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April 3, 2013
An Epic "Illegal Immigration" Debate Happened On Twitter
Conservative blogger Michelle Malkin and journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, an undocumented immigrant, had a very civil Twitter discussion about immigration in the U.S. So civil, in fact, Vargas even offered to make Malkin dinner!
Kickstarter Creates Epic Alien Culture With 200,000 LEGOs
Contact 1 lets you build a better future. Created by Mike Doyle, the prototype took over 600 man hours to create.
If "Game Of Thrones" Characters Had Facebook
"You cannot be in a relationship with your sister." The folks at Team Pwnicorn ponder how Westeros would look with social media.
Just How Far Is It To Mars?
The Red Planet may be further away than you think... Check out this interactive guide that's probably the coolest thing you'll see on the internet today.
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
You'll never guess who Mindy Kaling thinks is hot, plus eight other tweets!
Why Are People So Romantic About Baseballs?
A common phrase goes under the microscope.
LucasArts May Be Gone, But My Tattoo Will Live Forever
*Or at least until I die.
21 Surprising Things You Can Make In A Rice Cooker
It's time you outsmarted the machine.
Obama To Take A Pay Cut In Solidarity With Federal Workers
The president will give back 5% of his salary each month as a show of support for government workers hit by the sequester.
The Politicians Who Supported DOMA Who Had Affairs
Seven Republican members of Congress, one Democratic president who signed the law, and one Democratic congressman.
14 Things You Can Buy With Bitcoins
Stop hoarding those bitcoins and start shopping! Oh, and yes, you can hire an escort.
Stephen Colbert's Sister Has A Name
There are a few cable news folks out there who feel the need to mention Elizabeth Colbert Busch's brother before —and sometimes instead of— her name when talking about the Democratic candidate for South Carolina's 1st congressional district.
Watch J.J. Abrams And Michael Giacchino Goof Off While Scoring "Star Trek Into Darkness"
This is so deliciously geeky.
23 Pictures You Can Practically Feel
"I've made a huge mistake." –These people
NASA's Fascinating Stash Of Martian GIFS
On another world, man-made objects are being buffeted by alien weather patterns. That's pretty damn amazing.
Obama: The Gun Owners Are On My Side
A pointed rejection of the NRA in Colorado.
Everything You Need To Know About Justin Bieber And His Monkey
Justin Bieber: Innocent victim of foreign bureacracy or deadbeat monkey dad? The singer's pet monkey is languishing in a German animal shelter. Here's what you need to know.
Bob Costas Does A Ludacris Rap On The Air
I've never been more thankful that Bob Costas exists.
Why Filming In Ohio Was The Best Thing Ever For Sundance Darling "The Kings Of Summer"
Nick Offerman, Allison Brie, Megan Mullally, and director Jordan Vogt-Roberts discuss the highlights of making their coming-of-age tale far away from cynical Hollywood.
The 12 Best Prisons On Yelp
Yelp: It's like Lonely Planet for career criminals.
Spare Us Your Customer Service Complaint Tweets
Seeking out customer service on Twitter is a fairly popular practice — and sometimes a successful one. But doing it publicly raises questions about social media–encouraged entitlement.
Honest Trailers: "Jurassic Park 3D"
Journey back to a time before every movie was needlessly converted to 3D. In needlessly converted 3D.
32 Reasons Succulents Are The Best Plants Ever
Maybe even the best things.
How To Make Avgolemono, The Winter-Spring Transition Stew
In Greek, "avgolemono" means egg-lemon. In practice, it means creamy, cozy, lemony chicken soup.
Opponents In Mass. Senate Race Issue Joint Statement Against NRA
A common enemy.
16 Totally Not Awful Ways To Burn Calories In 30 Minutes
You can burn PLENTY of calories in half an hour. And the best part is, it doesn't even have to suck!
Landmarks Around The World Went Blue For World Autism Awareness Day
Da ba dee da ba dye.
24 Things You Should Not Tweet If You're A Politician
It is really not that hard!
17 Photos Of Argentina's Controversial "Extreme Petting Zoo"
The Lujan Zoo in Argentina is one of the few places in the world that lets people pet wild animals.
Jimmy Fallon To Replace Jay Leno In 2014
The move will reportedly happen in February, at the end of the 2014 Winter Olympics. After weeks of rumors, NBC made the official announcement Wednesday.
How To Throw The "Great Gatsby" Wedding Of Your Dreams
“Can’t repeat the past? … Why, of course you can!”
Florida Congressman Dances The Funky Chicken In Rap Video
Florida Congressman Trey Radel appeared in a locally produced rap video supporting FGCU in the NCAA tournament last week. More important are his dance moves.
Amazing Photos And Videos Of A Russian Skyscraper In Flames
The building was evacuated, and no injuries have been reported.
Everyone Should Be Able To Play Video Games
Can AbleGamers convince the gaming industry to make their titles accessible to all?
The 16 Most Annoying "Fitspiration" Pins On Pinterest
WE GET IT, WE'RE SUPPOSED TO GO TO THE GYM.
U.S. Embassy In Cairo Twitter Account Deleted
After a Twitter fight with the Egyptian presidency account. Seems rash. [Update: The account is back online.]
18 Surreal And Revealing Instagrams From North Korea
David Guttenfelder, photographer from the Associated Press, uploaded these bizarre glimpses of North Korea in real time to his Instagram account between January and April.
Definitive Proof Pants Are The Perfect Superheroine Accessory
Fighting crime can be fashion forward and comfortable. Artist Michael Lee Lunsford managed to maintain the iconic integrity of these costumes without imminent wardrobe malfunctions.
Apparently People Instagramming Their Sims Is A Thing Now
Have tweens finally gone too far? There's an emerging subculture where people not only roleplay using Sims 3 University, but also Instagram their-Sim-selves doing it.
White House: Press Didn't Start Asking About Drones Until Jon Stewart Did
Dan Pfeiffer pounds the press corps.
Vermont Governor Looks Back On A Marriage Equality "Revolution" At Home
For Gov. Peter Shumlin, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, the fight for same-sex marriage all started in the Green Mountain State. A movement "hatched in Vermont."
12 Depressing (But Useful) DIY Baby Projects
Congratulations on your new baby. I guess that's it for hanging out!
Kirsten Gillibrand Flexes Fundraising Muscle In South Carolina Race
Just minutes after Mark Sanford's victory in the GOP runoff election Tuesday, Sen. Gillibrand makes her entrance. Colbert Busch "needs us to fight back."
U.N. Approves Global Arms Treaty
Secretary of State John Kerry called it a "strong, effective and implementable" treaty and stressed that it applies only to international deals and "reaffirms the sovereign right of any state to regulate arms within its territory," Associated Press reports.
