Archive
November 4, 2013
Girl Found In Greek Roma Camp Put Into Foster Care
The photo of a young blonde girl set off an international hunt for her biological parents, who turned out to be Roma from Bulgaria.
21 Razones por las cuales es genial que tu hermana sea tu mejor amiga
Hermana <3 hermana.
27 Real-Life Moments That Will Make You Say, "Dafuq?"
Sometimes, there's only one appropriate reaction.
10 lamas qui auraient préféré faire un tour en tramway
La vie n'est pas toujours facile pour les lamas. Ceux-là auraient bien mérité quelques heures de liberté.
How A Huge Video Game Franchise Became Its Own Worst Enemy
The new Assassin's Creed is a mix of great new ideas and unbearable old ones. How giant franchises sabotage their own games.
Rand Paul's Book Publisher To Update Future Printings To Include Attribution To Sources
"To avoid any future misunderstanding, future printings will include the attribution in the narrative," Paul's publisher says.
22 Reasons Hash Browns Should Be Your Life Partner
Hash browns are better than everything and everyone. Forever.
¿Cuánto se necesita para tener una sobredosis?
Resulta que el exceso de espinaca puede ser dañino.
These Five J.Crew Executives Just Made A Boatload Of Money
As a result of a bond deal last week that triggered a rollover clause in certain stock options, these J.Crew executives just made between $103,487 and $1.9 million.
The Most Popular Images From Each Corner Of The Internet
Oublio tracks the top images from Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Flickr in real-time.
9 Other Massive White Collar Criminal Fines Over The Years
Now that SAC Capital is facing a steep penalty of nearly $2 billion, these other white collar offenders are probably counting their pennies and breathing a (slight) sigh of relief.
17 Cats Who Do Not Understand The Concept Of Daylight Saving Time
And are still pissed you didn't wake up with them.
J.Crew Is Airing Its First National Television Ad
J.Crew doesn't traditionally air national television spots, but made an exception for a new commercial with MasterCard. It's urging customers to use a MasterPass platform for online checkouts.
27 cosas de "Friends" que lamentablemente ahora son obsoletas.
Como la computadora portátil de Chandler con capacidad para hojas de cálculo integradas.
MSNBC's Abby Huntsman Rips "Double Down"
"This is written by political consultants for political consultants and is only good for a week of Georgetown cocktail spatter."
Richard Dawkins Tweeted "Bin Laden Has Won" Because Airport Security Took Away His Little Jar Of Honey
The controversial English atheist's twitter rant led to others tweeting about their own encounters with airport security.
Scenes Of Angry Anti-U.S. Protests In Iran On Anniversary Of Embassy Siege
As American-Iranian relations are starting to thaw, Iranians turned out for the biggest anti-U.S. rally in decades to celebrate the 1979 storming of the U.S. embassy.
NFL Player Called Teammate "N---er" In Threatening Voicemail
A strange ongoing story of harassment on the Miami Dolphins.
Los 13 tatuadores más geniales del mundo
Estos tatuadores son verdaderos artistas en todos los sentidos de la palabra.
Rand Paul Speech Transcripts Disappearing From His Website
The senator's office added footnotes to a speech on Nov 1. Now they've removed some transcripts.
Wyoming Braces For Modern Campaign Warfare
"The cash chase is going to be vicious... they're going to inundate voters in Wyoming in a way they've never experienced before."
15 Iconic Asian Snacks You Need To Try
Strange in conception, but tastes just like your childhood.
Mexican Coke As You Know And Love It May Die
The cult favorite may change and a new Mexican sugar tax is to blame.
21 Of The Best Things That Ever Happened In A Restaurant
Four Zagat stars for BEING THE BOMB DIGGITY.
How To Win Any Argument
Time to school some fools.
20 razones por las que no podemos tener cosas bonitas
¿Lo ves? ? ? ¿PUEDES? !
Why Spiders Are Actually Lifesavers
Arachnids really aren't the worst things on earth.
14 voisins en colère
Chacun son style pour exprimer sa frustration.
How To Make The Best Roast Chicken Of All Time
Three ingredients, butcher's twine, and a roasting rack. Anything else and you're just making things difficult.
Roast Chicken Tournament Crowns The Best Recipe Ever
Eight famous roast chicken recipes go head to head in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament. Like March Madness. Only, with poultry. In October.
Suspects In Custody Following Lockdown Of Central Connecticut State University
The university has given students and faculty the all clear and lifted the lockdown. Three people are currently in custody.
