Archive
August 5, 2013
Intercepted Messages Between al-Qaeda Leaders Led To U.S. Embassy Closures
Communications between al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri in Pakistan and his deputy in Yemen led the U.S. government to tighten security and shutdown diplomatic posts.
Batman Is An Aging Homosexual Who Has One Night Stands With Young Men, According To A New Book
The Erotic Lives of The Superheroes also describes the sex lives of Superman, Mister Fantastic, and Mystique.
Jeff Bezos Joins The Oldest Club In Media
When it comes to the media, a mogul is a mogul. No matter where the money came from.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Tells Mother To Cover Her Baby With A Blanket While Nursing
The airlines' policy asks that breast-feeding be done with "a sense of modesty."
Which Ryan Gosling Character Are You?
A flowchart to answer one of life's hunkiest questions.
What Is The Washington Post Worth?
The newspaper was sold Monday to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos for $250 million. Alex Rodriguez, Snapchat, and a Cézanne painting are all worth more.
Pageant Queen Jailed For Allegedly Tossing Bombs
Miss Riverton Utah and three friends are in a Utah county jail after allegedly throwing homemade bombs. Authorities said it's more than a "teenage prank."
American Eagle Cuts Quarterly Sales Forecast On Weak Traffic And Lackluster Women's Merchandise
A bad sign for this month's retail earnings.
There Sure Were A Lot Of Stock Downgrades Last Quarter
Analyst downgrades of Fortune 100 companies nearly doubled the number of upgrades last quarter. Why were market watchers so pessimistic?
17 Things You May Not Know About "The O.C."
In honor of the show's 10-year anniversary.
Republican Super PAC Wants You To "Slap" Hillary Clinton Across The Face
"Have you slapped Hillary today?"
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Just Bought The Washington Post For $250 Million
The CEO of Amazon now owns one of the largest media properties in the world.
15 Experiences EVERYONE Should Have In College
You only get four years to try the stuff in this video. So make sure you don't leave school with any regrets.
17 Classic Nancy Drew Covers Explained (Poorly)
There's a mystery afoot! Cartoonist Kate Beaton of Hark, A Vagrant! put a new spin on her Gory Cover series.
What It's Like To Be A Corporate "Futurist"
How would you like to spend your days getting paid to go "future-hunting"?
13 Patented Captain Kirk Moves To Help You Win Any Fight
Starfleet accepts only the most athletic and graceful cadets. And then there's Kirk.
6 Freaky DIY Fluorescent Experiments
Highlighters: They're not just for taking notes anymore.
31 Restaurant Names That Maybe Should Be Reconsidered
Some silly, some gross, some downright racist. Many just funny to the native English speaker with a very immature mind.
How The Time Warner Cable/CBS Feud Is Basically Ross and Rachel
Sometimes, TV will NOT be there for you when the rain starts to fall.
How To Call A Game Sexist
Often, but with context. What the fight for gender equality in gaming has missed.
Wendy Davis Goes Purple
In a Washington speech, the liberal icon tries to play up her bipartisan credentials. She's strongly considering a run for governor in the deep red state.
Alex Rodriguez Suspended 211 Games For Involvement With Performance-Enhancing Drugs Case
Major League Baseball's suspension of New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez includes the rest of the 2013 MLB season and all of 2014.
32 Totally Ingenious Ideas For An Outdoor Wedding
These smart suggestions will ensure your fairytale wedding isn't pillaged by bloodthirsty mosquitoes or a merciless hot sun.
The Sikh Temple Shootings, A Year Later And Barely Remembered
On Aug. 5, 2012, a white supremacist killed six and injured three at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Why don't we talk about it?
How To Make Light & Spicy Cantaloupe Soup
For this easy recipe you "pick your kick," as they say in Oklahoma.
Uruguay's First Gay Couple Has Registered To Get Married
Uruguay's equal marriage bill came into effect today.
Wendy Davis Says She's Either Running For State Senate Or Governor
The Texas state senator spoke at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. Monday. She also didn't rule out accepting a vice presidential nomination from Hillary Clinton in 2016.
11 Rare Photos Of Madonna Hosting "SNL"
In 1985, the "Material Girl" hosted the first episode of a season that is considered one of the lowest points in the series' history. Not even Robert Downey Jr. could save it.
27 Iconic Moments From Paris And Nicole's "The Simple Life"
Remember when Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie had to milk a cow? Yeah.
These Artists Hand-Paint Beautiful Signs For Homeless People
Boston-based artists Kenji Nakayama and Christopher Hope conduct interviews and make signs as part of their Signs for the Homeless project.
11 Things You NEED To Do Before Summer Vacation Ends
This video will inspire you to get everything you can out of the rest of summer. How is it August already?
Weiner Sexting Partner Already Has A Porno Out
"He would always compliment me on my breasts, my ass."
Meet Minnesota's Adorable 4-Year Old Mayor
Mayor Bobby Tufts just won a second-term.
RNC To CNN, NBC: Do Your Hillary Clinton Programs And Say Good-Bye To Hosting GOP Primary Debates
“It’s appalling to know executives at major networks like NBC and CNN who have donated to Democrats and Hillary Clinton have taken it upon themselves to be Hillary Clinton’s campaign operatives."
Stoli's Parent Company Has Added Gay-Friendly Language To Its Employee Welfare Policy
The latest in Stoli's responses to the attempted boycott of its vodka.
The Time Anthony Weiner Was Inspired By A Book About A Lawyer Who Wants To Cheat On His Wife
In a 2001 C-SPAN interview, when asked about books that are important to him, Weiner answered Bonfire of the Vanities, which features Lawrence Kramer, an egotistical lawyer who fantasizes about cheating on his wife and is ultimately removed from his big case for an inappropriate relationship with his boss. "This might get me in some trouble," Weiner said before launching into his answer.
Hipster Or Member Of Congress?
You decide, ironically.
Don't Mess With Tina Brown
Et tu, Howard Kurtz?
Meet The Children Of Def Con
Yes, the annual Def Con hacker conference has a kids section. Meet the future of hacking.
J.C. Penney Fills Top Marketing Position With Former Kraft Executive
The ailing department store brings in a key hire, filling a position that has been vacant for about a year.
30 Amazing Frosting GIFs To Improve Your Day
Buttercream makes everything better.
10 Incredibly Cute DIY Projects Inspired By Animals
Live out your childhood zookeeper fantasy one craft at a time.
Gucci Ad, 1994
Gucci Ad, 1994
People Would Know How You Really Felt If You Made Anime Faces
Have you ever gotten a nosebleed from looking at a hot person? T_T
Smaller Unions Complain Of White House Cold Shoulder
A new labor liaison. And complaints about the Christmas Card list.
This Is How You Know You Might Not Be New York City Mayor
Google searches for your penis are higher than searches for your mayoral campaign.