A New York man’s pet alligator was seized after 30 years. Now, he wants Albert back

HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — The owner of an alligator recently seized by conservation officers in New York is fighting for its return, saying the reptile he named Albert and has shared a home with for more than three decades is a gentle giant that’s no danger to anyone. Officers a week ago met Tony Cavallaro … Read more

How Many of These Stupid-Hard Puzzles Can You Solve?

Alicia and Bruno are each given a different natural number in secret (1 is the smallest natural number, 2 is the second smallest, and so on). They are then tasked with guessing which of them has the larger number. The following conversation ensues: Alicia: I don’t know who has the bigger number. Bruno: I don’t … Read more

Princess Charlene attempted to ‘slip away’ from her wedding to Prince Albert?

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert tied the knot in Monaco in July 2011 in a religiously ceremony Princess Charlene attempted to ‘slip away’ from her wedding to Prince Albert? Princess Charlene reportedly looked unhappy during her and Prince Albert wedding ceremony which led many to believe she was a “runaway bride.” A French newspaper, Le Journal … Read more

Do Your Coworkers Make More Money Than You?

We all keep secrets. It’s easy to do once you’ve committed to it. Just don’t say anything. But it can be harder when you want to share a little bit of information, without your confidante inferring tea that you didn’t intend to spill. Computer scientists often draw this distinction between security and privacy. Security focuses … Read more