19 Razones por las que ser bajito es lo mejor
Vamos nena, es tu cumpleaños. ¡O no!
Planned Parenthood Asks Supreme Court To Intervene In Texas Abortion Crackdown
The advocacy group says one-third of Texas' abortion providers have stopped offering the procedure after an appeals court ruled in favor of the state on Thursday.
This Is What Earth Will Look Like If All The Ice Melts
National Geographic shows how most coastal cities will be decimated and the population exodus will put a strain on midland resources. On the upside, Antarctica will make an great seaside resort.
Anna Garforth's Art Is So Cool
Moss graffiti and cookie typography are definitely the next big thing.
23 personas a quienes no se les debería permitir acercarse a la comida
Puede ser que no exista una manera correcta, pero siempre habrá muchas maneras incorrectas.
Zombies, Mummies And Chucky Robbed A Jewelry Store In Mexico Of $77,000
The band of thieves took advantage of Mexico celebrating "Día de Muertos" to pull of its caper.
Ad Highlighting Domestic Violence In Australia Looks Like A Travel Promotion
"Australia's secrets have many places to hide. Uncover just one of them."
23 Healthy And Delicious Thanksgiving Salads
Salad is never going to get the pre-Thanksgiving hype, but it will look damn good when you're working your way through a plate of food that's 85% beige.
SAC Capital To Plead Guilty And Shut Down Advisory Business
Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund will plead guilty to five counts, pay a $1.8 billion fine, and shut down its outside business. SAC was "engaging in insider trading that was substantial, pervasive, and in a scale without precedent in the history of hedge funds,” a federal prosecutor said.
30 Cute And Clever Ways To Decorate For Thanksgiving
Nary a hand-turkey in sight.
These Photos Of Twins Show Exactly What Smoking Cigarettes Does To Your Face
Less than you'd expect, but enough to notice.
"An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth" Is The Cutest Book Ad Ever
Probably useful for non-astronauts on Earth too. Everyone's favorite Canadian space commander Chris Hadfield brought stories and advice back from the International Space Station.
Si Carrie, de "Sex And The City" tuviese Instagram
Zapatos. ¡Demasiados zapatos!
17 Captivating Snapshots Of Cosplayers At Home
We all put our pants — or hooves — on one leg at a time. Photographer Klaus Pichler's project "Just The Two Of Us" juxtaposes cosplayers' extraordinary alter egos against their ordinary lives.
California High School Elects Lesbian Couple As Homecoming Queens
"I always say what we should educate people on is just respecting other people's differences."
10 DIY Ways To Sparkle Your Way Through The Holidays
Shine on you crazy diamond!
Liz Cheney Changes Her Tone On NSA Controversy
Cheney said last week that there were "legitimate questions and concerns" with the National Security Agency program, but in June she said she was "a supporter" of the program.
34 Cosas que los argentinos saben que son ciertas
Los países vecinos piensan que ustedes son demasiado creídos. Pero en serio, ¿no son los mejor del mundo?
Shouts, Shoes And Accusations Of Torture As Trial Of Ousted Egyptian Leader Mohamed Morsi Begins
A defiant Morsi told the court: "I am the president of the republic and I am here against my will."
22 Leggings fanttásticos que te mantendrán caliente
Además: Son bastante asequibles. Porque no deberías tener que elegir entre calor y moda.
No Surprise: Twitter Is Increasing Its Price Range For Its IPO
Twitter was already planning on filing at a discount, which is a common tactic to test the waters for demand for shares. The new range is between $23 and $25.
BlackBerry CEO Is Out As Company Scraps Plan To Sell Itself
Plans for the smartphone maker to go private have collapsed, the company announced.
Four Men Have Been Charged With Aiding Kenya Shopping Mall Attack
The men have been accused of helping terrorist groups in Kenya. All men have plead not guilty.
Mohamed Morsi's Trial Has Been Adjourned Until January
The trial of former Egyptian leader Mohamed Morsi has been delayed after he told the judge he rejected the trial. The proceedings were also interrupted by the 15 defendants chanting that the trial was illegitimate.
29 Incredible Images Of A Rare Solar Eclipse From Around The World
A rare hybrid eclipse appeared over parts of North America, South America, Europe, and Africa early Sunday. The rare eclipse allowed views of the sun that are totally or partially blocked by the moon.
Birmingham Airport Operations Resume Following Evacuation
The terminal at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International airport was evacuated Sunday because of a threat.