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August 15, 2013
9 Unwritten Rules To Flying
Let's try and keep the friendly skies, friendly
LeanIn Backtracks On Unpaid Internship Ad
LeanIn quickly bent to public outcry over its unpaid internship ad. Interns, but not volunteers, will be paid.
Meet Maurice Bonamigo, Fake U.S. Senator
An Egyptian newspaper ran an interview with a "Republican U.S. Senator" who heartily supported the security services' bloody crackdown in Cairo. By "Republican U.S. Senator" they meant "hairstylist in Palm Beach."
"That '70s Show" Actress Lisa Robin Kelly Dead At 43
The actress known best for playing Eric Forman's sister on That '70s Show died in her sleep on Aug. 14.
27 Ways To Eat Like An Adult In College
Who says you can't eat like a normal person in college?
5 Young "Dreamers" Who Made The Most Of Deferred Action
On the one-year anniversary of the Obama administration's policy to provide relief from deportation, a look at how things changed for several young immigrants.
18 Signs You Are Obsessed With "Chopped"
Don't use the ice cream machine!
Today's Syrian Electronic Army Attack Could Have Infected Millions
"I don't even want to think about the scale of this attack," one security expert says.
Easy 3-Ingredient Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet
Warning: You will need an ice cream maker. But if you have one and never use it, this is the easiest, most delicious thing.
A Comprehensive Size Comparison Of (Almost) Everything
There's big and then there's Godzilla. Artist Lexinator thoroughly researched the size over 40 fictional and extinct creatures (and elephants) to create this expansive guide.
National Democrats Cast New Jersey Senate Candidate As Symbol Of GOP Rebranding Struggles
Steve Lonegan, the Republican senate nominee barely known outside the state, is about to get a lot of attention — but not from his own party. "No one in New Jersey cares what the RNC thinks anyway," the Lonegan camp says.
MSNBC + Politico = Washington, D.C.'s Cable News Network
On cable news, MSNBC still proves to be the place for politics.
6 Times Wendy Davis Was A "Cool Mom" In Her Vogue Profile
The newly famous Texas state senator likes her Lululemon and Louboutins.
19 Awesome Eye Makeup Ideas For Asians
The monolid is your playground.
U.S. Doesn't Join Allies In Calling For U.N. Security Council Meeting On Egypt
A minor mystery in Turtle Bay.
Banned Tiananmen "Tank Man" Image Shocks Beijing Audience During Cirque Du Soleil Performance
The image has now been removed from the montage played during the Cirque du Soleil's performance on Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us."
How You'll Tweet When You're Dead
I got to test out a posthumous tweeting service. Unfortunately, things don't look too good for our social afterlives.
17 Stop-Motion Vines That Make The World Seem So Much Better Than It Is
If only you could effortlessly summon all the beer on the planet.
This Hotel Advert Is Unbelievably Awful
Here are all the reasons why.
Republican Congressman Wants "Citizen Advocate" For NSA Surveillance
"My mom is not a terrorist."
Violence Continues As Hundreds Lie Dead In Egypt
New protests erupted Thursday and the death toll surpassed 600 — with hundreds more unaccounted for — following the government's crackdown on supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi.
Weird Things We All Do But Would Never Admit
We've all cried at YouTube marriage proposals. It's OK.
Why Carl Icahn Mistimed His Apple Investment
Billionaire Carl Icahn disclosed a $1 billion stake in Apple this week and is pushing for a bigger buyback. But while that worked once before, Apple is less vulnerable to a challenge now.
Can A Campus Book Club Save The Republican Party?
Probably not, but Karin Agness wants to provide a safe place for conservative women at liberal colleges. "Something the party's really excited about," says an RNC spokesperson.
Republican Congressman: If We Try To Defund Obamacare, We Lose The House Of Representatives
"And whether we win the battle or not, we've lost the war because Nancy Pelosi's now speaker of the House."
NPR: The Tricky Business Of Predicting Where Media Will Go Next
August 10, 2013 - "BuzzFeed...a whole new model" -NPR
X-Men Actress Finds Creepy Children's Book In Her Bedroom
Famke Janssen called the police after a copy of The Lonely Doll mysteriously appeared on a shelf near her bed.
11 Fictional Men Born To Sell Hair Care Products
Proof positive beauty campaigns need more dudes. So. Beautiful.
Say Hello To This Adorable Newly Discovered Mammal
The Smithsonian Institution announced the discovery of a new animal species on Thursday. It's called an olinguito, and it has been misidentified in zoos and museums for over 100 years.
Finally, A Video Game That Is Only About Having Fun
Saints Row IV is the antidote to decades of abstract, elitist, unfun game culture.
Private Equity Develops A Thirst For Microbreweries
Private equity firms are taking notice of the craft brewing boom and pouring money into microbreweries. The investments come with a built-in exit strategy: sell to one of the major beer companies.
Meet The First Openly Gay WWE Superstar
"I'm happy who I am, I'm comfortable with myself, and I'm happy to be living the dream."
How To Make Salty, Tender, And Delicious Beef Jerky
Better beef jerky = better road trips.
Can Facebook Survive If It Makes Us Miserable?
Facebook connected the world. And now it may be making us miserable.
Isabella Blow, 1997
Isabella Blow, 1997
Obama Condemns Egypt Violence, Cancels Military Exercise
No change in yearly aid to Egypt's military.
Is Roy Hibbert Ditching The NBA To Become The Next BuzzFeed Intern?
Excellent idea, Roy, but are you ready for the intensity of online journalism?
Guess Whoooooo's Coming To Dinner?
A wise owl man once said, "Frankly, my dear, I couldn't give a hoot damn."
28 Pun-Tastic Teacher Gifts
Pretty soon, your teacher's hands will be CHALK-FULL of presents.
QUIZ: Which Players Provide The Most Bang For Their Team's Buck?
See if you can pick out the most cost-effective option from each group of three players.
This Is The First Look At Grand Theft Auto Online
Grand Theft Auto V, but online. Be antisocial, socially.
Birchbox Makeup Samples Get 10 Times More Buyers Than Traditional Beauty Companies
The seller of monthly beauty and grooming subscription boxes is booming, showing the strength of the "discovery retail" model.
A Chinese Zoo Tried To Pass Off This Huge, Fluffy Dog As A Lion
There was also a rat in the snake's cage and a fox in the leopard's den.
South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation Votes To Legalize Alcohol
The reservation voted to overturn the ban on possessing and selling alcohol. It plans to use the tax revenue for education and treatment of alcohol addiction.
Cory Booker Supporters Look Past The Senate To The White House
On the night of the Newark mayor's first big election, fans say they're ready for a Booker presidency. "Of course I want him to be mayor, then senator, then president."
San Diego Newspaper Makes Bizarre Bob Filner "Blurred Lines" Parody Video
"Mayor Filner you are terriiiiiiifying." U-T TV, the local cable television arm of the San Diego Union-Tribune, made a parody of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" music video, featuring its news hosts gyrating along with a giant cartoon-like Filner head.
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
Toronto Man Looks For Weed On Twitter And Police Respond With "Awesome!"
Sunith Baheerathan shared with the world on Tuesday that he "needed a spliff or two" at his job in Canada and the local police department replied back "Awesome! Can we come too?"