Archive
March 25, 2014
Ms Pac-Man, Feminist Hero
Ms. Pac-Man is not just a hero in video games.
10 Muslim Women Tell You Exactly Why They Are #NotYourStockMuslim
"Saudi Arabia does NOT represent me."
Signs You're Not Exactly A Man's Man
Though it doesn't make you any less of a man.
Which Eminem Song Best Describes You?
I am whatever you say I am.
How Latinos Became The Most-Convicted Group In America
A new report from the Pew Research Center shows a dramatic increase in convictions related to immigration. This means that 48% of all people sentenced for federal crimes are now Hispanic.
Mark Zuckerberg's $2 Billion Chance At A Moon Shot
Why Facebook just spent $2 billion on virtual reality.
Which "Full House" Character Are You?
"Whatever happened to predictability?" See who you get, dude.
Ellen DeGeneres’ Record-Breaking Oscars Selfie Vanished From Twitter
The most retweeted tweet of all time vanished Tuesday. Update: About an hour after Twitter posted a bug was causing some tweets to not be visible, the tweet reappeared.
Opponents Of California Transgender Student Protections Law Take Repeal Fight To Court
A group is suing California's Secretary of State over alleged discrepancies in the process of counting valid signatures needed to bring an appeal to the November ballot.
When Will You Actually Get Married?
Take this quiz for better or worse.
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
4 Super-Simple Banana Snack Hacks In 92 Seconds
Fall in love with bananas all over again.
The Real-Life Story That Inspired "Up" Is Even More Heart-Wrenching Than The Movie
A tale of determination, friendship, and knowing what matters. Cue all the feels.
Jon Stewart Covers The Malaysian Airlines Coverage Leads The Daily Links
Plus Adam Scott steps into his "Step Brothers" character to bro down for a bit, a vet weighs in on when you should worry about your kitty's cough, and an insane supercut of pop-culture references from "The Office."
Facebook Buys Oculus VR, A Virtual Reality Headset Company, For $2 Billion
The company said it would acquire the makers of Oculus Rift in an announcement today. It's spending $400 million in cash, and the rest in stock.
Conservative Christian Group Weighs In On Pussy Riot Case
In a brief filed to the European Court of Human rights, Alliance Defending Freedom argued that Pussy Riot violated Christians' religious freedom by protesting in a cathedral.
What's Your Sex Number?
The ultimate "purity test" for the modern age. NSFW.
10 Signs Your Mom Is Your Best Friend
Somewhere along the line, it happened.
15 Cuentas de Instagram que te harán querer viajar a Colombia
Colombia es un bello país lleno de paisajes asombrosos, playas espectaculares y comida deliciosa. ¿Qué más pudieras querer?
Attackers Break Up St Patrick's Day Flash Mob In Russia After Mistaking It For An LGBT Rally
Wearing kilts and costumes, students in a Siberian Russian city were mistaken for "representatives of non-traditional sexual orientation," a local police spokesperson said.
21 Bebés conociendo a perros por primera vez
El amor es paciente, amable y baboso.
Las mejores frases dichas por taxistas argentinos
Anécdotas, consejos amorosos, y muchas frases fuera de lugar.
58 Everyday Things You Never Knew Had Names
This is a Scrabble GOLDMINE.
White House Reporters Express Solidarity With Jerusalem Post Reporter, Condemn Saudi Visa Denial
"The denial is an affront not only to this journalist, but to the entire White House press corps and to the principle of freedom of the press that we hold so dear," said Steve Thomma, president of the White House Correspondents Association.
DREAMers To Homeland Security Chief: We Want To Meet With You And Obama On Deportations
"I knew that he had heard stories from undocumented people before, but I told him we’re not just good for storytelling, a bunch of us are getting together to come up with recommendations on deportations."
23 problemas que todo golfista entenderá
Jack Nicklaus dijo: "el juego de golf es 90% mental y 10% físico". Lo que él quiso decir fue: "el juego del golf es 90% mental y 10% mental".
Clorox's "Sock-It" App Might Be A Clone Of Two College Kids’ Hookup App
"We're a little uneasy about it," says the creator of the original app.
Oklahoma Women Brace For Abortion Restrictions
The latest in a long series of measures advanced by the anti-abortion movement.
Adult Space Camp Is A Thing That Actually Exists And We Went To It
Chances are, if you were a child at some point in your life you dreamed of going to Space Camp. Here's what it's like to live that dream as an adult.
51 Historical Facts That Sound Like Huge Lies But Are Actually True
You have no idea how lucky you are to live in the present day.
This Is What The Brain Of Every Extrovert Looks Like
The FOMO is real.
Bitcoins Will Be Taxed As Property, Not Currency
That's going to be a bummer for a lot of bitcoin's defenders. And it probably won't help it get more mass adoption.
Massive Fire Destroys Apartment Building In Downtown Houston
A five-alarm fire leveled a Texas apartment complex that was under construction in downtown Houston. No injuries reported.
55 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Like Lies Because They Are Definitely Lies
Can you handle these outrageous lies? None of this is true.
11 fotos de osos polares mellizos que te animarán en un día de porquería
Estos osos polares mellizos de 14 semanas de edad fueron presentados al público con su madre por primera vez el miércoles en el zoológico de Hellabrunn en Munich, Alemania. Algunas veces solo necesitas sonreír.
Mitt Romney Selfies Are A Deeply Sad Phenomenon That Won't Go Away
"Guys. Guys. Just was at rite aid with mitt romney."
Bank Coins "Yummy" As Totally Awful New Term To Refer To Young Men
HSBC wrote a March research note titled "Rise of the Yummy," which stands for "young, urban, male." What they mean is that luxury brands are poised to benefit from younger customers, urbanization, and more spending from men.
