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Lennon and Maisy Stella Dish on Their Viral Stardom: The Daily Beast
Lennon and Maisy Stella must be the most adorable musical duo of all time. Check out this article to find out about their rise to "Viral Stardom" or listen to more of their covers on their Youtube Channel. I especially recommend their version of Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.”
7 Innocent Gestures That Can Get You Killed Overseas: Cracked.com
This Article from Cracked teaches us how our friendly American gestures may be seen as rude and offensive in other countries. Read this and avoid sending mixed messages overseas!
15 Weird Things Humans Do Every Day, and Why: Life's Little Mysteries
Check Out this great article to finally get answers for some of our strangest behaviors, from crying to laughing.
How to Pair Food and Beer: Epicurious
This useful article teaches us the characteristics of a meal and a beer that make them compatible.
Incredible Drawings Made of Thousands of Cartoon Doodles: Demilked
Sagaki Keita's work, at first glance, seems to be incredible
reproductions of famous pieces. However, this Brilliant Article shows that, upon closer inspection, one finds that these intricate illustrations are actually comprised of hand-drawn, unplanned cartoon doodles and sketches. Keita is based in Tokyo, Japan and works mostly in 0.38mm ink pen. One piece can take anywhere from a few weeks to nearly a year to complete.
reproductions of famous pieces. However, this Brilliant Article shows that, upon closer inspection, one finds that these intricate illustrations are actually comprised of hand-drawn, unplanned cartoon doodles and sketches. Keita is based in Tokyo, Japan and works mostly in 0.38mm ink pen. One piece can take anywhere from a few weeks to nearly a year to complete.
Humans Will Live On Mars In 2023: Disinformation
According to This Article we will be sending people to live on Mars within the next 20 years. I’m still not convinced… but read and make your own judgment!
SCIENTISTS DISCOVER MOST RELAXING TUNE EVER: Shortlist.com
This short Article explores the bizarre collaboration of U.K band Marconi Union and a group of scientists. They believe they have created the most relaxing tune ever, Have a Listen and see what you think.
The Dumbest Facebook Posts Of All Time: Runt of the Web
Thank you, Runt of the Web for Exposing some of the idiotic comments and statuses people post on Facebook.
'The Hunger Games': If Rockers Ruled Panem: Rolling Stone
A photo-shop Aided Look at some famous music sensations cast in the sensational movie Hunger Games based on their look and their personality! Although we disagree with some of the characters, the article is a good read. Haymitch was our favorite.
Is Sweden's Classroom-Free School the Future of Learning?: Good
Read About how Sweden is redesigning classrooms to enable creative learning. This alternative teaching method promotes learning and unique thinking in all areas of the school, not just the classroom.
6 Ridiculous Lies You Believe About the Founding of America: Cracked.com
This article will most likely shock you with the hugely important information that has not been made common knowledge about the founding of America. This article provides the myths and the truth behind some of America’s oldest historic tales.
5 Ways to Spot a B.S. Political Story in Under 10 Seconds: Cracked.com
Very clever piece from Cracked.com about how to analyze what the media is actually saying. Funny but also shocking...
A DVR Ad Eraser Causes Tremors at TV Upfronts: New York Times
A New York Times Article about a new DVR that, when released, would get rid of advertising during TV shows entirely. Needless to say, corporations are pretty upset about it.
30th Anniversary of the Falkland's War: BBC Slideshows
A great BBC Slideshow commemorating the recent 30th anniversary of the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina which left 649 Argentinians and 258 British dead.
A BBC look at the 20th Anniversary of the Bosnian War
The BBC recently put together this beautiful video to commemorate the start of the Bosnian conflict twenty years ago by showing the memorial of 11,541 red chairs that has been set up for half a mile through the centre of Sarajevo
