AP - An 18-year-old Mississippi lesbian student whose school district canceled her senior prom rather than allow her to escort her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo said she got some unfriendly looks from classmates when she reluctantly returned to campus Thursday.

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Will Doig at The Daily Beast decided to do a little investigative research into the field of Zentai, a popular Japanese practice of "cocooning oneself head to toe in a skin-tight bodysuit." The type of bodysuit used by Charlie in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."

Some of Doig's subjects claim that Zentai brings them the comfort of feeling wrapped in a "full body security blanket." And who are we to judge?

Well, we're the Internet. And when people wear full-bodied suits showcasing bumps, nubs, nooks and crannies (and other things that look like grapes) without revealing their faces -- like an iPod commercial, but NSFAnyone -- the internet's core is shaken, not stirred. Urlesque, however, has chosen to merely report and let you decide.

And with that said, here are some smokin' hot vids of Zentai in full effect on YouTube (a public forum in which users knowingly upload material for all to see).

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were hospitalized Thursday after they were involved in a car accident, according to Reid's office.

In the race to the bottom that American politics has become?the only question is which party will be less popular going into the November election?Obama's been written off so completely that the Democrats' electoral prospects may be starting to look up simply because they can't drop much lower.

It's become clear that the behavior toward his subordinates that got former Rep. Eric Massa into trouble in Congress is part of pattern that dates to his time in the Navy.

The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.

The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.

President Obama met Wednesday with Haitian President Rene Preval to discuss relief, recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.

Filed under: Niche Going, Fashion, Photos, Art / Design

Oh man, you guys! You obviously love beards so so so much. Well, I've just stumbled upon the greatest beard related site since Beard Revue: I Made You a Beard.

Run by someone supposedly named Erin Dollar (says the guy who is named Michael Jordan), www.imadeyouabeard.com is a blog that catalogues Erin's assortment of incredibly awesome fake beards.

Erin also gives out great beard advice, posts wacky beard links, and provides an amazing window into the world of beards...but it's her original creations that I'm obsessed with. After the break, check out the best of Erin's most recent luxurious fake beards.

Green Beard

Multicolor Beard

Smooth Beard

White Beard

Purple Beard

Glow-In-The-Dark Beard

Pirate Beard

Fancy Beard

Christmas Beard

Santa Beard

Vibrant Beard

Massive Beard

She's even been featured on Jimmy Fallon's blog.

Jimmy Fallon Blog Beard

I'm not sure if that's an honor exactly, but it is kind of cool.

 

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Democrats opposed to Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign are hoping to get an assist from the public in their latest bid to push voters away from the Republican candidate.

Embattled former Rep. Eric Massa sought Tuesday night to turn attention away from sexual harassment allegations swirling around him in the wake of his resignation.

A day after former Rep. Eric Massa acknowledged tickling a colleague but denied the intent was sexual, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer accused "some people" of seeking to politicize the situation.