Archive
March 1, 2013
25 Ways To "Surprise Your Man"
Some of these make sense, and some are crazy. Will the surprises EVER END???
Lester
When someone sprays a can of whipped cream, he comes running.
Ashley Judd Ratchets Up Southern Charm, Gets Mixed Reviews
"This is not a movie role, this is a job application," says one Kentucky Democratic operative of Judd's potential Senate run.
Queer Fiction From Africa Collected In New Magazine
A new fiction collection from the Burkina Faso–based Q-zine aims to "decolonize the mind" by capturing the experiences of LGBTI Africans.
14 Even MORE Annoying Things About Keeping Kosher
Traveling with tuna packets in your suitcase is REAL.
Six Photos Of Ashley Judd In High School
School parliamentarian!
Should I Say Hi To People I Recognize On OkCupid?
Probably not, but maybe wink. Plus what to do when your boss wants to Snapchat with you.
"Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" Theme Somehow Manages To Put School On Lockdown
A school day got flipped, turned upside down.
New "Game Of Thrones" Posters Throw The Cast Into Shadow
Where's Rickon!? Does the side chosen to be in shadow on each character mean anything? It has to mean something, right?
How Google And Bing Maps Control What You Can See
Behind the scenes of the most powerful maps in the history of the Earth. And how Google, Microsoft, DigitalGlobe, and the world's governments decide what does — and doesn't — belong on its surface.
An Olympic Hopeful Crowd-Funds Her Training
Phaidra Knight wants to go to the 2014 Olympics for bobsledding. But she needs some help.
"Robot Chicken" Episode Titles Tell A Story Of Torture And Death
This poor guy needed help to fight the man! In Season Four of Robot Chicken, the episode titles told a story in production order, but the message got garbled when aired incorrectly.
Local Newspapers Warn Of Looming Federal Budget Cuts
Communities across the country brace for the impact of the sequester.
25 DIY Ways To Update Your Stairs
Your staircase might be the last place in your home you'd think to decorate. But after seeing these staircases, you'll realize that a boring staircase is an opportunity squandered.
8 Beautiful GIFs Of Space
Now you can pretend you're flying through these nebulae and star clusters.
How To Make The Best Japanese Curry Rice
Prepare yourself for greatness. The secret is store-bought curry roux.
My Life As A Professional Cannabis Baker
"I decided I would never to go back to a corporate environment."
Trusting Your Partner Will Make You Delusional
And that's a good thing.
The New File-Sharing Police
Third-party vendors will troll peer-to-peer networks looking for copyrighted material, then notify the downloader's Internet Service Provider to issue penalties.
Life-Changing Tip Of The Day: Best Use Of A Macbook Air Ever
Don't own a Macbook Air? You are seriously missing out.
This Massive Ketchup Truck Crash Looks Like A Murder Scene
But it's not blood! Just gallons and gallons of wasted ketchup! Phew! But also, very sad because wasted ketchup.
36 Test Answers That Are Too Clever For Their Own Good
Please see me after class.
New Facebook Design Is Coming In A Week
The update is centered around the News Feed.
Covert Malaysian Campaign Touched A Wide Range Of American Media
Outlets from Huffington Post to National Review carried pieces financed by the Malaysian government. An international campaign against Anwar Ibrahim.
"Aperture R&D" Is The "Portal 2" Series You've Been Waiting For
Someone had to take the damn lemons and make science out of them.
Chinese Government Workers Are Spraying The Grass Green
The grass is always greener where you've painted it to be so. Totally normal.
Obama Combines Star Trek And Star Wars References, Outrages Nerds
President Obama made a confusing reference about a "jedi mind-meld." BuzzFeed breaks down the president's galactic gaffe.
Reporter To Obama: It Sounds Like You Are Ducking Responsibility
"Give me an example of what I might do," the President says in a sequester-themed press conference responding to question from Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman. Another testy exchange with the press.
Eddie Redmayne Once Modeled For A Knitting Book
The Les Mis star (and scientifically-proven hot person) joins a legion of former America's Next Top Model contestants.
Can Games Teach The News?
One journalism school intends to find out.
Obama, Congress No Closer To Avoiding Mandatory Spending Cuts
"This is not a win for anybody. This is a loss for the American people," Obama says as cuts are set to begin taking effect.
What Is The Chipotle Quesarito?
How did the internet fall in love with the legend of this cheesy quesadilla/burrito hybrid?
In Defense Of Bob Woodward
Free Woodward. Why we should show Bob the mercy he rarely shows anyone else.
The Military Has Finally Perfected Its Drunk Robot
The next generation of war machines.
DARPA Robot Can Now Hurl Cinder Blocks At Your Head
Why does Boston Dynamics hate humanity? Their BigDog will be on the front lines in the ensuing war for domination.
Horrifying Photos Of Couple Jumping Off Bridge In China
An apparent joint suicide attempt caught on camera. WARNING: Disturbing images.
Google's Total Recall
A heedful take on Google Glass: "From now on, starting today, anywhere you go within range of a Google Glass device, everything you do could be recorded and uploaded to Google’s cloud, and stored there for the rest of your life. You won’t know if you’re being recorded or not; and even if you do, you’ll have no way to stop it."
Groupon CEO Fired, Says Farewell With Battletoads And Fat Camp References
Andrew Mason was sacked by the board of directors from Groupon yesterday and posted a rather unique letter online to say goodbye.
Why "American Idol" Keeps Getting In Its Own Way
The show hasn't been this entertaining in years, but the ratings are at record lows — and the male singers are a disaster. What is going on?!
16 Totally Feasible Loft Beds For Normal Ceiling Heights
So what if you don't live in one of those crazy airy warehouse spaces with impossibly tall ceilings? You can look at all the loft porn you want, but it's even more inspiring to get real about lofting your bed and saving precious space.
Senate's Moderate "Gangs" Stay On The Sidelines As Spending Cuts Take Effect
Where did all the compromisers go? "Every time a group of us get together to try and work on a problem, we get labeled a gang and then it becomes a political issue and we never get to finish the job," complains Isakson.
Florida Man Swallowed Alive By Freak Sinkhole In His Bedroom
A 36-year-old man is presumed dead after a sinkhole opened up beneath his feet and the floor gave way in his home. The sinkhole is reportedly growing, and rescue crews have called off the search for fear of their safety.
Liberals See A Trap After The Sequester
What really scares progressives isn't the automatic spending cuts; it's the grand compromise that may replace them. "Entitlements may get ensnared when we go to an alternate fix," says Rep. Nadler.
Senators Take A Short Cut To Foreign Policy Experience
The new way to quickly become serious about foreign policy: A dip in the dead sea. "Craven and creditworthy," says Prince.
17 Excuses To Use Glitter In The Real World
It may have been your favorite part of elementary school craft hour, but chances are you haven't used it lately. Get your Mod Podge ready, because the sparkles are coming.
