Archive
January 22, 2014
Is Google About To Get Into Bitcoin?
Hints from inside the company's payments division show that Google may be getting serious about the cryptocurrency.
11 Reasons Henderson's Relish Is Way Better Than Worcester Sauce
After a Labour MP caused genuine fury in Sheffield by implying their legendary sauce was a knock off, many wondered what all the fuss was about. Wonder no more...
Netflix CEO Makes Nasty Crack About His HBO Rival
Reed Hastings, when asked for his thoughts on HBO's view that it doesn't mind users sharing HBO Go passwords, joked that his rival Richard Plepler's password was "Netflix Bitch."
7 "Facts" About The Brain That Are Not True
You are not right-brained.
American Eagle CEO Mysteriously Resigns After Less Than Two Years
The teen retailer's stock fell after announcing CEO Robert Hanson will be leaving "effective immediately." Its executive chairman will temporarily fill the role while it looks for Hanson's replacement.
29 Denim Brands You Totally Forgot Existed
Because you probably still have a pair of Mudd jeans somewhere in the back of your closet.
Netflix Caps Flawless Year By Adding Another 2.3 Million Subscribers
The company now has 33.4 million U.S. streaming subscribers and 44 million total members worldwide. Netflix was, basically, the corporate equivalent of Peyton Manning in 2013.
Everyday Technology You're Using Wrong
These six hacks will change your life.
Target To Stop Offering Health Care To Part-Time Employees
The retail giant is attempting to change its medical coverage before certain Affordable Care Act regulations take effect.
Carl Icahn Wants eBay To Spin Off PayPal
The billionaire investor has a .82% stake in the company and has nominated two directors for its board.
What Famous Person Should You Get High With?
An important quiz.
What It's Really Like To Work In An Office
It's a strange place.
13 Razones por las que no encajar como niño te hace un adulto impresionante
Los piojos son sólo un accesorio del disfraz.
Officer Who Shot Young Black Man After He Was In Car Accident Will Not Be Indicted
Jonathan Ferrell sought help after a car accident, the police were called, and he was shot and killed. Now a grand jury has declined to indict the police officer who killed him. The attorney general is asking a full grand jury to take up the case.
Superhuman Facts About Babies
Could there be a king kong sized baby? Kind of...
23 Essential Snacks Every Super Bowl Party Should Have
Some people watch football. Everyone else, just keep dipping.
Guy Backflips And Takes Out A Krispy Kreme Sign
He did it for the Vine.
A Man Was Arrested 45 Minutes After Sharing His Own Wanted Poster On Facebook
What an unexpected turn of events...
Openly Gay Mayor Of Houston Shuts Down Critics After Marrying Her Longtime Partner
"You don't commit 23 years of your life to someone to make a political statement [...] They can get over it."
Whatever Happened To The "Death Panel"?
Obamacare's Independent Payment Advisory Board, derided by critics as a rationing board, still doesn't exist. The administration says health care costs are slow enough, so recommendations to keep costs down won't be needed until at least 2017.
27 Reasons Perkins Is The Holiest & Most Perfect Of Restaurants
On the eighth day God created the Mammoth Muffin. And all the Lord's people said AMEN.
Tradiciones únicas de bodas alrededor del mundo
Tal vez puedes incorporar algunas a tu boda. O tal vez puedes hacerlas todas, por si acaso.
The 17 Worst Things To Ever Happen In Fashion
Attention, designers: We're sick of your crap.
If Adults Got Excited Like Little Kids
Live life with no filter.
A Good Day For The Syrian Opposition
Syria’s maligned political opposition-in-exile squared off with the regime on the first day of peace talks and did surprisingly well. But the opposition faces plenty of pitfalls as negotiations in Switzerland kick into gear.
10 Pieces Of Photographic Evidence That Roger Federer Is Back Kicking Ass And Taking Names
The Swiss king conquered Andy Murray to set up a classic showdown with Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semifinals.
19 cosas que la gente jura no hacer hasta que tienen hijos
Todo es muy fácil antes de tener uno.
26 Moments When You Were Too Romantic For Your Own Good
Be still, my heart! No, seriously, slow the f*ck down.
Billionaire's Club
Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg officially became a billionaire this week after the company's shares, which account for the bulk of her fortune, closed at a new high of $58.51, according to Bloomberg's "Billionaires Index."
37 Super Bowl Snacks Better Than Hot Wings
Eating wings until you feel satisfied is hard and annoying. You know it's true. Here's how to better feed your buffalo sauce addiction.
The 10 Types Of People No One Should Date
Get ready for some harsh real talk.
