Archive
March 15, 2013
Fiery Plane Crash In Florida Parking Lot
A Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport spokesman says the plane began experiencing problems shortly after takeoff and was trying to return when it hit a warehouse at 53rd Street and North Powerline Road.
White House Withholding Judgement On Damning UN Report On Drones Strikes In Pakistan
Report finds the U.S. has violated Pakistan's sovereignty with drone strikes.
23 Awesome Pieces Of Hip-Hop Embroidery
You can thank artist Davey Gravy for these hip hop and cross-stitching mashups you never knew you needed.
No One Wants To Read About Taylor Swift
Don't want your magazine to sell? Put Taylor on the cover.
Even "Star Wars" Is Getting In On March Madness
Behold the awesome power of this fully functional bracket. Choose a side and get ready to vote beginning March 18th.
Fruitball Challenge
Your move CollegeHumor...
Peter Lauria Joins BuzzFeed As Business Editor
Veteran Reporter To Launch Business Coverage For The Social Web
Should We Be Playing Video Games In The Classroom?
The Sunday Times wonders if learning experiences that prioritize fun teach kids about the real world: "Do we want children to “barely notice†when they develop valuable skills? Not to learn that hard work plays a role in that acquisition? It’s important to realize early on that mastery often requires persevering through tedious, repetitive tasks and hard-to-grasp subject matter."
The Fruitball Challenge
The Champs are here.
Are These The 32 Best College Campus Foods In America?
The editors at the Food Network think so.
Why Is Batman Aiming A Gun At [Spoiler]?!
Bruce Wayne doesn't use guns! What is going on?
Obama Makes A Sequester Joke
The president implied the mandatory federal spending cuts taking place would cause the audience to not have chairs.
American Children Finally Deemed Smart Enough To Eat Kinder Eggs
The European candy with a toy in it is finally coming to America, sort of.
Maryland House Of Delegates Votes To Repeal Death Penalty
Maryland would be the 18th state to repeal capital punishment.
Selfies Of iPad Thief Delight Original Owner And Rest Of Internet
The owner of a missing iPad has been posting amazing selfies of the tablet's new owner.
Fox News Ponders FLOTUS Becoming VPOTUS Which Would Make Obama SGOTUS
Warning: This segment might make you dizzy.
What Does A Woman Need With A Smartphone?
The launch event for the Samsung Galaxy S IV saw women celebrating the phone's capacity to track their weight, shopping, and wedding planning. Here's what other phone companies think their female customers might use those cute pink box things for.
NFL Starter Works At A Convenience Store During The Offseason
Brian Hartline just signed a $30 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. He calls owning convenience stores "a dream."
What We Really Lost With Google Reader
The head architect for Google+ asks his followers, "what are the aspects of the way Reader works that made it so useful for you?" He then adds, "This is not a thread to simply complain." The answers — and there are many — are actually pretty great.
The "Crazy" Things Wayne LaPierre Said At CPAC 2013
Surprisingly, CPAC did not play Patsy Cline as LaPierre exited the stage.
Jay Carney Condescends Fox Host: "If You Did A Little Reporting..."
The White House press secretary was talking to Fox host Jenna Lee about the White House Easter egg roll and the sequester.
The Truest Facts About Morgan Freeman
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Epic Travel Hacks For The Serious Globetrotter
Not to say you've been doing it wrong all these years. But you've been doing it wrong.
10 Places You'd Rather Be Right Now
That's right. There's exactly 10.
You're Currently A Billionaire (When It Comes To Germs)
It's, like, the grossest thing to have a billion of.
Where Did You Miss Your Love Connection?
It was probably Wal-Mart.
True Facts About Fruit Bats
Fair Warning: This thing is creepy.
The Most Mind-Blowing Of Mind-Blowing Facts
Oh snap, did you just poop your pants?
Are There Special Rules For Dude Selfies?
No. But that doesn't mean you should take them! Also: How soon is too soon for Gchat? And when to discipline your dumb Facebook friends.
There May Be New "Functional Cure" For HIV
A breakthrough in early treatment.
Working Dads Have Regrets Too
As my career takes me farther away from my son, how come no one asks me how I balance work and family?
Meet The Pope's Cute-As-A-Button Childhood Sweetheart
"He told me, if we don't get married, I'll become a priest."
6 Life-Changing Beds For Your Tiny Space
They magically transform from a bookshelf or desk into a bed. Save space and impress your friends.
Check Out This Epically Literal Spider-Man Beard
THERE'S A SPIDER ON YOUR FACE! Oh it's just Chad Roberts, El Capitan and Minister of Information of the RVA Beard League.
Knowing A Gay Person More Than Doubles Support For Marriage Equality
Rob Portman's not alone — people with gay friends or family members are much more likely to support allowing them to marry.
How Manufactured Smells Are Making People Shop Longer And Kill Better
Scent marketers play with people's noses and minds in stores, hotels, and military simulations. All thanks to a former Disney Imagineer.
The Best Mobile Game Of The Year Is A Romp About Slaughtering Sea Life
With apologies to PETA, please, please play Ridiculous Fishing.
Matzoh House Is The New Gingerbread House
Behold the architectural feats of unleavened bread.
Mitt Romney Does Not Want To Be A Conservative Superstar
Friends of the failed candidate say he has come to an annual gathering of conservatives not in pursuit of celebrity, but to make amends. "It's up to us to make sure that we learn from our mistakes — and my mistakes," he told the crowd Friday.
Indicted Reuters Editor Was Infamous LiveJournal Troll
Almost a decade ago, Matthew Keys, who was indicted by the Department of Justice for allegedly aiding Anonymous, went by the username Madrigalskylark and was one of the most infamous LiveJournal users on the social network.
Donald Trump Gets Better Reception From Media Than From Conservatives
The Donald is fawned over by partisan bloggers and headline-hungry reporters at CPAC. The actual attendees were not as excited.
U.S. Commander Warns Karzai Remarks Put Troops At Risk
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has also clashed with the U.S. military over repeated delays to the scheduled handover of Afghan detainees, New York Times reports.
Six People Killed In A Bar Shooting In Cancun, Mexico
In Mexico more than 70,000 people have died because of drug-related violence since 2007.
Has Obama Charmed Congress? Not Yet
Bread has been broken. But what about gridlock?
Two Schools Of Foreign Policy Compete At Conservative Conference
Back to Benghazi? Or: "Too many American wars?
The U.S.-Japan "World Series" Needs To Happen Now
Putting the United States and Japan's best ballplayers in a yearly head-to-head battle for bragging rights? Yes, please.
