Archive
April 24, 2014
40 Birthday Fails Leads The Daily Links
Plus 13 things you need to know about the 2014 NFL schedule, skin-care and hair-straightening pro tips, and Billy Eichner destroys art if strangers can answer Tyler Perry trivia.
How A Bold, Barely Legal Takeover Attempt On A Botox Maker Upended The Deal World
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's latest move has some praising him as a deal genius and others saying it is an example of everything wrong with corporate America, activist investing, and regulatory law.
Father Of Jailed Venezuelan Opposition Leader Calls For U.S. Sanctions
"The country needs proof of the corruption that is going on," said the father of Leopoldo Lopez, jailed since February.
Men Explain The Penis
We're sorry, the vas deferens is... what?
Women Explain The Penis
An erection feels like a what?
Net Neutrality Activists Are Mobilizing For A "Day Of Action"
Open internet activists prepare for a digital march on Washington.
Here's Cliven Bundy Being Super-Racist Again
"Cliven Bundy is wondering about the black community," says Cliven Bundy.
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
17 Veces en las que Michelle Bachelet se divirtió de lo lindo
Porque ser presidente es súper divertido.
UAW Might Never Give Up On Volkswagen And Tennessee
"We're gonna be there. We're gonna provide resources and assistance," UAW President Bob King said."
Conservative Group Also Tweeted Aurora Shooting Photo Featuring Obama In 2013
Americans for Prosperity Colorado, a conservative group, used the same image of Obama and Sen. Mark Udall after a shooting in a tweet last year. Update: AFP deleted the tweets, but did not respond to a request for comment about them.
55 Images Of The Biggest Election The World Has Ever Seen
814 million eligible voters. 28 states. 543 constituencies. 1,600+ political parties. 930,000 polling stations. 1.4 million voting machines. $600 million. This is a glimpse of India's general elections — the world's largest democratic exercise.
Amazon Seems Quite Proud Of The Media Empire It Is Building
The company reported its first-quarter earnings today.
The "Wonut" Is Proof That A Benevolent Food God Exists
It's a doughnut and a waffle combined in the most delicious way possible.
Which Britpop Band Are You?
Will you live forever or fade away with the common people?
23 Students File Federal Complaints Against Columbia University For Mishandling Sexual Assault
Nearly two dozen students allege that the university discriminated against students with mental health issues and failed to comply with federal laws to ensure equal access to education and respond to reports of sexual assault.
Spotify Tricks You Need To Try
Nobody has to know about your guilty pleasures anymore.
Introducing The Ultimate Thumb War Simulator
After 200,000 pointless years, man has finally achieved meaning: a thumb war computer game.
26 Luchas que solamente la gente que está constantemente hambrienta entenderá
Tu quieres tu pastel asi que también puedes comerlo.
Kale Comes Out As Gay In Exclusive BuzzFeed Interview
Kale responds to rumors that it is, in fact, gay. BuzzFeed reports.
Turns Out 2013 Wasn't A Great Year To Be A Girl, Or A Woman, In These Seven Places
Congo and Syria get most of the press, but sexual violence is rampant in conflict zones around the world.
Three Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Dismissed
The cases fail to meet New York's statute of limitations, an appeals court confirmed in early April. But a lawsuit filed against Clash in Pennsylvania is still pending, according to the plaintiff's lawyer.
21 mentiras que los padres le dicen a sus hijos
Clasificadas desde "Sin importancia" hasta "Tu chico necesitará ir a terapia".
Learning To Love Life Without Sex
Almost nine months ago, I was told I might never be able to have intercourse. Now I'm trying to make peace with my medical condition — and hoping my partners will as well.
The Most Difficult Decision For Young Indian Voters Might Be Picking An Instagram Filter
In the world's largest democratic election, if you voted but you didn't selfie it after, did you vote at all?
4 Superhero Stories You Won't See In Theaters
These guys are putting the "er..." in Superheroes. Comics by John McNamee of Pie Comics
The Worst Possible Thing That Can Happen When You're Testing The Oculus Rift In A Russian Shopping Mall
In Soviet Russia, Oculus Rift wears you.
15 Razones por las que Pollo Campero es el mejor restaurante de comida rápida
¡Toma esto, McDonald's!
The Head Of Google+ Is Leaving
Vic Gundotra announced on — where else — Google+ that he was leaving the search giant after an eight-year run.
Teens Care More About Online Privacy Than Twentysomethings In “Post-Snowden Era”
Young people are increasingly taking pains to protect their privacy online. If "‘Don’t talk to strangers,’ becomes ‘Delete your cookies,’ what does that mean for brands long-term?"
What P.G. Wodehouse Character Are You?
What ho, reader, what ho!
Esta es la pronunciación correcta de tus comidas favoritas
De nada, en serio
Iranians Shave Their Heads To Protest Alleged Prisoner Abuse
Iranians posted the pictures to a Facebook page using the hashtag, "Proud."
Vice Journalist Taken Hostage In Ukraine Is Released
Simon Ostrovsky, who has been reporting on the crisis in Ukraine for months, was taken hostage by separatists in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slovyansk. "I'm out and safe," he tweeted Thursday.
20 reconfortantes GIFs para calmarte
La vida es estresante. Necesitas relajarte.
It Looks Like Anybody Can Order Google Glass Right Now
If you've got $1,500 to spare...
Turkey Has Not Beat Twitter Yet
"What you saw is just warm-ups."
Defend Your List: Why Paul Ford Listened To The Same Katy Perry Song Four Times In A Row
One man's spirited defense after getting caught listening to the same pop song on Spotify over and over.
20 mensonges que vos parents vous ont tous racontés
Classés du plus innocent au plus traumatisant.
10 razones irrebatibles que los tacos son y siempre serán mejores que los burritos
Mi comida favorita es mejor que tu comida favorita. ¡Vente, compa!
Top Ukrainian Diplomat Hints At Need For Lethal Aid
Some in Congress agree.
Car Bomb Kills 4 In Nairobi, First Attack Since Kenya Launched "Terror Crackdown"
In response, a high-ranking Kenya police officer said, "I fully declare war."
Así es como el chico de "Sexto sentido" se ve ahora
Haley Joel Osment ahora tiene una impresionante barba.
Two Weeks After Kidnapping, 200 Girls Remain Missing In Northern Nigeria
Anger at the Nigerian government is growing. Parents have begun searching for their children themselves, while internet users urge #BringBackOurGirls.
Famosos bailando en Coachella
A veces solo tienes que bailar al ritmo de tu corazón. ¿Sabes lo que quiero decir?
24 Heartbreaking TV Moments That Made You Cry Your Eyes Out
Warning: You might want to have some tissues handy.
27 fotos estelares de la Tierra tomadas desde el espacio
En celebración del día de la tierra, aquí hay algunas fotos increíbles tomadas desde el espacio, mostrando simplemente cuán asombroso es éste planeta. Todas las fotos son cortesía de la NASA y del Comandante Hadfield.
19 raisons pour lesquelles il ne faut jamais se réjouir trop tôt
Quelques exemples de manifestations de joie prématurées qui vous feront bien rire - et vous enseignerons l'humilité.
29 exemples de créations ingénieuses
Via l'excellent compte Twitter Well Played. Les créateurs au sommet de leur art.
Obama Eats "Best Sushi I've Ever Had" With Japanese Prime Minister
Although, Obama's true feelings might have gotten lost in translation.
