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December 5, 2013
Cricket Explained By An American (Who's Never Seen Cricket)
I, an ignorant American, just watched my first cricket match. Here's what I took away from it.
The Most Perfectly Timed Photos Of 2013
Simply the best timed photos this year. Based on this post.
The Onion's Nelson Mandela Obit Is Actually Perfect
Yeah, basically.
World Reacts With Sorrow To News Of Nelson Mandela's Death
Nelson Mandela was an international hero and an inspiration to nonviolent movements worldwide.
The Paris Hilton Tweet Confusing Nelson Mandela With Martin Luther King Is Fake
Paris hasn't actually tweeted about Mandela's death yet.
Nelson Mandela Was On A U.S. Terror Watch List Until 2008
Until 2005, Mandela had to receive a waiver from the Secretary of State to enter the United States.
President Obama's Statement On The Death Of Nelson Mandela
"He bent the arch of the moral universe toward justice."
The New Yorker's Beautiful Nelson Mandela Cover
Mandela died Thursday at 95. "[As] I painted Nelson’s portrait, I felt empowered and proud like the man himself," the artist said.
11 Missing Lines That Should Have Been In The "Harry Potter" Movies
Favorite Missing Book Quotes is an ongoing GIF series made by acciomychildhood.
Your Essential "Sound Of Music" Drinking Game
This will either be the most magical thing or a disaster of epic proportions, so here are a few of our favorite drink(ing moments).
7 Things You Can Learn From Nelson Mandela’s Life (in 2 Minutes)
Among many other lessons he left us. The human rights champion and Nobel Laureate passed away today at 95.
How Amazon And Google Turned The Future Into An Ad
The optimism of the '50s brought us the atomic concept car. The uncertainty of the information age brings us the Amazon drone.
Nelson Mandela Dies At 95
Nelson Mandela, Nobel Laureate, anti-apartheid revolutionary and South Africa's first black president, has died at age 95. After serving 27 years in prison, he was elected in the country's first multi-racial elections and served as president from 1994-1999.
Las 25 personas más "sólo se vive una vez" del 2013
Ellos han usado todo el poder de la frase YOLO (solo se vive una vez) y, por lo tanto, es la razón por la que la palabra estará muerta cuando llegue el 2014.
TIME Readers Choose Egypt's General Sisi Over Miley Cyrus As Person Of The Year
Sisi ousted Cyrus in a closely contested battle, to win the "completely unscientific" readers' poll.
15 Of Nelson Mandela's Most Inspiring Quotes
The former South African president died Thursday at age 95. Remember him through his uplifting and revolutionary words.
Nelson Mandela Is Dead At 95
A look back at the remarkable life of the former South African president.
U.N. Authorizes More Troops In The Central African Republic As Killing Continues
As sectarian violence intensifies, there are concerns that the country is on the brink of genocide.
25 House Democrats To White House: Halt All Deportations
With comprehensive immigration reform stalled in Congress, activists and lawmakers look to end deportations until legislation passes.
Las 10 celebridades más irritantes del 2013 según los británicos
Te traemos a las estrellas más irritantes del año. Según votación del público británico en una encuesta de Ask Jeeves.
Esto es lo que pasa cuando se le pide a la gente que dibuje de memoria el mapa de Sudamérica
Lo importante es competir... ¿Verdad?
Aeropostale Crushed By "Seismic Shift" In Teen Tastes Away From Logos
The lower tier of the preppy apparel universe — below Abercrombie and American Eagle — reported its 13th straight quarter of falling or flat same-store sales yesterday.
11 Newspaper Front Pages Celebrating The End Of Prohibition And The Return Of Booze
"U.S. Wet Era Begins Today"
Russian TV Goes Crazy Over Ukraine Protests
What's "the only difference" between the EU summit in Vilnius last week and the Munich accords of 1938 which appeased Nazi Germany? "Today's goal is to deprive Russia of its allies, and tear Ukraine away."
What You Need To Know About William Bratton, The New/Old NYPD Commissioner
Bratton's back, back again. Bratton's back. Tell a friend.
31 personas perfectas con las que quisiste tener una cita en 2013
Maldito seas por ser tan lindo y tan ficticio.
Pope Francis Invites A Man Who Brutally Stabbed A Nun To Death To Rome
The pope wants to meet the man who stabbed a Catholic nun 54 times in India after watching a documentary on the man's incredibly moving spiritual journey since the murder.
It Costs $4,600 To Buy Every Virtual Car In The New "Gran Turismo"
The choice is yours: hundreds of fantasy cars or an actual — good — used Mercedes Benz convertible.
What If Politicians Were Doge?
This is what they are really thinking, and you know it.
