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September 11, 2013
BECOME BRILLIANT
Awesome facts that may enlarge your cranium
Proof Nursery Rhymes Are Actually Horrible
Don't sing these to your kids. Or do, you sicko.
Unsolicited Advice From Mark Zuckerberg To Twitter On Going Public
If he'd do it again, he wouldn't wait quite so long, he said. He talked about it on stage at TechCrunch's annual Disrupt conference in San Francisco.
"Million Muslim March" Actually Just A Handful Of 9/11 Truthers
Ugh. Get me out of here.
Vornado Selling 14 Million J.C. Penney Shares In "Not-Too-Distant Future"
"That company's gone through a lot of angst with Bill Ackman having taken control, having recently sold his 20% block in the company," a Vornado executive said of J.C. Penney at a Barclays conference on Monday.
107 Syrian Refugees Land In Germany, Thousands More Scheduled To Arrive
"I think that for humanitarian reasons, no government in Europe can afford to ignore our example," said Germany's interior minister.
Proof That Nursery Rhymes Are Actually Horrible
Don't tell these to your kids. Or do. You sicko.
Source: Dennis Rodman Won't Coach North Korean Olympic Basketball Team
"He's going to work for them for a week," a source says.
There Is A Parasite That Eats Tongues And Replaces Them With Terrifying Monsters
The cutest abhorrent monstrosity you'll ever see!
Woman Wearing Fake Pregnant Stomach Tries To Smuggle Cocaine Baby
A 4-pound cocaine baby, to be precise.
At Least Four Sororities At University Of Alabama Won't Allow Black Students To Pledge
According to the Crimson White, Alpha Gamma Delta, Tri Delta, Chi Omega, and Pi Beta Phi all blocked two black students from pledging this year.
Drunk Person Accidentally Steals Cat, Posts Hilarious Craigslist Ad To Find Owner
UPDATE: The GIRL who posted the ad confirmed to BuzzFeed via email that the cat was returned to his owner. "Not on purpose, I was extremely intoxicated and thought he was just some random stray I was rescuing."
Former White House Aide Tweets 9/11 Through President Bush's Eyes
Former Bush spokesman Ari Fleischer tweeted his personal tale from September 11th. He was an aide to President Bush at the time.
Play As Your Favorite "Game Of Thrones" Characters In This Free 8-Bit Game
By the old gods and the new, this concept is awesome. Take on the role of Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, or Tyrion Lannister to save the realm.
Carl Icahn Is Upping His Stake In Apple After iPhone Launch Was Panned
Apple's iPhone reveal was widely panned by analysts and industry watchers. That's put Icahn in an even better position to agitate for an expansion of Apple's buyback program.
39 Clever Tailgating DIYs To Get You In The Spirit
It's mostly about the food and the football. But it's also about displaying your team colors in the most creative way possible.
What It's Like Dating As A Femme Lesbian
"Wait, you're gay?"
American Soldier Stands Up For Muslim Man Against Anti-Islamic Bigot
ABC's "What Would You Do" captured the powerful moment when a soldier defends a Middle-Eastern man from a ranting Islamaphobe.
The Birthday Problem
It's not you, it's me. How thinking about ourselves can skew our perceptions.
21 Kids Who Connect With Food On A Spiritual Level
Get ready to convert, because this is the most delicious spiritual journey ever.
9 Teenage Suicides In The Last Year Were Linked To Cyber-Bullying On Social Network Ask.fm
Wednesday morning, a 12-year-old girl's body was found after she leapt to her death at an abandoned cement silo, unable to take anonymous harassment anymore.
Boston Airport Realizes That Simulating A Fiery Plane Crash On 9/11 Maybe Wasn't The Best Idea
Boston's Logan Airport apologized today after a fire training exercise with flames and smoke upset travelers on the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11th.
Even Archie Comics Aren't Safe From The Zombie Plague
Who will survive when Riverdale is overrun by this phenomenon? The creators behind Archie continue to prove they've got the lock down on pop culture, as proved by this pulp cover art.
Morning Coffee From Around The World
Our entire globe starts its day the same beautiful way.
14 Movie Poster Face Swaps You Can't Unsee
Here you go, internet.
California's Proposed Anti-"Revenge Porn" Bill Criticized For Not Going Far Enough
The State Assembly Committee on Public Safety decided against adding language to the bill that would outlaw distributing explicit photos or videos someone took of themselves.
Michael Jordan's Daughter Confronts Rumors About Her Being Gay
Her response makes a lot more sense than the rumors ever did.
Anthony Weiner Spent A Lot More Per Vote Than His Democratic Rivals Did
He came in fifth place. Note: Votes based on 98% of precincts reporting.
Exclusive: IAC And Daily Beast Editor Tina Brown To Part Ways
A source with direct knowledge of the situation says IAC does not plan to renew Tina Brown's contract when it expires in January. A decision has not yet been made on the future of The Daily Beast.
The Shockingly Large Disparity Between Online Interest In Entertainment Vs. Syria
On social media, a lack of interest in Syria.
The Craziest Advice Your Grandma Got From Educational Films
No square dancing during that time of the month.
Watch A Human Being Age Through A Lifetime In Five Minutes
Quite possibly the most beautiful video on the internet right now. Go fullscreen, put on headphones.
Show Us The Drunkest You’ve Ever Been
Or at least the drunkest photo. This is a safe space.
25 DIY Halloween Costumes Guaranteed To Keep You Warm
Who needs skimpy when you can rock ~cozy~?
