Polamalu's Hair Insured for $1M

Troy Polamalu wanted to let her know he was OK

(NEWSER) - The NFL isn't making exceptions about its policy that players stay unplugged during games: It fined Troy Polamalu of the Steelers $10,000 for making a call from the bench during last Sunday's game, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Polamalu, though, wasn't showboating or looking for some digital advantage—he borrowed a trainer's phone to call his wife and let her know he was OK after leaving the game with concussion symptoms. More»

Holly Madison is the latest to insure her breasts

(NEWSER) - Holly Madison, perhaps most famous for once dating Hugh Hefner, recently insured her breasts for $1 million because they’re her “primary money makers.” Celebuzz and the Frisky were both inspired to round up more celebs who’ve insured their body parts:

• Rihanna: Legs, $1 million.
• Mariah Carey: Legs, $1 billion. Yes, billion, according to Celebuzz; The Frisky claims the amount is actually $1 million.

But younger generation likes oils and creams

(NEWSER) - Woe to the gals who shack up with these guys. One in five men don't use deodorant or body spray of any kind, and the same number never use shampoo, a new study says. Conducted by a European market research company, the study of 1,000 men also shows a generational divide: While 55-and-ups spend little on grooming, 18-to-34-year-olds aren't afraid to spend on oils and creams, the Daily Mail reports. More»

From comedy to coffee, here's how players are getting by

(NEWSER) - With the NFL lockout dragging on, a lot of players might just be looking for work. Thankfully, Bleacher Report is here to help. Here are some gigs that top players are trying out:

• Comedian—You don’t need to do years of standup to get a comedy gig; you just need to be a well-known pro football player. DeSean Jackson and Thomas Jones, for example, are “working” for Jimmy Kimmel. (See videos.)
• Major League Soccer player—Chad Ochocinco tried out for the Kansas City Wizards. He didn’t wind up making the team, but he is now an “honorary member.”
• Boxer—Hey, NFL players are already good at hitting people. Tom Zbikowski of the Ravens has jumped into the ring, and so far he’s 4-0.

Chemicals touch on every aspect of modern life

(NEWSER) - Before you vow to exact revenge for the BP oil catastrophe by swearing off petroleum, take a look around: It's everywhere. Not just in the gas tank of your car, but all over the car, in your closet, in your kitchen, even in your shower. "A bottle of shampoo is about 100% chemistry," a rep for a chemical industry trade group tells the AP . In short, if it's plastic, it most likely contains petrochemicals. More»