Archive
July 31, 2013
Daniel Chong Settles Case With U.S. Government For $4.1 Million
After one of the agency's biggest fails ever, the DEA apologized and settled with the college student they accidentally left handcuffed in a cell for five days without food or water.
Why Every Man Needs A Beard
Watch this and you'll never touch a razor again.
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
28 Things That Happened After The Harry Potter Books Ended
As told by J.K. Rowling. In a series of interviews over the years, the author has revealed the future of the Harry Potter characters, far beyond the Deathly Hallows epilogue.
The Day Facebook Rejoined The Internet
Facebook's most important realization: it can't replace the entire internet.
When The NSA Comes To Town
For the people in Bluffdale, Utah, home of the NSA's massive data center, the agency's scandals carry special meaning. The NSA's tense, worrying relationship with its small-town hosts.
Why This Could Be A Historic Awards Season For Black Hollywood
It already is, actually, with the election of the Motion Picture Academy's first African-American president.
Even Without Carlos Danger, New York Politics Are Still The Craziest
Anthony Weiner may be stealing the show, but he's hardly the only New York politician that's become engulfed in scandal over the last few months.
Author Attacked By Fox News Is Actually Kind Of A Jerk On Twitter
Reza Aslan attained internet fame this week for keeping his cool during a hostile and uninformed interview on Fox News. Turns out he's a tad less guarded on Twitter.
The Case Of The Professional Athlete Who Couldn't Stop Losing His Balance And Falling Over
Chad Qualls fall down, go boom.
What It's Like Being A Facebook Investor Right Now
So close. So, so close.
This Virtual Reality On-Bike Paperboy Is The Coolest Thing Of The Day
Kinect + Oculus Rift + Paperboy = Schwin!
George Zimmerman Was Stopped For Speeding, Told Cops He Had A Gun, Let Go With Warning
The police report lists him as a white male.
There's A Facebook Group Encouraging People To Send A Dildo To Putin
A much bigger sacrifice than boycotting vodka.
13 "Game Of Thrones" Houses As Defined By Urban Dictionary
"Stark - Someone who is good in bed." All right, which one of the Stark kids wrote this?
31 Amazing Things To Cook In August
Summer is winding down. GET COOKING.
The Hill Reacts To The Hill's 50 Most Beautiful People List
BuzzFeed asked for comment from a wide range of Capitol Hill employees. Here are the reactions that are fit to print.
Desk Exercises To Make The Most Of Your Workday
Desks, office chairs, and cubicles don't have to get in the way of getting in shape or working out a few kinks. In fact, you can even use them to your advantage. Just don't get caught.
23 Simple And Essential Hiking Hacks
You'll be king of the trail.
New Study Finds That Filling Bookstores With The Scent Of Chocolate Makes You Shop Longer
This further proves the theory: Chocolate is better than not chocolate.
Harry Potter Characters With Steve Buscemi Eyes
Buscemi eyes *clap*. They’re watching you *clap* *clap*.
Weiner Spokeswoman Who Went On Curse-Filled Tirade Laughs It Off
Yesterday, Barbara Morgan, a spokeswoman for embattled New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, apologized for reportedly calling Olivia Nuzzi, an intern on Weiner’s mayoral campaign, a "slutbag," “bitch,” “twat,” and “cunt.” Nuzzi appeared on the cover of the Daily News Tuesday morning for a story she wrote about what she described as her less-than-desirable experience working for the Weiner campaign earlier this year.
Fox News Tackles Most Embarrassing Interview Ever: Host Was Right To Question Muslim Author
Fox News host Shannon Bream said it started with "the very liberal media." Brent Bozell of the Media Research Center said Reza Aslan was "not a very good Muslim" and said it was a "very very biased and very very one-sided book."
Why Field Reporting Is A REALLY Hard Job
This isn't your typical 9-5. Gas mask, anyone?
Obama Reassures Skittish Democrats: "I'm There For You" In 2014
On Capitol Hill, Obama pledges to help Democrats on the trail and asks them to sell his economic plans.
Techies Earn Their Place In The Park
San Francisco's iconic Dolores park has a new section: "Appville."
