Brexit: Google sees spike in UK searches for ‘getting an Irish passport’
Google saw a 100 percent surge in U.K. searches for “getting an Irish passport” after Britain voted to leave the European Union. The searches, which …
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This joy-riding teenager is about to be so grounded
Let’s say you’re a 16-year-old who took your mom’s car on a totally illegal joyride and hit a parked car. Should you A: call the …
Brexit: when democracy feels like it doesn’t work
Last night, the majority of the British population voted to leave the European Union. It’s an act of direct democracy, high turnout voting on a …
‘What happens if we leave EU?’ search spike shows people have no idea what they voted on Brexit day
As unfathomable it may have seemed to some, the Brexit is happening. The United Kingdom decided that it’s time to leave the European Union and …
Xiaomi’s new electric bike is as ugly as it is affordable
Look at that thing. It’s hideous. But it’s also very affordable and smarter than its peers. We’re talking about the Mi QiCycle Electric Folding Bike that’s …
All the best deals from Steam’s summer sale
The Steam summer sale is an institution by this point: once a year, when we’re all meant to be outside enjoying the weather, a bunch …
Someone tried to assassinate Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s campaign has been nothing if not controversial. The republican presidential hopeful knows exactly how to push everyone’s buttons. Among his supporters he can …
Watch this video of the most insane sport you’ve never heard of
The odds are very good that you’ve never heard of F1 sidecar racing before, but we promise that you won’t soon forget it. This crazy sport …
Elon Musk isn’t lying: Watch Tesla’s Model S float and steer through water like a boat
Over the past several years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become infamous for saying ridiculous things in public forums, but even if you don’t think …
Apple reportedly boycotts GOP convention because of Trump
Remember when Donald Trump asked people to boycott Apple for refusing to help the FBI unlock the San Bernardino shooting (but then kept using his …
Solar power is providing a lifeline of hope to migrants in Greece
No blog post is going to do justice to the difficulties of being a migrant, crossing the Mediterranean, and finding yourself in an impossible position …
There’s a secret symbol on money that prevents you from copying it
Have you ever tried to photocopy money, or just open an image of a $20 to put it into a dumb Photoshop? If so, you’re …
Here’s why you don’t vape the world’s hottest chili pepper
If my friend came over this evening and said “Hey, I just got this pepper called a Carolina Reaper, wanna vape some?”, I’d probably just suggest having …
T-Mobile gave away so much free pizza it broke Domino’s
T-Mobile Tuesdays is a brand-new freebie program that the company unveiled last week amid much fanfare and swearing. It’s a simple idea: every week, T-Mobile …
Trent Reznor says YouTube is ‘disingenuous,’ built on ‘stolen content’
Of all the surprises from Apple at WWDC 2016 this week, few were more welcome than the complete visual overhaul of Apple Music. A year after …
A hacker has leaked the Democrats’ dirt file on Trump
Yesterday, news leaked that the Democratic National Committee’s opposition research file on Trump had been hacked by Russian state-sponsored hackers. Today, what appears to be …
There is no good reason to link online dating to Spotify
Popular Tinder lookalike Bumble has just announced a feature to help it (and you!) stand out in the online dating world: integration with your Spotify profile, …
The internet is in love with the adorable grandma whose Google searches are incredibly polite
Think about your Google searching recent activity. Do you start any of your searches with “please” or end them with “thank you?” That’s what someone’s …
The Russians have stolen the Democrat’s dirt on Trump
According to a report in the Washington Post, Russian government-sponsored hackers have penetrated the computer network of the Democratic National Committee. Rather than stealing user data, …
John Oliver’s moving response to the Orlando mass shooting was perfect
Tragedy struck Orlando early Sunday morning as a lone gunman with ties to ISIS entered a gay nightclub and opened fire on those in attendance. …
We’re fighting cancer with a universal vaccine
How cool would it be to stop cancer dead in its tracks using a vaccine that would work regardless of cancer type? It turns out …
Forget Father’s Day and buy these 10 gifts for yourself
With Father’s Day 2016 just over a week away, it’s now officially crunch time. But who cares? What did dear old dad really do to …
Long jump champion freezes sperm ahead of Olympics as Zika fears swirl
News emerged earlier in the week that some journalists are refusing to cover the 2016 Summer Olympics over fears that they might contract Zika, a …
Revolutionary glasses help color blind man see the world in color for the first time
An artist himself, Toledo, OH native Roger Grieve has undoubtedly appreciated thousands of works of art over the years. But this past Sunday, Grieve walked into …
Kimbo Slice, legendary fighter and internet sensation, dead at 42
Shortly after being hospitalized in Florida on Monday for undisclosed reasons, mixed martial artist Kimbo Slice passed away at the age of 42. Speaking with …
Crazy video shows why you should never turn your back on a lion
It’s funny how the lion is considered to be the king of the jungle, yet as anyone who has watched a nature documentary can attest, …
Watching a hydraulic press crush silly string is so tense
It seems like everything possible has been crushed in a hydraulic press already, but from time to time, something comes along that raises the bar …
‘No Man’s Sky’ creator receives death threats after delaying game
After news began to spread that the release date for No Man’s Sky had been pushed back from June 21st to August 9th, Hello Games managing …
Drone footage of BASE Jumpers in Norway is positively insane
The proliferation of drones equipped with video cameras has provided us with a growing repository of awe-inspiring, incredible and — let’s be honest — downright peculiar videos. From …
How to watch Mars make its closest approach to Earth in years tonight
If you’re looking for a fun activity to add to your Memorial Day plans, here’s an easy one: look up. According to NASA, Mars will …
