Let's face it: In this age of software developers becoming rich, and people doing sudoku for fun, being brainy is Hot.  So what better way to increase your Hotliness with some brain-boosting exercises from the BBC?

These good people, who just a few years ago tested our I.Q.s, as well as whether we our brains think 'male' or 'female' (we failed miserably at trying to trick the test results), are back promising that in just seven days, we can have better brain-power, with their 'Get Smarter in a Week' challenge.

Give it a try!  Seven days is shorter than any diet's ever promised, and what's the worst that can happen- you suddenly lose interest in watching SpongeBob SquarePants?

Click here to begin your brain make-over.

There you were, asleep in your bed, when suddenly a rumble of shouts scared the bejeebers out of you:  GOOOOOAAALL!!!!

Yes, it's that time again- time for World Cup Soccer.  Games are already going on across Germany, in anticipation of the finals in July.  In the meantime, though, you can do more than just sit waiting at your local coffee shop (or in bed): You can play the World Cup Soccer EA Game!

Getting rave reviews for improved ball control and graphics, this may be the closest you get to Oman Bravo actually doing what you want as you shout at the screen.  It's a lot cheaper than a plane ticket to Berlin too.