Heads Up: You Can Actually Dive Safely Into 12 Inches Of Water From 35 Feet.

If there’s a question that’s been nagging us for years, it’s the question of whether ~~we were an accident~~ you could dive into a kiddie pool from 35 feet. Um, Professor Splash says yes. [With Leather]
So they’ve got food, toilet, language and pollution problems crossed off the list in Beijing. Now, they’ve got too much damn algae in the rivers, man! Pshaw! [NY Times]

Luis Scolari is already shaking things up at Stamford Bridge. Rumors are circulating his are eyes are on Real Madrid’s Robinho, and now there’s word his boss has just signed FC Barcelona’s Deco. [Javno]
If you always dreamed of mushroom clouds and exploding bricks as decor for your room, then here’s your shot, buddy. [Boing Boing]
Baron Davis opted out of his Golden State contract today. You think his eyes are on an MLS career? Maybe. [LA Times]
Cristiano Ronaldo is still vacationing in Sardinia, Italy but he took a break from his girl, and his new rubber duckie, to hit up some of the Mediterranean’s best shops. [Daily Mail]