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December 19, 2013
More Americans Than Ever See "Big Government" As The Biggest Threat To The Future Of The U.S.
Nearly three-fourths of Americans think big government is a bigger threat to the future of the country than big business or big labor, according to Gallup.
This Guy's Epic Video For His "Luxury" 1996 Nissan Maxima Was So Good Nissan Bought It
"The most iconic monuments always seem to be those that stand the test of time."
Poll: Half Of Muslim Students Say They've Been Bullied Because Of Their Religion
According to a survey of 500 Muslim students in California, 50% said people at school have made mean comments or spread rumors because of their religion. Others said they were physically bullied.
Si cette vidéo ne vous attendrit pas, vous avez un coeur de pierre
À moins que vous ne soyez un robot de la NSA, ou bien un alien sans coeur. Ou que vous ne soyez MORT À L'INTÉRIEUR.
Sources: Top Clinton Aide Was Instrumental In @NatSecWonk Unmasking
The Clinton legacy project.
Trey Radel: We Should Drug Test Members Of Congress
The embattled Florida congressman said all members of Congress should be tested for drugs, when asked why he voted for a proposal included measures to drug test food-stamp recipients considering his own drug use. Radel, who was charged last month with cocaine possession, said Thursday he would not be resigning from Congress following his nearly month-long stint in rehab.
The Harvard Lampoon Magazine Chooses First Black Female President
Alexis Wilkinson will be the president, and Eleanor Parker, will be vice president of the 137-year-old magazine.
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
Why Vladimir Putin Said He Would Pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky
"It looked like staged theater, because it is."
The Funniest Autocorrects Of 2013
Please leave us alone in 2014, autocorrect. Based on this post.
SEC Charges Former Microsoft Employee With Insider Trading
The SEC accused Brian Jorgenson, a former Microsoft employee, and his friend Sean Stokke of trading on advance knowledge of Microsoft's earnings and relationship with Barnes & Noble in order to seed their hedge fund. The SEC says the two made $393,125 over more than a year.
21 cosas fascinantes que podrías no saber acerca de "Mary Poppins"
Han pasado casi 50 años desde que Walt Disney lanzó esta supercalifragilísticaexpialidosa película.
Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety Expects Athlete Shows Of LGBT Support In Sochi
"I'm sure someone will make a statement because it is an issue that so many people feel strongly about," the Alpine skier says.
New York City Neighborhoods, According To Their Most Popular Apps
A new kind of map.
The 2013 Year In Politics As Explained Through "Toy Story" GIFs
"You are a child's play thing!"
27 Reasons Singapore Is The Most Delicious Place On Earth
It's hard to believe all of this deliciousness even fits on such a tiny island.
One Direction Recorded A Message For The Shooting Victim From Arapahoe High School
When the members of One Direction heard they were Claire Davis's favorite band, they decided to send her a message of support.
Scores Injured After Partial Collapse At London's Apollo Theatre
Authorities say more than 75 people have been injured, with seven who were "seriously injured."
What's It Like To Visit Cuba In 2013
A three day trip behind the dilapidated art-deco curtain condensed into two and a half minutes.
Top 8 Misspellings From 2013
The bizarre offspring of Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, and Latin dialects, English is a minefield of spelling risks. At Dictionary.com, we get a peek into misspellings from the 3.6 billion searches on our site every year. Here are eight misspellings that increased in search volume in 2013, reflecting the perpetual slipperiness of English sounds and some of the central events of the year.
South Sudan, The World's Youngest Country, Is Spiraling Out Of Control
The international community is sounding the alarm over reports of ethnic cleansing and attacks on peacekeepers in South Sudan, three days after the government allegedly foiled a suspected military coup.
Nigerian Law Outlawing LGBT Advocacy And Criminalizing Same-Sex Marriage Clears Final Test In Senate
If President Goodluck Jonathan signs the bill into law, Nigeria would have the world's broadest law cracking down on LGBT rights.
23 personnes qui vont vous mettre mal à l'aise
Ou vous faire rire. Ou les deux.
15 French Fast Foods That Shouldn't Look As Good As They Do
I'll try anything once. Even a Big Mac on a bagel.
2013's Most Powerful Photos Will Break Your Heart
From the poignant to the inspiring, these photos will take your breath away.
"Pajama Boy's" Blog Featured Post Criticizing President Obama
"Pajama Boy" as he has been dubbed, was revealed as Ethan Krupp, an Organizing for Action employee by The Washington Examiner Thursday. On his now-defunct blog, which was linked from an account Krupp appears to have made on BuzzFeed and Yatedo.com, Krupp criticized President Obama's speech at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where Krupp attended school.
The Wall Street Journal's Answer To AllThingsD Launches Next Month
The Journal's revamped tech coverage section launches next month. The company is launching a global conference, too.
Mariah Carey Performs For Angolan Dictator
Four years after a similar performance for Gadhafi.
16 Ways Building A Startup Is Just Like Dating
They can both be agony when you're not hot enough. According to these answers on Quora.
Obama Reduces Sentences Of Eight Prisoners Convicted Of Crack Cocaine Offenses
"Today, I am commuting the prison terms of eight men and women who were sentenced under an unfair system," Obama said Thursday in a statement.
UN Ambassador Travels To The Central African Republic As Killing And Chaos Continue
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power traveled to the Central African Republic on Thursday, as reports continue to document a startling escalation in violence between battling Christian and Muslim militias.
49 Times In 2013 Jennifer Lawrence Proved She Was Master Of The Universe
The story goes that in 2014 she will rule over all.
