Archive
April 1, 2014

20 Reasons Why Alan Chuor Is Awesome
Life is always more interesting with this one around...

Immigrant X: On The Border Between Reality And Fiction
The stories told at Immigrant X are fictional. But does that make them any less true?

42 Ways Bay Cities Sandwiches Are Literally Heaven On Earth
If you live in or have even visited L.A. and HAVEN'T BEEN, what are you even doing with your life?

When Makeup Changes Lives Leads The Daily Links
Plus the final episode of "How I Met Your Mother" airs, one guy gets into all 8 Ivy League schools (!!!), and the "Real Housewives of New York," ranked by craziness.

How Long Would You Survive In A Zombie Apocalypse?
I'm guessing not as long as you think.

Which Children's Book Character Are You?
There is no one alive that is youer than you.

Guantanamo Defense Team Demands Release Of Full CIA Torture Report
The legal team defending one of the five 9/11 co-conspirators currently on trial at Guantanamo Bay is demanding U.S. military prosecutors hand over the complete version of a classified Senate report on the CIA's controversial interrogation program.

Introducing BuzzFeed Ideas
A note from the editor.

Riot Square Sanctificare
Beautiful women become victims of political conflict and their images become sainted.

To Body Mod Away From Brownness And Back
Learning to be brown and bearded in Brooklyn.

A "Mindy Project" Roundtable
Three writers and fans of Mindy Kaling's Fox show sit down to talk about Kaling's take on race, gender, body image — and what it means for viewers who don't often see themselves reflected in television.

21 Cuentas de Instagram que te harán querer viajar a Guatemala
Prepara tus maletas antes de leer esto, porque cuando mires que lindo es Guatemala, te vas a querer ir ahorita mismo.

Russia Threatens Retaliation Against U.S. Embassy Over JPMorgan Blocking Embassy Payment
Russia's Foreign Ministry says JPMorgan blocking the payment is "absolutely unacceptable, illegal, and absurd."

12 Neat Tips For Using Myspace
Don't be left out of all the fun over the 'space! Social networking is *Borat voice* very niiiice.

If 13 Disney Movies Were Written For Twentysomethings
You've got a friend zone in me.

Obama Says The Administration "Didn't Make A Hard Sell" For Obamacare
Media buys, death panels, Armageddon. The president announces the administration hit 7.1 million sign-ups in Obamacare.

64 Completely True Facts Only Nerds Will Appreciate
These facts are amazing, uncanny, ultimate, spectacular, friendly neighborhood, and every other adjective that has ever preceded a comic book title.

16 Things That Anonymous Virgins Want You To Know
"I'd rather be called a pot head than a hoe." All confessions courtesy of Whisper.

Lebanon Passes Anti-Domestic Violence Law But Leaves Out Marital Rape
"We see this as a quite historic moment for Lebanon in terms of trying to tackle violence against women. But the law that they have passed is far from perfect."

Soccer Hooligans Unite For Ukraine
"Continuing any confrontations between fans at the present time would be a crime against the bright future of Ukraine."

68 pensamientos que pasan por tu mente en cada vuelo
Básicamente, todas las bebidas alcohólicas deberían ser gratis durante el vuelo.

9 Fruit Hacks For A Happier Life
Fruit: It's not just for eating.

Congress Has An Obsessive Compulsion With Taking Photos In Hard Hats
HARD HAT = WORKING.

Is The U.S. The Only Party That Still Believes The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Will Succeed?
It's setback after setback in the U.S.-led Israeli–Palestinian peace talks. Can the U.S. still keep the peace process alive?

No One Uses The Mobile Web Anymore
Why Facebook's WhatsApp purchase makes so much sense.

8 Questions About The Epistemological Significance Of "Goat Simulator" That You Were Afraid To Ask
The internet is screaming about a new game in which you play as a psychotic goat. But what does it mean?

What Happens When You Don't Take Carl Icahn's Advice
Sometimes the billionaire activist pushed for a change that didn’t come, and companies fared better than if they’d heeded his advice, data shows. Most times, Carl Icahn made a lot of money.

28 tragos sensacionales para beber durante el día
Lo que quiero decir es: ¿Cuándo podemos salir a tomar un trago?

13 Things Only Siblings Understand
It takes one to know one.

25 Ways To Eat Cupcakes For Every Meal
*passes out from excitement*

Cuban Dissident Yoani Sanchez: The Venezuelan Government Has Hijacked The Country
Yoani Sanchez said she's learning from the protesters in Venezuela and thanked them for what they're doing.

83 nuevas pruebas innegables de que los gatos son los mejores
Es un hecho conocido que los gatos son mejores que los perros. Este argumento ya no es tema de debate.

27 Alarming Barista Confessions
You might want to rethink ordering that Skinny Vanilla Latte. These baristas took to Whisper to serve up some of their steamiest secrets.

