Stranger Than Fiction: Spider Venom For Erectile Dysfunction


Updated 09/26/09 12:19 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 6 comments

Stranger Than Fiction: Spider Venom For Erectile Dysfunction

How desperate are some men to cure their erectile dysfunction, otherwise known as impotence? They might be desperate enough to use spider venom — as a drug ingredient, of course. Researchers in Brazil are looking closely at the Brazilian wandering spider. Its bites are extremely painful and can cause priapism, which is basically a painful erection that could last for hours. (I'm wondering who Read more

Could Topher Grace Carry an Entire Venom Movie?


Updated 12/26/09 10:24 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 31 comments

Could Topher Grace Carry an Entire Venom Movie?

To be honest, I actually think a Spider-Man spinoff focusing solely on Venom would be a good way to rejuvenate the Spider-Man franchise, since Spidey's stories themselves seem to be getting pretty tiresome. It seems like this idea is going to work out well for the X-Men series, as they devote one whole movie to Wolverine's story. However, while it sounds like the bigwigs at Sony are interested Read more

J.J. Abrams Talks About Going to a New TV Island With Alcatraz


Updated 01/08/12 6:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alcatraz TV Show TCA Interviews

Lost alums J.J. Abrams and Jorge Garcia found themselves at TCA together again to promote the show they're collaborating on now: Alcatraz. Garcia stars with Sam Neill and Sarah Jones as a team of people trying to track down prisoners who disappeared from the famed prison over 50 years prior. Abrams and the actors talked about the genesis of the series, and the whole slate of mysterious Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Was Pippa Middleton's Wedding Derriere "Enhanced"?


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Pippa Middleton's Wedding Look May Have Been Enhanced

Still obsessed with Pippa's backside? Rumors arise that her wedding day look was "enhanced" — Fit Celeb Never, ever order these high-calorie pasta dishes! — Prevention Bee venom might replace Botox as nature's cure for wrinkles — Blisstree Study reveals the best three moves to cure triceps flab. So get toning! — DailySpark Yoga and Pilates moves to help you look 10 pounds thinner Read more

Speed Read — The Hypocrisy of Defunding Planned Parenthood


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The Daily Show Takes on Planned Parenthood Defunding

Kristen Schaal calls out Congress for defunding Planned Parenthood — The Daily Show Apple to unveil the iPad 2 on March 2 — GeekSugar Beyoncé paints her face for French magazine — PopSugar Jared Loughner's new mug shot is just as creepy — Daily Mail Parody of Spider Man musical to open soon — New York Times India considering banning lavish weddings — Reuters Alexander McQueen Read more

If Countries Had Perfumes, What Would They Smell Like?


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If Countries Had Perfumes, What Would They Smell Like?

Lithuania has announced that it's concocted its own national perfume called "Feeling Lithuania." The scent, according to creator Mindaugas Stongvilas, is "representing Lithuania and the Lithuanian character. For Lithuanians to identify themselves with this perfume, we've added the smell of wood fires that can be associated with pagan rituals, as well as moss and wildflowers." Yep, nothing like Read more

Painful Summer Hazard: Jellyfish Stings


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How to Avoid and Treat Jellyfish Stings

If you've been to a beach, you understand this Summer health hazard: jellyfish. These critters come in all shapes and sizes, and are found in every part of every ocean, from close to the surface to deep sea waters. Why does a sting hurt so much? A jellyfish sting comes from its tentacles, which carry venom — though only certain kinds of jellyfish will cause a reaction in humans. Tiny stinging Read more