Have you noticed the United Kingdom is having some issues lately? First, the former British Petroleum has a massive oil spill that has yet to be stopped. Then, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is forced out of office, and finally, British Airways workers are on strike, resulting in massive revenue losses for the airline. I would say it is the worst time to be British since 28 Days Later. If you were busy spacewalking this week, odds are you missed it.
Going viral
Genome researchers said this week that they had created the first bacteria strain from synthetic DNA. This is a significant scientific achievement, because, well, I have no idea why, actually, but it looks like it’s time to buy more anti-bacterial soap.
This ought to solve everything
Freedom of caricature advocates and people who don’t really like Muslims celebrated “Everybody Draw Muhammed Day” on Thursday. The Facebook-propelled holiday is celebrated, oddly enough, by drawing a picture of the prophet Muhammed. This will be followed up with “Everybody Start a Stupid Fight Day.”
CANNES!
Linday Lohan, who is on probation, by the way, failed to make a court appearance this week because she lost her passport at the Cannes film festival. Instead, she partied in France while waiting for a temporary passport to be issued to her. In future news Lindsay Lohan is making a blowing all her money in prison on toilet wine.