Sex is a human universal, so it shouldn’t be surprising to find out that cultures around the world have found different solutions to the problem of a less-than-lively libido. Since it appears that American media is uncomfortable with the idea of giving women a leg-up (or down) in their love lives, here are a few …

Speak the language of harmony with a little help from an informative megalist showing how to say “peace” in more than 100 languages. French = La Paix Gaelic = Sìth Gaelic = Fois Scots Gafuleya Chontal = Aylobaha German = Der Frieden Gikuyu = Thayu Greek = Iri’ni Guaraní = Ñerane’i Gujarati = Shanti Bengali …

URLesque has revamped the classic board game Monopoly for the internet crowd. “Memeopoly” features familiar faces like Antoine Dodson, Chris Crocker, and Double Rainbow Guy. The most prized square on the board? The LOLcat Happy Cat, of course. Proof, once again, that the internet is in fact made of cats. Full key of memes at …

Who can resist a buy-one, get-one free sale? Or a sweater that’s 75 percent off? It’s smart to stock up when there’s a good deal on your favorite goods, but what about the stuff that never goes on sale? Smart shoppers know that some things are worth the splurge. Wedding Costs Beauty Products and Services …

The public is more supportive of increased law enforcement if its intention is to tame a crime “beast” rather than cure a crime “virus.” The finding by researchers at Stanford University suggests the right metaphor has the power to shape public opinion. “Some estimates suggest that one out of every 25 words we encounter is …

Via NerdBastards. Total lightsaber-level Star Wars ocverage.

Bath time can be fun time once again with these creative drain stoppers that’ll have you skipping the shower for a soothing soak. Just don’t drop the Kindle in the tub. Stuck! Goldfish Bathtub Stopper HELP! Drain Stopper Flower to Test the Water Scuba Diver Bath Plug Full story at Oddee. Soggy oddities.

Golden rice is a perfect example of the challenges surrounding feeding the world. The genetically modified rice could go a long way to solving the world’s vitamin A deficiency problem, but its production has been held up by years of testing required by many countries. Nina Fedoroff, professor of biology and life sciences at Penn …

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright sat down with Pat Mitchell at TEDWomen for a frank and funny discussion about her experience as a diplomat and a woman. Via TED. All the top TED tidbits.

Snuggle up to your favorite wizard with Harry Potter pillows from Deviant Art crafter “wdkimmy.” All the cuddliness of a Hogwarts student without the impending threat of Lord Voldemort. Via Deviant Art. All sorts of Harry Potter news and views.

During World War II, a cancer patient known only as J.D. agreed to undergo experimental treatment with nitrogen mustard, the first intravenous chemotherapy. Researchers only recently found his medical records that have been lost for almost 70 years. The records offer insight not only into how much the treatment has changed, but also how much …

Ready for wacky pseudo-science time? Today’s installment features the ancient belief that the placement of beauty marks can predict your future. The beauty experts at The Gloss published the face map (although, the “face” looks more like an egg jack-o-lantern) so you can get a glimpse into the future without the help of a tarot cards, …