Archive
March 14, 2013
Joss Whedon On Kickstarter And "Firefly": "It Doesn't Just Open The Floodgates"
But Whedon does feel "unfettered joy" about the success of the Veronica Mars Kickstarter campaign.
True Facts About Land Snails
This video might make you feel uncomfortable.
Crucial Booze Hacks For Accomplished Drinkers
Flaming gummy bear, anyone?
Four Things Obama Is Not
He's not a lot of things, take his word for it.
Awesome Solutions To Crappy Problems
There are a million DIY tricks floating around on the Internet. I tested a few and this is what I found out.
The Correct Way To Relax At The Office
You've been doing it wrong the whole time!
President Obama Returns To California Next Month
Fundraising trip to Bay Area to "to help retire the debt of the Democratic National Committee that remains from our victory in November," California Democratic Party email reads.
"Jurassic Park 4" Finds Its Hipster Director
His name is Colin Trevorrow, and his only previous feature-directing credit is last year's sci-fi indie Safety Not Guaranteed.
How Facebook Hashtags Change The Meaning Of "Public"
Hashtags will fundamentally change what it means to post on Facebook. And test users' comfort in the process.
Which Apocalyptic Scenario Are You Equipped To Survive?
Not all world-ending events are created equal. Take this quiz to discover which apocalypse you better hope hits first.
Reuters Social Media Editor Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring With Anonymous
If convicted, Reuters' deputy social media editor Matthew Keys faces up to 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines.
15 Things Mason Jars Are Really Thinking
You've been using them for way too many DIY projects for way too long, and now they're fighting back.
A Definitive Ranking Of The 20 Most Important Pies
All pies are destined for greatness. But some pies achieve more greatness than others.
The World Welcomes The New Pope
48 newspapers from around the world welcomed the Catholic Church's new leader.
White House Points To Republicans Bemoaning Sequester Back Home
There's more to this than the tours, White House says.
Animals March Madness, Round One: Armadillos Vs. Foxes
A face-off of adorable proportions. See the full bracket here and vote at the bottom of this post!
Rand Paul, Marco Rubio Square Off At CPAC
While Rubio sticks to a traditional approach, Paul's libertarian, reformist message gets the crowd going.
17 Strange Pies You Still Might Eat
Just give these pies a chance, OK?
A Guy In Spain Dreamed The Pope Would Be Named Francis A Month Ago
Not only that, he also dreamed that Benedict would step down. Almost two weeks before Benedict resigned! Ah!
10 Things That Are Simpler Than Applying For Obamacare
Establishing a bank, for instance.
Gaming Doesn't Need Creeps
Can the gaming world leave its most juvenile impulses behind? Its most influential voices are taking sides.
Check Out These Adorable And Awesome Pokemon-Inspired Outfits
Poke-styles is your new favorite Pokemon style blog.
Marine With Concealed Carry Permit Saves Woman From Being Beaten To Death
"Not all [gun owners] are bad or crazy gun nuts... Some of us do good things."
"Pushing Daisies" Is Pie Porn
It may have been a show about bringing dead people back to life, but it was also a show about pie.
Marco Rubio Avoids Talk Of Immigration Reform In CPAC Speech
Florida Republican stuck to climate change and marriage equality. “Just because I believe states should have the right to define marriage in the traditional way does not make me a bigot,” he said to applause.
13 Reminders That Big Cats Are Basically House Cats
Only, you know, deadlier.
Possibly The First Passover E-Book Created By A Dating Site
JDate Haggadah is an eBook version of, well, the Haggadah. It also answers the question you never knew you had: what would Moses' online dating profile look like?
The Most Popular Pie For Every Month
Illustrated by PIE charts, of course.
Amsterdam's Oldest Prostitutes Retire After 50 Years (And 355,000 Customers)
Louise and Martine Fokkens, Amsterdam's famous 70-year-old twin prostitutes, are finally calling it quits. It's the end of an era!
26 Ways To Perfectly Pie Someone In The Face
Pie isn't only for eating on Pi(e) Day. It's also for good ol' fashioned fun at the expense of others.
Here's What MSNBC Should Do With Its Weekends Now That Chris Hayes Is Moving
Recent programming changes have given the network a chance to play "moneyball" with its deep bench of contributors.
Dick Morris Slams Paul Ryan's Budget
"Why lose 10 years of elections to mess with those programs?" the pundit says of changes to Medicare.
Hey Andrew Garfield, Why The Long Face?
CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?
Does This Japanese Pastry Look Like A Part Of The Female Anatomy?
A lot of people on the internet are convinced that this Japanese pastry looks an awful lot like something else... [NSFWish]
Google Reader Still Drives Far More Traffic Than Google+
The beloved but doomed Google Reader is still a healthy source of traffic. Google+, on the other hand...
Thousands Stuck On Another "Poop Ship" [Updated]
Overflowing toilets in the Caribbean. Life on the Carnival Dream.
15 Scrumptious Vintage Pie Ads
From the glory days of pie in America. Happy Pi(e) Day.
13 Unconventional Registry Ideas For The Modern Wedding
While everyone obviously wants a quesadilla maker, it might not actually take you that far in life. With all the rules of weddings in flux right now, it's time to say goodbye to those antiquated ideas of what belongs on a wedding registry.
Republican Congressman Urges Conservatives Not To Abandon War Against 'Radical Islam'
"There’s no surprise that the American people are war weary when their commander in chief is the weariest of all," Rep. Cotton tells CPAC.
Life-Changing Tip Of The Day: Make Ramen With A Keurig
The soulless pod-coffee-maker in your office or kitchen just got a whole lot more versatile.
American Dads Think Moms Shouldn't Work
Seventy-eight percent of dads say moms shouldn't work full-time.
The Sad, Violent Story Of The Upstate New York Shootout
After killing four people in a shooting spree, Kurt Meyers was killed this morning in a standoff with police. Here are the events leading up to Meyers' death.
24 Awesomely Creative Ways To Come Out Of The Closet
Even though coming out can be awkward and scary, people keep coming up with different ways to do it.
Best Peep Art In The History Of The Universe
Go ahead, do a Google search. This figuratively — and literally — destroys all the others.
A Photo That Defines A Generation
Visitors take photos with their phones and tablets of Pope Francis as he speaks from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.
How To Make A Candy Bar Pie
This pie is dedicated to a much under-appreciated candy bar, the Take 5.
How To Make A Strawberry-Sweet Pea Pie
Whaaaaaaat — peas in a dessert?? YES, and it's springy and very delicious.
How To Make A Macaroni And Cheese Pie With A Bacon Lattice
The lattice tries to steal the show, but the mac and cheese — made with brie, gruyere, and cheddar — is actually the best part.
Riot In East Flatbush Breaks Out At Candle Vigil
A large group in East Flatbush, Brooklyn mourning the death of Kimani 'Kiki' Gray, who was fatally shot by police on Saturday after allegedly pointing a gun in their direction, clashed with police on Wednesday night.
MSNBC Moving Ed Schultz To Weekends
The MSNBC host is leaving his 8pm time slot and going to the weekends.
Progressive Catholics Cautiously Optimistic About Pope Francis
His emphasis on social justice gives liberal-leaning Catholics hope, but his rigidly traditional stances on homosexuality and women's issues temper the enthusiasm.
