Archive
February 5, 2014
What Is Rape Culture?
Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. A look at the cultural factors behind the statistic.
Grounded Bird
Despite beating analysts revenue and earnings expectations in its first quarter as a public company, investors sent Twitter shares down sharply because of poor user growth. The company only added a disappointing 9 million new subscribers in the quarter.
British Papers Tomorrow Are Going To Be All About A Clinton Sex Scandal Again
Everything old is new again... Millions of Brits are going to wake up to claims that actress Liz Hurley had an affair with the ex-President.
Republican Governors Association Attacks Democrat For Bill Pennsylvania Governor Supports
A very strange turn of events.
Facts That Will Change Your Mind About New Jersey
We pump our fists, not our gas.
Satirist Bassem Youssef Is Returning To TV At A Scary Time To Joke In Egypt
The Jon Stewart of Egypt is back. "It's full-on panic mode."
Green Mountain Looks To Conquer Home Soda Market, Coca-Cola Buys 10% Stake
Coca-Cola will invest $1.25 billion and help develop the "Keurig Cold" product for making bevarages at home.
Are The Big Social Networks Saturated?
Social networks are still growing, but only slightly. And they're more profitable than ever.
10 Proyectos "Házlo tu mismo" del Día de San Valentín para tus personas favoritas
El día de San Valentín no es solo para personas que tienen pareja. Aquí están algunas opciones fáciles para asegurarte de que todos los que conozcas sientan el amor!
Why You Should Stop Complaining About NBC's Tape-Delayed Olympics Coverage Before You Start
Watch the live stream online. And don't tell other people how to live.
Wilkie Has A Hunch
Yes he does. Oh yes, he does.
Which "Labyrinth" Character Are You?
Who do? You do. Do what? Take this quiz.
Joe Biden Defends Pope Francis On Economics "As A Practicing Catholic"
On Wednesday, the Obama administration's most prominent Catholic slammed one of the pope's most prominent American conservative detractors: "As a practicing Catholic, bless me, Father, for he has sinned."
Twitter Still Seems To Be Having A Hard Time Getting New Users
The company reported better-than-expected results, financially. But it only added 9 million monthly active users since the last quarter.
Starbucks Secret Menu Drinks You Need To Try
Butterbeer frappuccino? UM YEP.
12 Children Wounded In A Grenade Attack On A School In Benghazi
A hand grenade thrown into a school playground during recess injured 12 children, two of whom were seriously wounded. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
Deleted Tweets Clay Aiken Probably Doesn't Want You To See Now That He Is Running For Office
Sounds like an interesting drinking game tho.
21 razones por las que el pastel de cumpleaños es, y siempre será, mejor que los Cupcakes
¿Eres del Equipo Pastel o del Equipo Cupcake?
Thousands Of Stray Dogs Are Being Killed Ahead Of The Sochi Olympics
The city of Sochi has hired a private company to round up as many dogs ("biological trash") as possible before the opening ceremony.
Are People Selling Guns On Facebook?
Facebook says no. At least one large gun-community page suggests otherwise.
23 formas en las que las relaciones de mejoras amigas sobreviven la larga distancia
Tengamos una cita en Skype lo más pronto posible, por favor.
There Is A Peeing Sex Toy That People Use To Pass Drug Tests
But the store will likely turn you down if you tell them that's why you're buying it. Warning: NSFW.
The Search For The Internet's Next Top Weather Nerd
Why everyone is trying to hire the next great meteorologist.
2014 Could Be A Year Of (Very Small) Action
Don't expect anything big from 2014 but there are some glimmers of optimism from members of Congress. "I'm sure there will be something that will burp out of this dysfunctional congress," quipped Rep. Peter DeFazio.
Inside The Mind Of The Man Who Broke Madden
How Jon Bois' delightfully impish series became an internet sensation.
7 GMO Foods That Will Blow Your Mind
WTF, GMOs. You are crazy.
Ackman’s Latest Herbalife Attack Raises Legal Red Flags, Experts Say
Pershing Square Capital has launched a new website attacking former Herbalife employees. Experts say the hedge fund could be in questionable legal territory with its "unprecedented" move.
9-Year-Old Girl Battles For Her Life After Being Brutally Raped By Her Neighbor In India
A year after the brutal Delhi gang rape, another horrifying rape rocks the country's capital.
Shaun White Pulls Out Of Sochi Slopestyle Event, Latest Casualty Of "Sketchy" Course
After jamming his wrist during practice, the superstar says he will not compete in the snowboarding event that has already injured two other Olympians.
Sales Slim Down For Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl Cocktail Brand
Comparable sales of Skinnygirl, acquired by Beam in 2011, plummeted 26% last year, by far the worst performer of the liquor company's brands.
24 tatuajes sensacionalmente ingeniosos de Disney
*envidia desmedida*
Incredibly Life-Like Statue Of A Man In Just His Underwear Is Scaring Students At Wellesley College
The statue is called Sleepwalker, and according to the director of the school's museum, it's meant to provoke a dialogue.
#19ForTrayvon Imagines What Trayvon Martin Could Have Achieved, On His Birthday
"At 19, everything seemed possible and life seemed infinite. It was like just being born."
It's Not The 2000s Anymore: Politics Edition
Has Clay Aiken been sitting like this for 11 years?
Why Does My Body Smell?
Do you smell that or is it just me?
25 Reasons To Give "The Godfather Part III" Another Shot
It's not all bad. It's just mostly bad. Note: Contains spoilers!
