Archive
August 16, 2012
How Mitt Romney And Paul Ryan Got Distracted Today
An unwanted question and an awkward birthday gift. Take heart: "By nightfall, Biden could be talking more crazy."
The Funniest Site On The Internet
Twitter is the greatest joke machine ever built. But you might not know it if not for Favstar.fm, a site whose future hangs in the balance as Twitter gradually remakes itself.
12 Things You Can't Buy Or Sell On eBay Anymore
Starting Aug. 30, eBay's new policies put a stop to some shady online auctioning. On the chopping block: conjuring services, hexes (!) and advice.
What Is This Instagram Map Shit?
No one understands Instagram 3.0's new feature.
Emotional Gorilla Sibling Reunion
They are so happy to see each other! After more than two years apart, brothers Kesho and Alf were reunited at the Wiltshire Safari Park in the U.K.
New York Street Artist Updates Warhol's Famous Quote
Better snap an Instagram with your iPhone, kiddies.
Lightning Over The Caspian Sea And Other Links
Damn Nature, you beautiful. Also, sharks really aren't that deadly and vintage slang that needs to come back in vogue.
Musicians Are Leaving $31 Million From Digital Music On The Table
Music industry group SoundExchange has released list of 50,000 bands who are owed digital download money. Meanwhile, the debate about whether artists are adequately compensated continues to rage.
"Robot Chicken" Teams Up With DC Comics
You'll never look at the Justice League the same way again. Some stories can only be told through crass stop motion animation.
Reid Dismisses Romney Tax Claim
"We'll believe it when we see it," says spokesman in response to Romney's assertion Thursday that he's paid at least 13% of his income in taxes every year for the last decade.
Obama Advisor Compares Ryan To "Sarah Palin And Dan Quayle"
A new memo from pollster Joel Benenson says there's been no bounce for Romney, and the pick has fallen "flat."
For A "Social" Republican Convention, Website Is Second
The convention's move reflects the shift in the web.
Two Ways To DIY A Neon Clutch
Paint or sew a fabulous fluorescent bag with these easy how-to guides.
The Future Of Earth Put Into Perspective
To paraphrase Stephen Hawking, "We have to get off this rock, or we will die." We've got approximately 3.5 billion years left so let's speed this along.
Ryan On Medicare Cuts: "We Would Never Have Done It In The First Place"
He explains why he included in his budget cuts to planned spending that he's now running against.
Is This Stock Chart More Meaningful Than The Polls?
If so, it's good news for Obama. Business Insider's Joe Wiesenthal notes that the S&P 500 index is"closing in on new multi-year highs," and that the average roughly tracks the president's poll numbers. Read more:
Romney: I've Never Paid Less Than 13% In Taxes
Calls a reporter's questions about his tax returns "small-minded."
This Guy Built His Own Bionic Arms
When Chinese farmer Sun Jifa lost his hands in a freak explosion, he couldn't afford prosthetics to replace them. So he figured out how to make his own.
Disney Imagineers Turn Plants Into Interactive Computers
The technology behind Botanicus Interacticus is pretty astounding. Plus it sounds like a spell from Harry Potter.
Now You Can Actually *See* Light Moving In Slow Motion
Well, this is the most incredible thing I've ever seen. Researchers have designed a camera system so fast that it can catch light moving. Bonus: Try rubbing the GIFs.
America's Political Leaders Celebrate Rubbable GIFs
Prediction: Rubbable GIFs are going to win the 2012 presidential election!
Rub Ryan Gosling
We're debuting a new technology today — rubbable GIFs! To learn how, roll your mouse (or thumb, if you're on mobile!) over each GIF and follow the instructions.
What Every Commercial During The 2012 Olympics Was Basically Like
I'm just getting over our withdrawals from the games themselves and now I've reached a second-level of deprivation: I need my anthemic, motivational, tear-inducing commercials. Because if a historical, athletic achievement isn’t enough to break you down, a magnificent paper towel commercial sure is.
Manipulating Photos Before Photoshop Tops The Morning Links
I wonder what the Victorian version of, "This looks shopped," was. Plus, Stan Lee did an AMA on Reddit and cougarettes are the new cougar.
Why Asylum Might Not Suit Julian Assange
The WikiLeaks founder and his supporters have long said his international notoriety has gotten him unfair treatment. Now that he's been offered asylum in Ecuador, that fame has become his shield — but at what cost?
The Worst Craft Idea Ever [Updated]
This is the perfect idea for someone who likes to pretend that they read. I feel like I'm watching a murder.
Romney, Not Obama, Is Winning The Social Media Race
Facebook is the space that matters. And a widely-cited Pew Research Center study looked at the wrong metric.
Artur Davis: Convention Speaking Slot "Not A Role I Sought"
The former Alabama Democrat and Obama supporter, who has re-positioned himself as a Republican, says he didn't try for his just-announced speaking role at the RNC.
21 Fortune Cookies With Something Extra To Give... In Bed
After noshing on sesame chicken, these desserts leave us with their vaguest wisdom. But the never-too-old joke of adding "in bed" gives that said wisdom a more... useful context.
