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Playing Soccer In Space Looks More Fun Than It Is On Earth

If you think soccer is a blast on grass, you should try it in space. To celebrate the start of the 2014 World Cup today, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Steve Swanson and Alexander Gerst put on a little demo...

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The iPhone Photography Awards Are Here! And Yes, These Were Taken With A...

It's official. That little camera lens on the back of your smart phone can capture way more than your Vegas trip or Saturday brunch. The results of this year's iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) are...

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This Syrian-Born Artist Is Using Her Illustrations To Help Child Refugees

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When Lina Safar moved from her native Syria to Tampa with her U.S.-born husband in 2010, she assumed she would return occasionally, see her family, walk in her neighborhood and shop...

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#Roofline_Envelope Series Turns Houses Into Stationary

"Flipping houses" just took on a whole new meaning thanks to Instagrammer Geof Newsum's Pinterest-perfect project. Known as #roofline_envelope, the series was born after Newsum took a simple photo of...

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These Are The Best Parts Of '22 Jump Street'

"22 Jump Street" isn't just the year's best sequel thus far, it might be the most self-aware follow-up film in the history of cinema. This thing's got jokes and gags from beginning to end, and even...

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Touching Photos Show The Love, Suffering And Dreams Of People Over 70 Years Old

"If you are lucky, you get old," proclaims Freya Najade's ongoing photography project. As the title suggests, or merely hints at, the series consists of a collection of portraits of aging individuals,...

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20 Full Moon Artworks To Welcome Tonight's Spooky Honey Moon

Today, dear readers, is Friday the 13th, an unlucky day for superstitious folks of Western tradition. Those who suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia, as it is called, fear that when the unlucky day that...

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Roku And Hachi, Instagram's Favorite Cat Couple, Have Some Exciting News To...

Allow us to introduce you to this handsome devil named Roku. According to his Instagram bio, he is a rather special cat. "I have aerodynamic ears and silver fur. I eat rainbows and poop butterflies."...

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Watch The Dying Art Of Neon Sign-Making In Hong Kong

Before artists like Dan Flavin and Tracey Emin turned neon into a six figure trade, the sizzling tubular lights were all function. They lit the streets of the U.S. as early as the 1920s, advertising...

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Your Definitive Guide To Reading A Piece Of Abstract Art

Abstract art can be a doozy. We'd be lying if we said we've never approached a daunting canvas buzzing with indiscernible colors, shapes and stripes and, on the verge of a panic attack, grasped for the...

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Elsa From 'Frozen' Has A Doppelgänger, And People Want Her To Be On 'Once...

Eighteen-year-old Anna Faith looks just like Elsa from "Frozen." So much so that she's an Elsa impersonator and has thousands of fans campaigning for her to get a spot on "Once Upon A Time," ABC's...

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Why The Body Diversity On 'Orange Is The New Black' Is So Important

“Don’t forget, ladies. Your usual meal is 1500 calories. Beware of overeating.” Listen closely, and you’ll hear that announcement play in the background of various episodes on the Netflix original...

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The Last Women Foot Binders Of China Deserve To Be Seen

Zhang Yun Ying is a perfect specimen of grandmother, with bright white hair and profound wrinkles that get better when she smiles. But it’s her stride that really hits you -- how she balances on her...

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Aaron Paul Offers Two Different 'Better Call Saul' Scenarios For Jesse Pinkman

It's no news that "Breaking Bad" stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston want to return for "Better Call Saul," the forthcoming spinoff series from the acclaimed AMC drama. The actors have both said that...

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Judy Garland Re-Imagined In Visual Art For 'Night Of A Thousand Judys' Benefit

It's Judy Garland as you've never seen her before. The Hollywood legend is re-interpreted by visual artists as part of the annual "Night of a Thousand Judys" concert. The different pieces, which...

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George Takei Reveals The War Story That Made Him Proud To Be A Gay, Japanese...

Actor George Takei begins his TEDx talk in Kyoto with a slight smile, introducing himself as a veteran and former helmsman of the starship Enterprise. "I soared through the galaxy, driving a huge...

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If You Want To See Chromeo Perform And Drink From The World's Largest Ice...

Last week, Johnny Appleseed announced that it will build the world's largest ice luge in Boston's Seaport District on Thursday, June 19, dispensing the brand's hard apple cider. HuffPost Entertainment...

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Dallas Nagata White Shows Us The Many Brilliant Faces Of Hawaii's Full Moon...

Many generations ago, the people of Hawaii survived on the islands by listening to the patterns of the Earth and observing the many phases of the moon in a starry sky. Poepoe, the 10-day phase of the...

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The Delightfully Queer Lineup At The 2014 Provincetown International Film...

Pack your bags, the 2014 Provincetown International Film Festival (PIFF) kicks off June 18 with stellar programming and plenty of parties. Unofficially queer (but still gay as, well, a weekend in...

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Biz Markie Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of 'Just A Friend,' Promotes Healthy...

Biz Markie's knack for gracing a hip-hop track with vivid lyrics and his trademark beatboxing has swayed countless amounts of fans around the globe for over 20 years. And as Markie, born Marcell Hall,...

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