Archive
February 11, 2013
Who Is Your Mario Princess?
If you're spending Valentine's Day in the Mushroom Kingdom, you'll want this princess at your side.
The 10 Men Who Would Be Pope
A look at the top candidates for leader of the Catholic Church. To help you out with your office papal pool, we've provided the odds from Irish gambling site Paddy Power.
Jeremy Lin Is Still Awesome, SportsCenter-Commercial Edition
Plus, coast-to-coast block and dunk!
10 Reasons "Florida Man" Is The Best Twitter Aggregator
Real-life headlines about the world's worst superhero. This is why we can't have nice things, Florida.
Watch Barack Obama Condemn The Same Type Of Cayman Investment His New Treasury Secretary Used
Obama said he would pay for tax relief for the middle class by closing loopholes like the one Jack Lew had in a fund based in the Ugland House.
The 21 Coolest Things Ever Made Out Of Lego
And by "coolest," I mean "nerdiest."
Los Angeles Residents Politely Ask LAPD Not To Shoot Them
"Don't shoot! I'm not Dorner!" A meme is born after police fire at multiple civilians while searching for cop-hunting suspect Christopher Dorner.
Good Morning, Jack Dorsey
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is always appreciative of his mornings. So much so that he likes to tweet about his daily gift quite often.
Adorable Son Of Medal Of Honor Recipient Being Adorable At Awards Ceremony
Colin Romesha, the adorable son of Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha, was adorable today.
What It Feels Like To Kill Osama Bin Laden
Four remarkable moments from Esquire's epic interview with the man who shot OBL. "Is this the best thing I've ever done, or the worst thing I've ever done? This is real and that's him. Holy shit."
Marriage Equality Advocates Angry At Facebook Founder For Backing Chris Christie
The N.J. governor, who vetoed a bill last year to legalize same-sex marriage, is off to a fundraiser Wednesday at the home of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. The couple just attended Chris Hughes' wedding, says Efthim.
112 Cartoon Elements Make Learning The Periodic Table Fun
Proof that everything is easier to learn when presented via Pokemon-style. Artist Kacie D. lovingly anthropomorphized every single element, which deserves to be converted into a children's book.
Hey Brother, Can You Spare A Rupee?
For decades, money in video games was worthless in the real world, and in other games. Not for much longer.
There Is A European Sauna Race Every Year And It Looks Amazing
Six hundred people in Otepaa, Estonia, got together on Sunday to race from sauna to sauna in below-freezing temperatures. [WARNING: a photo of two butts and some photos of very pasty looking people in bathing suits.]
The App For Last-Minute Valentine's Day Plans
Not that you want any, or need any. I didn't mean it like that.
Catholic Left Looks For An Opening With A New Pope
"A unique opportunity to radically shift the agenda of the church," says Salt. A question of emphasis.
7 Things Democrats Would Have Freaked Out About If Bush Had Done Them
Obama's national security policy has continued some of the most controversial moves of the Bush administration. Silence from much of the left.
37 People Who Are Worse At Cooking Than You
It takes real effort to screw food up this badly. Respect.
How To Make Amazing Chocolate Mousse With Just Water And Chocolate
A Valentine's Day miracle!
PSA: You've Been Drawing T-Rex Wrong Your Whole Life
Can you determine how to draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex? Cornell University is betting you can't.
Jose Canseco Has Thoughts On Who Should Be The Next Pope
Breaking pope news!
37 Awesomely Bad And Awesomely Dirty Tumblr Valentines
Nothing says romance more than a comic sans valentine that says "wanna get Taco Bell later?" ~Swoons~ WARNING: Some NSFW language ahoy.
Mike Huckabee Blasts Chuck Hagel In Israel
In Israel, Huckabee is concerned about a Breitbart.com report.
Frank Lautenberg Moves Into New Office, Digs In His Heels
The senior Senator from New Jersey got a new Senate office Monday. Not a move toward retirement.
The 13 Most Interesting Fashion Moments From The BAFTAs
Who wore it best, the British or the Americans? General consensus: Americans were looking generally chic while the British are more willing to take chances.
5 Wonderful Snow Sculptures Of Food
Snowmen are cool and everything but GIANT ICE CREAM CONE!
Watch Amy Sedaris Guest Star In The Latest Episode Of "F To 7th"
In the fourth episode of Ingrid Jungermann's "homoneurotic web series," Amy Sedaris plays the main character's hilariously curious aunt.
The Cyber Snooping Law That Won't Die
CISPA, the cybersecurity bill that was the bane of internet advocates, returns to Congress this week.
Obama's Cayman Island Attacks Come Back To Bite Him
After spending 2012 hammering Romney for his investments in the Caymans, Obama has a Treasury Secretary nominee that's now on defense for the same problem. Is Jack Lew "betting against America"?
An Athlete So Great His Name Now Means "Perfect" In Spanish
Like, in the dictionary. Inmessionante. adj. To be absolutely perfect.
The Dangers Of Tweeting From Your Boss's Account
When your account is linked to your boss, be extra careful on Twitter — especially when he or she is a member of Congress. (All deleted tweets via Politiwoops)
The Best Hidden Feature In The New Xbox App
Mind control. Finally, a reason to use SmartGlass.
Chuck Todd Compares Lindsey Graham To A Bulldog With Lockjaw
"A bulldog with lockjaw who follows cameras around," added Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough.
Meet The Last Pope To Resign
Pope Gregory XII stepped down from St. Peter's Throne 600 years ago.
Pope Benedict XVI's Life In Photos
From the Hitler Youth to @Pontifex. A look back at Joseph Ratzinger's ascension to Pope, as he prepares to resign the title.
19 People Who Know Who The Next Pope Should Be
Pope Benedict XVI is resigning. So far Beyoncé is apparently winning the pope-ular vote to replace him.
Pope Benedict Resigns
The conservative leader cites his advancing age. "I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry."
59 Pictures Of Chinese New Year's Celebrations From Around The World
Billions of Chinese worldwide celebrate the start of the year of the snake on Feb. 10, 2013.
Obama Prepares To Screw His Base
Young people reelected the president. Now they get to pay disproportionately for ObamaCare.
Kelly Clarkson Gives Most Adorable Grammys Acceptance Speech
She got stuck to Miranda Lambert on her way up to the podium and managed to out-Adele Adele in being winningly flustered and gracious.
Powerful Tornado Rips Through Mississippi
A tornado tore through Hattiesburg, Mississippi on Sunday, downing trees, damaging buildings and causing at least three injuries.
Fashion At The 2013 Grammy Awards
Everyone complied with CBS's request to show no boob. But that didn't mean the style suffered.
