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Another busy week in the Buzz. An infamous prisoner was released, the world's most famous painting was attacked, and an impressive MPG claim was challenged. Come one, come all — it's the Buzz Week in Review.

Squeaky Fromme released
One of the most infamous criminals in the country finally left prison this week. Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme was released after more than three decades behind bars. Her notoriety stemmed from her association with the Manson family and her attempted assassination of President Gerald Ford in September, 1975. During the trial she was memorably carried into court after refusing to walk. News of her freedom pushed searches on Ms. Fromme up an astounding 1,435%. Also posting big gains: "manson family members," "president ford assassination," and "squeaky fromme pictures." As for the nickname, she apparently earned it due to her high-pitched voice.

Mona Lisa attacked
OK, so maybe the Mona Lisa is a little overrated, but that doesn't mean you have to throw things at it. In a fit of rage, a Russian tourist tossed a cup at the Louvre's most famous resident. Fortunately the attack was unsuccessful — the painting is protected by a bullet proof shield that could withstand a lot worse than fine china. In the aftermath, folks sought out information on why Leonardo da Vinci's work was attacked. According to CNN, the woman, who suffers from mental health issues, was upset that she'd been denied French citizenship. Searches on "mona lisa attacked" and "cup thrown at mona lisa" both surged, as well as "mona lisa stolen," a reference to a famous heist that went down in 1911.

230 MPG? Really?
The soon-to-be-released Chevy Volt caused a huge stir this week when it was revealed that the electric car will get an astounding 230 miles per gallon. But are those numbers really accurate? In a popular article, U.S. News and World Report outlined the questions surrounding the claim. Bottom line, according to U.S. News: "Your mileage... will vary greatly based on how far you drive." The car's battery-only range is about 40 miles. So, if you commute 40 miles or less per day, you "could expect an infinite number of miles per gallon." However, if you drive more than 40 miles per day, expect a number that's substantially smaller than infinity. 

Also buzzing this week...
• "District 9" opened to rave reviews. Eat your heart out, "G.I. Joe."
• Hillary Clinton snapped at a student, who asked her what Bill would do.
• Madden 2010 hit store shelves. Girlfriends, you have been warned.

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