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M&S starts selling pre-sliced avocado, because cutting is a struggle
LONDON — Gone are the days when avocados were bought whole in their own natural packaging. Marks and Spencer has just launched pre-sliced avocado for people who are just too lazy to use a knife. SEE ALSO: Whole Foods sells … Continue reading
These LGBTQ homeless youth are getting free glasses. It could change their lives.
When Clay Ferguson was jumped in a New York City coffee shop, his attackers stole his phone, his ID and his money. Then, they broke his glasses. Two weeks later, Clay is still jittery, blinking frantically as he looks anywhere … Continue reading
Hotter than the sun: GE’s hot sauce combines the world’s hottest peppers and science
There’s something unsettling about 10^32 Kelvin. The deep, red-orange body of the hot sauce looks almost like Frank’s Red Hot, but menacing flecks of red, brown and yellow set it apart from your run-of-the-mill, diner table Cholula or Tabasco. Black-gloved … Continue reading
‘Skinny’ prosecco will make you feel virtuous while drinking fizz
LONDON — Britain is having a passionate love affair with prosecco. But, as we all know, too much of a good thing isn’t always good for you. Thankfully, someone’s come up with a solution. SEE ALSO: ‘Anti-ageing’ gin promises to … Continue reading
Dangerous tornado outbreak targets the Central U.S.
The first multi-state tornado outbreak of the spring season is forecast on Tuesday from Texas northward into Nebraska, with storms rolling eastward into Missouri and Illinois through early Wednesday. This outbreak may be followed by more severe weather as the … Continue reading
Senator rallies support for Clinton by awkwardly crooning ‘She Works Hard for the Money’
Forget CNN or The New York Times — the only person who truly understands Hillary Clinton is ’70s disco queen, Donna Summers. Earlier today, Senator Tom Carper tried to muster enthusiasm for Hillary at a rally in his home state of … Continue reading
Hydraulic press meets its match against a Finnish-English dictionary
The Internet enjoys watching things get destroyed, but what happens when a hydraulic press finds a worthy opponent? Unlike a more obvious candidate like a Nokia phone (which tragically didn’t stand a chance), a hefty Finnish to English dictionary refused … Continue reading
Women to dominate new £5 and £10 bank notes in Scotland
LONDON — Women will feature on both the £5 and the £10 notes from a Scottish bank for the first time when new designs come into circulation. Author Nan Shepherd was revealed as the Royal Band of Scotland’s choice for … Continue reading
Math sort of explains how Bernie Sanders is actually winning
“Well did you remember that he’s winning, but the lamestream media isn’t reporting it?” In this sitcom-y homework parody, College Humor regular Mike Trapp gets walked through the complicated logic of Bernie math in order to understand how despite having fewer delegates than … Continue reading
These stunning photos of adorable penguins will make you want to save them all
Penguins have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers, and it’s really no surprise why. They’re some of the most unique animals — flightless birds known for their adorable waddles and quirky behavior on land, but also their extreme agility and grace … Continue reading
