter To Call Out Customers Who Missed Their Reservations
Trendy Los Angeles restaurant Red Medicine recently stirred up controversy for calling out no-shows on Twitter.Restaurant manager Noah Ellis has taken responsibility for the rant.Here are some of his...
View ArticleWealthy Russians Are Hiring Ambulances To Beat Moscow Traffic
Wealthy Moscow residents are reportedly hiring "ambulance-taxis" to beat the city's terrible traffic jams, The National Post reports.The vehicles, which can cost more than $200 an hour and have been...
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