Archive
September 5, 2013
Student Orientation Cheer Encourages Underage Sexual Assault
Students at Saint Mary's University in Halifax are under fire after an Instagram video of a sexist chant went viral.
Spaghetti Ice Cream Exists, Looks Like Heaven
The delightful German novelty dessert is now available in NYC.
New York Teenager "Decapitated" By Toy Helicopter
The 19-year-old reportedly lost control of his remote-control chopper, which sliced through the top of his head and shoulder.
Unbelievable Predictions From Genius Isaac Asimov
During the World's Fair in 1964, Asimov predicted 2014 almost perfectly. Based on this post.
8 Insane Things You Can Do Underwater
Anything can happen...underwater.
Lawmakers Warn That Obama Is Fumbling Syria Strike Messaging
"The calls have been overwhelmingly against. We should have been called back immediately, there should have been a national address," said New Jersey Republican Frank LoBiondo.
10 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Miley uses a bad word and more!
41 Tailgating Tips That Are Borderline Genius
This is not about a grill and a cooler of beer: Tailgating is a lifestyle.
San Antonio Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance That Protects LGBT Community And Veterans
After marathon sessions of public debate, the San Antonio City Council passed 8-3 a non-discrimination ordinance to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The council also added protections for veterans.
Silly Things That Give You Anxiety
Just act normal... just act normal...
George Zimmerman's Wife Has Filed For Divorce
In an interview with Good Morning America last week, Shellie Zimmerman said their marriage was strained.
14 Mac Hacks That Will Change The Way You Use Your Computer
These life-changing shortcuts are RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
How A Starbucks-Inspired Nail Salon Became The Internet's Most Exciting Makeup Brand
The budding makeup brand, created by an ex-Starbucks executive, joins the likes of Warby Parker, Bonobos, and Everlane in successfully building itself online first.
Kenneth Cole Decided To Tweet Something Completely Stupid About Syria
Good brand strategy, Kenneth Cole.
7 Delicious DIYs For The Overachieving Foodie
Hardcore home cooks: Right this way, please.
15 Ikea Hacks For Your Child's Dream Bedroom
Chances are your kid won't be so into firetrucks in three years. Here's how to avoid dropping too much money on a themed room.
Al Gore Group Defends Climate Change Strategy In Internal Memo
"AG and climate change are one of the favorite piñatas for media and easy targets for headlines," Stiles tells employees in response to a report by BuzzFeed.
Can You Decode These Classic "Friends" Quotes?
Here you'll find 9 quotes retold as infographics. How well do you know your Friends?
You Will Never Look At Tetris The Same Way Again
Sweet gentle Christ.
100 Walmart Workers Arrested In Nationwide Protests
On Thursday, Walmart workers in more than a dozen cities protested for fair wages, and 100 arrests were made in 11 cities. Among the first arrests were three strikers — or "cast members," as one Walmart spokesman called them — who were arrested in New York City for attempting to meet with an executive.
Indian Author Who Wrote About Her Escape From The Taliban Shot Dead In Afghanistan
Sushmita Banerjee was shot 20 times outside her home and had her hair ripped off by militants.
27 Delicious Ways To Use Tomatoes
Truly perfect tomatoes are a once-a-year privilege. Do 'em proud.
Biden On Romney In 2012: "Ready To Go To War" With Syria
He offered no specifics. Assad "will go."
"Game Of Thrones" Season Four Marketing Can't Top These Fan Posters
Admit it, you thought this was official, didn't you? If HBO knows what's good for them, they'll hire Mateus Muramatsu and Raphael Augusto Guerhaldt.
Why My Twitter Bot Is More Influential Than You
On The Internet, Nobody Knows You're An "Influencer."
Feinstein: DVD Containing Evidence Of Chemical Weapons Use In Syria Will Be Sent To Congress
After a briefing on Syria, Sen. Dianne Feinstein said that a DVD containing evidence of victims subjected to chemical weapons attacks will be sent to every senator and possibly members of the House.
