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If you weren’t vegetarian before, perhaps it’s time to make the switch. Scientists in Japan have now created a way to synthesize “beef steaks” from human feces. The discovery was made after a Tokyo sewage plant approached scientists, asking them if they could figure out a way to utilize all the sewage sludge lying around.

Thanks to MusicForRelief you can donate $10 or more to help those affected by the 9.0 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan March 11, 2011 and get access to a growing collection of new unreleased songs from artist like Linkin' Park, Hoobastank, Shinedown, Staind, Flyleaf and more! 100% of the proceeds will benefit Save the Children for the length of the campaign through May 11, 2011.

A few episodes of "The Simpsons" have been pulled from syndication in Austria in light of the ongoing nuclear situation in Japan. And some other countries may follow suit. Obviously, "The Simpsons" has made a LOT of nuclear references since Homer works at a nuclear plant . . . and you know, is somewhat lazy and incompetent. The Austrian network dropped a 1992 episode titled &q

Sometimes I wonder just what the hell is really going on over in Japan. Don't get me wrong, I feel awful about the situation that they have going on but what I found today makes me think that the tsunami and possibility of a nuclear meltdown has made them go completely batshit.

Many of you are wondering how you can help the Japanese people, in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that has struck the island nation. Here are some organizations involved in the rescue and recovery effort that you can donate to.

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and G