Archive
September 17, 2013
9 Potential Mass Shootings That Were Stopped By Someone With A Personally Owned Firearm
Can law-abiding citizens with guns combat mass shootings?
21 Shocking Images Of Mexico After It Was Hit By Twin Tropical Storms
As many as 55 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated after some of Mexico's worst storm damage in decades. (WARNING: Graphic content)
Whitney Tilson Blasts Education Company K12
The education activist and hedge fund manager is taking a major stand against the online education and tech company by publicly shorting its stock, calling K12's practices and academic results "dismal." And K12's model undermines the charter school movement in which he is deeply entrenched.
Mike Mayo's 7 Best Banking One-Liners
The outspoken banking analyst accepted an award from the CFA Institute and proceeded to zing the banking industry left and right.
Obama: The Only Thing Standing In The Way Of Immigration Reform Is John Boehner
A harsh rebuke of the speaker from the president on Spanish-language TV.
Is There Really A "Meteorite Church" In Russia?
Its members say they are worried the sunken meteorite is worsening the Syrian conflict.
Ghost In Ohio Students' Basement Turns Out To Be A Real Live Human
Those mysterious bumps and creaks in the night? It's just Jeremy.
13 Pieces Of Vegan Sandwich Porn
Sandwiches: The most beautiful of all foods. And these vegan ones are pretty darn sharp too.
18 Treats You Might Not Know Are Dairy-Free
Which isn't to say they're good for you. But the lactose-intolerant deserve — no, DEMAND — equal access to junk food.
A University Got Rid Of A Giant Pendulum After Guys Were Riding It Like Miley Cyrus In "Wrecking Ball"
This is why we can't have nice things.
What The Voices Of "Winnie The Pooh" Actually Look Like
You'll never guess who the original Roo looked like.
30 Unconventional Two-Person Halloween Costumes
Maybe they're your best friend or your significant other or just some rando who really really wants to buddy up; whatever the case, step up your costume game this Halloween.
This Is What It Looks Like When A 2,000-Pound Smart Bomb Blows Up A Tiny Ship
The U.S Air Force released photographs of a Sept. 4 bomb test in which a solo B-1B flew into this tiny pirate boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Because why not?
17 Terrible Things About Coffee Shops
Yes, please, give me the 20-minute origin story of your special beans.
Reports: Dennis Kucinich Interviewed Syrian Leader
The former congressman's second trip to Syria and his first big get for Fox News. First Charlie Rose, now Dennis.
Are You Smarter Than These Celebrities?
Keep studying. And someday you might be as smart as Ivan Drago.
Here's Every McDonalds Sandwich Stacked In One Tower
Courtesy of a website called DudeFoods, of course.
New Trial Ordered For Police Officers Who Shot Six In Post-Katrina Chaos
A New Orleans judge overturned convictions and granted a new trial to five former police officers charged with killing two and injuring four in the Danziger Bridge shootings of 2005.
Snowden Nominated For EU Human Rights Prize
"The information revealed by Mr Snowden is of direct relevance to all EU citizens," European lawmakers say.
Yes, You Are Still Legally Allowed To Twerk In Louisiana
The press release claiming DeQuincy, La., banned twerking is fake.
The Little-Known Story Of Captain Jack Sparrow's Origin
He didn't just spring fully formed onto the docks of Port Royale. The social circle of pirates is surprisingly small.
Say Hello To The New Instagram Aesthetic
Slow. Soooo slloooooowwwwwwwwww. And still filtered.
Muslim Brotherhood Spokesman Arrested In Egypt
Gehad el-Haddad, the Brotherhood's main foreign media contact, was arrested with three other group members in Cairo.
Navy Yard Shooter Used A Shotgun And A Handgun, Reportedly Suffered From Psychological Problems
The FBI says the deceased shooter Aaron Alexis acted alone and officers were able to intervene seven minutes after being alerted.
Middle-Class Families Made Less In 2012 Than They Did In 1989
Census data also shows household incomes in 2012 were at the same levels as 2011.
16 DIY Ways To Take Your Store-Bought Cake To The Next Level
Zero piping-bag skills required.
Honest Trailers Ruthlessly Points Out Why "World War Z" Was Terrible
It all makes sense now. Brad Pitt just wanted to be a zombie killing, world saving Mary Sue.
26 Productos Que No Puedes Creer Que Todavía No Existan
Al parecer, la raza humana todavía tiene un largo camino por recorrer.
26 produits qui devraient déjà exister
Pour le bien de l'humanité.
