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Man saves phone-distracted kid from flying baseball bat
Get off your damn phone. A seemingly boring spring training game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves on Saturday hit headlines when a runaway bat was accidentally tossed into the stands. The bat made its way right into the face … Continue reading
It may be curtains for the studio that created the ‘Fable’ series
Lionhead Studios, the UK development team behind the popular Fable series, may have reached its last chapter. The studio’s currently-in-development project, Fable Legends, has been officially cancelled, and Microsoft is discussing a potential closure with employees. The same goes for Press … Continue reading
JetBlue announces new pilot training program, no experience required
JetBlue announced Monday it is taking applications for 24 spots in a new pilot training program. Aside from the limited number of spots, the training also won’t come cheap: The four-year program will cost about $125,000 per person. SEE ALSO: Adventurer … Continue reading
Hulk Hogan and Gawker ready to rumble in sex tape lawsuit
It’s a heavyweight match made in heaven: The digital media dynamo of Gawker Media versus the litigious leg-dropper Hollywood Hulk Hogan. No title belt is on the line, but that doesn’t mean the stakes aren’t high. The case — centering … Continue reading
Woman leads police on a high-speed chase in real-life Mystery Machine
A real-life high-speed chase in the Mystery Machine? Zoinks! This past Sunday in Redding, California, a woman evaded the authorities in a brightly colored van painted to resemble the famous Scooby-Doo vehicle. See also: Pony dressed as unicorn leads police … Continue reading
Hangry cats intensely watch their humans every time they eat
It appears you have an audience, human. Pet owners are well-acquainted with the scene of opening a bag of chips, frying up a piece of steak or chopping some succulent vegetables and being met with the doe-eyed stare of their … Continue reading
Graphic novel of the week: You must have ‘Patience’
Sequential art — a.k.a. the humble comic book — isn’t just for the funny pages or the superhero shelves. If you’re paying attention, you already know it’s become the art form of our age. (And if you haven’t been paying … Continue reading
The ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise: 7 films about muscular angels
The Fast & Furious franchise is about a group of morally incorruptible super hero drivers who have a lot of group dinners together. The seven films that make up the franchise follow the lives of Dom Toretto, Brian O’Conner and their chosen … Continue reading
The spaceship rises: A first look at Apple’s new campus
Apple’s new campus has received significant attention during its development phase, from design renderings to blueprints to aerial footage captured by drones. Apple has shared with Mashable exclusive details and photos of its new corporate offices, including the theater that … Continue reading
Canada’s Justin Trudeau cuddles with baby pandas
Just when you thought Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau couldn’t get anymore charming, he went and hugged some pandas. Trudeau cuddled with the first panda cubs born on Canadian soil on Monday, and he introduced them to the nation at … Continue reading