Archive
March 13, 2013
Google Reader Is Dead
The beloved service will go offline in July. "While the product has a loyal following, over the years usage has declined," says Google.
12 Photos Of Catholics Losing Their Minds About The New Pope
All over the world, Catholics cheer, cry, pray, and wail after the announcement of the new pope on Wednesday night.
How Alex Winter (Yup, Bill S. Preston, Esq.) Made A Doc About Napster
Also: A Bill & Ted movie update!
Progressives Ready To Be Disappointed By OFA
Fears that the group will back a grand bargain and spark a dark money “arms race.”
15 Reasons MagiQuest Is The Most Fun You'll Ever Have
Best vacation ever. A mix between a video game and a Harry Potter wish-fulfillment center, MagiQuest is the perfect getaway for even the most casual nerd.
How Progressive Will The New Pope Be?
How about some pink smoke, Francis I?
What Kind Of Conservative Are You?
This scientific quiz is the only way to be sure. Just in time for CPAC!
Ben Affleck Is Persona Non Grata In Iran
Is Matt Damon's mild-mannered best friend actually a covert government operative?
Perfect Easy Pie Crust For Any Filling
Make more pies! The world will love you for it.
Your Artsy Instagram Is Not Original
And you're missing out on everything that doesn't fit into a square.
Pope Francis Brings Lessons Of Argentina's Marriage Fight To Rome
Then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio bungled the fight against Argentina's "Equal Marriage Law" in 2010. "Let's not be naive," he wrote of same-sex marriage. "This is not a simple political fight; it is a destructive proposal to God's plan."
What If Superheroes Had Corporate Sponsors?
You know, like NASCAR. Artist Roberto Vergati Santos imagines a future where capitalism intersects with caped crusaders.
Everything You Need To Know About Pope Francis
The Catholic formerly known as Jorge Bergoglio.
6 "Hunger Games" Portraits They Forgot To Make
The human actors got all the publicity. But these crucial Panem players deserve their own posters, too!
Mitch McTurtle
Mitch McTortoise?
Anti-Muslim Ads Offend Just About Everyone In San Francisco
Anti-Muslim ads, including one reading "killing Jews is worship," spark controversy. Despite public outcry, city officials say the ads will stay up.
82 Gratuitous Photos Of Drawer Porn
If you were looking for drawers OF porn, you came to the wrong place. Your dream drawer awaits.
24 Wonderful Ways To Celebrate Pi(e) Day
March 14 is here! Get ready to eat pie until you can't even comprehend what an irrational number is.
A Professional Broadcaster Struggles To Announce The New Pope
This is uncomfortable.
The New Pope's First Tweet
25,000 retweets in the first 10 minutes. It roughly translates as "We Have Pope Francis."
20 Simple Tricks To Make Spring Cleaning So Much Easier
Spring cleaning doesn't have to be the bane of your existence this year. And you'll feel like such a boss once it's actually done.
Pink Smoke Released At Vatican To Protest Ban On Women Priests
Catholic women put on a demonstration during the conclave.
Short, Fat Guys Are Overrated — And Other Observations From A Big-Ass Study Of Football Recruiting
We're in that football void between national college signing day and the NFL draft. How many of those high school stars will turn their potential into a pro career?
Carl's Jr. Capitalizes On New Pope With Weirdest Tweets Ever
Yes, the white smoke is definitely from hamburgers.
Obama Leaves Door Open On Keystone Pipeline
Rep. Carter emerges from their presidential lunch confident Obama may move forward with the pipeline. The White House rejects the claim: "He did not indicate either way."
Meet Pope Bird, The Holy See-Gull
Anointed pope of our hearts.
"Veronica Mars" Is Already The Biggest Film In Kickstarter History
After just four hours, the film reboot of the cult show is the biggest video project in the site's history. And it's on track to break first-day records across all project.
There's A New Pope
White smoke! Say hello to Pope Francis.
Cory Booker Launches Quiet Fundraising Blitz
As many as eight events in support of the Newark mayor's Senate race are slated for March and April. Katzenberg and Weintraub in Los Angeles.
Woman Proposes To Her Boyfriend With A Flashmob At The Airport And It Is Adorable
When Brittany Jones' boyfriend came back from a two-year church mission, she decided to surprise him in the cutest way.
Dwight Howard Makes Fun Of A Fan's Mother
What a great guy!
17 Ways To Never Have A Bad Hair Day Again
From no-heat waves to sticky bobby pins, these easy hair hacks will banish subpar styles from your life.
Meet America's Sadness Belt
The country's unhappiest states are all in one cluster in the South and Midwest.
Netflix Is On Facebook Now
Telling, I think, that much of the early response to this is negative. Netflix, free of automatic sharing tools, has became a private — and even shameful — service in our minds.
Young Women More Likely To Admit Hitting A Partner
But their top reason for hitting was, "They hit me first."
Two Tiny Puppies Were Saved From A Fire In Florida
Oh my god, they're using tiny gas masks. Don't worry, neither of the puppies were injured!
17 Popular Websites Before They Were Popular
Your favorite gossip blogs, tech news outlets, and online shopping sites haven't always been there. At one point in time, they all just belonged to crappy bands from California.
9 Things You Should Know Before Talking About The Papal Conclave
How to talk about the papal conclave in a way that won't annoy Catholics.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Resigns Over Ties To Internet Gambling
Jennifer Carroll once represented a veterans group now suspected of selling illegal gambling software.
How Big Gulps Are Exactly Like Cigarettes
Two industries, the same tactic: money to minority groups and politicians. Local politics at its grimmest.
Martin O'Malley Makes Risky 2016 Bet With Maryland Gas Tax
After 2012, Democrats are now arguing tax increases can win them votes. "Reaganomics is effectively dead. We're dealing with Obamanomics now," says Stanford.
George P. Bush Launches Political Career Accompanied By Beyoncé
The soundtrack to his announcement video sounds an awful lot like "Halo."