Wall Street Is Pretty Upset With Apple
Analysts and investors are not happy that Apple failed to release a cheaper iPhone as a way to retake market share in emerging markets like China. They sent Apple shares down about 5%, or about $15 billion, in trading Wednesday as punishment.
9 Instagrams From Wednesday's Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony
Hundreds gathered at the World Trade Center memorial today to remember loved ones who died in the terrorist attacks 12 years ago.
Controversial Syria Researcher Fired Over Doctorate Claim
Elizabeth O'Bagy's ties to the Syrian opposition had become an issue. Think Tank founder says she had "no problem" with O'Bagy's affiliation.
10 Rather Small Countries That Have Signed On To Bomb Syria
33 countries have signed on in support of a joint statement condemning chemical weapons use in Syria. Here a few you don't associate with military might.
The Scariest Question For Anthony Weiner: What's Next?
An "imperfect messenger" lost his best shot at his life's greatest ambition. "What's your plan for tomorrow?"
21 More Disney Characters As Modern College Students
Seriously Disney, turn this into a show...or else. Rubén returns to Disney University with a new crop of college kids.
7 Reasons Destroying Syria’s Chemical Weapons Will Be A Lot Harder Than You Think
Billions of dollars, years of work, and robots. All in the middle of a civil war.
23 Hacks For Your Tiny Bedroom
Congratulations on your first apartment! Time to suck it up like the rest of us.
Girl Asked Obama Not To Go To War At 9/11 Memorial Service
The 15-year-old girl is the niece of a man who was killed in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
"Good Night, Night Vale" Is The Bedtime Story Every Child Needs To Hear
By order of the Secret Police. Please read this wonderful story written by Teri Pops and illustrated by Nazi Nurse three times a night until the blood moon passes.
The 21 Worst People On Tinder
#NOPESTAMP. The best of the worst on the popular dating app.
50 Powerful Images Of Humanity And Solidarity In The Years Since 9/11
Since the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, the country has honored those who lost their lives in the attacks in a variety of ways.
De Blasio Celebrates With Family Smackdown
This is what you do when you win the Democratic nomination to be mayor of New York.
Pickup Truck Sales Are Poised To Pick Up After Years Of Struggling
Ford stands to benefit, and the other of Detroit's Big Three should see growth as well, contrary to Wall Street's prevailing opinions of the sector.
Two Colorado State Senators Recalled Over Gun Control Support
State Senate President John Morse and Senator Angela Giron voted for stricter limits on guns, angering voters in their districts. Pro-gun activists filed enough signatures for the recall elections, which both Democratic legislators lost in the swing state.
The Russian Plan For Syria Isn't An Easy Out
The U.S. and Russia remain fundamentally opposed. "If the Russian proposal for Syria works, Obama should give his Nobel to Putin."
Report Says U.S. Has No Strategy To Fight Corruption In Afghanistan
The report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction was published to coincide with the anniversary of 9/11.
3 Reasons Why The Banking System Might Actually Be Safer
While many think the flurry of reforms that followed the financial crisis did little to make the system more stable, the Treasury Department argues that it really is different this time.
Anthony Weiner Flips Off Reporter After Conceding NYC Race
The mayoral candidate said goodbye to a WNBC reporter Tuesday night with his middle finger.
Anthony Weiner Thanks Spokeswoman For Mastering "New Levels Of Salty Language"
"I want to thank her for that, as well."
Rand Paul Credits Anti-War Movement For Potential Diplomatic Solution In Syria
"One thing is for certain: The chance for diplomacy would not have occurred without strong voices against an immediate bombing campaign," says the libertarian champion.
Mitch McConnell Uses Opposition To Syria Strikes As Campaign Cash Pitch
After McConnell announces opposition, campaign manager writes supporters, arguing "Mitch made it very clear to me from the beginning that he does not politicize issues of national security ... we need to keep Mitch fighting for us in the United States Senate. Anything that you can contribute will go a long way."
Christine Quinn Supporters Hope For History, Acknowledge Campaign's Missteps
As results from New York primary pour in, supporters stood by Quinn. "A strong man is OK, but a strong woman is threatening," one supporter says.
These Are The Worst Kinds Of Backseat Drivers
No one should have to drive these people around.
8 Creatures You Won't Believe Exist
These critters are almost too good to be true.
Obama Backs Off War In Syria
President says "credible threat of military action" led to new talks at the U.N.
The Mexican Museum Of Drugs, Guns, and Bling
A look inside the Mexican Army's Museum of artifacts from drug war. It's like a really depressing rap video.
Sydney Leathers Makes An Appearance At Anthony Weiner's Election Party
The New York mayoral candidate's former sexting partner showed up at his "victory party," hosted at Connelly's Pub & Restaurant in midtown Manhattan, on the night of the primary. UPDATE: Anthony Weiner snuck into the Pub through the backdoor of the adjacent McDonald's.
Bill De Blasio Wins Democratic Primary For New York Mayor
A repudiation of Mayor Michael Bloomberg. And a new kind of identity politics?
How Republican Leaders Got Screwed For Backing Obama On Syria
"Clearly Members tend to reflect their constituents. The American people have not been supportive. He has not made the sale to the American people," Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday.
Live Video: Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Coverage
Pistorius is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013. The trial is being held in Pretoria, South Africa.
How Daniel Radcliffe Made Harry Potter Disappear
In The F Word, Horns, and Kill Your Darlings — all screening at the Toronto Film Festival — the 24-year-old actor gives three very different performances. This, ladies and gentleman, is how you move on from Harry Potter.
