REALLY HATES IOWA
Brian Williams Shares His Opinions About 'The Bachelorette' With Seth Meyers
No one could have foreseen it, but somewhere down the line Brian Williams became comedy's greatest straight man.
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a cele-bey-tion
The Musicians With The Most Grammy Awards, Ranked
LIKE BIKING ON A MONORAIL
The Million Dollar Pedal-Powered Monorail Is Great For Exercise, But Also A Public Transit Disaster
The Shweeb, a pedal-powered monorail system, was supposed to be the next evolution of public transit, but seeing it in action is further proof that we probably should just build more bike lanes and better our exisiting trains.
Climate misinformation
Climate Denial Campaign Goes Retro With New 'Textbook'
'The 1990s called. They want their scientific misinformation back.'
CATASTROPHIC
Videos Show The Devastating Effects Of The 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake In Turkey
Two powerful earthquakes hit Turkey on February 6, and destroyed buildings in 14 cities.
money diaries
'I'm 27, I Have A Joint Income Of $108,000 & I'm In The Process Of Buying A Home'
This is how a program specialist in Portland, Oregon, spends her money over the course of one week.
three's company
How Dating A Couple Set Me Free
"Falling for two women has forced me to reassess the boundaries between friendship and love."
WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Mechanics Put A 100-Year-Old Car Tire On A New-ish Mazda Miata To See How Tire Tech Has Changed Over A Century
Donut Media put a century-old tire on a Mazda Miata to see if it could handle it, and then they tested out futuristic tires that are supposed to change the way we drive.
same old thing
Behold, The New Republican Culture War — Because They Have Nothing Else
"Republicans' only agenda is to make sure the rich get richer — and to distract us with manufactured moral outrage."
cash for cops
How Much US Cities Spend On Policing, Visualized
Sixty-five of America's 300 largest cities give at least 40 percent of their general budget to the police.
it's a-me
HBO's Gritty Reimaging Of 'Mario Kart' Looks A Lot Like 'The Last Of Us'
Pedro Pascal is being typecast in these roles, and we need to talk to his agent about this. But he does make a great Mario.
a decade downtown
Ten Years Of Photographing Downtown New York Youth Culture
Spanning skateboarding, hip-hop, jazz, graffiti and DIY, "Nice Daze" captures 10 years of electric energy.
a powerful tool
How Genetics Unmasked The Golden State Killer — And The Uncomfortable Ethical Aftermath
Barbara Rae-Venter's account of her genetic sleuthing illustrates the power of technologies to bring criminals to justice. But should there be limits to their use?
WITH JACK HENRY
This Game Site Has Every CD Key You Could Want
Gamecamp.gg is a staple to save you money while unlocking gaming.
amish efficiency
How Amish People Get By Without Electricity
Some Amish communities have adopted rather smart ways of getting around the rule against using electric grid power.
'Normjock, if you will'
What? Bad Bunny Is Evolving!
A nice and normal suit with a baseball cap may seem like a quieter key change. But it's still pretty Bunny.
'SHE'S ALL THE LIFEBOATS YOU NEED'
How An Outdated Law About Lifeboats Made The Titanic Disaster Ten Times Worse
The Merchant Shipping Act of 1894 was made for ships over 10,000 tons and it made sure they carried at least 16 lifeboats. The Titanic was nearly 45,000 tons, but the number of lifeboats still remained the same. Here's why.
FOLLOW FOR UPDATES
7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey, Syria
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed hundreds and left many trapped as it toppled buildings in southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday.
'succeeds in its awkward mission'
How This 'Diff'rent Strokes' Episode Changed TV History
The awkward but effective tale of "The Bicycle Man," forty years later.
something to think about
Neil DeGrasse Tyson On What He Thinks Aliens Would Say About Humans
Aliens would be baffled, the astrophysicist says, by how divided we have made ourselves here on Earth.
monkey business
Cops Arrest 24-Year-Old For Allegedly Stealing Monkeys From Dallas Zoo
Cops said they arrested Davion Irvin after he was spotted at the Dallas World Aquarium, where they believed he was getting ready to commit another crime.
'cases like lacey's haunt you'
I Never Understood Why Veterinarians Are At Such High Risk Of Suicide, Until I Became One
"The story of Lacey, and why I had to kill her."
DIGG PICKS
Microplastics Are Everywhere But They Shouldn't Be In Your Drinking Water
Consuming microplastics puts your health at risk. LARQ's water filtration systems can keep you safe.
almond milk?!
What People Actually Ate During The Elizabethan Period
English cuisine has a reputation for being pretty bland, but some 16th century dishes were more flavorsome than you'd think.
Gas vs electricity
'I Settled The Gas Stove Debate With A $69.99 Induction Cooktop From Ikea'
As cities move to ban gas stoves, I tried going all-electric in the kitchen. The results left me fired up.