Cute-Ass Animals That Really Just Need To Stop
These animals are so cute that I kind of hate them.
17 Things People Care About Less Than Getting A Cronut
Meet some of the people waiting in the insanely massive line for Shake Shack's Cronut Hole Concrete.
Chinese Grads Share College Regrets in Photo Meme
A peek into Chinese campus life.
Gun Control Legislation Isn't Going Anywhere
"I don’t know when enough is enough. I thought that [after] the Connecticut situation, that people would see it, and rebel against it and say look, we need to do something," Sen. Dianne Feinstein says.
An Early Twitter Investor Is Poised To Make More Than $100 Million Off A Small Investment
Charles River Ventures' stake looks like it's going to be worth more than $100 million. It's not $1 billion, but it's a huge payout for what they put in.
Carl Icahn's Bet To Wrangle Apple Looks Better Every Day
No news, in these situations, is sometimes bad news. Now Carl Icahn's position looks even stronger in the company Steve Jobs built.
I Finished "Grand Theft Auto V" In One 38-Hour Sitting*
*More or less.
The Story Behind The New Twitter Spam Epidemic
The spammer behind @CelebPhoneNo explains exactly how — and why — you're getting added to so many Twitter lists.
Exclusive: Girls Abandoning Abercrombie & Fitch, Driving Decline
Sources tell BuzzFeed that within the 10% comparable sales drop reported last month for Abercrombie's second quarter, the women's side of the business plunged 30%. A "meltdown," one source says.
What It's Like Getting A Master's Degree In Social Media
The University of Florida recently launched the first-ever graduate program in social media in the U.S., a move that was swiftly mocked by skeptics. A student tells BuzzFeed what the $27K in tuition will actually get you.
Yelp Sues San Diego Law Firm For Bogus Reviews
The lawsuit, filed last month in San Francisco, claims employees at McMillan Law Group pretended to be satisfied clients.
6 Completely Insane Sports From Around The World
How many melons can *you* smash open with your forehead?
The First Woman To Orbit Earth Wants To Return To Space, Forever
76-year-old Valentina Tereshkova has applied for the Mars One mission to colonize the red planet in 2023.
True Facts About The Frog
Way, way creepier than you thought they were... also will make you google Trypophobia.
The Most Bizarre Interior Paint Shade Names Of All Time
Whoever's in charge of naming paint colors — we need to talk.
9 Things The Winklevoss Twins Taught Me About Bitcoin
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss finally got their moment Tuesday morning to tell the world just how much they love Bitcoin, "the internet of money." Here are the most noteworthy Bitcoin facts imparted to an audience of investors at the Value Investing Congress.
23 Instagrams Of People In Colorado Dealing With Torrential Floods As Best They Can
Scary, incredible photos following the record-breaking rains in Colorado.
The 22 Lowest Paying Jobs That Require A Degree
Well... at least you got pretty good at beer pong.
London Man Stabbed And Robbed Of His Copy Of "Grand Theft Auto V"
Attacked by a gang on his way back from the store.
10 Disney Heroines Chosen To Be "Doctor Who" Companions
Even the ladies of Disney can't resist the call of a mad man in blue box. Artist Karen Hallion mostly leaves which Doctor to your imagination.
30 Adorable And Unexpected DIY Stamp Projects
Turns out you can stamp with — and stamp on — pretty much anything you can think of.
13 Heartwarming Pictures Of Syrian Children Learning Taekwondo
Korean trainers are teaching taekwondo to children at Zaatari refugee camp near Mafraw, Jordan. "Taekwondo is amazing," says one kid.
Washington Navy Yard Rampage Victims Identified
UPDATE: The names of all 12 victims in Monday's shooting spree have now been released. An investigation into the gunman's motive is underway.
Catholic Church And Popular Politician Spar In Peru's Fight For LGBT Rights
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani gets personal in opposing a civil union proposal introduced by Congressman Carlos Bruce, one of Peru's leading politicians.
Shipwrecked Costa Concordia Upright After 19-Hour Operation Off Italy
Engineers declared the 114,000-ton Costa Concordia cruise ship completely upright on Tuesday after an operation to pull it from its side where it capsized in January 2012. Thirty-two people died last year when the ship, with 4,200 passengers onboard, hit rocks and ran aground off the island of Giglio.
Awkward Work Moments You Know Too Well
You should really just call in sick today.
Democratic Congressman Tweets Cartoon Blaming NRA For Shooting
For Congressman Steve Cohen of Tennessee, the cartoon, which features an NRA-labeled assault rifle with the Capitol and Washington Monument, symbolized the day.