FBI Cleared In Shooting Death Linked To Boston Marathon Bombing
The strange case of Ibragim Todashev, who, according to a new report, was killed in self-defense by investigators. The friend of Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot by the FBI in his Orlando, Fla., apartment in 2013.
"The Daily Show" Perfectly Captures The Media's Terrible Flight 370 Coverage
Jon Stewart poked fun at cable news coverage of Flight 370 on Monday night's show.
Which "Happy Days" Character Are You?
Take this quiz, or "sit on it!"
Nine-Year-Old's Act Of Compassion Gets Her Suspended From School
The student, who shaved her head to support her friend with cancer, has since been allowed back at school since the March 24 incident.
52 famosos con títulos universitarios que pueden o no sorprenderte
Mr. Bean tiene una maestría en ingeniería eléctrica. Perdón, ¿qué?
The Worst Cable News Chyron Ever Isn't What It Looks Like
Ronan Farrow's "Battle of the Day" poll was about whether a group of guys who parachuted off Freedom Tower in New York were "heroes" or "zeroes." But the text on the screen looked pretty bad.
GOP Congressman Defends Russian Actions In Crimea: "Not One Person Was Killed"
"Yet we have to go and condemn the Russians, of course, when no one lost their life in an attempt to make sure the people of Crimea had a right to control their destiny and their own self-determination," California Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher said. Rohrabacher was speaking at the mark-up of H.R. 4278, the Ukraine Support Act.
eBay Fires Back At Icahn, Calls Him A Distraction
The company is imploring shareholders to vote against Icahn's proposal to spin-off PayPal and appoint two board members at its upcoming annual meeting, and calling out Icahn's personal attacks and the credentials of his proposed board members. This is just the latest in a heated battle that's taken shape in the last three months.
When He Was 27, Obama Joked About Quitting Politics And Becoming An Artist
"One is tempted to chuck the whole organizing/political business and be a painter,” he wrote in a postcard from Paris.
9 Problems Guitarists Know Too Well
Looks like I'll have to replace the G string again...
J.Crew's Social Media Users Spend Twice As Much As Its Average Customers
The company disclosed the statistic in its annual filing on Monday. Retailers have long been debating the impact of social media on sales, and this would indicate it matters.
49 productos que nunca volverás a ver del mismo modo
No hay vuelta atrás después de esto.
15 Reasons Why The Cesar Chavez Movie Matters
"It's an American story," says America Ferrera, a star of the movie.
What Lesbian Sex Position Are You?
I hope you've stretched properly.
Civilian Shoots And Kills Sailor At Virginia Navy Base
Navy security forces killed the suspect on the scene.
President Obama: I'm More Concerned About A Nuke In New York Than Russia
Former New York deputy mayor: "I guess I am now too." Obama was responding to a question about whether Mitt Romney was right about Russia.
Which "Toy Story" Character Are You?
You've got a quiz in me.
26 inolvidables complicaciones de ser un nadador
No es un deporte, es un estilo de vida.
16 signes que tu as grandi dans une petite ville
Tu as pris ta première cuite à la fête de la saucisse.
Gorgeously Green Recipes To Get You Excited About Spring
More peas, please.
What (Some Congolese) Women Want
There’s a new peace deal for eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. But there’s still theft, abuse, and lots of men with guns.
Le classement ultime de tous les types de baisers
Avec une démonstration réalisée par deux chaussettes.
Republican Who "Grew Up Castrating Hogs On A Farm" Wants Your Vote
Senate candidate Joni Ernst enters the Political Advertisement Hall Of Fame with her new video called, "Squeal."
21 ideas "hazlo tú mismo" para que la habitación de tu hijo sea mágica
Barcos piratas voladores y pasajes a Narnia, todos al alcance.
Poll Shows Democrats' Big Push Against The Kochs Might Not Make Any Sense
"Trying to make the Koch brothers into that red meat is going to be about as effective as what we tried to do for several cycles with George Soros," Republican pollster Ed Goeas said.
Amazon Might Owe You Money Today
An antitrust settlement means the company will shell out $166 million in credits to customers. On Twitter, it's already turned into a bragging contest.
18 Unexpected Side Effects Of Being An Adult
It's not all taxes and tasteful beige pantsuits.
JPMorgan's Co-Head Of Investment Banking Leaves To Private Equity Firm
Yet another senior JPMorgan executive — and a once-potential successor to Jamie Dimon — departs.
8 destinos perfectos para cualquier amante de los gatos
Reservemos nuestros pasajes ahorita mismo.
Polish Radio: Obama Could Visit Kiev In June
On the 25th anniversary of the first free elections in Poland, the president will travel to the nation bordering Ukraine. A signal to Russia?
Hermanos famosos que demuestran que el mayor siempre es el más sexy
Seguro te parecía sexy, hasta que viste a su hermano mayor. Estos hermanos famosos confirman la teoría de que mamá y papá lo hicieron muy bien la primera vez.
18 Actors Who Started Their Careers On Stage
Do you recognise these household names from their early stage roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)?
Las 18 fases de despertar
La lucha que todos enfrentamos.
YouTube's "Favourite Grandad" Died This Month
Farewell Peter Oakley, aka geriatric1927.
Broke Grad Students Are The Next Debt Crisis And It's Partly The Government's Fault
The latest study from the New American Foundation, released today, found that about 40% of the more than $1 trillion in outstanding student loans went to finance graduate and professional degrees. And thanks to changes in repayment terms, the federal government is likely to end up bankrolling many graduate degrees.
Redskins Owner Will Not Change Team Name, Sets Up Foundation To Address "Genuine" Native American Issues
A letter from owner Daniel Snyder announces the launch of the Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation.
Republican Congressional Candidate's Website Full Of Gibberish Spam
"Authentic Cheap Nike Shoes."