Carl Icahn Is Buying Up A Lot More Of Apple's Stock
Carl Icahn is once again on the war path, coming after Apple's massive cash pile. Still, he owns less than 1% of the company.
Why The Makers Of Candy Crush Saga Are Threatening A Tiny Indie Studio
For King.com, everything is in a name.
Anti-Hillary Group Calls For Investigation Into Super PAC's Email List Rental
Stop Hillary PAC filed a complaint with the FEC on Wednesday afternoon against Clinton and the group supporting her, Ready for Hillary.
33 cosas terriblemente ingeniosas que necesita tu pequeño apartamento
No tienes que habitar un espacio enorme para vivir a lo grande.
Election Commission: Kids Should Stay Away From Schools Being Used As Polling Places On Election Day
President Obama's election commission says schools should keep students at home when balloting is going on.
Quentin Tarantino Cancels His Next Movie After Script Leaks
UPDATE: Tarantino's vendetta has taken the form of a lawsuit, as he's suing Gawker over the leaked script. In a fit of rage following the leak of his script for The Hateful Eight, Quentin Tarantino will no longer direct what would have been his follow-up to Django Unchained.
World Economic Forum Drops Ukrainian Prime Minister As Protesters Die In Kiev
The move points to the growing isolation of the Ukrainian government as Ukraine's protests turn deadly. Azarov is going to have a lot of free time in Davos. Update: Azarov has been banned from the forum entirely.
18 problemas que sólo los hombres con miembros grandes comprenderán
Este será nuestro pequeño gran secreto, ¿de acuerdo?
White House Unveils Initiative To Combat Sexual Assault On College Campuses
President Obama signed a presidential memorandum Wednesday creating a task force to protect students from sexual assault. "To everybody who's ever been assaulted, you are not alone," Obama said. "We have your back. I have your back."
It's 2014 And Our Passwords Aren't Getting Better
"123456" overtook "password" this year in the internet's most depressing race. The worst passwords of 2013 prove we still need a lot of help.
El gato patinador tiene el mejor día de su vida, porque es un gato patinador
Nuestro mundo es un lugar mejor ahora que un gato patinador australiano llamado Didga está en él.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Went Undercover As A Trainer At A Gold's Gym
"Remember, we do everything in reps. So you've done two reps of water drinking. Usually we do 10 reps of everything, so do another rep of water drinking."
30 Products That Will Save Your Sensitive Skin
Stop scratching already!
Bernie Madoff Is Recovering From A Heart Attack
Convicted felon Bernie Madoff is back in prison after being hospitalized last month for a heart attack, CNBC reports. Madoff also has stage-four kidney disease.
What Is Your Dream Job?
When I grow up, I want to be famous.
18 famosos que no sabías que eran realmente pequeños
Especialmente cuando están al lado de Taylor Swift.
24 photos incroyables de villes vues du ciel
Tout est beau vu d'en haut.
Los gatos y los perros tienen estilos de crianza graciosamente diferentes
Los perros son como, "¡Puedes hacerlo!" Los gatos son como, "Nadie tiene tiempo para eso".
Syria Citizen Journalists Come To Switzerland To Cover Peace Talks, Get Attacked By Assad Supporters
Citizen journalists, who have helped to show the world Syria's war, are now covering the peace conference in Switzerland.They're still getting used to the idea of being so close to the regime — whose supporters attacked some of them outside the talks on Wednesday.
19 cosas que solo los géminis entienden
Te sentirás realmente, realmente muy entusiasmado al leer esto... Durante más o menos tres segundos.
CNBC Plans To Name The Top 25 CEOs Of The Last 25 Years
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration this year, the news outlet is trying to pick the top CEOs for a program called "CNBC First 25." The25 CEOs will be chosen with the help of an advisory board from a list of 200 nominees.
Three Activists In Kiev Have Reportedly Been Killed
Medical officials inside the activists' camp have reported that at least three people have died. Ukrainian police have only confirmed one of the deaths.
Apple’s Iconic New York City "Cube" Store Shattered During Snowstorm
The 32-foot-tall sheet of glass was apparently broken Tuesday by a snow blower.
8-Year-Old Boy Saves Six Family Members From Fire But Dies Trying To Save A Seventh
An upstate New York boy alerted six members of his family after their trailer caught fire early Monday, but was killed while attempting to rescue his uncle.
La vie est dure pour les hommes (trop) bien membrés
Parce qu'il n'y a pas que les femmes à forte poitrine qui vivent l'enfer.
Glenn Beck: “I Think I Played A Role, Unfortunately, In Helping Tear The Country Apart”
The Blaze mogul told Megyn Kelly he regrets that his language wasn't more "uniting" during his days at Fox News.