THE ORIGINAL BIG BALLERS
The Top 40 Players Since The ABA/NBA Merger
Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the obvious front-runners, but who else makes the list?
WHO KILLED SUSAN ROSS?
'Seinfeld' Imagined As A Showtime Reboot
Video editor Dominick Nero was so inspired by the recent "Twin Peaks" reboot that he started imagining what another '90s favorite might look like in a similar style.
SO MUCH NEGATIVE COVFEFE
Everyone Is Angry At WeRateDogs, The Last Good Thing On The Internet
WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) has long been an oasis of apolitical calm, where every internet user could agree that yes, that dog is a 13/10 pupper. Late Tuesday night, however, the calm was shattered.
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Here's $20, Now Go Make Some Fossil Fuel Companies Mad
Arcadia Power lets you access clean energy for your home, no matter where you live. They will provide you a better energy experience and it is completely free. For those interested in supporting renewable energy this is a no-brainer.
A BAIT AND POLICY SWITCH
How Congress Dismantled Federal Internet Privacy Rules
While the nation was distracted by the House’s pending vote to repeal Obamacare, Senate Republicans would schedule a vote to wipe out the new privacy protections.
SEEING IS BELIEVING
Comparing An iPhone 7 Camera To A $100,000 Hollywood-Grade Camera
It's hard to imagine why any camera should cost nearly $100,000 when you can carry around a 4K camera in your pocket these days. This instinct, however, is wrong and this video makes it crystal clear as to why.
RIDING AWAY FROM THE EMAILS
The Disconnected Commute
The best thing about riding a bike to work is not having to look at your phone.
PITT THE ELDER VERSUS LORD PALMERSTON
Homer At The Hall
It was a strange sight: hundreds of Baseball Hall of Fame visitors laughing hysterically. For that rare burst of comedy in Cooperstown, New York, thank "The Simpsons."
ACTION STARTS AT 5:05
Soccer Player Tries To Punch Ref, Gets A Taste Of His Own Medicine
Going after a referee is pretty low, but our "worst person in this Argentine soccer brawl" award goes to number 2 in orange for punching the ref from behind.
TIME WILL TELL
Why Colorization Makes People In Old Photos Feel All The More Real
Modern colorists feel there's something about black and white photography that makes the subject feel more distant, more foreign. And so, these digital artists are striving to bring history just a little closer.
UPDATING THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Trump To Return Diplomatic Compounds To Russians, And Other Trump News From Wednesday
All the Trump news you need to read today.
FAKE BUDWEISER FOR THEIR SHAM FRIENDS
Ever Had A Cheap Beer In China? Maybe Don't Watch This Video
Videos circulated on WeChat show an underground factory producing (and we use that term lightly) fake cans of Budweiser. It is gross.
BEATS BY WAY OF USB
How African Med Students Created A New Genre Of Cuban Music
First came the students and their favorite afropop sounds, then came bakosó.
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This $30 Gadget Lets You Check Your Eyesight At Home
The EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker is the world’s first at-home vision testing and tracking tool. It’s also this year’s CES ‘Best Of Innovation’ winner. Buy it for $29.99 and use the free app anywhere, anytime.
A PLATFORM FOR LYNCH MOBS
WhatsApp Has A Viral Rumor Problem With Real Consequences
Rumors spread on WhatsApp have had real consequences in Brazil, where the messaging app has 100 million users.
IT'S GOOD, BUT IS IT ESSENTIAL?
A Hands-On Look At The Essential Phone's Hardware
It’s a little blocky, but the weird screen actually makes sense.
CLASSIC RECIPES
The First Cookbook
Not only were most of the earliest cookbooks rather vague on precise cooking techniques and measures, but they were not illustrated. Almost a hundred years would pass after the first cookbook was published before the appearance of the first illustrated cookbook in 1570.
DANG
Girl Stuns 'America's Got Talent' Judges With Her Mind-Boggling Singing Ventriloquism
Look, if we're being honest, we typically find ventriloquism pretty creepy — chalk it up to watching too many horror movies or something — but this 12-year-old is making us revisit our gut instincts about the art form because she is just so freaking talented.
RIPPLE FX
The Algorithms Behind The Gorgeously Animated Ocean In 'Moana'
"Water is always hard," said Marlon West, the co-head of effects animation for "Moana." "Usually, in animation, we have a dozen water shots. They’re hard to do." In "Moana," however, the majority of the movie involves water.
POOR EXECUTION
Kathy Griffin Gets Boot From CNN After Posing With Bloody Trump Head
After the shocking photo went viral on Tuesday, Griffin is facing more than just angry tweets today.
LINGUISTIC SADISM
Proof That English Is A Dumb And Nonsensical Language
Have empathy for those learning English, it is a noble and futile pursuit.
'A RISK — BUT ONE WORTH TAKING'
The Secret Evangelicals At Planned Parenthood
They may demonize it in public, but throngs of young Christian women are patronizing Planned Parenthood for birth control, preventative care and, yes, even abortions.
MEET AVERY BAXTER
Tracking Down The Epic Streetplant Dad
Chances are you’ve already seen the viral clip of this corpo-looking businessman hitting a streetplant. Jenkem tracked him down to learn his story.
HE'S REALLY JUST A PAWN
The Enduring Appeal Of Seeing Trump As Chess Master In Chief
The theory acts as an explanatory bridge across the wide abyss between two observable tendencies: that Trump keeps doing unexpected or abnormal things; and that his political opponents, and the media, can’t seem to stop him.
