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April 24, 2013
"The Way Way Back" Poster Is All Wet
Exclusive: Oscar-winning writer-directors Jim Rash and Nat Faxon explain why the major stars are so small on the poster for their movie — and why their faces aren't on it at all.
26 Reasons Kids Are Pretty Much Just Tiny Drunk Adults
Pull yourselves together, babies.
39 Delicious Things To Do With Rosemary
Fresh herbs are too good (and too pricey) to waste leftovers. Put that bundle to work!
How Instagram Will Sell Its Soul
A peculiar branding ploy with Nike may be the first signs of an Instagram profit strategy.
Shepard Fairey To Publicly Unveil New Anti-NRA Work In D.C. Thursday
"America: The land where God saves and Satan invests in assault weapons and high-capacity magazines." A plan to keep the gun control fight alive in D.C.
You Aren't The Only One Sad About Fleet Week Being Cancelled
NYC Fleet Week has officially been cancelled due to the sequester and a city is grieving (and tweeting.) We'll get through this together.
There's An Anti-Incest App In Iceland So You Don't Sleep With Your Cousin
Want to make sure that you don't accidentally sleep with a relative? There's an app for that.
A Snapchat For Whistle-Blowers
Ephemeral messaging isn't just for sexting.
7 Very Strange Plates Of Nachos That Still Look Delicious
Luckily, basically anything tastes good on a tortilla chip.
11 Modern Day Cosplays You Can Totally Pull Off At Ren Faires
Because period dress is expensive and prone to heat stroke. These are all valid, canonically acceptable costumes obviously.
Zach Braff On Why Kickstarter Is "The Next Best Thing" To Actual Investing
Along with his crowdfunding campaign, Braff says he's "putting some of my own money" into Wish I Was Here. Plus: Expect "silly, funny nudity"!
32 Cheap And Easy Backyard Ideas That Are Borderline Genius
Can't afford that dream deck or in-ground pool you're dying for? There are still ways to get a beautiful backyard that's perfect for entertaining.
Why Everybody Hates Max Baucus
The retiring Senator's name is mud on both sides of the aisle in Washington. "Maybe we'll actually get things done now," one Democrat snarked.
30 Temporary Tattoos That Are Just As Cool As The Real Thing
Cooler, actually, if you don't dig having the same image emblazoned on your skin for the rest of eternity.
8 Things That Allegedly Stress Women Out
The science is in: Women are supposedly anxious about almost everything.
Abortion Opponents Declare Victory After Obama Moves Planned Parenthood Speech
Anti-abortion advocates say the Kermit Gosnell case forced Obama to distance himself from Planned Parenthood. Nonsense, says Planned Parenthood.
Famed Chechen Surgeon "Mortally Ashamed" By Bombings
Dr. Khassan Baiev, author of "The Oath," condemns the act. A glimpse into how Chechen Americans are feeling.
A Dozen Things You Didn't Know About Doughnuts
For example, eating doughnuts makes you sexier. Depending who you ask, anyway.
Microsoft Is Announcing The New Xbox On May 21
Here's what we know, what we think, and what we think we know about the new console.
Progressives Emerge As Brian Schweitzer's Unlikely Ally
Just hours after Sen. Max Baucus's retirement announcement, a progressive group comes out for a pro-gun, pro-Keystone candidate. PCCC calls Schweitzer a "bold progressive populist."
Is Coach Heading To Fashion Week?
Executives are focused on adding "greater fashion credibility and relevance to the brand." If J. Crew can do it, why can't they?
Could Max Baucus Save The Gun Bill?
"The whole thing hinges on one guy now." And he has nothing to lose.
Mark Sanford Bravely Debates A Poster Of Nancy Pelosi
The same guy who made "hiking the Appalachian Trail" a euphemism for cheating.
Metta World Peace Can't Count
Another disappointment for the Lakers.
Not Sure What You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
That's okay.
