Archive
October 11, 2013
The Awkward Moments When Your Body Fails You
Sometimes your body just doesn't cooperate.
How Much Privacy Mark Zuckerberg Has Vs. How Much Privacy Facebook Users Have
Zuckerberg allegedly dropped $30 million to buy up houses around his home, a source told the San Jose Mercury News Meanwhile, Facebook users will lose the option to remain unsearchable on the social network.
10 Bizarre Facts That Will Keep You Up At Night
The world is full of mysteries. Horrible, unsettling mysteries.
Moldova Drops "Homosexual Propaganda" Ban
"Our dear politicians have gone mad with homosexual desires," lamented Gennady Valutsè of the religious conservative group ProOrtodoxia.
32 Family Halloween Costumes That Will Make You Want To Have Kids
Adorable family Halloween costumes are the only reason to procreate.
The Washington, D.C., Lottery Isn't Paying Out Because Of The Government Shutdown
Starting Saturday, lottery winners won't be paid until the shutdown ends.
Another Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Lampedusa, Italy
This is the second migrant ship to sink in the Mediterranean this month.
10 Famous People Who Have Seen Ghosts
Gosling and Gaga and Ke$ha, oh my!
Simple Halloween Hacks You Can Do In A Pinch
Ready for some Halloween fun? Time to break out the glow sticks! Based on this post.
24 Extremely Delicious Slow Cooker Dinners
There's no better feeling than coming home after a long day to a great dinner that you've already made. Way to go, slow cooker. Way to go, self.
10 Amazing On-Screen Coming Out Moments From The Past 20 Years
By turns moving and absurd, these coming-out moments from TV shows and movies made us feel a little better about getting there ourselves.
One Out Of Every Five Spotify Tracks Has Never Been Played
So many lonely songs. Won't you help them?
11 Heartbreaking Messages From Syrian Refugees To The World
"I want the life I had back," — Huda, 11.
GOP Rep. Steve King: "We Can Go Indefinitely Without Hitting Default"
House Speaker John Boehner disagrees.
Moscow Threatens To Arrest LGBT Activists Because Homosexuality Is A Sin
"Holding events linked with the discussion of sexual minority issues in places the public can visit openly is a provocation that morally harms children," wrote Moscow's security office, threatening to arrest participants in a rally planned by controversial LGBT activist Nikolai Alexeyev.
AIG CEO Apologizes Again For Comparing Criticism Of Bonuses To Lynching
After a meeting with Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, Robert Benmosche said that he had "unintentionally trivialized a horrible legacy of our country. That was the opposite of my intent." But his new remarks are consistent with what he's been saying about the AIG bonuses since he took over in 2009.
Top 10 Things Phil Griffin Said While Previewing The New MSNBC.com
During a press-only sneak peak at MSNBC's soon-to-be launched new website, network president Phil Griffin had plenty to say.
Gun Groups Plan Gun Appreciation Day On Anniversary Of Newtown Massacre
A group of gun lobbyists have declared Dec. 14, 2013 as "Guns Save Lives Day." UPDATE: Organizers moved "Guns Save Lives Day" to Dec. 15, one day after the anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting.
The Big Winner In JPMorgan's Earnings: Lawyers
The big losers: shareholders and employees.
This Comedian Hijacks A TED Talk And Basically Makes A Fool Out Of Every "Thought Leader" Ever
"What inspires me is finding out how to use MagLev trains to get resources to the moon."
Exclusive: "The Sandman: Overture #2" Cover Gets Literal
Gorgeous art for a gorgeous series.
31 Insanely Clever Last-Minute Halloween Costumes
When you can't be Facebook for the fourth consecutive year.
11 Coming-Out Responses That Will Warm Your Heart
LGBT men and women embraced by their loved ones and community.
Hilarious Autocorrect Fails
Some of the most epic auto correct fails ever seen! Based on this post.
21 Ways "The Sims" Lied To You About Your Future Home
Having all of this unlimited money is so hard.
Why Do You Get The Hiccups?
Seriously, why does your body do that?
24 Products That Are Totally Feeling You Right Now
Yes, in fact, there is such a thing as uninspirational quotes.
17 Surprising Food Etiquette Rules From Around The World
There are rules to stuffing your face, you know.
Outrage Vs Relief As Malala Fails To Win The Nobel Prize
Malala Yousafzai, the favorite to win the Nobel Peace Prize, would have become the youngest laureate to date. "In Pakistan I was Malala, simply Malala."
Congressman Mocked By Jimmy Kimmel For Complaining About Lack Of Gym Towel Service
A backlash for complaining about a lack of towels while government workers are furloughed.
Is The Cult Of Sisi Being Run By The Egyptian Media?
General Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi claims he doesn't want to run for to president. Then why does it look like he's running a carefully coordinated media campaign?
10 Adorable DIY Slippers That Will Give You The Warm Fuzzies
Keep your toes toasty this fall with cute DIY footwear.
GoBank Wants Your Mobile Phone To Replace Your Bank
It's the first truly mobile, online-only bank.
6 Creative Ways To Use BuzzFeed Community
Or 6 ways to make your friends and family go viral.
21 chiens qui s'en sont collé une sévère la nuit dernière
La gueule de bois ? Ces chiens vous comprennent.
Horde Of Hecklers Challenge Ted Cruz On Immigration
The Tea Party senator jokes that the activists are "paid political operatives" sent by the Obama administration.
20 Houses That Are Clearly Winning At Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching, and everyone will be judged based on their decorations. These houses obviously win forever.
A 15-Year-Old Boy Committed Suicide Days After He Streaked At A High School Football Game
Some are saying he was "bullied to death" by school administrators.
The 9 Most Wonderfully Hippie Things That Shailene Woodley Has Said
My fellow earth lovers, we have a new leader and her name is Shailene.
17 Signs You Grew Up With A Government
The good ole days.
JPMorgan Loses Money For First Time During Jamie Dimon's Reign
Huge legal costs do what the financial crisis couldn't.
How A Gay Canadian Filmmaker Jailed In Egypt Went Back Into The Closet To Save His Life
Canadian filmmaker John Greyson's family feared he would die in an Egyptian prison if it were known he was gay, so his partner of 17 years went back in the closet.
OPCW Wins The Nobel Peace Prize 2013
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons wins the Nobel Peace Prize over Malala Yousafzai. The 16-year-old Yousafzai was the favorite to win.
Sources: Cash-Strapped FreedomWorks In State Of Financial Disarray
The tea party group had to take out a $1 million line of credit, and its fundraising efforts have tanked this year, sources say. FreedomWorks dismisses the accusations as claims made by "bored former employees."
How Melissa Leo Became An Overnight Sensation In Just 30 Years
Self-styled (literally) movie star Melissa Leo has, over the course of three decades of work, carved out an almost impossible career path for an actress: peaking in her fifties, simultaneously courting and trolling Hollywood, and not giving a shit how any of that makes her look.
Wall Street To Republicans: Quit Playing Games With The Economy If You Want Our Cash
"No support until they solve debt ceiling and shutdown in an appropriate fashion. The implications for 2014 are real and very troubling," warns Wylde.
Kenneth Bae's Mother Visits Him In North Korea
"I don't really know what to expect for my trip," Myunghee Bae says.
Charities Brace For Influx Of Hungry Furloughed Workers As Shutdown Drags On
"This is the intersection of a stupid train running into a dynamite pile of stupid," the D.C. Central Kitchen's development director said.
