Archive
March 11, 2013
No, Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' Isn't Controversial
From Nancy Reagan to Laura Bush, Obama is hardly the first First Lady to take on a relatively tame public policy issue.
The "Burning Love" Cast Discusses Their Possibly Deluded Fans
Over Austin Tex-Mex, the cast of the online parody of The Bachelor talk SXSW, why they don't like molé sauce — and why some fans think that the show is real.
Ghost Of Mitt Romney Haunts Republican Outreach In East New York
Reince Priebus tries to woo black voters with a "listening session" at a black Brooklyn mega-church. At the strip mall across the street, shoppers are still talking about that rich, white guy who ran for president.
Here's A Boozy DIY Shamrock Shake For St. Patrick's Day
Because a little extra whiskey never hurt anyone.
11 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
It's Monday, here's what happened on celeb twitter today.
18 Things You Probably Shouldn't Make Out Of Jeans
Recycling is wonderful, but please remember: denim is for butts, not for shoes or plants.
ATTENTION: Levitation Is Here
Acoustics are the key. Still not powerful enough to levitate humans. Work faster, scientists!
Meet The Chillest Rocket Of All Time
Not too high, not too low. The SpaceX Grasshopper gets it.
8 Household Items Begging You To Turn Them Into Aquariums
Why buy a fish tank when you can make one? Whether you're a craft beginner or a seasoned expert, create a unique home for your fishy friends.
Hacker Apparently Reveals Credit Reports Of 11 Major Celebrities And Politicians
Jay-Z, Hillary Clinton, and Mel Gibson are among the 11 celebrities and politicians who appear to have had their personal information leaked.
White House: Meeting With OFA No Different Than Meeting With DNC
While some cry foul over Obama's speech to Organizing For Action, White House says it's no big deal.
When NCAA Basketball Coaches Attack (Their Own Players) (Behind Their Backs)
There’s something about the college game that makes coaches launch their own players under the proverbial bus, then back that bus up and drive over them several more times until everyone is just a smudge of bus-paste.
Everything You Need To Know About NYC's Soda Ban Saga So Far
It was just overturned by a state supreme court judge. Get your facts straight before you inevitably get in a fight about it at a dinner party.
This Is Why You Should Never Give A Basketball Coach A Gatorade Bath
It's super dangerous.
American Bloggers Praised Ukrainian President Before Election
No money changed hands, writers say.
Judge Invalidates NYC Large Sugary Drink Ban
Freedom for the fizz.
A Song Of Tough Love
The world's cutest animals would like to remind you to step your game up.
Senate Republican Leader Backs Yet Another Obamacare Repeal Measure
Despite election results and Supreme Court ruling, Senator Mitch McConnell again banks on the fight against the health-care overhaul. So much for a change in direction.
Carnegie Mellon Study Claims Online Piracy Has Strong Effect On Movie Sales
A new academic paper claims to prove a strong link between the shutdown of file-sharing site Megaupload and a subsequent increase in movie sales — but it uses studio-provided data and comes from an initiative partly funded by the MPAA.
The Last Of The Slasher Games
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and the death of a video game micro-genre.
The 11 Most Epic Trivial Things You've Never Thought Of Before
Ever. WARNING: This was a popular post you've probably seen before except this one is set to the soundtrack of a faux-Hans Zimmer.
Take The Human Test
Are you a human? If you fail this test... the results are inconclusive. You will need more tests.
Breaking 15 Laws In 33 Seconds
Uh oh. Looks like we've got a badass over here.
The Joys Of Dry Ice (The Adult Toy)
Watch dry ice explode, bubble, and fart. Yes, I said fart.
Are We Fighting Breast Cancer All Wrong?
Charities and the government spend millions, but the rate of breast cancer is actually going up.
The Weirdest Names For Everyday Things
This video will make your friends think you're cheating at Words With Friends.
Here's What The Average Cable News Host Looks Like
Spolier: The average cable news host is a pretty white man wearing lipstick.
17 Songs That Are Just On The Tip Of Your Tongue
If you don't figure out the name of this song you're literally going to go crazy.
Life Inside Guantanamo Bay
Shackled ankles and Harry Potter DVDs.
Hundreds Protest At Mall That Asked Kissing Gay Couple To Leave
Protesters gathered at the Roseville Galleria in Sacramento, California on Saturday to show support for the gay couple kicked out by mall security for kissing and holding hands.
This White House Protestor Knitted A Giant Chart Of The US Budget
It's displayed on an umbrella. She also knitted an "Occupy Grandparents" chair cozy.
You Can Now Model Your Home After Your Favorite TV Shows
Spanish illustrator Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde has painstakingly recreated the floor plans from shows like Friends and Gilmore Girls. Thankfully, you can buy all of these as posters and pretend like Stars Hollow is a real place.
The World's Most Powerful Photographs
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True Facts About The Mantis
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Widow Sues Church Because They Won't Install Her Husband's NASCAR Couch Tombstone
All this Indiana woman wanted to do was honor her dead husband with a tombstone that enshrined his favorite things.
8 Dumb Ways To Die Illustrated By "Star Wars" LEGO
Please do not try this at home...or anywhere else for that matter. LEGO hobbyist Ninja Nin found a clever way to reinterpret the classic Internet song.
Sheryl Sandberg: "I Am Not Saying Women Can Do It All Themselves"
The Facebook COO welcomes the controversy around her new book, but says her focus on what women can do isn't meant to let men or employers off the hook.
15 Awesome Things You Can Make With A Stupid Pizza Box
So you can't recycle them, and they don't fit in your trash can. Earn a few extra karma points with the earth by making these practical projects.
Louis C.K.'s Ironic Comedy Special Commercial
This is the perfect way to promote something (if you're Louis C.K.).
A Day In The Life Of A Burger
Don't judge a burger 'til you've walked a mile in its bun.
Why Everyone Hates The White House Beat Now
BuzzFeed's new White House reporter explores the declining prestige of his "soul-killing" assignment.
The Beatles' Secretary Finally Tells Her Story (Like How She Would Mail Out The Band's Hair)
In the fascinating documentary Good Ol' Freda, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival, the Fab Four's loyal secretary breaks her silence.
Police Say Man Accused In Delhi Gang Rape Has Committed Suicide
Ram Singh's lawyer: "There were no circumstances which could have led to Ram Singh committing suicide. There was no mental stress. He was very happy."
27 Useful DIY Solutions For Hiding The Litter Box
Cats are the best, but living with a litter box isn't exactly an aesthete's dream. Get inspired with these real projects that range from simple IKEA hacks to complex custom designed furniture.
How Ashley Judd Can Win
The staffers who ran campaigns for Eastwood, Bono, Schwarzenegger, and Franken say the actress can win if she gets in early, stays local, and works like hell. Celebrity status can be like "a huge tire around the neck," says Padberg.
