Uber drivers share the wildest secrets they’ve overheard in their cars
It’s been about a decade since HBO aired the last episode of a show called Taxicab Confessions, in which passengers would share their deepest, darkest secrets with …
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How to get free stuff from your favorite stores every month of the year
Everybody loves free stuff, but free stuff is hard to come by. Most retailers and suppliers actually want you to pay for their goods and …
I traveled with a smart carry-on and I’m never using a ‘dumb’ bag again
Nearly three hours had passed before the realization finally hit me: I left my carry-on in the trunk of the taxi that drove me home from …
How to make Burger King’s outrageous Mac n’ Cheetos at home
Earlier this week, we reviewed an incredible new food innovation from Burger King: Mac n’ Cheetos. Okay, it may not be something worthy of being …
It’s almost definitely too late to save our planet from catastrophic climate change
Despite the renewed zeal of the world’s leaders to limit the impact of climate change, it might already be too late. According to a new report from …
Why a man married his iPhone
If you have a dream, you really should do everything in your power to make it happen. And if you want to marry your iPhone …
Crystal Pepsi is making a triumphant return to U.S. stores on August 8
Somewhere along the way, the world sadly became too cool for food-based gimmicks. These days, everything is all about lush greens and health living. Which …
5,000-year-old ‘document’ shows workers were paid in beer
Being paid in beer might be a dream for some people, but it was a reality for many workers in ancient times. And there’s living …
Stick figure safety videos from Metro Los Angeles are equal parts hilarious and violent
When I took Drivers Ed way back when, I remember being shown unusually graphic videos from the 1960s which depicted horrific scenes recorded in the aftermath …
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 …
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 …
