In capable hands, a camera phone — the most widely used kind of camera in history — can produce compelling images. NationalGeographic.com shares tips for taking the best shots wherever you go. Full story and photo gallery at NationalGeographic.com. Total National Geographic aggregation. Photograph by Sheldon Wood

Sculptor Ivan Lovatt takes chicken wire and masterfully turns it into lifelike sculptures of iconic faces. Albert Einstein Sir Edmund Hillary Jimi Hendrix Sure puts that sixth grade science project chicken wire/papier-mâché volcano to shame, huh? See them all at The Wondrous. More amazing art.

Forget all the stupid things you’ve done when you’re drunk; the fact is, just holding a drink makes you look dumb according to researchers. Whether it’s a gin and tonic, a glass of port or a frilly pink slushie with an umbrella, scientists from the University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania discovered: “…people with …

Researchers have uncovered clues as to why some undersea earthquakes generate huge tsunamis. Their findings may help explain why the 2004 Sumatra “Boxing Day Tsunami” was so devastating, killing more than 230,000 people. They discovered a number of unusual features at the rupture zone of the 2004 earthquake. “By comparing our results with other subduction …

In recent years, sushi has become increasingly popular in Europe and North America. This has led many people to attempt to incorporate sushi dishes (like traditional maki) into their in-home dinner routine. But while preparing the ingredients (in this case, white rice and sliced vegetables) is easy, it’s rolling the two together in a seaweed …

Want to impress your friends and scare off potential one-night-stands? Take the sex quiz and find out what your IQ of the historical and bizarre aspects of humans’ favorite pastime really is. No worries for either sex, though, there’s plenty of complimentary information to go around. Just to whet your appetite, questions include those of …

Sure, you’d think, “Hey, we’ve all been doing this since age two (or four), what’s the big deal,” but it appears that certain folks need a few advanced courses in the potty department. Of course, some of those foreign models can get pretty confusing if you can even figure out which one you’re supposed to …

Looking to navigate the comforting world of Japanese rice bowls? Look no further than this About.com article, which lists some of the top Japanese rice bowl recipes to make in your own home. Making the list included: Gyu-don: a beef bowl which is a bowl of rice topped with beer simmered in sweet soy sauce …

Need a conversation starter? This arcade coffee from Surface Tension take should do the trick. The sleek piece of furniture doubles as a console that comes loaded with more than 100 licensed arcade games. Learn more at Hometone. All the latest in gaming.

Will Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” button soon end up six feet under in the internet graveyard alongside the Pets.com dog and Friendster? According to BusinessInsider, Google’s introduction of its new Google Instant feature could effectively kill off the quirky feature because users don’t have the opportunity to click the button before seeing search results. Don’t …

What would happen if Disney princesses stopped putting up with the BS dealt out by Prince Charming? Answer: They’d pick up a subscription to Ms. and swap out their flowy fu-fu attire for tight-fighting superhero gear. Gorgeous ass-kicking can commence in 3…2… Full story at Neatorama. Three cheers for women!

No wedding reception is complete without a mediocre poultry dish, booze, and the “Chicken Dance” song. While often placed firmly on the “do not play” list along with “YMCA” and the “Macarena,” the song about flapping your wings like a deranged bird still sneaks onto the set list of countless wedding DJs. Instead of rolling …