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These derpy ‘Star Wars’ socks are not what they seem

These socks are a little more Jar Jar than Death Star on the Star Wars merch coolness scale. Reddit user AC5L4T3R purchased a pair of stormtrooper socks and found that things weren’t quite as they seemed once he put them … Continue reading

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There’s still time to plan a great spring break trip

Let’s all admit it: College students, as a general rule, are master procrastinators.  Whether it’s studying for finals or making plans for spring break, most are waiting until the absolute last minute. SEE ALSO: How to spring break on a … Continue reading

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This little panda just wants to be free to see the world

This adorable panda cub is all of us when we’re suffering from cabin fever and just want to get out of the house. A video shot at Chengdu Research Base of giant panda breeding in Sichuan, China, shows the little … Continue reading

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In World War I, balloons posed a deadly advantage

1915 A balloon apron is suspended to defend London from air attacks. Image: Henry Guttmann/Getty Images Hot air balloons and dirigibles were first used for military reconnaissance in the French Revolutionary Wars, and were deployed in numerous conflicts of the … Continue reading

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Chris Christie can’t believe Trump is winning either

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie introduced Donald Trump on Tuesday night with a rousing speech. Just kidding. He seemed to be in a state of deep emotional pain. Christie then ceded the stage to Trump, but remained behind him — … Continue reading

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February 2016 was a hilarious month for live news broadcasting

What’s funnier than a blooper being broadcast on live television? A bunch of them compiled into one hilarious video. NewsBeFunny‘s latest blooper video has brought together some of the most memorable broadcasts of the month. It seems February was quite … Continue reading

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iOS 9.3 will tell you loud and clear if your employer is monitoring your iPhone

Nobody likes being monitored. But even if you suspected your company is following your activities on the iPhone, would you know where to check? In the next iteration of its smartphone operating system, iOS 9.3, Apple is looking to make … Continue reading

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‘Fuller House’ grows fuller still with Season 2 renewal

It took 20 years to revive Full House…and under a week for Netflix to renew the result. Days after its premiere, the streaming service has revealed that Fuller House is getting a second season — and knowing Netflix, it’ll be a quick … Continue reading

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Chick-fil-A cellphone challenge aims to reclaim family mealtime

Step away from Instagram and reclaim the old fashioned family dinner time conversation.  That’s the message many Chick-fil-A restaurants have already adopted, with the new Cell Phone Coop Challenge.  SEE ALSO: Pope Francis condemns technology at the dinner table Suwanee, … Continue reading

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Dubai unveils model of $2.8 billion theme park insanity

Dubai is betting big on tourism. An architectural model of Dubai Parks & Resorts, a $2.8 billion project in the Middle Eastern city-state, was unveiled on Tuesday. There will be a Taj Mahal-inspired theatre, a LEGOLAND theme park, other movie-themed … Continue reading