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An avalanche occurs when massive slabs of snow break loose from a mountainside, shattering like broken glass as they race downhill.

A blistering op-ed about Goldman Sachs in The New York Times has prompted the typical Internet reaction to a cri de coeur: Twitter chatter, link-dropping and the inevitable parodies.

Deja vu may be evoked by a mismatch between the brain's sensory input and memory-recalling output. This explains why a new experience can feel familiar, but not as tangible as a fully recalled memory.

Ben and Jerry's is introducing a new flavor of ice cream called "Schweddy Balls," referencing a Saturday Night Live skit featuring Alec Baldwin and lots of double entendres.

News of the World is quickly making a reputation based on sullying the reputation of Michael Phelps. Their latest expose again involves his party habits, except this time they're focusing on the bedroom.

Princess Beatrice of York's huge bowed hat, seen by most as a fashion faux pas, brought in ?81,101 ($130,710) in an online auction, the proceeds going to charities.

go incognito
Once in a while it's nice to change things up and go incognito -- like this poodle who is undergoing a Halloween transformation in Tokyo.

The Philadelphia Police Department is adding Twitter to its crime-fighting arsenal. Supporters say the real-time information-sharing could help cops on the beat build a stronger rapport with residents and better protect them.

Days after Michael C. Hall and his wife Jennifer Carpenter confirmed their split, rumors are swirling that an on-set love triangle might have sabotaged their marriage.

Many would-be activists are reluctant to put their jobs and reputation on the line to publicly advocate for cannabis law reform. The pressure to conform to the status quo can be even greater in politically conservate locales.