Archive
June 12, 2013
Edward Snowden's Online Past Revealed
Hundreds of posts reveal views on secrecy, religion, politics, and working in IT. "Society really seems to have developed an unquestioning obedience towards spooky types," he says.
Piano Performance At Gezi Park Tries To Ease Tension
Davide Martello, an Italian-born pianist and composer, took to a piano in Gezi Park in Turkey Wednesday in an attempt to calm tensions between the riot police and protesters. Tuesday morning authorities entered the park to remove political banners and clean.
What The Hell Is Going On In This Photo Of President Obama?
Once you see it...
Democratic Senator Skipped Briefing On NSA Program He Said He Didn't Know About
"Sen. [Jeff] Merkley thought the meeting would be on an area that he had already been briefed on, and when conflicts arose he missed the meeting," liberal lawmaker's office said in a statement.
Inside Japan's Most Insanely Expensive Fruit Parlor
Tokyo's Sembikiya looks like a jewelry shop. Harry & David need to step up their game.
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Happy hump day!
NSA Chief Grilled At Senate Hearing
Says spying program has foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.
Mexican-American Boy Sings National Anthem During NBA Finals, Twitter Loses Its Mind
Naturally, he killed it. Then he heard about the criticism and kindly informed the world that his dad was in the Navy and he was born and raised in San Antonio.
Mistakes You’ll Make In Your Twenties
Everybody’s doing it.
"Veep" Creator Isn't Paying Too Much Attention To Joe Biden
Armando Iannucci, creator and write of HBO's Veep, sits down with BuzzFeed to talk politics. How Washington is like LA.
31 Eggs In Exciting Holes
The phrase "exciting holes" might speak to you in a way that's not related to food. I'm OK with that.
This Might Be Edward Snowden's Anime Role-Playing Profile And His Glamour Shots
His fighting styles were "Ni-Ten Ichiryu, Muay Thai, Brazilian Juijitsu, Girly Biting and Scratching."
Stop Stressing And Watch These Super-Chill Slow-Motion Clips
Because you're way too tense and it's freaking everyone out and you need to relax.
Facebook Hashtags Have More To Do With Ad Targeting Than Twitter
On the surface, hashtags will help Facebook users engage in "public conversations." More importantly, they will help brands target advertising more precisely, which will benefit Facebook's business as well.
The Aftermath Of Turkish Police's Crackdown On Park Protesters
See photos of what's been described as Istanbul's "uneasy calm."
20 Places To Go Camping Before You Die
The best way to experience a new place is to sleep outside under the stars.
The Many Stages Of Drunk Texting
How did you let this happen again?
Sponsored Facebook Posts Aren't Just For Companies Anymore
Facebook lets you pay to make sure more of your friends can see your posts. But will anyone use it?
Rep. Peter King Calls For Glenn Greenwald's Arrest
"This is putting American lives at risk and clearly done to hurt Americans," King says of Greenwald's scoops.
Napping Hacks To Help You Sleep Anywhere
What in this world is better than a really solid nap? NOTHING, is the answer.
All The Little Lies You Tell Yourself
Come on now. You know you're not having just one more.
Arizona Senator's Son Used Homophobic, Anti-Semitic Language On Twitter
"He has apologized and I apologize as well," says Senator Jeff Flake.
Fox News Host Says He Stands By Anti-Muslim Activist
Fox and Friends' Brian Kilmeade interviewed the spokesman of the English Defense League, a group opposed to the spread of Islam. "It's great what you're doing," he said.
This Is What China's Astronauts Will Eat In Space
People on Weibo are obsessed with what food China will bring on their space missions. Compare these with photos of Korean, Russian, and Japanese space food.
The City Of The Future Is Here
And you'll never guess where it is.
Bill Clinton Says He Changed Hospital Policy To Watch Chelsea's Birth
Bill Clinton told doctors he would not be refused and haggled his way into the operating room just before Chelsea was born. "Father of the Year."
Everyone Is Posting Pictures Of Their Socks For George H.W. Bush's Birthday
The Bush center celebrated by wearing exuberant socks.
Edward Snowden Says He Fears For His Safety
"I'm neither traitor nor hero. I'm American," Snowden said in a South China Morning Press interview.
Terry McAuliffe: "Shame On" Virginia For Not Bidding For My Car Company
"We don't bid on big car plants here and shame on us."
A Handy-Dandy Chart Of Every Game At E3
By platform.
8 Ways Xbox One Fans Are Coping With The Hatred Of The Internet
Anger, love, laughter, and snobbery. These are the coping mechanisms of the new console war.
16 Incredibly Simple Hacks To Make Flying Suck Less
Without having to pop a Xanax.
David Letterman Thinks Your Drums Are "Gorgeous"
"Are those your drums? Those are beautiful!" Watch the late night-host compliment just about every drummer to ever appear on the show in exactly the same way.
Actress Turns Bounty Hunter To Track Down Dad's Killer 26 Years Later
Her family told her to never forget the face and the name on the "Wanted" posters. She didn't. Joselyn Martinez tells her story.
A Handy Guide To The Very Fake Twitter Accounts Of Glenn Greenwald And Edward Snowden
You'll thank us later.
The Villager Is Secretly The Most Terrifying New Character In "Super Smash Brothers"
He may look harmless, but he's actually a merciless monster.
If Jony Ive Redesigned Everything
Flatten it. Flatten ALL OF IT.
Libertarian Congressman Calls On National Intelligence Director To Resign
"Perjury is a serious crime. Mr. Clapper should resign immediately," Amash says.
French "Vogue", 1970
1970
19 Fictional Companies You Wish Were Real
Seriously, why do these businesses not exist?
American Occupiers Take Their Protest Global
After the fizzling-out of the Occupy Wall Street movement in America, protesters from New York arrive in Tunis and Istanbul. Familiar tent cities, different goals.
The 10 Biggest Nostalgia Trolls At E3 This Year
Sure, there are two brand-new consoles to salivate over, but the 2013 E3 is especially lousy with games and displays built to tickle our nostalgia.
This Food Fact Video Will Creep You Out
Like, totally, creep you out. Based on this post and this post.
This Video Of A Baby Wrestling With A Cat Is Amazing
And the cat just... takes it? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, CAT?
Mondo Reveals Gorgeous New Prints For "Man Of Steel"
There are movie posters and then there are movie posters.
