Scientists say that soil on Mars may be good enough to grow asparagus and turnips..

Not strawberries, though, apparently.

Labels: Mars, News, space

The David Letterman era coming to an end? Criticized for an endless hour of boring comedy, hackneyed material, and tired banter between David Letterman and Paul Shaffer, the era of LATE SHOW may very well be ready to give up and .. just sleep.

Once not ready for prime time, it seems like the Letterman show may not be ready for the 11:35 not ready for bed yet hour.

The LATE SHOW posts dismal ratings, according to Neilson projections. The lowest rating ever for the show since its debut in 1993..

Adults 18-49 rating seem ready to give up on Dave.

But: For the record, Letterman will be remembered for one of the most creative shows in history (minus, oh say, the past 6 or 7 years.) A few clips worth remembering, still funny after all these years:
The Madonna interview
Top ten Bush moments
Classic viewer mail from LATE NIGHT
And there's more. You Tube it. Some is worth it.

PHOTO: TIME MAGAZINE

Labels: Entertainment, News

And it continues.. The big time players keep admitting their viewing of the new BATMAN film, rating it online .. and even bragging that they were able to see the movie.

Finally, Larry Carroll analyzes the DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and writes, "You haven't. I promise not to spoil anything in the paragraphs that follow. And yes, I do realize what a lucky bastard I am."

At least he admits it.

The MTV review gives the new movie a high rating.. Says it has a 'wow factor,' writes that any "semblance of camp" will be gone from the franchise, says that the new film is superior to DARK KNIGHT 1..

Showings for the DARK KNIGHT RETURNS are selling out already! Three weeks before the film even premiers.. Those that have seen the film say that Heath Ledger is brilliant in the film. Talk online already of an Oscar performance--from a movie legend passed away too young.

The film will end with tributes during the credits to both Ledger and Conway Wickliffe, a special effects cast member that died on set during a stunt-car accident.

AP Photo/Warner Bros., Stephen Vaughan

Labels: Batman, Entertainment, Hollywood

NEW EVIDENCE SUGGESTS VIOLENT VOLCANOES HAVE ERUPTED BENEATH ARCTIC ICE IN PAST DECADE!

MORE: WHOI believes they discovered evidence that major eruptions occurred between 1999 and 2001..

Only days ago, a scientist said that there is a fifty percent chance that the Arctic will be ice free for a short time this summer--the first time in "human history" ..

Labels: environment, News

NEW CRIME WAVE IN UK: VEGETABLE GARDEN THEFT!!

Labels: Breaking news, News

You didn't hear it here first, and believe me, I am fine with that.

Verne Troyer, normally up to being mocked for his miniature size in the AUSTIN POWERS movies and other films, is suing TMZ.COM over their broadcast and upload of .. a sex tape!

Apparently it is true that all Hollywood stars have a sex tape.. But the fact that Verne Troyer has one is a little shocking.

A little.

Troyer is suing TMZ for $20 mil for the publishing of the tape. Troyer says in the suit that it violated his rights..
br>A judge ordered that TMZ remove the Troyer sex tape. AP Photo/Matt Sayles

Labels: Entertainment, Hollywood, News, Odd