11 Old-School Etiquette Rules You Don't Need To Follow Anymore (And 3 You Do)
If you're stressed about the right and wrong ways to sit, you can stop.

21 maneras en las que tus compañeros de habitación pueden enervarte
Nosotros no somos los mejores amigos. Somos compañeros de habitación. Éstas son las cosas que a todos nos vuelven locos.

Giuliana And Bill Rancic Play "He Said/She Said"
The competition was tough, but glorious.


GOP Congressman Wants Answers On U.S. Plans For $400,000 Camel Sculpture In Pakistan
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who chairs the Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, fired off a letter to John Kerry requesting more documents relating to the purchase.

19 padres que están teniendo un peor día que tú
Las cosas podrían estar peor. Mucho, mucho peor.

19 Times "How I Met Your Mother" Restored Your Faith In Love
Kids, sometimes you gotta watch nine seasons of a CBS sitcom in order to really remember why this crazy emotional roller coaster is worthwhile.

You Can Rate D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray On His Facebook Page Like On Yelp
Averaging 2.5 stars. An odd Facebook feature!

How A Beloved Social Media Pioneer Inspired Positive Impact Awards For Latinos
Louis Pagan, a blogger who helped start major Latino communities online and died suddenly at the age of 41 in 2013, inspired awards given to unsung individuals like himself.

David Ortiz Got A Samsung-Sponsored Selfie With The President And The White House Is Not Pleased
"The Big Papi Selfie" turned out to be a promotional stunt for Samsung, and the White House says its lawyers are looking into the issue. “It had nothing to do with no deals," Ortiz said.

'Emoji Nation' Is Art History, According To The Internet
Your favorite works of art, updated for the online era.

21 frustraciones cotidianas que las personas bilingües entenderán
Ahora, ¿en qué idioma escribo nuevamente este artículo...? ?

The Next Level Of The Anti-Koch Campaign: Treat David Koch Like A Candidate For Office
Digging deep into the 1980s! When a Koch brother called Social Security a pyramid scheme.

Everything You Need To Know About Life And Love You Can Learn From Pizza
Pizza understands you.

31 Unbelievable Facts That Make The "Harry Potter" Movies Even More Magical
The Harry Potter Studio Tour shows that the real magic is what happened behind the scenes.

33 poses increíblemente eróticas para fotografías en la alcoba
Deja que estos bombones te muestren el camino.

Les 20 supplices de la recherche d'appartement
C'est la chose la plus difficile que vous aurez à faire de toute votre vie. Sauf peut-être HABITER avec des gens.

Listen To The Parking Lot Champagne Toast Celebrating Obamacare's 7 Millionth Enrollment
A top White House official ventured to the Maryland offices of QSSI to share some bubbly as Obamacare enrollment hit a big milestone.

How One Jihadi In Syria Became A Twitter Sensation
Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Moheisini uses Twitter to publicize his exploits, seek recruits and funding, and, at least once, to launch an ill-fated rebel peace initiative.

19 questions que les moustachus sont fatigués d'entendre
« Non, je ne fais pas partie des Village People. »

The "Reasons My Kid Is Crying" Book Is Freaking Hilarious
"I wouldn't let him play with the dead squirrel he found in the yard."

13 Scandalous Wedding Confessions
When weddings go wrong.

15 impresionantes ilustraciones de cuentos de hadas de la década de 1920
Hace mucho, mucho tiempo, las cosas eran realmente hermosas.

Un homenaje a todas las damas que lucen un corte rapado.
Advertencia: Es posible que sientas el impulso de tomar una maquinilla después de leer esto.

14 cosas que necesitas saber sobre como se obtiene tu tocino
Así es como en realidad se hacen las salchichas. (Advertencia: Esta publicación contiene fotos de animales muertos.)

30 Delicious Things To Cook In April
Time to ramp things up.

Death Toll Rises To 36 In Washington Mudslide
The number of people missing has been reduced to 10, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said.

14 cosas que ocurrirán en tu primera clase de SoulCycle
¿Nunca has asistido a clases de SoulCycle? Tus celebridades favoritas sí, y aquí está lo que debes esperar del entrenamiento intenso y sumamente divertido.

The Definitive Guide To Every April Fools’ Day Prank On The Internet This Year
Welcome to the internet, I'll be your guide. This post will be updated throughout the day. Stay strong.

Red Lobster Investors Could Lose $850 Million In Value In Spinoff, Says Activist Hedge Fund
The claim comes in a new presentation by Starboard Value obtained by BuzzFeed and expected to be made public Tuesday morning.

Vancouver Pizzeria's Special Ingredient? Marijuana
These pies are getting baked.

The Life And Last Days Of Jordan Davis
When Michael Dunn was on trial for killing a 17-year-old in Jacksonville, most didn’t know much more about the victim other than that he was shot over a dispute over “loud music.” But before Jordan Davis became another symbol of Florida's deeply divisive "stand your ground" policy, he was just a kid. This is his story, told by the friends and family who knew him best.