THAT SEEMS LIKE POOR ETIQUETTE
What Gets Stolen From Restaurants? Everything
It’s gone way beyond silver spoons; just about anything is up for grabs in dining rooms these days.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
This App Catches Your Grammar Errors For You
Write error-free with this intelligent, all-in-one spelling, style and grammar police app.
SAVING DC FROM ITSELF
Is 'Wonder Woman' Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Have To Say
Gal Godot ("Fast & Furious") stars in DC's latest run at a solo-superhero film. Does the movie serve as a fun and fitting origin story for this island-born, lasso-wielding ass-kicker? Here's what the reviews have to say.
EVERYONE IS DOING BETTER THAN YOU
How To Escape Professional Envy
Remember that the targets for your jealousy are irrelevant.
C-A-R-E-F-U-L-L-Y
How Spelling Became An ESPN Sport
The delightful story of how the Scripps National Spelling Bee found a home on a sports network.
SWIMMING WITH THE FISHES
Pro Wrestler Randy Orton Comes Outta Nowhere To RKO His Own Dang Son
Randy Orton and his family decided to spend a relaxing day at the pool Memorial Day weekend. However, like any good athlete, Orton takes no days off, which means nobody, not even his own family, is ever safe from a smackdown.
DON'T WORRY, YOU'RE NORMAL
An Interactive To Tell You If You Have Sex More Or Less Often Than Other People
It doesn't matter, but you've thought about it.
THE INSIDE SCOOP
Why You Haven't Heard Of America's Greatest Gelato Maker
Meredith Kurtzman gave New York its taste for gelato, but even now, on the verge of retirement, no one knows her name.
HOT AND BOTHERED
What Would It Actually Mean If The US Left The Paris Climate Agreement?
If reports that Trump will exit the Paris Agreement are true, it would make a clear statement about President's commitment (or lack thereof) to combating climate change — but what would be the actual consequences?
THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY IS MY DRIVER
The Complex Web Of Self-Driving Car Relationships
Rivalries and alliances aren't black and white.
BLINK... BLINK... BLINK
This Simple Simulation Of Fireflies Holds The Secret Behind One Of Nature's Greatest Mathematical Tricks
One of nature's most clever math-driven phenomena is illustrated beautifully in this simulation of fireflies by Nicky Case.
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Dude Surfs Flying Drone To Deliver Ball To Portuguese Soccer Pitch
Seriously, does this whole affair remind anyone else of the Green Goblin from "Spider-Man"? No? Just us?
AN EMPTY THREE-PIECE SUIT
The Rise And Fall Of Toronto's Classiest Con Man
James Regan swindled his way through the city's monied classes. The problem was, he seemed to believe his own lies.
TAKE A BREAK
Trickle-Down Workaholism In Startups
If you want to understand why so many startups become infected with unhealthy work habits, or outright workaholism, a good place to start your examination is in the attitudes of their venture capital investors.
THE APPLE HASN'T FALLEN FAR
A Year Of Google Maps And Apple Maps
It's cool to see how much Google Maps has changed over the past year. But it's also surprising to see how little Apple Maps has changed.
TAKE THAT, BACTERIA
Killer Antibiotic Now 25,000x More Potent — And Resistant To Drug Resistance
The antibiotic, vancomycin, has always been a heavy hitter against odious germs; it uses one crafty maneuver that can take out even drug-resistant foes and is often used as a last resort. But, with three chemical modifications the drug now has three distinct molecular moves to take out pathogens.
BOOM GOES THE, UH, WATER
Crazy Footage Shows Massive Underground Water Main Explosion In Ukraine
Luckily nobody was injured when an underground water pipe in Kiev, Ukraine blew a huge crater in the middle of a street.
THANKS MATH!
Here's A Mathematical Proof That Literally Every Single Minute Of Your Life Has Been Interesting
You've likely probably been laboring under the impression that your life is full of uninteresting moments. But reader, you'd be wrong, because every minute of your life has, technically, been interesting — and there's proof.
HOW TO BE AN ADULT
A Good Way To Stop Losing Your Stuff
Whether it's the first or fiftieth time you've lost your phone, there are real steps you can take to stop it from happening again. Here, a guide to being good at owning things and keeping them forever.
MORE SHOPPING, LESS LEISURE
Visualizing How Parents Reallocate Their Time To Care For Their Kids
Between the age 18 to 43, a parent with one child spends 407 more days caretaking than someone without a child in the house and 66 more days on household work. On average, these days are pulled mostly from socializing, relaxing, and work.
CRUDE LOGIC
This Is What The Demise Of Oil Looks Like
From giant companies like Exxon Mobil Corp. to OPEC members such as Saudi Arabia, oil producers say their industry will enjoy decades of growth as they feed the energy needs of the world’s expanding middle classes. But what if they’re wrong?
WISCONSINITES CAN'T SPELL 'WISCONSIN' :(
The Most Common Words That People Don't Know How To Spell In Every State
"Suspicious," we get. But "nanny"?
MY OTHER CAR IS A MONEY PIT
It Could Be 10 Times Cheaper To Take Electric Robo-Taxis Than To Own A Car By 2030
A new report predicts that we’re on the edge of an incredibly rapid transition to an entirely new transportation system.
RICH MAN IS AN ISLAND
Libertarians Seek A Home On The High Seas
The unlikely rise — and anti-democratic impulses — of seasteading.
THIS IS GOOD
New Yorkers Stage Graduation Ceremony For Grad Stuck On Stalled Subway
The New York City subway is not a particularly great place these days. But out of the frustration New Yorkers occasionally bring some joy, as they did for Jerich Marco Alcantara, who missed his graduation thanks to yet another massive train delay.