"Fake" Republican Obamacare Site To Remain Up
California Democrats say that a website run by the states' Republican Assembly caucus is misleading, but there are no plans to shut it down, a caucus spokesperson said.
El año 2013 contado por el arte de las uñas
Acérquense, queridos niños, para una leyenda basada en la cutícula de antaño.
Beloved American Teacher Shot Dead In Libya While Jogging In The Street
Ronnie Smith was a chemistry teacher at the International School in Benghazi. There was an immediate outpouring on Twitter of stories and memories from his Libyan students.
Members Of Congress Stand By Third Way
Progressives denounced an op-ed published by the Democratic think tank on Monday — and went after its finance industry backers. Hill Democrats say they disagree with the piece, but no one's bolting from Third Way.
Incredibly Clever Holiday Treat Hacks
So easy, an elf could do them. Elves are notoriously bad bakers FYI.
Creepy Uncle Sam Is Back (Again) After President's Backhanded Shot
The Obamacare-bashing masked man returns in a new ad for Generation Opportunity, urging young people to opt out of the health care law. The president took a veiled shot at the organization and groups like it in a speech Wednesday.
18 Tatuajes que tal vez no parezcan buena idea en 2014
Buena suerte explicándole ese perreado tatuaje a tus nietos.
13 Non-White People Who Are Perfectly Capable Of Hosting A Primetime CNN Show
The future of CNN is entertainment! Also, still very caucasian apparently!
17 Questionable Parenting Moves That Actually Work
Undoing childhood trauma is what therapy is for, right?
19 Legitimately Awesome Cookie Cutters
Watch out, world: I've got a small piece of plastic shaped like the Millennium Falcon and I'm NOT afraid to use it.
Songs For Hezbollah
Hezbollah's war in Syria has created a pop star in Ali Barakat, who glorifies the fight there — and promises anxious supporters a victory. "We are giving the world a lesson on manliness like the sun."
Shocking New Gun Control Ad Recalls Newtown Shooting
A new TV commercial produced by gun reform activists Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Mayor Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns appears to show a gunman walking into a school at the same time Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook elementary school.
Las 25 veces en que Kim Kardashian y Kanye West fueron la pareja más a la moda del 2013
Kanye West y Kim Kardashian en realidad lucen asombrosos todo el tiempo
10 Weird Things You Didn't Know About Perfume
You'll never smell perfume the same again.
20 problèmes que seuls les hommes poilus peuvent comprendre
Des poils. Des poils partout.
The 25 Most Important Things That Happened In 2013 For Food Lovers
Cue Paula Deen crying while eating a Cronut™ and the CEO of Taco Bell throwing darts at a copy of Salt, Sugar, Fat.
Las 43 fotos más asombrosas del espacio tomadas en el 2013
Babeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeea
Twitter Finally Adds A Woman To Its Board Of Directors
The company has appointed Marjorie Scardino, the former CEO of Pearson, to its formerly all-male board of directors. Scardino has a strong media background, something Twitter was expected to look for in a board candidate.
The 14 Most Eye-Opening Quotes By Joan Didion
A celebration of all the ways Ms. Didion helps us make sense of it all.
24 signes qui montrent que l'alcool est votre moitié
Votre âme soeur se tient debout devant vous depuis longtemps. Dans une bouteille.
Dozens Of Pilot Whales Are Stranded In Shallow Water In Florida
Marine scientists say their future "does not look good".
Las 24 cosas más subestimadas de estar soltero
Para ser justos, las parejas a veces también hacen estas cosas. Pero cuando estas soltero, nadie te juzga.
Les 43 photos de l'espace les plus époustouflantes
Tellement beau.
11 problemas que la gente tenía en la década del 2000
Es una locura que la gente haya vivido así.
Suicide Car Bomb Hits Defense Ministry In Yemen
The blast has reportedly killed at least 52 people. Yemen's al-Qaida branch has taken responsibility for the attack.
Washington State Woman Unknowingly Live-Tweets Her Husband's Death
"It's him. He died." A woman who monitors traffic information live-tweeted a fatal accident Wednesday that, unbeknownst to her at the time, involved her own husband.
14 signes qui montrent que vous êtes accro aux voyages
Voyager c'est vivre.
Les 21 comptes Instagram les plus créatifs de 2013
Des artistes qui produisent des oeuvres merveilleuses et prouvent que la technologie peut être magique.
Arizona Agency Fined $559,000 Over Blaze That Killed 19 Firefighters
A report released Wednesday cited several problems with the way the mission was handled by the Arizona Division of Forestry.
GOP Candidate Says Government Should Be "Servant" And She's Ready To "Whip Things Into Shape" In Fundraising Email
Michigan Republican Terri Lynn Land is running for Sen. Carl Levin's seat.
