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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Health care reform takes center stage Thursday as President Obama and top congressional Democrats work behind closed doors to nail down a final agreement.

Some 65 years after their service, a group of former civilian women pilots whose unheralded work was key to helping the U.S. effort in World War II are honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Vice President Joe Biden voices displeasure over an Israeli plan to enlarge an east Jerusalem settlement and reassures his Palestinian hosts that they deserve an independent state.

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

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Did you know that squirrels like coconuts? Jane Roberts of Fareham, Hants, England, does. And she's a genius. Every few days Ms. Roberts cuts holes in a couple of coconuts and hangs them outside from the laundry line in her yard. The sight she's greeted with as squirrels and other local wildlife feast on milky coconut meat is pure astro-island chic. Said Ms. Roberts,

The first time I saw them feeding I nearly died laughing, they looked just like a pair of spacemen...

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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.

Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Palestinians deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory.

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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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has told the Palestinians that they deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory.