Brad Pitt: The New American Icon

Brad Pitt has been acclaimed as both a heartthrob and as a fine and versatile actor. His wide variety of roles have ensured his silver-screen immortality in a number of genres. From his portrayal of death in Meet Joe Black, to parts in Troy, Fight Club, Seven, Legends of the Fall and Ocean's Eleven, Pitt has consistently delivered believable and memorable performances.

Today, Brad Pitt is likely best known for his tabloid breakup with Jennifer Aniston and his subsequent marriage to Angelina Jolie. This has led Pitt to become much more visible on the global stage as an advocate of awareness of social issues in developing nations.

Here are some pics of Brad Pitt:


Here is Pitt posing in his standard "heartthrob" pose:




Pitt's portrayal of Achilles in the epic movie Troy:

Sarah Palin - Alaskan Governor and Possible VP - Pics

Sarah Palin has been in the news recently for her unique status in American politics. She is one of the few female VP picks, and she has become a polarizing figure with seemingly everyone having a extremely positive or negative impression. Sarah Palin has been criticized for her lack of experience, but others see her as a down to earth person with the "common touch". Palin has surely shaken up politics and time will tell whether or not her elevation was a gamble that will pay off for McCain. Here are some photos/pics of the ever controversial Sara Palin:

What is the best way to clean pennies?

Ok, we've all got a jar somewhere in our houses--full to the brim of pennies! The last thing most people think of is "what is the best way to clean pennies?" In today's modern world where prices of almost everything continue to rise, the penny is looked upon as the lowest of the low, almost a type of garbage. Most people would rather that the price of something be rounded to the nearest nickel. However the copper penny seems to be inevitable to run across, so it's good to know how to clean it, should you ever feel in such a mood.

Pennies are best cleaned in some sort of acidic solution which will allow for the removal of that nasty copper oxide build up. The most common method is to soak the pennies in a solution of vinegar and salt, or lemon juice. Let those bad boys soak for a few minutes and voila! Shiny, near worthless pennies!

Who is Giada de Laurentiis's Husband?

Giada de Laurentiis is the ever popular host of several shows on the food network. She is know for her elegance, style and her culinary prowess.

Since being named by AskMen.com as one of the most 'desirable women of 2008", many people have wondered: Who is Giada de Laurentiis's husband? Her husband is in fact, Todd Thompson, who is a fashion designer for Urban Outfitter's popular brand Anthropologie.

The couple had their first child earlier this year.

How Many Brothers Does George W. Bush Have?

George W. Bush and his father are both very famous, but one question which comes up is how many brothers does George Bush Have?

The answer is actually three. One of the Bush brothers is Jeb-- the governor of Florida-- who rose to notoriety as an influential figure in his brother's election to the presidency. A second brother to George W. Bush is Marvin Bush. Marvin is the youngest brother and currently a partner in the Winston Capital Management investment group. The final bush brother is Neil, a Texas businessperson.

It is not that surprising that these brothers have lived in the shadow of their infamous brother!

Who is Lilith, The Demon Goddess?

In Middle Eastern Tradition, Lilith is a demon-goddess traditionally associated with storms.

Most people hear about Lilith because of her association with Adam, believed in the Judeo-Christian tradition to be the first man who ever lived. According to ancient tradition, Adam separated from Eve for awhile and went off by himself to meditate. He was then supposedly approached by Lilith, the demon goddess who essentially raped him and produced offspring.

Lilith appears in other mythologies, ranging from the Arabic to the Babylonian. In later literature, she was often portrayed as an emotional and Romantic figure and in many occult circles, she is still greatly revered. Other, Satanic orders view Lilith as the consort of Lucifer himself and thus hold her in high regard.

Most Christians are likely not familiar with the Lilith stories as they are considered apocryphal by the Christian denominations and are given only passing reference in certain biblical translations.

Due to these complicated and intertwined mythologies, Lilith has been an often misunderstood figure in religion and art.