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December 7, 2013
Should We Eat Anything With A Face?
Wednesday night, the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate series took on vegetarianism and animal rights with the motion "should we eat anything with a face?" So who won?
World War II Veterans Return To Pearl Harbor To Commemorate 72nd Anniversary
Seventy-two years later, veterans gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, for the anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
3 Outfits Beyoncé Wore To Vegan Restaurants That May Have Missed The Point
Is a 22-day vegan diet reason to be mad at Beyoncé for wearing fur to a vegan cafe?
After Abuse Survivor Tries To Rent Family On Craigslist, Surge Of Victims Respond
"When you speak up, people start learning that they're not by themselves," she said.
American Rises To Top 3 In 'Arabs Got Talent," Loses To Syrian Dance Troupe
Jennifer Grout's beautiful renditions of classical Arabic songs attracted the attention of international media.
Hated At Home, Saakashvili Meets Rapturous Reception In Kiev
Georgia's former president is far more popular in Ukraine than he is at home. Saakashvili has not returned to Georgia, where he faces the threat of prosecution, since leaving office last month.
Porn Industry Faces Another Shutdown After Performer Tests Positive For HIV
It would be the third shutdown of 2013.
12 Surprising Facts About Amazon.com
Somebody bought WHAT on Amazon for $3 billion???
CNN's "State Of The Union" Drops Nelson Mandela As A Topic [UPDATED]
What a difference less than a day makes.
19 GIFs que todos deberíamos retirar en 2014
Cada vez que veo estos GIFs, me pongo todo *Doctor Who en la lluvia*.
9 Ways To Take A Better Family Christmas Photo This Year
2013 is the year to avoid an Awkward Family Photo submission. So use these tips to take a picture that you'll actually want to share.
Is Bloomberg Going After The Wife Of A Former China Reporter?
"Has anyone heard of a spouse being sued for breaching a company's confidentiality agreement when the spouse never worked for that company?" Tweets from the wife of reporter Michael Forsythe — who was cut from Bloomberg's Hong Kong bureau after execs allegedly killed a story critical of Chinese leaders — were sent Friday night and deleted by Saturday morning.
Mormon Church Publishes Statement On Race And The Priesthood
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acknowledged how views on race in the United States when the church was founded in the 1830s influenced members' and leaders' beliefs at the time.
27 DIY Ways To Give Your House A Quick Pick-Me-Up
You don't need to buy new furniture to change the look of your home.
Economist Editor's Tweets Create International Incident As Ukraine Frets Over Russia Deal
A rumor Ukraine's president had agreed to join a customs union with Russia provoked fury in Kiev, where protesters are calling for a million people to demonstrate Sunday. "Twitter is like striking matches and throwing them into the dark."
The Science Of Santa
Up on the rooftop click, click, click. Here’s some science about old Saint Nick.
21 Ways To Keep Santa Real For Your Kids
Because everyone deserves to enjoy the magic as long as possible.
27 Most Epic Food Stacks Of 2013
AKA staXXX. Prepare to die of drooling.
American Veteran Held In North Korea For Six Weeks Arrives In San Francisco
Merrill Newman, 85, was taken prisoner in North Korea on Oct. 26 for "hostile acts against the state."
17 Practical Yet Clever Gifts That Are Anything But Lame
Give 'em the stuff they had no idea they even needed.
Los 25 mejores bailes de Taylor Swift entre el público de todos los tiempos
Los movimientos de Tay-tay son problema, problema, problema en los espectáculos de premios.
Undeniable Proof That Italians Are Better At Christmas Food
It's a celebration of carbs, basically. Mangia!
31 Worldly Ways To Say "I Love You"
Spread the love in as many languages as possible.
The 26 Stages Of Getting Braces
"When are they coming off then?" IDK PROBABLY NEVER.
29 Clever Gifts For People Who Love To Drink
So, like, gifts for everyone!
Obama Threw Some Serious Shade At MSNBC's Chris Matthews And Everybody Missed It
Looks like the president probably took a shot in friendly territory.
Los 45 mejores Tumblrs de 2013
Los divertidos, vergonzosos, útiles y sublimes.
Four Dead And Thousands Without Power In Severe Midwest Storms
Snow and ice have swept over the United States west and south, as thousands of people are without power or stranded in airports.
9 Horrible Restaurant Trends That Need To Die In 2014
I'd rather not eat my dinner out of a toilet-bowl, thank you. Also, fries are supposed to be bad for you; can't we just leave them alone?
24 Delicious Food Gifts That Will Make Everyone Love You
Should you want to make everyone think you're the best friend/student/cousin/co-worker in the world this holiday season, it's easy (and budget friendly): Give the gift of noms.
12 Animated Yule Logs To Get You In The Holiday Spirit
The Yule Log Project asked artists around the world to re-imagine the classic Christmas symbol. These ain't your grandma's yule logs.
How To Make A Mulled Wine Kit To Give As A Gift
'Tis always the season for mulling, and this handy kit will help all your friends get in on the action. Check out more holiday food gift recipes here.
15 Snacks Every Brazilian Grew Up With
Passatempo anyone... Why can't I find these in America?
How To Make A Chai Tea Kit To Give As A Gift
Keep everyone you know warm and cozy this winter with a cute jar of chai spice mix. Check out more holiday food gift recipes here.
How To Make A Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancake Kit To Give As A Gift
This super-simple oat pancake mix is a thoughtful way to make gluten-free friends (or anyone) happy. Check out more holiday food gift recipes here.
