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October 16, 2013
Facts That Will Creep You Out
Facts that will just down right creep you the hell out!
38 Incredible Images Of The World Celebrating Eid al-Adha
Muslims across the world celebrated Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Cows, goats, sheep and camels are slaughtered to commemorate Prophet Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son to show obedience to God. (WARNING: Some graphic images)
Apple Is Building A New Headquarters And It Looks Like An Old iPod Click Wheel
The company's CFO says it will be "the best office building ever built in the world."
Shutdown Deal Includes Nearly $3 Billion For Kentucky Dam Project
"According to the Army Corps of Engineers, 160 million taxpayer dollars will be wasted because of canceled contracts if this language is not included," said Sen. Lamar Alexander, one of the authors of the language. The project has long had the backing of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as well.
Special Prosecutor To Investigate Maryville Teen Rape Case
The case's former prosecutor said he will ask a court to appoint a special prosecutor to look into the 2012 alleged assault of Daisy Coleman. A victory for "Justice For Daisy."
What Your Favorite Politicians Were Doing During The Government Shutdown
YOSO: You Only Shutdown Once.
Same-Sex Couple Wins Legal Challenge To Their Marriage In Colombia
Their victory is the latest twist in the country's winding struggle over same-sex marriage.
France's Highest Court Upholds Scientology Fraud Conviction
France finds Church of Scientology guilty of "organized fraud" despite "religious freedom" objections.
18 Etsy Items Any Self-Respecting Lesbian Should Own
Because literally no one will take you seriously if you don't have a "The L Word" watch.
A Banksy Installation Apparently Injured A Man In New York Yesterday
The piece was a huge WikiLeaks-inspired mural on the side of a tractor-trailer.
10 Reasons Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Is Hank From "Breaking Bad"
There is no question. (Breaking Bad spoiler alert, btw.)
37 Ways To Proudly Wear Your Love Of Books
If you have to wear pants, they may as well be LOTR-patterned.
The Winter Olympics Are Four Months Away And These Pictures Show Sochi Is Not Ready
Mud? Upside-down signs? Sad dogs? Check.
8 Cooking Hacks Everyone Should Know
Now yer cookin'!
New York State Republican Party Screws Up Joe Lhota's Birthday
The New York City Republican Party gets the date of its mayoral candidate mixed up. Oops.
Who Cared The Most About The Government Shutdown?
Although all Americans are glad the government shutdown is over, some are happier than others. BuzzFeed's Data Science Team used Facebook's Keyword Insights API to find out who talked the most about the shutdown.
Sean Hannity And Bill O'Reilly Totally Disagree On The Shutdown
The Republican civil war plays out on Fox News' primetime lineup.
The Army's Failed, Embarrassing Plan To Teach Soldiers About Cybersecurity
Preventing cyber attacks is a national priority. So why doesn't the military's cybersecurity awareness program take itself seriously?
This Scandinavian Platformer Will Hypnotize And Delight You
140 will make you wiggle your fingers, nod your head, and shake your butt.
Alton Brown Has His Own Line Of Bow Ties Now
Die-hard Good Eats rerun watchers will soon be able to display their Alton loyalty around their necks. His ties go on sale at hook+ALBERT next week.
17 Reasons You Wish Giles From "Buffy" Was Your Dad
He's basically a blueprint for great parenting.
This New Footage Of Kingdom Hearts III Will Turn You Into A Little Blubbering Child
You're weak for Disney and Square Enix, aren't you?
Will Smith's Trailer Is More Luxurious Than My Own Home
Is that in any way surprising to anyone, at all? No. No, it is not.
The World Was Like, "WTF, America"
The United States government shutdown and near-debt default hit the front page in countries all around the world.
There's A Place You Can Pay To Get Cuddled, But It's Not Open Yet For Fear Of Prostitution
The Snuggle House is awaiting approval from Madison, Wis., officials before opening.
Instagram Is Officially Worried About Lady Gaga
#InstaOutreach
John McCain Says The Shutdown Is One Of The "More Shameful" Things He's Seen As A Senator
Strong words from the Arizona Senator.
The Stunning Art Of "The Creature Department"
It's a bit like if you took Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Monsters Inc. and shoved them in a TARDIS. BuzzFeed got an exclusive peek inside the art of this new series.
The Other Maryville Rape Survivor Speaks Out
Paige Parkhurst, who was just 13 at the time of the attack in Maryville, Mo., is now speaking out about her sexual assault.
Ted Cruz's Hometown Paper Retracts Endorsement
UPDATE: The Houston Chronicle's editorial board has published a statement clarifying their stance on the senator from Texas. "Cruz has been part of the problem," writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.
Sari Rental Market Takes Off As More Indian-American Millennials Marry
A wave of Indians born in America are reaching marriage age and having blowout weddings in the U.S. with a diverse group of guests. Both Indians and non-Indians are turning to new sari-rental websites for the latest fashions at a low cost.
