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'I CAN'T GO FOR THAT'

A Prospective Sex Partner Just Made A Genuinely Shocking Proposal. Is This Normal?

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I'm worried I overreacted, but then again... ew.

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Six Card Games To Help Fight Boredom

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Nothing fills downtime like a card game. So if you're looking for some games worth keeping around the house, these six are worth picking up.

GLOW HARD OR GLOW HOME

Here's What Happened To This Guy's Stomach After He Accidentally Ingested The Liquid Inside Six Glowsticks

Explainer Health Science Video 14 hours ago

Here's why you don't want to accidentally ingest the contents of one glowstick, let alone six of them.

Don't Say We Didn't Warn You...

Squid Game Cryptocurrency Scammers Make Off With $2.1 Million

gizmodo.com 16 hours ago

The SQUID coin scam was covered uncritically by mainstream news outlets.

THE KEY ISSUES

A Car Was Sent To Maintenance Because It Was 'Possessed.' Here's Everything That Was Going On With The Vehicle

Cars Video 18 hours ago

Don't worry, all "haunted" issues were fixed by the mechanic.

INSPECT YOUR GADGET

The Worst Gadgets We've Ever Touched

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We pulled 10 gadgets from the fires of the eternal dumpster.

BE LIKE WATER

The Village That Tamed A 100 Foot Wave

bbc.com Curious 21 hours ago

Nazaré used to be a beach resort that emptied in winter. Now it's the epicentre of big wave surfing due to the skyscraper-sized waves generated by Europe's largest underwater canyon.

WELCOME TO TAXES AND BACKPAIN

Here's An Animated Primer On What Life In Your Early Twenties Is Going To Look Like

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It doesn't get any easier, kids. Trust us.

TERRIBLE

Babies Are Dying Of Syphilis. It's 100% Preventable

propublica.org Health Long Reads 18 hours ago

The United States' inability to curb a treatable sexually transmitted disease shows the failures of a cash-strapped public health system. Increasingly, newborns are paying the price.

REGULATE FACEBOOK

Facebook Isn't Telling The Whole Story About Its Mental Health Research

theverge.com Health Internet News Technology 1 day ago

The company is attempting to minimize its own research.

'I'M ON TABS'

The 'All Gas No Brakes' Guy Visited This Utah Rap Festival And It Was Very White And Very Uncomfortable

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Andrew Callaghan took a journey to the disastrous Hive Music Festival at Utah State Fair Park, where tensions ran high after some of the top acts cancelled.

THEY WIN HALLOWEEN

The Best Halloween Costumes On The Internet That Came From Memes

Digg Content Digg Originals Digg Roundup Internet 15 hours ago

Sometimes the greatest Halloween costumes are the ones inspired by our favorite internet moments.

WICKED PISSER

I Am One Of A Rare Few Who Pass Out When Peeing

melmagazine.com Health 18 hours ago

It's a condition called micturition syncope, and even doctors can't really figure it out.

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This Alexa-Enabled Robot Vacuum Has Over 200 5-Star Reviews

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The Cybovac E30 Robot Vacuum Cleaner has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Amazon due to its Alexa integration and app-enabled smart features.

MAGICAL MYSTERY BASS

Here's Why The Bass Part On 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' Is One Of The Biggest Beatles Mysteries

Explainer Histories Culture Music Video 17 hours ago

Nobody can agree on who played the bass on one of the band's most notable tracks.

A SEX STORY

The Single Guy Hooking Up In The Gym Steam Room

thecut.com Sex 18 hours ago

This week, a digital marketer incessantly texting a new crush, FaceTiming an ex, and meeting some strangers at the gym: 28, single, Brooklyn.

THEM BONES

Here's Why Some Cops Have Started Wearing The Punisher Logo

Criminal Justice Culture Design Explainer 3 days ago

Here's why the Marvel vigilante known as the Punisher has captured the imagination of many police officers.

'DEATH... COMES FOR ALL OF US'

The Cancer Celebrities

theatlantic.com Fame Health Long Reads 17 hours ago

Why I love Farrah Fawcett and hate Sheryl Crow.

GOING DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Mysterious 'Black Hole' Spotted On Google Maps

independent.co.uk Maps Space World 17 hours ago

Redditors discussed portals to other worlds and a military base before finding the source of the strange satellite image.

'HE SAID THE N-WORD IN FRONT OF JAMIE FOXX'

Roy Wood Jr. Explains Why Leonardo DiCaprio's Performance In 'Django Unchained' Was One Of The Greatest Unsung Examples Of White Allyship Ever

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Leonardo DiCaprio really took one for the team when he had to play an evil white dude in "Django Unchained."

MAKING ROOM FOR EVERYONE

When Opioids Are The Cure To Depression And Psychache

vice.com Drugs Mental Health 21 hours ago

While an overdose epidemic tears through the US, some users have found that opioids work as antidepressants. Is there a safe way to use them?

WE'RE NOT LOVIN' IT

Why McDonald's Looks Sleek And Boring Now

vox.com Architecture Design Business Food 18 hours ago

Your local McDonald's probably looks a lot more like Starbucks than classic McDonaldland these days. What happened?

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It's Time To Upgrade To A 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor

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You've got yourself a nice gaming PC or a shiny new console, so don't limit yourself to an old display. This 27-inch model from Asus supports HDR, Nvidia G-Sync, a native 4K UHD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.

THE SEA BELONGS TO US

Inside Portugal's Insane Plan To Become One Of The World's Largest Countries

Europe Explainer Video World 2 days ago

Portugal is currently slightly smaller than Indiana in land size — but it's planning on enormously expanding its territory with this ambitious scheme.

