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September 6, 2013
Tumblr Explains Why "Sherlock" Needs To Come Back On The Air Right Now
Filming for the show's third season wrapped Sunday, but it remains to be seen if Sherlock fans will be able to survive until it airs.
Rebecca Minkoff, I'm Waiting For That Snapchat
Last season, Twitter trolled the Rebecca Minkoff show. This season, the brand is using Snapchat.
"The Fifth Estate" Makes Wikileaks And Julian Assange Seem Totally Meh
Benedict Cumberbatch gives a fine performance as Assange, but it's not like we haven't seen this kind of thing from him before. (SPOILERS ahead.)
Syrian Children Plead For A U.S. Strike
A message from Assad's opposition: "Get us out of this hell." Warning: Video contains some graphic photos of dead bodies.
Photos Of Children Fighting In Syria That You Must See
The war of the young.
The Powerpuff Girls Could Have Replaced Your Gender Studies Class
Sugar, spice, everything nice, and -- SCREW THAT LET'S KICK ASS.
Marvel's Newest Plot Teaser Asked Seriously Awkward Questions
Sometimes being vague is a good thing. And sometimes it makes it seem like you're trying to tell fans you gave them herpes.
Strange Facts About One Direction
"It's a global conspiracy, actually, with key players in the highest levels of power, that reaches down into the lives of every man, woman, and child on this planet."
21 Fashion Tips From Delicious Potatoes
Root vegetables are surprisingly stylish.
Here's How The President Of Fox News Would Handle Syria If He Ran The U.S.
In a 2012 book, Roger Ailes is quoted saying that if he was in charge he'd wage war in Syria — and that he'd get Vladimir Putin to join him with an unusual offer.
21 Powerful Quotes That Capture The Magic Of Music
"Music is a world within itself, it's a language we all understand." These gorgeous images of legendary musicians and their words of wisdom will heal your soul today.
Soda CEO Or Poetic Genius?
The literary stylings of National Beverage Corp CEO Nick Caporella extend way past yesterday's weird earnings report.
George Zimmerman's Wife On Why She Filed For Divorce: He Felt "Invincible" After Verdict
Shellie Zimmerman says her husband felt invincible and was selfish and verbally abusive after he was found not guilty in the death of Trayvon Martin.
If Walter Jr. From "Breaking Bad" Had Instagram
A peek into the life of a teenager named Flynn.
Rapist In India Burned To Death By His 25-Year-Old Victim
"This is real justice," says one Indian, a sentiment echoed by many.
Mark Cuban Goes Shopping For J.C. Penney Stock
Maybe J.C. Penney can go on the Shark Tank.
How To Have A Better Party In 70 Seconds
Prepare to have your life changed.
Cory Booker Shows 15 Years Of Tax Returns
Federal income tax returns show the senate candidate made fewer charitable contributions than previously suggested. Booker will also step down from the board of Waywire, his digital media company.
Two Teenage Boys Saved A Kidnapped Woman Because They Were Checking Her Out On The Highway
Important lesson: If someone is mouthing "help me" at you from another car, it's a good idea to call 911.
Computer Security Industry Rocked By NSA Revelations
The NSA can easily bypass many commonly used forms of encryption. This is terrible news for the people who sell it.
An Interview With The Other New Batman
We asked Roger Craig Smith, the new voice of the Dark Knight, what it's like to play America's favorite superhero.
Aaron Hernandez Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
For the first time since his arrest, ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez spoke in court today, repeating the words "not guilty" six times.
The Best Way To Use Leftover Bread
If day-old bread could talk, it would say: "Please soak me in custard and bake me all over again."
15 Invaluable Lifehacks Every Dog Should Know
Just because you don't have opposable thumbs doesn't mean you can't live life to the fullest.
5 Red Wines You Should Be Drinking Chilled
Slightly cold red wine isn't blasphemy; it's the perfect thing to drink on an early fall evening.
Vulnerable Democrats Keep Their Distance From Obama On Syria
Democrats with tougher electoral prospects are not interested in signing on to the president's war.
