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According to a recent study, people watch videos for 30% longer on tablet PCs than they do on desktop computers.

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.

If you're one of the motivated shoppers that camps out in front of Wal-Mart on Thanksgiving for Black Friday deals, you might be interested to know that the retailer has already advertised some of its sales online.

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

ThinkGeek has a new variety of edible goodness available on their website -- caffeinated baked goods. They're called "A Snack in the Face", which is appropriate, considering most varieties contain around 200mg of caffeine.

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

Don't like mobile contracts? No problem. Apple is now selling an unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S in the Apple store.

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.

A select few Facebook users are experiencing a slight modification of the Facebook homepage. Instead of the "news ticker" on the top right corner of the homepage, you might be seeing advertisements instead.