DIGG PICKS
This Seat Cushion Helps Your Posture
With over $300,000 already raised on Kickstarter, this adjustable seat cushion helps you find a comfortable seat anywhere.
origin story
Who Is Little Debbie?
Little Debbie was a real kid — and she never expected she'd become the iconic face of the much-loved American snacks.
'these artefacts come at a price'
Kim Kardashian And The End Of History
From Marilyn Monroe to Princess Di, Kim is at war with the ghosts of superstardom — can she escape the clutches of the past by tearing it to shreds?
'what do you wash your face with?'
Strangers Try To Guess Which Of These Men Are Bisexual
Some of the men in this lineup are bisexual. Can a stranger identify them?
the pursuit of happiness
Forget Regret! How To Have A Happy Life — According To The World's Leading Expert
For 84 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked the lives of hundreds of Americans. Now its director, Robert Waldinger, is explaining what it has taught him about health and fulfilment.
fit check
All The Best Red Carpet Looks From The 2023 Grammy Awards
It's the music night of nights — the 65th annual Grammy Awards has rolled around to celebrate the most outstanding achievements in the music industry from the past year.
zaddy
First Time 'SNL' Host Pedro Pascal Doesn't Know Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Him
This sketch (with a special surprise cameo) highlights how gaga everyone is over Pedro. Please step on our throats with your boot, daddy.
SAY WHAT?!
Here's What You Might Have Missed Over The Weekend
Spoiler: A man sued a woman for $2.26 million because she wanted to be just friends.
grey area
Is CBD In Trouble?
The FDA just refused to regulate the popular cannabis product as a dietary supplement. So, uh, buyer beware?
from the archives
This Crocodile Making Quick Work Out Of This Unsuspecting Cheetah Proves That Nature Is Metal
This cheetah got way too close to this hungry crocodile. (From 2021)
bad timing
What Happens To Europe When The Balloon Goes Up?
The spy balloon crisis is fueling US tensions with China, putting Brussels in a bind.
the right thing to do
These Six CEOs Are Taking Pay Cuts To Prevent More Layoffs
From Apple to Intel, top execs at major corporations are reducing their annual compensation as financial turmoil continues to plague bottom lines.
from the archives
This Is What The World's Fastest Baseball Pitch Looks Like At Supersonic Speed
It's staggeringly beautiful to watch a baseball travel the hair at 1050 miles per hour. (From 2020)
'unprecedented in the United States'
The US Has A Long History Of Environmental Protests. Police Had Never Killed An Activist — Until Now
Police have often been important intermediaries in environmental protests. In a forest outside Atlanta, they were opponents.
'We are consuming so much content so fast'
Why Do People Believe Everything They Watch On TikTok?
We're just as bad as boomers falling for misinformation on Facebook.
he likes good beaver
Punxsutawney Phil Joins 'Weekend Update' To Get All Existential And Depressed About The State Of The World
Michael Longfellow dresses as everyone's favorite groundhog Phil to vape and get all sad about the earth's core not rotating anymore. Life sucks, man.
reclaiming the narrative
Why 'Pamela, A Love Story' Works Where 'Pam And Tommy' Failed
Netflix's new Pamela Anderson documentary is a clever meta commentary on the wronged-woman reevaluation trend.
for all you horn dogs out there
Scientists Create Drug That Makes Patients Super Horny
A naturally-occurring hormone that makes people horny has been turned into an injection for the libidinously challenged — and apparently it works.
'i'm distracted by my clevage'
Anna Kendrick Only Does Her Own Crash Zooms Now, No Thanks To Edgar Wright
The actress discusses her filmography, which is everything from the "Twilight" films to "Scott Pilgrim" and of course, "Pitch Perfect."
you got it wrong, england
It Is Hard To Admit Being Wrong. But Brexit Voters Are Doing So In Droves
Having been grossly misled in the referendum, Britons' anger is mounting as the reality of our plight becomes clear.
meet bill and frank
16 Emotionally Devastating TV Episodes That Are Impossible To Forget Once You've Seen Them
"Picture a wave in the ocean. You can see it, measure it — its height, the way the sunlight refracts as it passes through — and it's there, you can see it, and you know what it is. It's a wave."
'ouch'
Bowen Yang Plays The Chinese Spy Balloon In This Week's 'SNL' Cold Open
The balloon has been shot down! And (a fictional) MSNBC has all of the coverage, including an exclusive interview with the balloon itself.
from the archives
Here's David Mitchell's Legendary Rant About People Who Avoid Paying Taxes
In this unearthed segment from a 2015 episode of the British satire show "The Last Leg," David Mitchell makes one of the most brilliant points about our tax systems that you'll ever hear. (From 2022)
ai is taking over
Microsoft Appears To Have Accidentally Launched New Bing With ChatGPT Functionality
Microsoft's ChatGPT integrated Bing search engine reportedly went live only for a short period, but screenshots document the highly-anticipated upgrade.