SCARS FROM DIVORCE

I Wish I Could Unhear What I Learned About My Parents' Divorce

slate.com Curious Mental Health 19 hours ago

Care and Feeding is Slate's parenting advice column. This week's is a doozy.

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The Best Men's Boots For Fall 2021

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From rugged chukkas to hardwearing hikers — Huckberry's own Head of Footwear offers up some of the best men's boots for our favorite transitional season.

'KID A MNESIA' RELEASES NOVEMBER 5

Guy Pearce's Disheveled Life Gets Soundtracked By A New Radiohead Song In Music Video

Culture Music Video 17 hours ago

"Follow Me Around" is an upcoming track from Radiohead's reissue "Kid A Mnesia," which also features a disc of previously unreleased material.

ROMNEY NAMED A TARGET

The FBI Received Highly Specific Tips About Violence Set For January 6 — But Declined To Act

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A blockbuster new investigation by the Washington Post details previously unreported "red flags."

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The Kickstarted Hoodie Uses Graphene For All-Weather Wear

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Not only will this hoodie hold up in rain and snow, the graphene and ruco-therm material tag-team here keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

THIS SUCKS

Mom Asks Her Son To Clean Her Car. He Proceeds To Do The Most Teenager Thing Possible

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Well, this is one creative way to do a chore you probably don't like.

ONLY FACTS

COVID-19 Has Killed Five Million People — And The Pandemic Is Far From Over

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As the world confronts another tragic milestone, experts say the death toll and collateral damage will rise unless vaccines are delivered swiftly.

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These Gifts Have Made It To Huckberry's 'Hall Of Fame'

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Want to really knock someone's socks off this year? Get them some of these all-time best sellers at Huckberry. High-end sweaters, cozy slippers and some of the tastiest beef around.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY YOU DO HERE?

Carson Wentz Threw The Most Embarrassing Interception You'll Ever See

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz pretty much handed the Titans the game with this god-awful interception.

CRISIS CITY

San Francisco Has A Major Image Problem

sfgate.com Cities 20 hours ago

One top PR expert thinks San Francisco's image in the media is somewhere between "The Wire" and "Squid Game."

YOU SHALL NOT PASS

Guy Finds A Whole Secret Passage Behind The Library Of His 500-Year-Old Home

Curious Video 21 hours ago

We're not sure if we would be able to sleep well at night after this discovery.

'BELIEVE IN ELON MUSK'

How One Man Secretly Made A Fortune Investing In Tesla

bloomberg.com Money Profiles Fame Tesla Motors 19 hours ago

Leo KoGuan has gone under the radar in becoming the third-largest individual shareholder in Tesla.

READ FOR FILTH

An Engineer Created A Fake Resume. It Gave Them A 90% Callback Rate

reddit.com Internet Work 22 hours ago

After getting turned away multiple times, I decided to do an experiment to see if recruiters actually read resumes (they don't).

I'VE GOT THE MOVES LIKE JABBA

'The Book Of Boba Fett' Trailer Reveals The Bounty Hunter Taking Jabba The Hutt's Throne

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Rejoice Star Wars fans, "The Book Of Boba Fett" is set to premiere on Disney+ on December 29.

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Fire TV Stick 4K Is 50% Off Today At Amazon

amazon.com Digg Picks 19 hours ago

Want to stream your favorite shows in 4K and HDR? Amazon's 4K streaming stick is only $25 today.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

How 'Cool As Ice' Is The Worst Film With The Best Cinematography

ironicsans.substack.com Culture Movies Personal Essay 1 year ago

Yes, the Vanilla Ice movie. Yes, seriously.

HIPS DON'T LIE

Here's Why Elastigirl From 'The Incredibles' Was Drawn To Look 'Thicc'

Animation Explainer Video 23 hours ago

Here's why Disney is still making female characters with cartoonish bodies.

THEIR LARGEST-EVER BRAND ACQUISITION

Coca-Cola Buys Bodyarmor For $5.6 Billion

cnbc.com Business Sports 20 hours ago

Why Coca-Cola purchased full control of sports drink maker Bodyarmor for $5.6 billion and how Kobe Bryant's estate is roughly making $400 million from the deal.

HOW DO YOU DO?

Steve Buscemi Hands Out Candy Dressed As His Own Meme On Halloween

huffpost.com Fame Culture Tv Wholesome 23 hours ago

The offbeat actor gave a hilarious treat to a Brooklyn neighborhood.

A NOSE FOR TROUBLE

Why It Can Be Pretty Dangerous To Pick Your Nose

Health Video 20 hours ago

Your nasal anatomy is not going to react well if you do it the wrong way.

'I FELT I HAD TO SURVIVE'

Sydney Leathers Isn't Gonna Take Your Sh*t

melmagazine.com Fame Profiles Sex 22 hours ago

In 2013, Leathers' name, identity and status as a sex worker was leaked to the press, creating a media firestorm that placed a scarlet letter on her chest for her role in the Anthony Weiner scandal. But eight years later, she's no longer letting anyone else define her.

KEEP CALM AND CAREY ON

Mariah Carey Declares Halloween Over In Her Most Over-The-Top Christmas Kickoff Video Yet

Christmas Video 21 hours ago

Mariah Carey makes hundreds of thousands of dollars in royalties from "All I Want For Christmas Is You" every year and this year she's not waiting for the end of Thanksgiving to kick off the Christmas season.