Archive
April 10, 2013
16 Shortcuts to Make Your Morning Easier
Shave precious minutes off your morning routine with these handy tips. You might even be on time for once.
The Road Rage Test
Have you ever asked another driver if they're serious even though you know they can't hear you? NSFW-ish language.
Tales From Inside The Bitcoin Bubble
Last week a Bitcoin was worth $100. Yesterday: over $200. Today: ?
Etsy Community Responds To "Firefly" Hat Crackdown
These hats were recently listed on Etsy and they have absolutely nothing to do with that guy in that TV show. They definitely wouldn't have anything to do with the recent 20th Century Fox crackdown on online sellers of Jayne hats.
10 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
LOOK AT OLVIA WILDE'S DOG. JUST LOOK AT IT!!
Why “Sometimes” Was Totally About A Crazed Stalker In Some Sort Of Dancing Cult
It's all so creepy.
Masters Mystique Captured Perfectly As Mere Thought Of Ugly Jacket Makes Grown Man Cry
To be fair, an adorable baby was also involved.
8 Essential Tips For Gchat Flirting
"Gchat is the second lowest form of communication." -Hannah Horvath, Girls
4 Firefighters Held Hostage In Georgia
Authorities say a gunman holding four firefighters in suburban Atlanta has been shot dead by SWAT members, Associated Press reports.
15 Things Every Coffee Drinker Should Know
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47 DIYs For The Cash-Strapped Music Festival-Goer
You already spent, like, a kajillion dollars on tickets, hotel, etc. Save money on a new outfit by updating what's already in your closet.
Joe Manchin And The NRA Are Not On The Same Page
After weeks of wooing the gun lobby, Manchin fumbles the unveiling of his background checks proposal and draws heat from the NRA.
Teens Abandoning Social Networks, Study Says
A dramatic generational shift. Profiles are out, ephemera is in.
Illinois Republican Delegation Not Joining Mark Kirk In His Gay Marriage Shift
Five of six House members said they still opposed gay marriage, while Congressman's Aaron Schock's office wouldn't return requests for comment.
25 Sure Signs You Grew Up In Texas
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17 Hacks To Help You Survive A Wedding
Love is patient, love is kind, love will make you sit next to the bride's great-aunt-in-law and want to stab yourself with a salad fork.
13 Animals Overly Excited About April Showers
Spring has sprung! That can mean only one thing...
Michelle Obama Chokes Up At Gun Violence Speech
An emotional FLOTUS talks about Hadiya Pendleton in Chicago.
Even Al Qaeda Thought America's Gun Background Check System Was Weak
"America is absolutely awash with easily obtainable firearms."
The Definitive Ranking Of Vegetables From Worst To Best
The foolproof, ironclad, indisputable, authoritative guide to crap that grows in dirt.
FBI Investigators Meet With Republican Leader Over Ashley Judd Recording
"We’re going to make sure that this is prosecuted to the full extent of the law," McConnell aide Jesse Benton says of Juddgate.
The Dark Side Of Cooking For One
I'm terrified.
The Agony And Ecstasy Of A 6-Year-Old Auditioning For Ballet School
One hundred 6-year-olds audition for the prestigious School of American Ballet.
10 Amazing Places You'll Never Believe Really Exist
Some places are beautiful. Some places are decaying. Some places are beautiful because they're decaying.
27 Raddest Animal-Themed Graffiti
Wouldn't it be cool to have these on your walls?
"Clark Rockefeller" Impostor Found Guilty Of 1985 Murder
German immigrant Christian Gerhartsreiter faces up to 27 years in prison.
Colombian Senate To Debate Same-Sex Marriage Bill On April 17
Senate President Roy Barreras announced the new date for the debate after a meeting with LGBT leaders on Monday. Colombia's Constitutional Court has set a June 20 deadline for action giving same-sex couples equal rights.
Watch Photos Upload To Imgur In Real Time
Somewhat NSFW, but way tamer than you'd think and a whole new way to experience Reddit.
The Political Candidates Whose Junk We've Seen
Anthony Weiner is part of a select group that also includes porn star Mary Carey.
Yet Another Example Of Why Cats Are The Worst
Seriously, cat, do you have to be so spiteful?
Someone Tied This Dog To Train Tracks Because They Didn't Want Him Anymore
Don't worry: This is a sad story, but it has a happy ending!
Republican Congressman Cites Biblical Great Flood To Say Climate Change Isn't Man-Made
"If you believe in the Bible, one would have to say the Great Flood is an example of climate change. That certainly wasn't because man had overdeveloped hydrocarbon energy."
