A photograph of President Obama has caused some controversy in Israel.

In the photo, Obama has his feet propped up on a desk inside the Oval Office, and a number of Israeli newscasters last night called the posture insulting, since in many Arab countries, it is considered an insult to show someone the sole of your sho picked by bingo 9 months ago

No, I'm not that top geoscientist and I never will be one, either. But I do enjoy the controversy of this topic, so let's see the reactions erupt from my fellow plimates... picked by rambler 3 years ago

Here are 25 films which create huge amounts of controversy. Films can speak directly to us, creating any emotion imaginable. Some are a bit more invasive of our emotions than others. Interesting list to read, interesting list to use as a guideline for your next rental. picked by bernardblack 12 months ago

What was the substance on the pitcher's pitching hnad? picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

This video is sparking some controversy. It's up on YouTube: picked by diana 2 years ago

T-shirts worn by the Smith-Cotton High School band have evolved into controversy among parents.

The shirts, which were designed to promote the band’s fall program, are light gray and feature an image of a monkey progressing through stages and eventually emerging as a man. Each figure holds a brass instrument.

*Facepalm* picked by Doggylives 7 months ago

Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean joined a seal hunt Wednesday night as controversy continued to swirl over her eating of a seal heart during a community feast this week in Nunavut.

Jean accepted an invitation by a group of Inuit to join the seal hunt as she defended her controversial gesture, saying it wasn't intended to be a political statement.
Update to this story picked by bingo 10 months ago

In 1998 Dr. Andrew Wakefield claimed that eight out of 12 children he studied experienced their first symptoms of autism within days of receiving the Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine. A firestorm of controversy gave birth to the tragic anti-vaccination movement that has frightened a decade of parents. Dr. Wakefield's research has been exposed as a complex package of lies. picked by equinox 1 year ago

Up to 6,000 students could have their GMAT scores canceled and be forbidden from going to graduate school for using a website to cheat on the entrance exam. picked by carguy4life 2 years ago

According to a Focus on the Family spokesman: "There's nothing political and controversial about it. When the day arrives, and you sit down to watch the game on TV, those who oppose it will be quite surprised at what the ad is all about."

In the meantime, the controversy continues. picked by cb__ 2 months ago

One separate point that adds weight to the Bible controversy is the body of photographic and physical evidence of a large object encrusted in Mount Ararat, where, according to the Christian text narrations, finally rested the ark of Noah.

*Is this true, documented elsewhere?* picked by cb__ 7 months ago

AN Italian deputy from the anti-immigration Northern League party has sparked controversy after he said public transport seats in his constituency of Milan should be reserved for Italians only. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Election officials have illegally purged tens of thousands voters from the rolls.

Bush won the last two elections amid mis-counted and voter access controversy, in almost contradiction of earlier polls. Is it any surprise that this smells fishy picked by raverman 1 year ago

Next year, a giant Confederate flag may tower above the tree line near the junction of Interstate 75 and Interstate 4.

Naturally this is stirring up controversy. Wasn't sure what to put this under. picked by werthamillion 2 years ago

Thanks, Ogri!
The classic movie, now in public domain that tells the tale of a trapeze artist named Cleopatra who marries a sideshow midget, Hans for his inheritance. It caused quite a bit of controversy due to its use of people with real birth defects. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Incredible claims have been made about nanotechnology, but what exactly does nano mean, and why has controversy plagued this emerging technology? Find out all about it in our topic guide. picked by silmcdls 11 months ago

The question that weighs on every concerned citizen's mind is: "Who scoops the poop after a mounted patrol's horse relieves himself?"

Apparently it's okay for the horse poop to stay where it is because it is biodegradable unlike dog poop which is toxic. Either way, I don't want to step in it. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

What do you think? picked by nesbyniccolo 2 years ago

"If they don't comply, they will be fined. They don't believe in the payment of fines, so they've already attested that they will go to jail in lieu of paying fines." picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

Frozen beer on a stick causes controversy in Virginia. picked by kxmk 3 years ago