Offbeat

Pareidolia is defined as the temptation to find patterns in random data. It looks like at least a few people have a serious case of pareidolia, since they're predicting that the world will end -- just because it'll be 11/11/11 tomorrow.

Someday, your toilet could power your home. At least, that's if researchers are successful in their attempts to convert urine into biofuel.

It looks like Japan's multi-purpose vending machines are about to get a bit more up-close and personal.

Ever wonder what your chances are of surviving a nuclear attack on your city? Well, a site called "Would I Survive a Nuke" allows you to check your chances.

Dippin' Dots, a company that creates tiny flash-frozen pellets of ice cream, is filing for bankruptcy -- much to the disappointment of its fans.

Parental discipline is one thing, but this video is just seriously disturbing. An Arkansas judge was filmed severely beating his daughter for using the internet.

In an attempt to bolster their business, two Domino's Pizza managers decided that they wanted to burn a nearby Papa John's pizza restaurant to the ground.

Given that these signs are being erected all over Texas, the Department of Transportation must be completely oblivious to human perversion.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you microwaved gummy bears? Or an ear of corn? How about soap, or an unpeeled banana?

Steve Jobs was known for driving a silver Mercedes that never had a license plate. Ever. How did he get away with this?