Archive
April 9, 2013
The Man Who Gave His Life To Bitcoin
"After I found Bitcoin, I dropped everything." What it's like to live, breath, and work in an upstart, online currency.
Bradley Cooper Wore A Hat The Size Of Guam
What even is this hat?!
Could 3-On-3 Basketball Be The Next Olympic Sport?
The International Olympic Committee has been asked to consider adding 3-on-3 basketball to the 2016 Rio Games.
"Cargo" Shows How To Parent In A Zombie Apocalypse
The Walking Dead wishes it was this good. If you watch one seven minute YouTube video this year, let it be this one. Warning: You will cry.
Rand Paul's Challenge At Howard
Paul's civil libertarianism is popular right now. Can it sow the seeds of discontent with Democratic blocs?
Outrage Erupts Online Over 17-Year-Old Girl's Suicide After Her Rape Goes Viral
A Canadian teenager hung herself after photos of her rape were spread by classmates on Facebook and Twitter, now the internet is demanding justice.
Mitch McConnell Schools Democrats After Secret Recordings Are Published
After a potentially embarrassing tape leaks, a master class in spin. "McConnell took their faux-drama and busted a cap in their ass," says Wilson.
14 Epiphanies You'll Have Re-Watching "The Little Mermaid"
ARIEL IS WEARING HER SKIN AS A DRESS. And they call humans barbaric.
If The "Game Of Thrones" Houses Had Disney Mascots
Well the major Houses at least. Sorry minor nobility, you aren't cool enough for Disney.
How A Genius Makes An Egg Sandwich
Daniel Humm has been earning Michelin stars since he was 24 years old. This is how he makes a ham, egg, and cheese sandwich.
How To Make Chef Daniel Humm's Chocolate Egg Cream
During the Great Depression vendors cut the most expensive ingredients, eggs and cream, from this classic New York drink. It's stayed that way ever since.
How To Make Chef Daniel Humm's Fish And Chips
Scientifically speaking, this will taste better if you wrap it in newspaper and eat it on a dark wood table.
"Sheryl Sandberg Wants Me To Ask You For A Raise"
Lean In's immediate impact.
Jose Canseco Has Developed A Perfume
The weirdness continues.
9 Companies That Are Less Evil Than Electronic Arts
According to gamers.
Democrats, Progressives Refuse To Denounce Recordings Of Mitch McConnell
The NRSC is calling on organizations such as the DNC, DSCC, Think Progress, Mother Jones, American Bridge, and others to denounce a secret recording of Sen. Mitch McConnell discussing opposition research on Ashley Judd they described as "Watergate-style tactics." McConnell's campaign manager said Tuesday they are working with the FBI to investigate how the tape -- which was published today by Mother Jones -- was recorded.
There's A Guy On Instagram Bragging That He Captured The Lone Star Stabber
We cannot confirm this is true. He did, however, tag his photos "#lonestarstabbing #fuckthiskid #copsaretooslow."
What Makes This Oakland Subway Different Than All The Others?
The bulletproof glass that separates you from your 6" cold cut combo, that's what.
George Bush Pushed Gun Background Checks In 2000, 2004 Debates
A different time.
BuzzFeed's Elite 10 Smart Party Schools
These ten colleges won BuzzFeed's ranking of the best schools in the country for both partying and studying.
35 Money-Saving Home Decor Knock-Offs
The worst thing about shopping for furniture is not being able to afford any of it. If you can't help but flinch at the prices at Pottery Barn and Anthropologie, it's time to take matters into your own hands.
Coachella Guantanamo Theme Party Hosts "Redact" Invite
A modified invite after controversy over a Coachella party.
College In Houston Locked Down After Reports Of Multiple Stabbings
Officials are reporting that a suspect has been detained and it is still unclear how many injuries occurred.
Conservative Infighting Erupts Over Immigration Reform
Influential conservative leader Jim DeMint bluntly warns, "I’m not going to be an apologist for the Republican Party."
"Lennay Kekua" Wins ESPN's Bracket Contest
Cut to Manti Te'o shaking his head.
First Anti-Chris Christie Ad Buy To Hit Cable TV This Week
Ad claims New Jersey is "falling behind." The first negative ad campaign ahead of Gov. Christie's reelection and a possible presidential bid in 2016 has six figures behind it.
22 Reasons Spring Is The Absolute Worst
Get out of the game, spring.
Who Will Be The Next LucasArts?
Lo, a contender appears! Enter Guacamelee, the would-be wearer of the Monkey Island belt.
31 Fearless Ways To Stuff A Jalapeño Chile
Excuse me sir, did you just put that chile in a wonton wrapper, fry it, and dip it in Ranch? Oh, ok.
26 Of The Greatest Things That Have Ever Happened On 4chan
Hemmingway, Austen, Faulkner, the dudes on 4chan. Don't believe me? Just take a look.
Martin O'Malley Calling Himself A "Performance-Driven Progressive" Now
A new buzzword. After passing bills for gun control, a gas tax, and a death penalty repeal, O'Malley says he's about results, not liberalism.
Target Is Currently Selling "Urine" Sandals
Apparently, no one at Target realized the name of their new brand of sandals is also the Spanish word for pee.
Republican Congresswoman Goes On TMZ To Slam Beyonce, Jay-Z
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has been critical of the power couple's trip to Cuba, questioning on TMZ who from Treasury approved the trip. "Thanks guys, I love your show."
The Most Unnecessary Invention Ever: A Better Pringles Can
Don't you hate it when you're eating Pringles and the cursed can prevents you from reaching your beloved chips? There's a life hack for that.
17 Things That Should Make Republicans Feel Old
Grand OLD Party.
Harry Reid Invokes His Father's Suicide On The Senate Floor
Things got personal for the Majority Leader during a speech about gun violence prevention.
26 Adorably Unusual Ways To Propose To Someone
Because spending the rest of your life with your love should always begin with a QR code or a Golden Snitch.
Which Celebrity Has The Most Literate Twitter Feed?
Hint: not Justin Bieber.
Diane Kruger Lands Chanel Skincare Campaign
The fashion brand announced that the actress and longtime Chanel muse, will be the new face of their beauty campaigns.
Life-Changing Tip Of The Day: Open A Jar With Tape
Game over, pickles.
17 Cooking Gadgets That Will Destroy Your Faith In Humanity
Were you starting to think the human race might NOT be a plague on this earth? Wrong.
Watch A Laser Cannon Shoot A Drone Out Of The Sky
The Navy is ready to deploy an anti-aircraft laser cannon on a ship in the Persian Gulf.
Bill Clinton Is On Twitter Now
You can thank Stephen Colbert for giving Hillary Clinton's husband a nudge into the 21st century. Update: as of Tuesday, April 9th, @PrezBillyJeff's Twitter feed has yet to be verified and still includes only one Tweet.
CEO Switcheroo At JCPenney
After the chain store's failed overhaul last year, outgoing head honcho Ron Johnson was fired by the company's board yesterday. He's to be replaced by his predecessor, Mike Ullman.
13 People Killed In Mass Shooting In Serbia
The killings occurred in the village of Velika Ivanca, thirty miles Southeast of Belgrade.
Facebook Is Charging $15 To Message Popular Users
Facebook has quietly raised the price for sending messages to people with lots of followers. Whether or not they're actual celebrities.
What Would Happen If The World Lost Oxygen For 5 Seconds?
Kind of just the end of the world as we know it, NBD.