Les 22 galères des filles qui ont des formes
Vos hanches sont le symbole de votre féminité, mais elles ont aussi tendance à heurter ce qui se trouve sur leur passage.
Joe Biden Has "One Overwhelming Reason Not To Run For President"
At a union meeting Wednesday, the vice president showed off his inner gearhead.
23 momentos que hacen que ser padre valga la pena
Cualquiera puede ser padre, pero se requiere un verdadero hombre para ser papá.
The Real Cookie Dough Oreo And How To Make It
It's been here, in your heart, all along.
Russia Won't Let Team USA Receive Its Shipment Of Chobani Yogurt
"With the Sochi Olympic Games starting at the end of this week, there is simply no time to waste in getting our Olympic athletes and employees a nutritious and delicious breakfast – Chobani Greek Yogurt," Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement.
24 ideas para hacer una fiesta perfecta en contra del día de San Valentín
Si crees que el 14 de febrero es de lo peor, no estás solo.
Billie Jean King Won't Attend Sochi Due To Mother's "Failing Health"
The out tennis legend will no longer be part of the U.S. presidential delegation at the opening ceremonies.
It's Official: HBO Is Way More Profitable Than Netflix
Time Warner dislcosed HBO's results for the first time ever. While Netflix has more subscribers in the U.S., HBO brings in much more money.
26 Signs You're At An Italian-American Wedding
Spoiler alert: You'll hear the tarantella. A lot.
21 Signs You're The Parent In The Office
Don't make me turn this company around!
For Everyone Who Knows In Their Heart That Spicy Food Is The Worst
If I wanted to be in this much pain, I would literally just light my tongue on fire.
Twitter: The Console War Is A Sad Stalemate
Further proof the "console war" is currently a tepid pillowfight.
The Guardian And News UK Exchange Blows Over Business Models
It's safe to say that these leading UK newspaper companies are not the best of friends.
24 formas creativas de decorar tu hogar gratis
Para cuando hayas pagado tu alquiler, comprado tus muebles y comprado el papel higiénico con lo que te quedaba de efectivo, lo último que querrás será gastar más dinero.
CVS To Stop Selling Tobacco Products
CVS, the second largest drugstore chain in the U.S., announced Wednesday that it will stop carrying tobacco products on Oct. 1, 2014.
How Angry Car Owners Became The Driving Force Of Ukraine's Protest Movement
The activists of Automaidan have faced vicious reprisals, including kidnapping and torture, for their central role in Ukraine's protests. "We're the revolutionary cavalry," a founder says.
Las 35 cosas más felices que hayan sucedido
Déjanos sonreír.
22 films qui vous rendront heureux d'être célibataire
C"est pas si grave, en fait.
How "Gravity" Could Finally Redeem Science Fiction At The Oscars
In the Academy Awards' 86-year history, only eight sci-fi films have been nominated for Best Picture, and none have won. But Gravity could break that losing streak, proving to Hollywood that the genre is worth taking seriously.
30 Películas que te harán olvidar que odias el día de San Valentín
¡Hasta podrían hacerte creer en el amor! Pero no te preocupes, no te criticaremos si quieres llorar con tu caja en forma de corazón llena de dulces...
22 cosas que solo los yoguis entenderán
¡Ay, Dios mío!
How Facebook's Groups Application Got So Big — And How It Plans To Get Bigger
One surprise in Facebook's last earnings call was that Groups now has a half billion users, without its own mobile app. One of the application's lead product managers talks about its rapid growth.
35 Cosas frustrantes sobre jugar videojuegos en los años 90
Battletoads, Virtual Boy, Double Dragon III, niveles debajo del agua... ¿Qué tienen todos estos en común?
A House Has Exploded In Clacton
The police say there are ten casualties. One is in a life-threatening condition, two are in a severe condition.
George Zimmerman Reportedly Set To Fight Rapper DMX
The man who was found not guilty of murder in the killing of teenager Trayvon Martin will fight the rapper who promised to "f**k him right up," according to TMZ. The fight promoter backtracked from announcing the fight on Trayvon's birthday. Update: The fight has been canceled.
New Video Shows President Obama Meeting His Half-Brother For The First Time In Decades
The brothers, who first met in 1988 when Barack Obama visited Kenya, lost touch for the next twenty years, until Ndesandjo surprised his big brother on the 2008 campaign trail in Austin, Texas, before a debate with Hillary Clinton.
22 Messages For Creationists From People Who Believe In Evolution
I asked 22 self-identifying evolutionists at the Bill Nye–Ken Ham debate to write a message/question/note to the other side. Here’s what they wrote.
22 Messages From Creationists To People Who Believe In Evolution
I asked 22 self-identifying creationists at the Bill Nye/Ken Ham debate to write a message/question/note to the other side. Here's what they wrote.
Three People Charged In Philip Seymour Hoffman Death Investigation
Officers raided an address in Manhattan around 7 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a tip that a dealer who sold the late actor heroin was there, reports said. Update: An autopsy performed on Hoffman Monday was inconclusive.
20 idées de décoration gratuites
Après avoir payé votre loyer, acheté vos meubles et raclé les fonds de tiroir pour vous offrir du PQ, accordez un peu de répit à votre compte en banque.
Fox Reporter Saves Man Who Fell Headfirst Onto Metro-North Tracks
A man who apparently lost his balance on a train station platform in Yonkers, N.Y., fell headfirst onto the tracks Tuesday night in front of a WNYW-TV reporter.
