Archive
March 28, 2013
Unless First Attacked: The Tech World's Mutually Assured Destruction
Google has joined Twitter in declaring that it will only use (parts of) its patent portfolio in a defensive way. What the patent wars can learn from the Cold War.
North Dakota Republican Apologizes For Alleged Indian Reservation Remark
Rep. Kevin Cramer denies say he felt unsafe, but apologized for his "tone" at meeting with Native Americans
Obama Signals More Of The Same In Meeting With African Leaders
Commends the successful countries, and stays vague on the less cheerful issues.
5 Conspiracy Theories About "The Shining" That Aren't In "Room 237"
The acclaimed documentary covers a lot of intriguing theories about Stanley Kubrick's classic film — but what about that mysterious figure in the giant river of blood?
What 2000 Calories Looks Like
Check it out on youtube.com
The Insomnia Test
Sleep is for the weak. Here are 11 signs you might be suffering from sleep deprivation.
True Facts About The Naked Mole Rats
The BBC let me play with some of their amazing footage of some of the hardest to film mammals in the world!
Googly Eyes Make Everything Look Better
Don't fight it. You know it's true.
19 Brands You Didn't Know Were Owned By Giant Corporations
I feel so lied to.
Isn't This A Little Personal, Apple?
Perhaps they have too much of our data.
Is It Possible To Have A Never Ending Chocolate Bar?
I NEED ANSWERS, AND I NEED THEM NOW.
In Defense Of The World's Most Ridiculous Currency
"Bitcoin isn’t tied to any commodity—besides trust. As a statement on the global economy, Bitcoin is hilarious. As a currency for the disenfranchised and distrustful, it’s as serious as can be."
32 Ingenious Things You'll Want As A New Parent
These also make awesome, quirky baby shower gift ideas for the mom-to-be who's already got the basics covered.
True Facts About The Star Nosed Mole
In association with the BBC! One of the most incredible little critters in the world!
True Facts About The Naked Mole Rat
The BBC let me play with some of their amazing footage of some of the hardest to film mammals in the world!
How To Make The Peep Chandelier You Never Knew You Needed
Candy-lier? Chandel-easter? Whatever you call it, it's kind of insane and kind of wonderful. Good Morning America challenged us to come up with something crazy made of Peeps, and now you can too.
Congressman Defends Hungary On Anti-Semitism Charge
The Hungarian government's image campaign beginning to work. "Friends of Hungary" will be registered as a U.S. organization.
27 Big And Impressive Dishes For Easter
Not just hunks of meat — vegetarian options too.
Peeperoni Peepza Is Surprisingly Edible, Maybe Even Delicious
A Peep-graham cracker crust topped with Nutella, chocolate, more Peeps, coconut flakes, and peanuts. What could go wrong?
This "Walking Dead" Season Finale Drinking Game Might Kill You
But hey, if you're going to turn into a Walker, might as well be from alcohol poisoning. Warning: Season Three spoilers ahead!
Left Behind By 21st Century Baseball, Broadcaster McCarver Calls It Quits
Baseball blew past Tim McCarver years ago even as his old-school peers got on board with new ideas. Now the 71-year-old TV analyst will hang up his headset after calling his 24th World Series. It's about time.
28 Incredibly Beautiful Places You Won't Believe Actually Exist
I want to go to there.
31 Colorful Things To Make For Easter Brunch
If Easter isn't an excuse to eat pink frosted cake for breakfast, I don't know what is.
9 Things You Didn't Know About Myst
Twenty years ago, brothers Robyn and Rand Miller released their seminal adventure game. Six million copies later, here are the secrets of how it was made.
41 Troops Who Just Returned Home
Faces of pure happiness.
13 Cats That Want To Help You Move
These cats are the best moving buddies. And you don't even have to bribe them with pizza and beer.
12 Breathtaking Examples Of Sheet Music Art
As if sheet music needed to be prettier, now it's got cats, rainbows, and The Beatles on it.
Everything You Need To Know About Arizona's Transgender "Bathroom Bill"
Arizona politicians passed a vote on a bill that would allow businesses to ban transgendered people from using bathrooms that don't match the gender they were born as.
Obama Invokes Memory Of Newtown In Slamming Opponents Of Gun Control Bill
“Shame on us if we’ve forgotten. I haven’t forgotten those kids. Shame on us if we’ve forgotten," Obama says.
How Venture Capitalists See Women
A new study suggests that female entrepreneurs are significantly less likely to get funding than their male counterparts — unless they come from a technical background.
15 Delightful Things Found In A Grandma Museum
"Over the course of my life my grandmother gave me hers through these gifts." From The Grandma Museum.
The Best Ever Song About Cats
Kitty go. Kitty go.
Here's What Next-Generation Games Will Look Like
Video games are about to get real. Very real.
27 Things That Definitely Belong In Your Dream Home
One day, when you win the lottery, you can have all of them. Le sigh.
A Very White Republican Leadership Plans Minority Outreach
Criticism from inside the ranks. "Any kind of racially specific campaign activity was often treated with skepticism by white staffers," says one former RNC staffer.
9 Delicious Springtime Cocktails
Lots of these are pink. Let's get drunk.
Guns, Swords, Photos Of Dead Bodies Seized From Adam Lanza's House
Dozens of pages of court documents were released Thursday, including warrants listing everything authorities took from Newtown gunman Adam Lanza's home and car after the school shooting.
Nelson Mandela Hospitalized In South Africa
Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital Thursday due to the recurrence of his lung infection.
17 Amazingly Bright Pictures Of Holi Celebrations
In India Holi aka the Festival of Colors is celebrated by throwing colored powder at each other.
U.S. Sent B-2 Stealth Bombers Over South Korea
The United States said Thursday it sent stealth bombers to South Korea to participate in annual military exercises amid spiking tensions with North Korea, CNN reports.
