science and technology

Drug Companies Add Convenience Fee To Water Bills

The nation's drug companies think it's only fair that they are compensated for the traces of pharmaceuticals that find their way into water supplies across the United States.


Planets not in alignment for revolution

We regret to inform loyal Brainsnap readers that our staff astrologer's predictions of the imminent overthrow of the repressive plutocracy now seem to be in error.


Is Santa arriving too early?

The premature appearance of Santa Clauses at shopping malls throughout North America is an indicator of ecological disruption, according to a number of prominent scientists.


2009 Fake Moon Landing Anniversary: Remake Announced

ORLANDO, FL - NASA has announced plans to stage an elaborate recreation of the historic first moon landing in 1969. Speaking from the Kennedy Space Center, a senior spokesperson has revealed that the agency plans to "go all-out this time".


Sean Connery's Speech Impediment Finally Explained

NEW YORK, NY - Linguists studying the speech patterns of actor Sean Connery have made a breakthrough that could explain the origins of the celebrity's notorious speech impediment.


Las Vegas Surgeons Perform First Zero-Gravity Breast Augmentation

LAS VEGAS, NV - Just days after French surgeons stole headlines by performing the world's first zero-gravity operation, a Las Vegas surgeon has performed the first breast augmentation in low orbit.


Homosexuals May Be Human, Say Scientists

BOSTON, MA - New evidence suggests that the differences between heterosexual and homosexual adults are much less than suspected.