I can't figure out why it is that little creatures with hiccups (squirrels, puppies, babies) are so over-the-top cute. Slow down, little squirrel. That nut will still be there when you come up for breath. Read more

Try your hand at Gordon Ramsay's pineapple soufflé with Thai curry ice cream. — Los Angeles Times Top 20 wine leaps to take in 2009. — Wall Street Journal Due to the shortage of bluefin tuna, a 282-pound premium tuna sold for $104,700. — Associated Press In Britain, squirrel is the newest protein to come to the table. — New York Times How two young men plan to convince our new Read more

Don't let the freaky baby voice deter you from enjoying the maximal cuteness that is this video of a baby squirrel. All I could make out was the word "cute" and then "so cute." What else is there to say, really? I, too, would be struck dumb at the sight of this. Read more

Izzy, the albino squirrel, has a factory line of peanuts to nibble through and he's up to the task. Watch him pounce on each nut, shake it to hear the goodies inside then crack away at the outer shell like a pro. This is like a Top Chef quickfire challenge — only nuttier. Read more

This little guy was found staggering alongside a busy road, looking malnourished and confused. His parents were nowhere in sight, so a few good samaritans scooped him up, took him home, rehydrated him back to good health, and posted his cuteness on the net for all the world to see. Our friend is now running around, hoarding nuts somewhere in an animal sanctuary. (Either that, or he's terrorizing Read more

I've been using the word squirrel as a verb lately, e.g. "I'm going to squirrel away some food in the fridge," etc. So imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this vid of a pet squirrel squirreling some walnuts away in a blue towel. I especially love the quizzical look he gives to his friend who offers him more walnuts. Ridiculous. Get Flash to see this player. var so1507822 = new Read more

This little guy goes nuts on his 007-esque obstacle course. But Mr. Squirrel should stick to natural nuts and not the chocolate-covered variety in vending machines. Too many of those and he won't fit in those tubes anymore... Read more

When squirrels aren't playing dead, they're picking fights all over the place. These hard-core kung-fu antics occurred outside someone's home. Is it just me or do squirrels take themselves way too seriously? Get Flash to see this player. var so801038 = new Read more

This squirrel needs to brush up on his playing dead technique. He's got proper body placement, but the head and tail could use a little less life in them. And hold the pose, dammit! (Is this for Tyra's new reality show, America's Next Top Impatient Dead Squirrel? Of course it is.) Read more