Who Is In The Secret Syria Coalition?
Secretary of State John Kerry has said 34 countries and organizations are ready to support the U.S. in its military strikes against Syria. But who are they?
This Clothing Guarantees You'll Never Be Mistaken For Straight Again
Queer femme girls are often assumed to be straight. Follow these tips to never be incorrectly identified.
16 Disappointing Pinterest Beauty Fails
Turns out those "no-heat curls" aren't actually that easy in reality.
James Blake And The Difficulty Of Learning To Be Happy With What You've Got
The end of a career and the beginning of...
25 Things John Kerry Looked Like At The Syria Hearings
Oh, sure, I can see that.
Brazilian Diplomats Cancel D.C. Trip Reportedly Over NSA Spying
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff said to be "completely furious."
J. D. Salinger Explained By Someone Who Has Never Read His Work
Everything I know about this guy came from pop culture osmosis.
Soup Just Got A Bit More Exciting
So claims a Citigroup report on the business potential of Campbell's entering the dry soup market via a deal with coffee brewer Keurig.
This Is What It Looks Like When Two Spanish Hipsters Take Super Mario-Themed Engagement Photos
"It'sa something in my eye, Luigi!" Via When Geeks Wed.
27 Things Media People Like
Smart take.
What An Elephant Looks Like To Google's Self-Driving Car
A sneak peek at the autonomous safaris of the future.
12 Local Brands That Aren't So Local
The faceless conglomerates, anonymous hometowns, and just straight-out misdirections behind your favorite brands.
This Chinese Teenager Getting Stuck Between Two Walls Is My Worst Nightmare
Tikki Tikki Tembo for our technological times.
Gabby Giffords Joins Instagram
The former congresswoman from Arizona, who was shot in the head in 2011, signs up for the popular photo-sharing social network.
The Daily Show Gets The Kremlin Treatment
"This guy right here is one glitter cannon away from leading our gay pride parade."
The National Zoo's Baby Giant Panda Is A Girl
She's been described as healthy and active. Her mother had miscarried before, and the cub's twin didn't survive.
The NYPD's Muslim Spying Targets Speak Out
"We are scared of NYPD."
This Is Tyler Winklevoss Shirtless At Burning Man
A million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool? Burning Man. And goggles. And Bitcoin ETFs. But mostly pecs.
Was Mitt Romney Right About Everything?
From Russia to Mali to Detroit, Romney's biggest fans say they've been vindicated. "Obviously, it would have been nice if any of these incidents would have occurred during the campaign."
8 Portraits Of Politicians Hanging In Parliament, Rated
This was not written by a professional art critic.
Watch Rumsfeld React In Disbelief As He Learns Obama Said He Didn't Draw The "Red Line" On Syria
"You're kidding me. He didn't say that. I can't imagine him saying that he didn't draw the red line. But, he did draw a red line. We have ears."
Yahoo! Unveils Its New Logo
After 30 days of continuously changing its logo, the tech giant unveiled its final new design at midnight Thursday.
What It's Like To Be Anthony Weiner
A short documentary follows the strangest campaign of the year.
Men Accused Of Horrific Gang Rape In Mumbai Allegedly Assualted 10 Women In Six Months
They reportedly posed as cops to lure women into an abandoned mill where they raped them.
AFP "Kills" Unflattering Photo Of The French President
The photo of President Francois Hollande was snapped on Tuesday during a visit to a school in Denain, France. Agence France Presse said it "decided to kill the photo as we considered in retrospect that it provided nothing in news terms."
7 Signs An Interview Is Getting Awkward
Aw, come on, don't make Morgan Freeman say "twerk."
23 Moments Of Beyoncé Realness
Because we are all just living in Queen Bey's world.
Why Art Saves Lives
During the summer of 2013, LAMP Community, a homeless shelter in Los Angeles, hosted a photography class and gave its members a little something called, "hope." Click here to view photos, purchase prints and support these amazing artists!
