The Buzz Log What’s hot on Yahoo! Buzz™ (and why)...

Our top picks from the day's hottest searches.

1. Aral Sea (Searches increased by 984%). The Russian body of fresh water, once the world's fourth largest, was drained in the Soviet era. It is now being renewed.
2. Mia Farrow (+844%). The actress and activist's 21-year-old son Ronan has been appointed by the U.S. State Department as a liaison in Pakistan. Critics say he's too young and inexperienced.
3. Kate Gosselin wig (+721%). Now there's a scary Halloween costume.
4. Avatar trailer (+390%). A new trailer with more special effects and plot has hit theaters.
5. Soupy Sales bio (+252%). The comedian who recently died has sparked sentimental searches. One fun fact: He claimed to have been hit by 25,000 pies. Now that's commitment to the craft.