Senator Asks Colleagues To Adjourn So He Can Go Home And See His Family
Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe said Wednesday he would like to go home to celebrate his 54th wedding anniversary on Thursday with his wife and grandkids. Inhofe's son was killed in a plane crash last month.
The Most Important Throwback Thursday Instagrams From Politicians In 2013
These make our Thursdays complete.
Kohl's To Stay Open For 100 Hours Straight As Retailers Start Marathon Schedules
With six fewer shopping days this year, the retail industry is pulling out all stops for the holiday season.
The 13 Kinds Of Tattoos We All Wanted In 2013
This year made everyone rethink ink.
Rob Ford's Predictably Enlightened Views On Buying Christmas Presents For Women
The Toronto mayor had some tips for men who want to find the perfect gift for the ladies in their life.
The Israeli Programs That Help The NSA Organize Its Intelligence Data
"We were maybe ahead of the U.S. in giving up our private data, but we've also been ahead of them in organizing that data," says a former member of Israel's secretive 8200 unit.
Human Rights Campaign Gives $100K To Russia LGBT Rights Movement
With 50 days until the Sochi Games, the nation's largest LGBT advocacy group is paying out proceeds from its "Love Conquers Hate" campaign.
Les 21 photos politiques de 2013.
Les photos les plus bizarres, les plus ridicules et absurdes des dirigeants de ce monde.
Judge Rules Man Who Killed Unarmed Young Black Woman Renisha McBride Will Stand Trial
Theodore Wafer will stand trial for the fatal shooting of Renisha McBride on his front porch. He says he thought his home was being broken into when he accidentally discharged his shotgun.
WhatsApp Now Has Over 400 Million Monthly Users
The service has added over 100 million monthly active users in just four months.
Everything You Need To Know About Women’s Fashion In One Infographic
A few simple rules to keep you looking good.
The Games We Loved In 2013
There are more worthy games, made for more people, than ever. Here are the ones BuzzFeed couldn't put down this year.
Facebook Is Selling More Shares After A Huge Run In Its Stock Price
In the past several months, Facebook's stock price has more than doubled. Facebook is also just about to join the S&P 500.
Perro abandonado en un montón de basura logra una recuperación inspiradora
Miley, la husky, estaba al borde de la muerte en la ciudad de Los Ángeles cuando un socorrista le salvó la vida.
15 Easy Ways To Start Working Out Before The New Year
Squeeze in these quick (but beneficial!) workouts before you squeeze into your New Year's Eve dress.
Las 19 cosas más románticas que sucedieron en 2013
Para todos a quiénes aman el amor.
Vladimir Putin Says He Will Pardon Jailed Oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky
The shock decision to free Russia's most famous political prisoner comes as Russia attempts to sanitize its image ahead of the Sochi Olympics.
17 diagramas que te ayudarán a dibujar (casi) cualquier cosa
Incluso si eres totalmente artísticamente discapacitado, aún puedes convertirte en el Picasso de tu generación.
Reddit User Freaks Out When Secret Santa Named “Bill” Turns Out To Be Bill Gates
“Before I realized it was THE Bill, just thought it was a friendly fellow named Bill.”
How "A Christmas Story" Kept Peter Billingsley Normal
At age 12, he was the precocious lead in what is now one of the most beloved holiday movies of all time and could have wound up another doomed child star. Instead, 30 years later, he’s quietly reinvented himself as a steady and successful Hollywood player.
48 photos qui vous donneront envie d'aller au Maroc
L'un des plus beaux pays du monde.
Former Olympic Speedskater In Sochi Delegation: U.S. Didn't Tell Us About Russian Politics
Bonnie Blair, five-time Olympic gold medalist, says her invitation to be member of U.S. presidential delegation to Sochi Games didn't come with any discussion of Russia's anti-LGBT laws. Other members of the delegation, though, are aware — and speaking out.
Newark's Paid Sick Days Bill Delayed Until Next Year
Eleventh-hour changes push the final vote into January.
"Duck Dynasty" Star Suspended From Show For Anti-LGBT Comments
Phil Robertson has been suspended from Duck Dynasty after making controversial comments in the January issue of GQ. Update: The Robertson family released a statement saying, "While some of Phil's unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible."
Paul Rudd Will Play Ant-Man
UPDATE: The Anchorman 2 star will play the diminutive Marvel Studios superhero, the studio confirmed on Thursday. Edgar Wright (The World's End) is directing.
Obama's NSA Panel Recommends Sweeping Reforms, New Spying Limits
The panel appointed by the president released a report with 46 recommendations with significant limits to the National Security Agency's surveillance programs.
Bill Kristol: "Don't Pretend U.S. Sochi Delegation Is A Great Moment For Gay Rights"
On CNN's Crossfire, the conservative pundit dismissed the importance of plans to send LGBT athletes to Russia as a part of President Obama's Olympic delegation.
Jon Huntsman Praises Obama's New Pick For Ambassador To China
The Republican who used to hold the job hopes Max Baucus will make Congress care about China issues again. "There's a very sporadic level of interest in China," Huntsman tells BuzzFeed.
The Washington Post Was Hacked And It Suspects China Is Behind It
Hackers got access to employees' usernames and passwords after breaking into the newspaper's servers.
Rand Paul: James Clapper More Harmful To Intelligence Credibility Than Edward Snowden
Asked whether DNI James Clapper should be criminally charged over statements made to Congress, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said, "Otherwise you're just encouraging people to lie to us."