A Star College Quarterback Couldn't Throw A Baseball To The Catcher
It's been a bad week for Michigan Wolverines.
Irish-American Lawmakers Back Comprehensive Immigration Reform
"It's not an Irish cause, a Hispanic cause, a cause of any one group. It's an American cause," Rep. Joe Kennedy says.
Robert Gibbs Disagrees With Obama's Push For Quick Immigration Reform
The former Obama senior campaign adviser turned MSNBC pundit sees Democrats siding more with Marco Rubio's pace for reform.
Howard Students Didn't Totally Hate Rand Paul
Paul's speech at the historically black college didn't get a lot of converts, but the students were glad to listen.
Obama Seeks To Allay Liberals' Concerns Over His Budget
“I don't believe that all these ideas are optimal,” the president says.
Court In Singapore Upholds Sodomy Law
The lawsuit to strike down the sodomy law was a central plank of LGBT advocacy in the Southeast Asian country. Judge says this is a question for the legislature to decide.
LeBron James Doesn't Even Need Teammates To Alley-Oop On Fools
He'll throw an alley-oop to himself if he has to.
How To Train Your (Bearded) Dragon (To Be A Video Game Master)
Caution: She may sympathize with Bowser.
23 People Who Will Kick Kim Jong-Un's Ass If He Fires A Missile
He thinks he's UN-stoppable, huh?
Shocking Revelations From The "House Of Horrors" Trial
A Philadelphia abortion doctor has been charged with murdering seven babies and an adult patient at his "baby charnel house."
The Facebook Phone's Biggest Problem
Nobody cares.
Barbie Actually Looks Fine Without Makeup
Leading one to ask, "Why is she even wearing so much?"
How To Dye Fabric The Natural Way
Here's a super easy project using turmeric powder to turn a boring white pillowcase into a gorgeous pop of color for your living room. There are no harsh chemicals or fumes involved.
This Woman Gets Turned On Thinking About Popeye's Chicken
Yeah, okay, who doesn't?
Estonian Braided Cinnamon Bread Is A Beautiful Miracle
This gorgeous creature is called a kringel.
Someone Built BioShock Infinite In Minecraft
Impressive dedication to your (Mine)craft.
NRA Says Background Check Compromise Won't Work
Sen. Manchin's office said Wednesday morning that the gun lobby was "neutral" on their bill. But an NRA statement released on the heels of a Manchin press conference says background checks don't work. [Updated]
Alexander Skarsgard Answers A Few Important Questions
The actor was in New York promoting his newest film, Disconnect. We got to talk to him on the red carpet, and here's what he said. Oh and side note: this man is a golden statue of perfection.
39 People With Watercolor Paintings Tattooed To Their Bodies
In case you were considering a watercolor tattoo, in all its vibrant, dripping glory.
Jon Stewart On The "Meth Labs Of Democracy"
Sodomy, zygotes, and welfare, oh my.
Paul Ryan: Closing Gun Show Loophole A "Reasonable Area" For Gun Reform
The Republican congressman tells Morning Joe that he thinks there's a "workable solution."
The Origins Of The Emanuel Family Dynasty
In a new memoir, Ezekiel Emanuel shows that his brothers' ruthlessness was homegrown.
11 Engagement Photos That Will Make You Happy You're Single
These make your middle school yearbook pictures look like they were taken for Vogue.
The 23 Weirdest Pub Names In Britain
From Brown Edge to The Drunken Duck.
"Firefly" Hat Triggers Corporate Crackdown
Because Firefly fans need more reasons to be mad at 20th Century Fox. After years of satisfied customers, online stores selling hand-knitted replicas of the show's iconic "Jayne hat" are being forced to shut down... and fans are upset.
Obama Supporters Don't Hate Hillary Clinton Anymore
Operatives from both camps during the bitter primary fight say all is forgiven. "The comments I get a third of the time, at least, are apologies," says a Clintonite.
Congresswoman: Beyoncé And Jay-Z's Cuban Trip Shows Obama Not Serious About Castro
After learning the couple's trip to Cuba was approved by the Treasury Department, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen says Obama isn't serious about denying the Castro regime an economic lifeline.
Video: How "Dreamers" Changed The Immigration Debate
Sweeping changes to the language and politics of a political problem.
What Would Happen If The World Lost Oxygen For 5 Seconds?
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Gollum Covers Taylor Swift And It's Pretty Spectacular
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Democrats Dig In On Juddgate
"All in all, today showed why Senator McConnell's approval rating in Kentucky is a measly 37%," says American Bridge.
