British Royal Marine Killed In Afghanistan Sends His Friends On Vegas Bender

At 23, David Hart, a combat medic in the Royal Marines, took out a £250,000 ($404,549) life insurance policy before being deployed to fight in Afghanistan. Sadly, the day before his 24 birthday, he was killed in combat. But his memory is definitely going to live on (though parts of his friends' may not). (via reddit.com) View List ›

Josh Fjelstad 11 months ago 306 responses

Meet Lucas Ayala, Pokemon Master

He's the very best, like no-one ever was. When Queens, NY third-grader Lucas Ayala was informed that his school was banning Pokémon cards, he penned a convincing letter. Now, the school's lifting the ban and may incorporate Pokémon cards into its math classes. He should totally be in the Elite Four. (via geeks.thedailywh.at) View List ›

Josh Fjelstad 11 months ago 178 responses

Your Pokemon Card Game Championship Winners Are… on feeds.gawker.com ›

You can tell the champion put a lot of hours of practice in, he really earned it.

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Roger Federer, Best Ever

Roger Federer won the French Open today for a complete set of Grand Slam titles and his 14th Grand Slam win, tying Pete Sampras' record and making him the bestest tennis player that ever was. Then he gave a bilingual awards ceremony speech, because that is the kind of baller Roger is. Vive le Federer. Read More ›

Amanda Dobbins 2 years ago 8 responses

UNC Victory Timelapse

FYI, there was an important basketball game yesterday, and the Tar Heels won it. This is a timelapse video of the celebrations on Franklin Street (Chapel Hill's main drag) after the game. Bonfires and mild looting never looked so arty! Watch Video ›

Amanda Dobbins 3 years ago 4 responses