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Astronaut Molly Woods (Halle Berry) is back in a new season of the scifi drama Extant. After a so-so first season, the series was rebooted by new showrunners Elizabeth Kruger and Craig Shapiro. Read the rest

The Refugio Incident created an ongoing environmental nightmare for local beaches and wildlife. Read the rest

This. Looping. Forever. (more…)

Explore the many trivia, hidden object, shooting and driving games created around Google Maps, from Streetview Zombie Apocalypse to Google Sheep View. Read the rest

I keep frequently-used household tools on the powerful magnetic tool holder in the garage. It beats digging around for a screwdriver in a drawer or tool box. It's $19 on Amazon.

The Grey Lady made the Internet sick to its collective stomach today when it told people to add green peas to guacamole, making it look like partially-masticated pea vomit, and likely tasting as bad, too. Read the rest

"Filmed for the MUSE No Nukes concerts in NYC in 1979"

The United Nations declared coca leaves an illegal substance in 1961, but Pope Francis told the government of Bolvia to break out the leaves when he arrives for a visit later this month - he plans to chew them. Read the rest

Josefina Tometich has some mighty fine mangoes growing on a tree in her Florida home. But don't even think of taking one: she's got a BB gun, and she knows how to use it. Read the rest

That recent Supreme Court gay marriage decision done got someone's britches all up in a bunch. Read the rest

Things change quickly, America.

In 2009, Colorado police officer Mark Magness broke an innocent man's arm during an illegal fireworks investigation. Magness pled guilty, but the police department didn't fire him.Read the rest

A technician was killed by a robot at a Volkswagen plant near Kassel, Germany. Read the rest

If watching the AMC series and attending Walker Stalker Con just isn't enough, Walking Dead fans now have a horror cruise to look forward to. Read the rest

People interested in emulating Donald Trump's taste in fashion received bad news today. In response to the presidential candidate's disparaging remarks about Mexican immigrants, Macy's announced it will pull Trump-branded clothing from its stores. Read the rest

Apparently Jenny McCarthy's ex-boyfriend didn't get the memo. In the name of protecting kids, Jim Carrey advocates endangering kids.(more…)

The Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati, Ohio was shut down yesterday when an object suspected to be a World War II "pineapple" grenade was found in a suitcase. Turns out, it was a bottle of perfume belonging to a homeless woman who was carrying all her belongings in the bag. Read the rest

Lindsay Benner's "Book of Love" is a fantastic, hilarious parody of 1950s instructional films. Painstakingly arranged, her captivating, silent performance is a must see!Read the rest

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They've all been piñatafied by the artists of Piñatas Ramirez. Read the rest

Daniel Pink, author of books about business, work, and behavior, says when parents come to their kids' sports games, it distracts the kids from being able to focus on "the mastery of something difficult, the obligations to team mates, and the game itself."Image: Shutterstock

Scott Manley entered data for all the known asteroids near the Earth and made a cool 360 video of them.

A classic photographic series by Carmichael Collective. Read the rest

According to The Tampa Bay Times, Circuit Judge Pamela Campbell said on Monday that she will permit Hulk Hogan one "plain bandana" during his trial against Gawker for posting excerpts from a secretly-taped sex video. "This is not going to be a carnival," she said several times. Read the rest

Baltimore resident Julie Baker raised $43K on GoFundMe to make her yard more gay after posting a letter she says she got from a neighbor complaining about her "relentlessly gay" yard decor. Snopes investigator Kim LaCapria did a little digging and found the story got curiouser and curiouser. Read the rest

Abstract exultation from technical limitation (more…)

For years I thought I had imagined this movie from my childhood. But there it is, on YouTube! This amazing piece of work fostered my love of classical mythology and anime. Read the rest

This photo of a bad tattoo has gone viral. While Americans immediately appreciate that it represents an error of judgment of astonishing magnitude, its semantic content may escape them. Read the rest

The New York Times charts the inexorable liberalization of America on social issues. But there's a caveat!The article's thrust is that gun control and abortion are exceptions: "The second category of major issues is different. Read the rest

According to the Moscow Times, yoga studios in Putinland have been told to stop hosting classes, lest they spread the occult. Read the rest

Maquisard is a lovely little game of snooping and subversion in a fancy old hotel, inspired by the aesthetic of the grand Wes Anderson film Read the rest

433 Hz. Now you know. (more…)

Daniel and Katina Mercadentes' new short film "Colors" is a delightful piece of montage moviemaking. It's the feel-good film of the day! (more…)

You heard it here first. [via Christian Nightmares]

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High school student Briana Gardell invented these colorful powder filled paintballs that you can throw by hand, instead of using a compressed air gun. Read the rest

Tiny Twitch pushes the limits of smallness and simplicity, with code so teeny tiny that you can tweet it. Read the rest

Michael Dant has a collection of well-cared-for Panasonic portable music players from the early 1970s. He's also taken excellent photos of them, which you can see here. I had a red Toot-a-Loop AM radio. Panasonic ought to re-issue this line of Panapal players with Bluetooth streaming and MP3 playing capability.

Diverse characters are important, even in mobile shooters and other surprising genres Read the rest

Peanuts went downhill after Snoopy became a biped.

This is more fun to watch than most romantic comedies. Read the rest

Atelier YokYok installed this beautiful geometric string sculpture in the cloister of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Cahors, France. The vaulted shapes echo the surrounding 11th-century architecture. Read the rest

Indian limbo skater Little Rithika set a crazy new record after skating 60 meters while staying under 21 bars set just 15cm (~6 inches) high. (more…)

As if Game of Thrones Emilia Clarke (Khaleesi) wasn't amazing enough, she's just revealed yet another talent: her perfect Valley girl impersonation. Read the rest

A trailer loaded with millions of bees in 400 hives overturned in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho on Sunday. Read the rest

Fill 148 balloons with water in a matter of seconds with this kit. It contains 4 hose adapters, each containing 37 self-sealing balloons attached to their own water supply. Read the rest