Diwali Celebrations in India (Satellite Picture): Now that's what I call going all-out for a holiday.

LSD and The Strangest Player in Major League History: The amazing story of Dock Ellis, the only Major League Baseball player to pitch a no-hitter while on LSD. A great read, even if you don't really care for baseball.

Democrats didn't lose the battle of 2010. They won it.: Interesting perspective on the midterm elections by William Saletan of Slate.