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October 25, 2012

Romney Campaign Downplays Early Vote — And Begs For It
A mixed message on the trail in the crucial state.

Turn A Bundt Cake Into A Delicious Sarlacc Pit
This probably won't take over one thousand years to digest. If Sarlacc wasn't a Huttese delicacy before, it is now.

The Easiest Way To Understand The Future Of Twitter
Twitter has changed a lot over the last year, and it's not going to stop. But there's no need to get bogged down in the small policy tweaks — it's actually really simple.

Awkward Stories With BuzzFeed Radio
Hell yeah, embarrassing stories.

7 Pies You Can Eat Before Dessert
You know what tastes just as good as fruit in a crust? Meat. And also: everything.

The 50 Most Terrifying "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" Characters
Ranked in order by creepiness. I'm still scared of 1/2 of these.

21 Of The Most Mesmerizing Food GIFs
Please clear your appointments for the day, here are some fries you need to watch.

Gary Johnson's First Television Ad Focuses On Drones
"Right now in Iran, a lot of little kids are about to die."

DARPA's New Robot Is Just Drunk As Hell
Steady there, buddy, let me call you a cab.

Which Retail Chains Have The Best Employee Discount?
If you're gonna hate your job, you've got to at least get something more than minimum wage out of it. For seasonal employment planning purposes, ranked from worst to best.

12 Terrible Pieces Of Text Flirting Advice From The Internet
I looked everywhere, and these might be the worst texting tips I've ever seen. DO NOT DO THESE THINGS.

PSY Did A Reddit "Ask Me Anything" And Other Links
The Gangnam Style singer gave hilarious answers.

The Secret Economy Of Pollsters
With less two weeks left until the election, pollsters are churning out 20 state and national polls a day — all for attention. "Politics is not a major source of income, but it is a major source of branding," says Zogby.

Romney Ran Half-Hour Spots During Finals Days Of 1994 Campaign
The candidate ran a half-hour ad in 1994, and is looking to do the same this election.

Alex Jones Follower Viciously Trolls Polling Firm For Not Polling For Infowars
Unskewed? Public Policy Polling a "biased, New World Order-friendly polling organization."

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Crappy Pizza?
Test your knowledge of pizza chain restaurants and see if you're a true connoisseur.

11 Stunning Microscopic Photos
Nikon's annual Small World Photomicrography Competition attracts thousands of entries from photographers using light microscopes to produce images of the natural world. These are some of this year's top submissions.

Obama Says Ayn Rand Is For Teens
The president tells Rolling Stone that Paul Ryan should have left Ayn Rand in high school.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Internet?
Test your knowledge of the weird world of the world wide web. All quotes are taken from various social networks - identify them and impress your friends (yeah, right) with your high score!

Mitt Romney's Blunt Talk On Venture Capital
Most don't succeed, he said under oath in testimony released today, portions of which were obtained by BuzzFeed. Most, he says, are "liquidated" or "harvested."

3 Totally Unique DIY Wreaths
From headbands to t-shirts, you can make wreaths out of a whole lot more than pine trees. Here are three ideas for holiday wreaths that won't shed all over your floors nearly as much.

Wicked Headless Halloween Magic Trick
Bless you! Magician Rich Ferguson practices his illusion on some unsuspecting locals.

Cone Of Shame, "Star Wars" Style
Witness the embarrassment of this fully operational cone of shame. Hobo Hiatus transformed her dog's shame into an opportunity.

7 Weird, Delicious Foods You've Never Heard Of
Go get them and eat them! A new cookbook by New York magazine food editors tells you how to cook them.

Linda McMahon Ad Features Dozens Of Chris Murphy Clones
So many Chris Murphys. The conservative Connecticut Senate candidate's new ad spot, "Marching," is strange and amazing.

4 Easy Steps To Eating A Triceratops Like A Gentleman
Even Tyrannosaurus Rex has rules of etiquette.


Mourdock's Rape Comments Dominate Indiana Press
Two days after his comments about rape, the conservative Senate candidate stays above the fold on Indiana's major newspapers. "In a Firestorm."

Inside The Queen Of England's Bathroom Tops The Morning Links
It's like a very posh port-o-potty.

Judging A Book (Reading Device) By Its Cover (Size)
In terms of page size proportions, the iPad Mini is more like a trade paperback and the Kindle Fire is a mass-market paperback. Coincidence? Conspiracy? Or the dawn of a new gadget-based class war?

13 Amazing Cakes Made With Leftover Halloween Candy
If "leftover candy" is a foreign concept to you, just buy more.

The 13 Most Horrifying Clowns In Gaming
Who knew videogame clowns could be just as terrifying as the real thing?

Obama Tries To Get Back To Hope
During the closing stretch of 2012, Obama promises a "brighter future," 2008 style. “A big agenda,” promises a senior campaign official.

President Obama Explains The Beef With Donald Trump To Jay Leno
It all goes back to Kenya.

New York Post's Romney Endorsement Cover: The Empty Chair Is Back
Eastwooding never dies.

21 Delicious Things To Do With Pumpkin Seeds
There's edible gold in them thar gourds.

Obama Goes To Krispy Kreme
Three dozen donuts. Crucial nutrition after an overnight flight from Vegas to Tampa.