Cheetah Cubs Are Clearly the Most Grateful Mother's Day Revelers
Many "aws" are in order because this is a shameless excuse to listen to the plaintive mewing of momentarily orphaned cheetahs. Just a reminder that babies in the animal world are waaaaay more grateful for their mothers, who somehow manage to keep (most of) their brood from being eaten on a daily basis.
Happy Hump Day!
Squee! These cheetah cubs who live at the Monarto Zoo in Australia were born last October, but have just recently become old enough to be outside:
What's It Like to Watch a Cheetah Run in Slow Motion? Absolutely Mesmerizing.
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on the planet, so it should come as no surprise that watching them run at top speed is nothing short of impressive, but did you know that it could also be stunningly beautiful? National Geographic, with the help of the Cincinnati Zoo, built a dolly with the special purpose of…
91-Year-Old Cashier Fights Off Robber; Aussie Ladymag Editor Rails Against Raunch Culture
• A 91-year-old pharmacy cashier tried to fight off a robber who grabbed a handful of cash from her register. "I want him to get caught because I want to smack him," said Florence Critelli after the attack.
Feministe Writer: Cheetah Article "Actually Sort Of A Rape Joke"
"We're all familiar with the scenario of someone isolating you when you are too drunk to give informed consent and forcing sex on you. [...] we already have a name for people who do it. And it's not 'cheetahs.'" [Feministe]
Man Vs. Wild (Woman): Intrepid Explorer Exposes Dangerous "Cheetahs"
Explorers on the dark continent of dating have long known the dangers of the fearsome cougar. But a new menace lurks in the shadows: the cheetah. Luckily, one man has the balls to take this beast on.
Girls Who Play Boys Who Don't Think Girls Should Play Boys
Hannah Berner's high school doesn't have a girls' tennis team, but she still gets flak for playing with the boys. Her story got us thinking about girl athletes who happen to play against the opposite sex, and the strange combination of stereotypes they face.
Jordin Sparks Loves Herself Just The Way She Is
- American Idol winner Jordin loves her curves. [People]
- Anne Heche and her hubby have seemingly regained their sanity. [People]
- Big Brother/Big Government are spying on our cats. [BoingBoing]
- Ponds paid for massive product placement in the new, reportedly-awful series The Starter Wife. [Slate]
- Well it's about fucking…

