Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson is adding "undersea exploration" to a growing list of fantastical business ventures that already includes trans-continental air travel, space tourism, and pay-as-you-go cellphone usage. Noting that "more men have been to the moon than have been down further than 20,000 feet [underwater]," Branson unveiled the Virgin Oceanic in Newport Beach today. And while it may look like a billionaire's plaything, this little sub is hardcore.

Almost a month ago we told you of the story of Todd Bieber and his quest to find the owners of a lost roll of film he found in Prospect Park during a blizzard in December.

Paul Janka! He's still stalking women and all their various "holes." A friendly tipster has been kind enough to share with us her recent encounter with America's skeeziest, most overaggressive pickup "artist." Get waxed, baby. This is gonna hurt.

New York Times reporter David Rohde was held hostage by the Taliban for over seven months before he escaped. The Times coordinated a media blackout on the story to protect Rhode, who's published it in the Times. It's pretty incredible.

A swashbuckling Somali pirate went back for one last big score. He thought he had it made—until disaster struck. The hand of providence at work? Or just proof that pirate stories are all cinematic?