11 Witches From Fiction Who Embody What Feminism Really Means
Of all the spooky beings spotlighted on Halloween, none is more truly badass than the witch. Sure, they may seem a little square in the age of sexy zombies and shimmering vampires -- the black pointed...
View Article5 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Simpsons'
"The Simpsons" has been around for nearly 25 years, but even the show's most avid watchers may have missed certain key facts. For instance, do you know why Maggie's "price" as she's slid across the...
View ArticleWhat Tripping On Mushrooms Looks Like In The Brain
We've all heard recreational hallucinogen users describe their trips as "consciousness expanding," and according to some new research, this poetic description may have a scientific basis. Using fMRI...
View ArticleA Cartoon Alpaca Voiced By Amy Poehler Explains Economic Inequality
Ever dream Amy Poehler would explain economic issues to you in the form of a cute alpaca? Well, you're in luck. Directed by Adam McKay, a new video for We The Economy called "The Unbelievably Sweet...
View ArticleThis $129,000 Michigan House Is Hiding A Million Dollar Treasure
Music lovers, inquire within. There's something you're gonna wanna see on 1117 Third Street. From the outside, we have to admit that the house looks like your average single family home. It's got your...
View ArticleCellist And Beatboxer Treat Southwest Flight To Impromptu Performance
"So a renowned cellist and a beatboxer meet on a Southwest flight..." No, that's not the setup for a cheesy joke; the cellist-beatboxer collaboration actually happened, and the impromptu performance...
View ArticleRush Limbaugh Has A Despicable Take On Viral Catcalling Video
Just when you thought Rush Limbaugh had insulted women enough. During an Oct. 30 segment of "The Rush Limbaugh Show," Limbaugh responded to the viral video of a woman being harassed while walking in...
View Article11 Times Mr. Bean Taught You To Embrace Your Inner Child By Acting Like One
Few words describe Mr. Bean (and he says even fewer). Believe it or not, Rowan Atkinson created Bean around the same time he was studying for his Masters in Electrical Engineering. Since that time,...
View ArticleNational Parks Graffiti Won't Be Easy To Remove
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A series of graffiti-like paintings on rocks in National Parks across the West set off a furor on social media this month, angering people who say they desecrated some of the...
View Article'How To Get Away With Murder' Lays Bare Why Cheating Doesn't Always Mean The End
ALERT: The following piece and video contain spoilers for Thursday's episode of "How to Get Away with Murder." From its inception, "How To Get Away With Murder" set itself up against the morally...
View ArticleHubble Spies Spooky 'Ghost Light' Of Dead Galaxies
Just in time for Halloween, the Hubble Space Telescope has spotted something a bit spooky: the faint glow of stars spewed out billions of years ago by galaxies in their death throes. (Story continues...
View ArticleHere's A Daniel Radcliffe Doppelganger Rapping About Harry Potter
We know Daniel Radcliffe has some rap skills, but what about a Harry Potter rap? Writer and Comedian Willy Appelman, creator of "How To Get Bangs" and "Hummus," brings this new take on Daniel...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Is Still Dancing To That Iggy Azalea Song
Back in August, Taylor Swift -- as his her wont -- danced in her seat while Iggy Azalea performed "Black Widow" at the MTV Video Music Awards. GIF: Us Weekly Here in October, Swift is still dancing to...
View ArticleRyan Murphy Confirms All 'American Horror Story' Seasons Are Connected
Following months of speculation, Ryan Murphy has confirmed that all seasons of "American Horror Story" are connected. Murphy revealed the news during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, published...
View ArticleA Brief But Stunning Visual History Of Ballet In The 20th Century
As holiday season approaches, visions of sugar-plum fairies inevitably begin dancing in our heads. 'Tis the time of "The Nutcracker," and other classic ballet performances that countdown to a whole new...
View ArticleMeet The Hulking Young Stars Of Senegal -- Male Professional Wrestlers
In Senegal, professional wrestling reigns supreme. Seeing as it's the national sport, those who successfully practice lutte sénégalaise, or laamb, are considered heroes in their home country, treated...
View ArticleArtist Transforms Breakup Texts Into Works Of Art
Breaking up via text isn't just bad form; it can turn into a truly surreal experience. Ending an amorous relationship with an often clichéd string of characters through the internet or a mobile phone...
View ArticleWhat Happens When A Photographer Joins The Circus
This post originally appeared on Slate. By Jordan G. Teicher Some children dream of running away and joining the circus, Norma I. Quintana dreamed of photographing it. In 1999, Circus Chimera, a...
View ArticleTwitter Reacts To The 1,715 Potential Future Designs For Guggenheim Helsinki
This post originally appeared on ArchDaily. by Rory Stott #GuggenheimHKI longlist designs are out. Some beauties and some fearful horrors http://t.co/MDOGs8XO5u pic.twitter.com/BXRiW1BAVC— Rob Fiehn...
View ArticleNow You Can Dive To A Massive Underwater Sculpture Because Art
The Bahamas are known for pink-sand beaches, insanely cool private islands, pigs that swim and great diving. And near Nassau, we've found a new treasure that's definitely worth diving for -- an artwork...
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