20-year-old Ayan Zhademov of Kazakhstan wanted to help his 17-year-old girlfriend who was concerned that she would not do well on an upcoming exam. Read the rest

Three fun facts about worms:1. The largest worms in the world are 10 feet long (that's feet, not inches!). 2. Read the rest

Simplism's Hibiki Acoustic iPhone Case is a curious-looking wooden iPhone case, crafted from white ash in Japan, designed to enhance the "acoustical capacity" of the device. Read the rest

Indonesia has some of the most draconian drugs laws in the world. Smugglers and dealers face execution. (Earlier this year Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were put to death by firing squad for attempting to smuggle heroin into Australia). Read the rest

Alas, there is no video, but we have something better: farmer Tom Hamilton's wonderful narrative of how border collie Don took off in the vehicle. Read the rest

Japanese animation often specializes in presenting a distinctive and detailed future. Hopes and Fears rounds up some of their favorite visions.

Scientists have confirmed that Tom Wagg, now 17, discovered a new planet in a solar system 1000 light years away. Read the rest

The first European Games are kicking off in Baku, Azerbaijan. This tiny web browser game stands in protest, highlighting the unlawful detention of political prisoners in the country. Read the rest

Reporter Katya Leick, 24, was accosted by cicadas while covering a story for KSNT.

Surviving family dinners can feel like a gauntlet at the best of times, especially when it's your potential in-laws. Read the rest

If there's one thing every lab needs, it's appropriate warning signs. Read the rest

Wikihow has five methods of determining if a mirror is actually one-way glass, the kind used by government snoops and perverts. (Is there a difference?) Read the rest

A few days ago, Reddit began applying its new anti-harassment policy, shuttering subreddits (such as r/fatpeoplehate and r/shitniggerssay) found to be regular originators of personal attacks. Read the rest

Residents in Iliff, CO have not had running water for 12 days so far, and it could be weeks before water returns to their pipes. This means no showers, no toilet flushing, no dish washing, no way to clean laundry... unless they drive for 12 miles one way where water is available. Read the rest

If a person who snubbed you offers food to your dog, your dog will refuse to eat it. Or so say Japanese researchers who studied social cooperation in canines. Read the rest

One year after the puzzling and provocative Threes cloning controversy—where free clones ultimately reached many more players than the premium original—the developers are offering a new free, ad-supported version of the game. Read the rest

This row, for rapini, is but one among many on The Contorni Matrix, a chart explaining what to do to (and with) unusual vegetables. [via Lifehacker]

What with these leaping and dancing machines, you'd be forgiven for assuming the rule of the meat people nears its end. Read the rest

The BBC reports on the sport's professional midlist: fighters with no prospects, but necessary opponents for fighters who are. Read the rest

The Program is a docudrama about the rise and fall of unpleasant person Lance Armstrong, as seen through the eyes of investigative journalist David Walsh, author of Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit of Lance Armstrong. It's directed by Stephen Frears.

Brad Merrill recounts the stories of three people who hunted down and confronted internet tormenters. The resulting conversations vary, but all are as pathetic as you might expect. Read the rest

Once again we must salute the greatest computer of all time, civilians. Read the rest

Amazing astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti shows us how she cooks one of her favorite meals aboard the International Space Station, whole red rice with peas and turmeric chicken. Read the rest

It's the equivalent of coming to a dessert party with stale celery sticks. Read the rest

Merchants of Doubt is a new documentary that explores the dark heart of scientific spin doctors. Read the rest

Artist Pugletto creates these awesome sketches that reimagine Disney animated animals as people. Read the rest

If you haven’t noticed, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jessica Chastain look a lot alike. Read the rest

Willamette Week reporter Alex Falcone wanted to write about the massive summer blockbuster Jurassic World, but unfortunately there weren’t any press screenings until after his deadline. So instead he decided to interview a 10-year-old girl named Una about her excitement for the new film Read the rest

Artist Clément Beauvais uses water and ink to create stunning images in this campaign for humanitarian NGO Solidarités International and its agency BDDP Unlimited. Read the rest

Christopher Lee died earlier this week, but the renowned actor leaves behind an impressive body of work, including a ton of great genre films. Read the rest

First off we now have a 100% record picking Nebula-award winning books for the club. That’s 100% of the last two years. Read the rest

It's 4.5" in diameter and spins slowly so long as there's light for the solar cells: $140 on Thinkgeek.

CEO Dick Costolo will resign, to be replaced in the interim by Jack Dorsey Read the rest

A portrait of Her Royal Princess Penelope Pricklepants, shared in the Boing Boing Flickr Pool. Read the rest

Praise pet microchipping!Read the rest

TV ads for kids' toy weapons like this 1964 spot for “Johnny Seven OMA (One Man Army)” were so much more barbaric in the 1960s--but gun violence numbers in America were lower back then. Read the rest

“There's no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they've supported you through your darkest times.” (more…)

The Daily Texan tells us of a charming family that trains squirrels to water-ski, and the thrilled crowds who gather to watch.Read the rest

Every few years, as I rummage through a drawer or bag, I stumble across my Duncan Butterfly. Then the fun begins!Read the rest

When people tell you "marketing isn't science," just point out this masterpiece by Pizza Hut. Read the rest

Ready to overcome your social awkwardness? Eat a bowl of sauerkraut and face the world! Read the rest

My younger daughter lost her laptop sleeve. She says I never bought one for her. Whatever. I am a fan of the AmazonBasics brand of gear, so I was happy to find this neoprene sleeve for $8 (fits an 11.6-inch Macbook Air). They offer a range of sizes, from 7-inch to 17.3-inch.AmazonBasics Laptop Sleeve from Amazon

Spot It! is a fun matching game that anyone can enjoy. It’s easy to play – just flip over a card and start spotting. Read the rest

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From the Dr. Bronner school of illustration: Journey Into Unknown Worlds #36, September 1950. Artist: Russ Heath. Read the rest

The South African man who successfully received a donor penis last year after losing his own from a botched circumcision three years is expecting a baby with his 21-year-old girlfriend. Read the rest

In this splendid game, chess grandmaster Max Dlugy (Rating: 3130) is surprised—and intrigued—by the wily play of the ominously and accurately-named player "TrickyMate" (Rating: 1400).

If lemonade is outlawed, only outlaws will sell lemonade.From USA Today:

Learn to code & design clean native apps with 71 hours of content in 10 courses! Beat the average price to get everything in the bundle with 10% of their purchase being donated to Creative Commons. Read the rest