Senate Reaches Deal To End Government Shutdown, Raise Debt Ceiling
Sixteen days after the shutdown began, Senate leaders have come to an agreement. It's unclear whether the House will pass it.
Fox News Psychiatrist Thinks Obama Was Victimized By His Parents And He's Taking It Out On America
While analyzing President Obama's "mindset" on Fox & Friends, paid contributor Dr. Keith Ablow told host Steve Doocy, “I think the president — going back to when his dad abandoned him, when his mother left him with his grandparents...all of those things led him to feel victimized, hurt, and injured and he has extended it to this country.”
13 Heroes Staged A Demolition Derby On Top Of The Tallest Building In "GTA V"
And the results are spectacular.
"Hell No" Is A Horror Film Where People Finally Make Smart Choices
Spoiler alert: everyone lives. A parody trailer for all of us who have ever wanted to shake sense into horror protagonists.
New York Woman Sentenced To Prison For Posing As School Shooting Victim's Aunt
Noeul Alba, 37, is going to jail after she was busted for pretending to be the aunt of Noah Pozner, a 6-year-old killed in the Sandy Hook School shooting.
JPMorgan Pays Another $100 Million For Losing $6.2 Billion
This is on top of an additional $920 million it paid last month to four other regulators over the "London Whale" trade.
What It's Like Living With A Pink Addiction
I believe in pink.
Here's Warren Buffett Playing A Ukulele And Singing With Glenn Close
They call their new group the Bunny Boiler and the Low Bidder. Watch out, She & Him.
9 Times The "Big Fish" Musical Outshined The Movie
A stage filled with pure imagination.
Heritage Action CEO To Fox News: "We Can't Repeal Obamacare Until '17"
"Everybody understands that we'll not be able to repeal this law until 2017. We have to win the Senate and win the White House. Right now, it is clear that this bill is not ready for prime time," CEO Michael Needham said. Needham's group has been a driving force behind Republican efforts to use the government shutdown fight to defund Obamacare.
Terminal At Miami Airport Evacuated After Bomb Scare
DEVELOPING: One terminal at Miami International Airport has been evacuated after a bomb-sniffing dog detected something on a pallet.
A Japanese Company Is Now Selling Wine For Cats
About time too.
Looking For Tourists In Cairo
It's the height of tourist season in Egypt, but the pyramids, souks, and museums are empty. Can Egypt find a way to draw the tourists back?
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Avoids Jail Time
An appeals court suspended Navalny's five-year sentence for embezzlement, a charge he says the Kremlin concocted to stop his anti-Putin activism.
Avalanche On Mount Everest Kills Four
An Australian tourist and three Tibetans have died in an avalanche on Mount Everest while touring a restricted area.
Russian Men Beat Up Dutch Diplomat In His Apartment, Scrawl Heart And "LGBT" In Lipstick
The bizarre assault comes after Dutch police arrested a Russian diplomat in his apartment in the Hague and amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Hillary Clinton Honored By Elton John For Her Work On HIV/AIDS
Hillary Clinton was given the first founders award from the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Typhoon Wipha Slams Into Japan
In Japan a powerful typhoon triggered landslides, killing at least 17 people.
Meet The 30 Greenpeace Activists Being Held In Russia
Known as the Arctic 30, these Greenpeace members are being held in Russia for scaling an offshore oil platform as an act of protest against Russia’s energy exploration in the Arctic. The group of 30, which includes two journalists and 28 activists, was charged with piracy, which carries a maximum 15-year jail term.
Russia's Jewish Flag Is Not Gay, Kremlin Expert Says
A resident of Russia's Jewish Autonomous Region asked the Kremlin to make sure the regional flag didn't violate the country's gay propaganda ban.
Obama Has Already Won The Shutdown Fight And He's Coming For Immigration Next
Immigration reform advocates plan an aggressive campaign to bring the issue back — and the White House has signaled it's on board. Can Obama emerge from the fiscal crisis with enough momentum to win the immigration fight?
Missouri Officials Urge Intervention In Maryville Teen Rape Case
Two Republican leaders are calling for the state's attorney general to revisit the alleged rape of Daisy Coleman. The county sheriff maintains the case was handled "flawlessly."
Stumping For Lonegan, RNC Chair Casts GOP As "Party For Everyone"
In Morris County, Reince Priebus lauds Steve Lonegan and calls for Republicans to come together. "We have to build unity all the time," Priebus says.
Fast-Food Worker Families Collect Nearly $7 Billion In Public Assistance A Year, Study Finds
A majority of families of front-line fast-food workers are enrolled in one or more public programs, compared to 25% of the workforce as a whole, a new study by the University of California-Berkeley and University of Illinois reveals.
This Is What Obama Says Is The Coolest Thing About Being President
When the president calls, people answer.
Square Can Now Send Payments With Just An Email Address
Users no longer need a Square account to send money to someone.