The Nine Most Terrifying Covers Of Al-Qaeda's Magazine To Inspire Western Terrorist Attacks
The magazine, meant to inspire terrorist attacks in Western nations, offers advice to build bombs, acquire weapons, and carry out terrorist acts. The magazine also features articles such as "Losing a Friend in Jihad," "Why Did I Choose al-Qaeda," as well as a "Letter from the Editor." Sections in the magazine include "History and Strategy," "The Latest and Opinion," "Arts and Misc.," and a review section.
Former Romney Intern Arrested For Blackmailing Women Into Sending Him Nude Photos
He also has a Facebook profile full of photos of him posing with almost every Republican politician from the 2012 election cycle.
The Definitive Beer And Baseball Index
The ideal stadium experience: an affordable ticket, cheap brews, and a win for the home team. We analyzed beer prices, projected win percentages, and ticket costs to find out which club gives you the best basebang for your ballbuck.
Anna Wintour Claims DNC's Ex-Finance Director For Condé
Hildy Kuryk left her position at the Democratic National Committee to take the reins as communication director at Vogue. Because what Wintour wants, Wintour gets.
How Unique Are Your Physical Traits?
We all like to think there's something about us that makes us one of a kind. But what percentage of the population has the same "unique" traits as you do?
39 Coolest Kids Toys You Can Make Yourself
Be the most awesome parent ever, and keep them occupied so you can relax (at least a little bit). Or let them help you build it, if you're feeling brave.
15,000 Officers Attend The Memorial For Sean Collier
A sea of blue filled MIT's Briggs Field to pay respects to the officer who was slain last Thursday during the manhunt for the Boston bombers.
The New iOS Is Coming On June 10
And the next Mac OS too.
Meet The Genie Of Skryim
He can grant you any wish, but he's also kind of a schmuck.
31 Fun Treats To Make In A Muffin Tin
Like BURGERS.
Mormon Bishop Uses Samurai Sword To Save Woman From Being Attacked
Bishop Kent Hendrix saved his neighbor from her attacker Tuesday night by waving a samurai sword and scaring him off.
New "MasterChef Australia" Ad Is So Sexist, It's Insulting To All Humans
"When a man puts his mind to a job, it always turns out better" is an actual quote from this commercial.
Classic Comic Book Characters Would Look Absurd In Modern Movies
Maybe all that black spandex was an upgrade after all. After the success of the Legion of Real Life Supervillains, artist Butcher Billy returns by transplanting comic characters into their blockbuster counterparts.
26 Clever And Inexpensive Crafting Hacks
You don't need to spend a fortune on fancy supplies to fulfill all your DIY-loving heart's desires.
You'll Never Guess What This Jewelry Is Made Of
Wait, what.
Glenn Beck Did An Insane Impression Of Janet Napolitano
Imagine Jon Stewart doing his version of a Brooklyn gangster and you're halfway there.
Boston's Boylston Street Reopens To The Public
Copley Square residents, business owners and employees were allowed to return Tuesday for the first time since the marathon bombings. The street reopens to the general public on Wednesday.
Report: 5 Dead In Western Illinois Shooting
One person is also injured, according to WLDS radio.
Hedi Slimane's Saint Laurent Works For Lena Dunham
She wore a sparkly look from the label's Fall 2013 collection to last night's TIME 100 Gala.
Kevin Spacey Is Ready For Summer
He looks so happy!
Tamerlan Tsarnaev Was On A Classified Government Watch List
The Boston Marathon bombing suspect was placed on the "Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment" list after the FBI spoke to him in 2011.
The Pictures And Protests Of The Sichuan Earthquake The Chinese Government Doesn't Want Its People To See
Victims demand faster relief — and the government scrambles to take their images and complaints offline. The site Free Weibo offers a glimpse into the censored comments and images from the earthquake's relief efforts.
The US Has Few Ties To Chechnya, And Less Influence
"We just don't have a role."
15 Truly Bizarre Facts About Ancient Rome
Ancient Romans did everything from drinking gladiator blood to washing clothes in urine.