How To Make Delicious Whole Grain Hot Cereal Mix
Mixing up grains ahead of time makes it that much easier to eat a cozy, healthy breakfast in the morning. This also makes a great holiday gift.
How To Make Salty Olive Oil Granola
Keep this amazingly addictive, salty-sweet granola for yourself or give it as a holiday gift.
How To Make Nutella At Home
You realize what this means, right? Endless. Nutella. Forever. It also makes a nice gift if you want to spread the love.
How To Make Your Dog's Day With Homemade Treats
All your furry friend really needs is your love, but made-at-home biscuits never hurt. These crunchy treats also make great holiday gifts.
How To Make Addictive Rosemary Cheese Crackers
These are sort of like Cheez-Its that got all dressed up for a fancy holiday party. They also make a great gift.
How To Make Delicious Homemade Tonic Syrup
WARNING: This recipe will rob you of your ability to enjoy store-bought tonic water. That said, the syrup makes a really creative holiday gift.
23 Tricks To Take The Stress Out Of Wrapping Gifts
You've found the perfect presents, lugged them home, and now you have to put in EVEN MORE EFFORT?! Never fear: you'll get through this.
How To Make A Spicy Bloody Mary Gift Kit
Spicy pepper vodka + Sriracha salt = great Bloodys without the brunch crowd. Keep this kit for yourself or give it as a holiday gift.
How To Make A Boozy Hot Chocolate Gift Kit
Delicious with Bailey's, or without. Check out more holiday food gift recipes here.
How To Make Bacon-Peanut Caramel Corn
This slightly spicy, savory-sweet treat is almost impossible to stop eating. If you can bear to part with it, it makes a really great holiday gift.
How To Make Chocolate-Dipped Apricots
Sure, you could buy them. But things always taste better when you make them yourself, and these make a great holiday gift.
How To Make Brandied Cherries
Have you seen how maraschino cherries are made? Better off with a homemade alternative, which also makes a great holiday gift.
How To Make Honey-Orange Flavored Butter
Why choose between butter and marmalade when you can have it all? Keep it for yourself or give it as a holiday gift.
How To Make Perfect Puppy Chow
Maybe it's a little juvenile, but no one is ever too old for puppy chow. Also, it makes a really adorable homemade holiday gift.
How To Make An Amazing Salty Caramel-Bourbon Sauce
This sauce is so sweet and boozy, you might be tempted to just drink it. Or, you could give it as a holiday gift.
How To Make A Sugar Cookie Kit To Give As A Gift
Make sure whoever you give this to invites you over when it's baking time because these cookies are SO GOOD. Check out more food gifts here.
How To Give The Gift Of Peanut Butter Blondies
A Peanut Butter-Chocolate Blondie Kit at that. Check out more food gifts here.
How To Make A Fried Chicken Kit To Give As A Gift
You might mention to your lucky recipient that the brine takes 24 hours, but this is the best fried chicken ever. Check out other food gifts here.
How To Make The Best Christmas Gift In A Jar Ever
There are a lot of ways you can give people delicious food in jars. This just happens to be the best.
How To Make A Big Batch Of Manhattans For A Gift
Give the gift of drunkenness to many, many loved ones. Check out more food gifts here.
How To Make Adorable Oreo Cheesecakes In Jars
A perfect gift for anyone you know who loves oreos/is sane. Check out more food gifts here.
How To Make Cute Gingerbread Cupcakes In A Jar
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING alert. Check out more food gifts here.
31 Ingenious Products That Will Make Parenting So Much Easier
How did our parents even raise us without this stuff?
38 Reasons Your Life Will Be So Much Easier In 2014
We really learned a lot in 2013. Now it's time to put it all to good use.
The Congressman, The Cardinal, And The Peruvian Closet
Carlos Bruce, a Peruvian congressman, is leading a major campaign for civil unions in one of South America's most religious countries. The church has put his sexuality at the center of the debate — not that he seems to mind.
16 astuces de parents choquantes mais très efficaces
De quoi faire la fortune des futurs psy de vos enfants.
Is This The Most Offensive Pearl Harbor Tweet Ever Sent By A Brand?
#UhOhSpaghettiOs
Les 18 personnes les plus YOLO de 2013
Ils ont vécu 2013 comme elle se devait d'être vécue. Sans se soucier des conséquences.
The Unwritten Rules Of Karaoke
You can pick a song ironically, but you have to sing sincerely.
American Veteran Held In North Korea For More Than A Month Is Released
An 85-year-old American veteran of the Korean War was pulled off a plane in October and detained in North Korea. Now he's home.
President Obama Lit The National Christmas Tree And Then Danced On Stage
President Obama threw the switch Friday outside the White House.
Watch Ron Burgundy's Hilarious Interview With Peyton Manning
"You are one of the great quarterbacks playing the game today and you've had a lot of success and yet you have done it all without a mustache ... you look like a succulent baby lamb."
25 Documentaries That Will Make You Cry Uncontrollably
A good documentary will expand your mind and make you feel a variety of emotions — and very often, that means a lot of tears. WARNING: While the most graphic images have been blurred out, some of the following images are very upsetting.
Rediscovering A High School Basketball Legend Who Never Made It To The NBA
The co-director of the new documentary Lenny Cooke, about a high school basketball phenom who fell short of the NBA, writes about the long process of finding his subject and making the film.