Archive
March 12, 2013
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Celebs took their turns at Pope jokes plus some other stuff from the celeb twitterverse.
White House: Fear The Ryan Budget
Confusion over why Republicans are doing this again after losing in 2012.
Chris Christie To Minority-Heavy Town Hall: "It's Harder To Hate Up Close"
Courting gubernatorial voters Tuesday at a Baptist church in Paterson, N.J. "We're all human beings," says Christie.
Stop What You're Doing And Watch 5 Minutes Of New "Venture Bros."
Watch it now! The show will return from its excruciatingly long hiatus at midnight on May 19th.
24 Cool And Inexpensive Bobby Pin DIYs
These little guys contain multitudes.
15 Geeky College Courses You Won't Believe Actually Exist
Ugh, so much homework. Gotta read The Hobbit, write a dissertation about the evolution of zombies in media, and watch Season 4 of Buffy before Monday!
How To Stud Anything
Jk, jk. Amost anything. But really, please don’t spend tons of cash on something with studs on it — learn to do it yourself.
The Shockingly Easy Process Behind The Celebrity Credit Report "Hacks"
What's being described as a massive hack in fact took advantage of an easily exploited loophole.
Top Porn Search Terms From Each Country
Porn search engine PornMD has released its search data by country, revealing some surprising local tastes.
My Apparently Rare Sexism-Free Gaming Childhood
The first in a series of videos on sexist tropes in video games, by Anita Sarkeesian, was released last week. If your video-gaming youth was anything like mine, it might surprise you.
Can Plastic Surgery Make You Happy?
People who want cosmetic surgery may be happier when they actually get it, according to a new study.
Santorum's Son Runs For President
Of his Citadel class. "Help me finish what my dad couldn't."
Finally, A Jay-Z Remix Album For Hardcore Video Game Nerds
It's called Chrono Jigga.
This Snickers Bar Is Larger Than A Human Baby
Tumblr user The Inturnet demonstrates the correct way to super-super-size your candy bar. How do you like THAT, Mr. Bloomberg?
Koch Brothers Won't Rule Out Buying Los Angeles Times
A spokeswoman leans into the possibility. "We respect the independence of the journalistic institutions."
Obama Faces Questions On Drones, Immigration At Lunch With Democrats
"Better late than never," Sen. Max Baucus says of the president's charm offensive.
Life-Changing Tip Of The Day: Reverse Your Hoodie
Now you can snack anywhere.
Please Boycott Ben & Jerry's If They Discontinue Cannoli Ice Cream
This "Limited Batch" flavor needs to stick around. Or else.
Welcome To Facebook's Midlife Crisis
Facebook's most important feature, its social graph, is getting old. And it's not clear the company knows what to do about it. Why app developers are planning for the worst.
Buck Angel Is A Trans Porn Star, But That's Not Why He's Interesting
The SXSW documentary Mr. Angel explores how Buck Angel has become a major voice for female-to-male trans people — by being radically normal.
The FBI Has Classified Juggalos As A "Violent Street Gang"
Don't mess with Juggalos and Juggalettes, guys.
Doxxed: The Truth Behind Piggy Poop Balls
A photo of a pig with an unfortunate bathroom accident became a viral sensation. We go behind the poop.
Why The World Is A Totally Awesome Place
It is? Yeah, it super is.
Wasps Are Pure Evil, Bend Physics To Walk On Water
Who knew surface tension could be photographed? Of course, now that we know their secret, the wasps have to kill us.
Woman Makes Down Syndrome Dolls For Children With Disabilities
Connie Feda has been making "Dolls for Downs" so children with Down syndrome can play with a doll that looks the way they do.
Fascinating Map Of Where Meth Lab Accidents Happen In The U.S.
The meth epidemic in one map.
Glenn Beck To Debut His Own "60 Minutes"
Amid a growing debate about the future of conservative media, The Blaze's For the Record aspires to 60 Minutes-level credibility, run by Beck's own "Woodwards and Bernsteins."
Is Dennis Rodman Going To The Vatican?
An investigation.
The Best New Sonic The Hedgehog Game In Two Decades Costs $1.99
And it's a flagrant cash-in on a mobile gaming trend. But it's so fun, who cares?
See The Latest Photos Of James Holmes
Longer hair and heavier beard, but the same blank gaze.
A Full Irish Breakfast Recipe For St. Patrick's Day
The correct way to steel yourself for day drinking.
Ed Markey Invokes Newtown In Massachusetts Senate Primary Ad
Democratic primary turns to guns.
9 Inventors Who Were Killed By Their Own Inventions
Progress has a price.
"Cannibal Cop" Found Guilty Of Kidnapping Conspiracy
He faces life in prison.
The Most Epic "Lord Of The Rings" Sand Castle Ever
Even Gandalf's magic couldn't do better. Using nothing but sand and water (and a single brace to keep birds from toppling the highest tower), Joseph Alvernaz recreated the Middle Earth icon.
41 Flower Girl Dresses That Are Better Than Grown-Up People Dresses
Do any of these happen to come in XXXXXXXXXL?
This Is The Gay Bathhouse The Vatican's Cardinals Live Next To
The Vatican spent $30 million buying much of the property that surrounds Europa Multiclub, Europe's largest gay bathhouse.
9 Ways American Catholics Are Different From The Papal Candidates
American Catholics are more likely to be female, non-college-educated, and accepting of premarital sex than most of the contenders for the papacy.
Mom Single-Handedly Builds 400,000-Piece Lego Hogwarts
Best. Mom. Ever. For the annual Lego festival, Brick-Con, Alice Finch unveiled the approximately 170 square-foot-structure.
Christine Quinn's Laugh Is Kind Of Amazing
Wait for it...
Hear Bradley Manning's Leaked Court Statement
The previously unreleased audio sheds light on Manning's motivation for leaking thousands of government documents.
Bloomberg Enlists Faith Leaders In Fight For Gun Control
"No more blaming God for what only we can change," says one.
Cardinals Head To Conclave To Elect The Next Pope
During the secret conclave, the cardinals will be banned from communicating with the outside world. Wi-Fi will also be blocked throughout Vatican City.
What's Next For Ridley Scott? YouTube.
The director of Alien and Prometheus will produce 12 short sci-fi films for YouTube network Machinima.
Virgin America Tries To Make Angry Fliers A Little Less Angry
Recently at San Francisco International Airport.
Susan Rice: I'm Happy Being U.N. Ambassador
"I'm not going to be guided by what's written or not written."
What It's Like Being The Jon Stewart Of The Arab World
Bassem Youssef uses Daily Show-style satire to criticize the Egyptian government. With 30 million viewers and counting, he says he's not scared.
