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Trans bathroom activists aren’t just shouting, they’re waging viral war
Last week YouTube star Joey Salads watched a video entitled “What Pisses Me Off About Transgender Bathrooms” and came up with an idea for one of his signature “social experiments.” Salads, who declined to provide his legal name for privacy reasons, … Continue reading
8-year-old pens thrilling apocalyptic novels about farts
Nothing conjures images of the apocalypse like a strong fart. This 8-year-old author understands that. A pair of fine, fine book covers were posted to Imgur on Friday. The volumes? The Fart that Killed Everyone and its companion, The Fart … Continue reading
Photo challenge: Show us your upside down photos
Our community challenges are finally back and better than ever. We will be hosting a new challenge every Saturday morning, so be on the lookout for our weekend photo themes to put your photography skills to the test. Turn your … Continue reading
Chrysler recalls 1.1 million vehicles to repair confusing shifter design
Ever had trouble getting your Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep into park? It might not be your fault. SEE ALSO: Jeep just put a 707-horsepower ‘Hellcat’ V8 engine in a Wrangler Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced Friday afternoon that it is … Continue reading
This British store’s awkward use of #RIPPrince went down very badly
LONDON — The way brands use trending hashtags has always been something of a thorny issue. SEE ALSO: Brands awkwardly try to pay tribute to Prince In the hours after Prince’s death was confirmed on Thursday, various companies — from … Continue reading
Mobile ad blocking is real, but new data suggests it might not matter
When Apple first opened the door to ad blockers on iPhones last fall, it came amid lots of hand-wringing over how the move could strike a blow to the free Internet as we know it. Those fears didn’t ease much … Continue reading
Pied Piper is still the underdog in ‘Silicon Valley’ Season 3
SAN FRANCISCO — HBO’s Silicon Valley is finally back, with Season 3 set to air Sunday night, and it looks like there are some big changes in store for Pied Piper. When we last saw the Pied Piper crew, they … Continue reading
‘Part Kenyan’ Obama slur from Boris Johnson prompts Trump comparisons
LONDON — London’s outgoing mayor Boris Johnson has launched a rant against Barack Obama calling his intervention in the debate about the European Union referendum “incoherent” and “hypocritical”. In a column for The Sun, Johnson claims that when the U.S. … Continue reading
‘Anti-ageing’ gin promises to fight off wrinkles as you drink
LONDON — Gin is delicious. But, alas, not all delicious things are good for you. That could be about to change, as someone has developed a gin with purported anti-ageing properties. SEE ALSO: In a room filled with gin and … Continue reading
Extended Sandy Hook lawsuit might just be what the plaintiffs need
When a Connecticut judge last week allowed family members of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims to continue their lawsuit against a gun manufacturer, experts saw the decision as a means to put off deciding the legal merits of the case. Those … Continue reading