7 Problems Only People With Glasses Understand
Life's tough when you're completely dependent on A PIECE OF PLASTIC.
Yes, It Matters What Kind Of Onion You Use
Here's a guide to what to use when.
Horrific Highway Crash In Durban That Killed 22 People Is Captured On Camera
The carnage was caused by a runaway truck colliding into four taxis and a car. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
Ohio Man Confesses In Video To Killing A Man In Drunk Driving Crash
"My name is Matthew Cordle, and on June 22nd, 2013, I hit and killed Vincent Canzani," he says in a video going viral on YouTube. "This video will act as my confession."
Yahoo Gets More Data Requests From The Government Than Either Google Or Facebook
A measure of success! Of sorts. And the numbers don't even include Tumblr yet.
When It's Time To Change Your Islamist Rebel Group's Name
Meet the Philippine separatist group the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
Republican Congressman: If The House Had An Impeachment Vote It Would Pass
The impeachment drumbeat continues.
8 Mind-Bending Facts To Make You A Geography Expert
What if sunrise was at 10am? These geography factoids are simply astonishing.
14 Profound Quotes From The Harry Potter Books
Mostly from Dumbledore because obviously.
24 Of The Best @MuggleHustle Tweets
@mugglehustle has dedicated his life to live-tweeting the Harry Potter series as he reads them. IT'S DOPE AS FUCK Y'ALL.
21 Children's Book Characters Born To Be Halloween Costumes
School has started, which means it's probably time to talk Halloween costumes. Give your little one something to get excited about with these super clever DIY options.
Facebook-Flavored Ice Cream Tastes Like Crippling Loneliness
How about a nice big scoop of NOPE.
How To Coupon In The 21st Century
No need to spend hours clipping, sorting, and checking out with flimsy pieces of paper — you can save tons of money with basically no effort at all.
10 Things You Might Not Know About America's First Muslim Fraternity
They're basically a normal frat, minus the partying, of course.
19 Essential Miyazaki Reaction GIFS For Every Occasion
One day humans will show emotion only through GIFS. Just doing my part to help that along.
Republican Congressman Fundraising Off Syria Stance
"Will you stand with me in opposing President Obama's plan with a donation of $25 or more right now?"
Obama To Address American People On Syria Tuesday
The president promises to make a direct case for war to a skeptical public. Obama calls congressional debate over Syria "a heavy lift" for the White House.
Putin Says He Will Continue Supplying Arms To Syria
"Will we help Syria? Yes, we will." The Russian president also met privately with Obama, despite the White House previously canceling a meeting with him.
Did A Congresswoman Post A Photo Of The Shocker?
You can never be too sure with these things.
Do The Generals Want War In Syria?
A retired major general writes a damning op-ed against Obama's war plans and claims widespread military disapproval over the administration's handling of the crisis. A Pentagon spokesman rejects the claim.
San Francisco Official Urges Look Into Pulling Russian Investments In Protest Of LGBT "Criminalization" [Updated]
The city could pull any of its $16.3 billion pension assets out of Russia under its "social justice" investment policy. A city supervisor sent a letter this week to the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System protesting Russia's "criminalization" of the LGBT community.
J Street Undecided On Syria Position
The liberal pro-Israel advocacy group says it won't know if it supports Obama's plan for military strikes on Syria until next week.
Man Captures The Moment He Was Struck By Lightning On Video
Wow. A man was visiting Southern California's Lake Cuyamaca on Tuesday when he saw lightning on the horizon and decided to capture it on his iPhone. Then, he was hit.
The Most Epic Twerk Fail Of All Time
OMG! Don't try this at home, kids. UPDATE: This was a Jimmy Kimmel prank.
Sea Hunt: Finding Sunken Treasure With The Great Lakes' Legendary Shipwreck Hunters
Forget fantasies of gold doubloons or pirate booty — for a veteran crew of Midwestern adventurers looking for a lost freighter at the bottom of Lake Superior, the long, isolating search is its own reward.
8 Explosive Facts About Orgasms
The sticky facts about the big O.
What We Can Learn From Movies
Movies can teach us a lot about ourselves. We just have to be willing to learn.