43 Reminders That The Internet Is Way Bigger Than You Can Even Imagine
1,292,502,456 hours of League of Legends online, 40 million online daters, terabytes of porn, and 2.2 billion emails. What have you accomplished in the last 21 years?
21 Tacos That Have Lost Their Sense Of Self
It's a confusing time in the world. Is that an excuse for tacos made with lettuce? It is not.
16 Alternative Wedding Invitations And Save The Dates
Flat paper and ink is BORING and so 1447.
Glenn Beck: "I Was Diane Sawyer's Little Bitch"
Beck's radio program goes off the rails and his co-host Stu is left almost speechless. "Don't even think about what you're saying. Just go with it."
Soldiers Are Using Craigslist To Hook Up With Each Other In Afghanistan
Even after DADT, they could still face consequences.
The Definitive Dating Chart Of All Hollywood Jennifers
A lot of spit swapping around here!
Amazon, Overstock Race To Bottom In Book Price War
The two e-commerce retailers are aggressively trying to undercut each others' book prices, which is great for consumers but not so much for authors.
6 Delicious Cold Soups To Make On A Hot Day
One of the best parts of summer.
Here Is Cory Booker's $30,000 Contract To Speak At The University Of Iowa
The Newark mayor had signed a contract in May to speak in Iowa, which according to a university spokesman was supposed to be canceled when Booker announced his Senate bid. Booker has made $1.3 million from about 90 paid speeches over the past five years, nearly half of which he has given to charity.
Ghostly Shadow Art Turns Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital Into Nightmare Fuel
Pity the unaware urban explorers who next visit at night. Artist Herbert Baglione manages to capture fear and despair with a few strokes of the brush.
This Is What Happens When A Heatwave Hits The World's Most Populated Country
Shanghai is experiencing its hottest July in 140 years. At least 10 people have died due to the month-long heatwave.
12 Incredibly Intricate Harry Potter-Inspired Manicures
Celebrate Harry's/JKR's birthday the best way possible: by painting symbols and spells all over your talons.
San Diego Doesn't Want To Pay For Its Mayor's Sex Scandal
The city declined to pay Bob Filner's harassment lawsuit legal fees — and then filed to sue him.
A Local News Station Posted A Fisting Joke On Their Facebook Page
Then they asked their readers if they knew what it meant...
Tell Us About Yourself(ie): Bill Rancic
The star of Giuliana and Bill has a new passion project: Small Business Big Game. Details on that — plus selfies with baby Duke, inside!
One Exercise To Know This Week: Burpees
The world's worst exercise is about to become your favorite.
23 Lovely DIY Bookends To Adorn Your Shelves
From honey bears to sign posts, these bookends have their own stories to tell.
You Will Never Look At Your Favorite Old-School Games The Same Again
Get inside Bomberman, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, and Contra .
Katharine Hepburn, 1934
Katharine Hepburn, 1934
21 Little Victories In A Single Person's Life
Aha! Take that, couples!
Old Navy To Focus More On Kids, Less On TV In New Ad Campaign
In his first interview since taking over as chief marketing officer, Ivan Wicksteed tells BuzzFeed about a new marketing campaign with Nickelodeon and how he believes TV ads are becoming less effective.
Those Much-Needed New Twitter Buttons In Full
These would all come in handy.
Insane Close Up Video From A Tornado In Italy
Eyewitness video captured on a mobile phone Monday showed flying debris crashing into large windows as a tornado approached an industrial zone in Milan. Several buildings and vehicles were destroyed in the storm but no serious injuries were reported.
Immigration Reform Activists Prepare Major August Blitz For Republican Support
Advocates already have “196 scheduled events of various types between now and the end of the recess … there will be more. We’re just getting rolling,” top union official says.
Anthony Weiner Spokeswoman Apologizes For Calling Former Intern A "Slutbag"
"In a moment of frustration, I used inappropriate language in what I thought was an off-the-record conversation."
Watch President Obama Deliver The State Of The Union Address
President Barack Obama delivers his fifth State of the Union Address from the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Proof That You Have Absolutely No Concept Of Time
It's all about perspective.
Liberty-Loving Members Of Congress Silent On Bradley Manning
Paul, Wyden, and Amash take a pass. Love the leak, hate the leaker?
How And Why Do People Fall In Love?
It's complicated.
