Did you know that 90% of women name their vaginas, and "beaver" is one of the most popular? At least it is in Australia, where they've taken to premiering Kotex tampon commercials featuring an animated beaver that helps women make life decisions. Like which tampons to buy, natch.

Okay Science, I'll grant you that some women name their hoo-haas, but 90%?? And beaver? Who did you poll for your answers, the women featured in Penthouse letters?

New York City (and other, less worthwhile parts of the United States) isn't the only region entering a Starbucks drought: In Australia, the coffee chain is closing three-quarters of its stores. While we're seeing some 600 stores close in the U.S., that figure represents just five percent of our total latte epicenters. Down under, the 61 of Australia's 84 shops that are closing is a full 72 percent of their shops, leaving only three areas left that Starbucks will focus on: Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Think they're done closing up shops? Likely not. There are 400 stores in the United Kingdom alone, and some 15,000 stores in 47 countries. Worldwide, consumers might one day face the possibility of … having to buy less expensive coffee.

We're sort of enjoying this ad campaign out of Australia: It's a PSA from the Advertising Standards Council letting citizens know there's a place to lodge their complaints about the advertising they see. This is sort of like what the FCC is there for in the United States, but with a dash of humor instead of a lethal dose of ridiculous.

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Internet hero and party pioneer Corey Worthington, the Australian who famously threw a bash when his parents weren't home back in January, was fined $225 for trying to enter a club with a fake ID. Enjoy your struggle to believe this was not a publicity stunt. [SMH]

Sixteen-year-old Australian Cory Worthington threw what appears to be the best house party ever while his parents were on vacation. Hundreds of kids came, his neighbors' cars got trashed and he doesn't seem contrite at all.

Suddenly, all the socializing we did in high school seems even lamer than before.

"[Australia] defence spent more than $1.1 million of taxpayer funds last year paying for breast implants, tummy tucks, nose jobs and other cosmetic surgery procedures for service personnel …
Penile enhancement surgery is also permitted under the policy." [Daily Telegraph]

In its latest non-evil attempt to organize the world’s information, Google has taken over the Australia 2007 election.

Of course we exaggerate, but Google has partnered with the Aussies to create one stop site for the 2007 election, complete with YouTube clips of the candidates, Google Maps mashups of house distracts and a Google news feed.

Google emailed all Australians via gmail about the new site to let them know that resistance is futile.