Sneaky Ways Retailers Use Science To Trick You Into Buying More Stuff
We’d like to think that we’re in control of our consumption habits. But anyone who’s ever walked out of Whole Foods with two heavy bags in their hands when they…
Author: The Huffington Post
Looks Like The NFL Will Try To Blame ‘Deflategate’ On A Locker Room Attendant
The National Football League has zeroed in on a locker room attendant as a “strong person of interest” in the historic event known as “deflategate,” according to Fox Sports’ Jay…
These Parents Are Teaching Others How To Prevent What Tragically Killed Their Baby
In the weeks after the birth of their son Charlie, Maura and Sam Hanke were the picture of exhausted, blissed-out new parents. Maura’s pregnancy had been smooth and full of…
Here’s Proof That Birds Just Desperately Want To Be Friends With Cats
Cats are notorious loners, yet nothing will stop these extroverted birds from trying to forge a friendship. Haven’t they ever seen a Tweety bird cartoon? It’s a dangerous game for…
Critics Slam Mississippi Bill That Equates Pit Bulls And ‘Dangerous Dogs’
Mississippi state lawmakers have introduced a first-of-its-kind bill that would, in part, allow police officers, without a warrant, to enter any home where they believe a pit bull or other…
Airline Passenger Drowned Puppy She Couldn’t Take On Flight: Police
A woman who attempted to board a plane with three puppies and two dogs allegedly drowned one of the puppies in an airport toilet. Cynthia V. Anderson, 56, was arrested…
These 4 Genius Hacks Let You Use An iPhone With Gloves On
It’s 20 degrees out and your smartphone rings. If you want to answer it but don’t want to take off your toasty warm gloves, we have a few hacks to…
Boston Bombing Case Requires Jurors To Be Open To Death Penalty Frustrating Catholics
BOSTON (RNS) As the quest for a jury in the Boston Marathon bombing trial approaches its fourth week, some of the area’s 2 million Roman Catholics are growing frustrated with…
Here’s 4.5 Billion Years Of The Moon’s Evolution In One 30-Second GIF
Its pockmarked surface may seem timeless, but the truth is our moon hasn’t always looked the way it does today. – How exactly did the moon form in the first…
When Kids Are Sold For Sex –They’re Not ‘Child Prostitutes,’ They’re Victims
When police came upon a 13-year-old girl selling sex in North Hollywood, they promptly handcuffed her, arrested her and hauled her off to detention. As is the case in many…
This Rabbit Delivers Beer. What Can Your Miserable Pet Do? (VIDEO)
Some people like their beer really hoppy. – H/T: Gawker
The Ultimate Gamer Way To Announce A Pregnancy
When avid gamers Travis and Rachel Vocino found out they were expecting their first child, they decided to parlay their shared interest into a very creative pregnancy announcement. Travis told…
Woman Gives Her Dying Dog The Bucket List Of A Lifetime
A dog is not just a pet, it’s a family member — and New Yorker Lauren Fern Watt had no intention of treating her beloved Gizelle as anything less. –…
Former CIA Agent Jeffrey Sterling Convicted For Leaking Information To New York Times Reporter
A jury has convicted a former CIA officer of leaking classified details of an operation to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions to a New York Times reporter. – Sterling denied leaking…
Lack Of Sex Could Lead To Overeating, According To Author Jena La Flamme
Pleasurable Weight Loss author Jena La Flamme finds sexual activity and weight loss to be “absolutely connected” — and not just because sex burns calories. – Sign up here for…
Matt Palmer, LGBT Musician, Releases ‘Break-Up’
This one is going to get stuck in your head for sure. – Want to see more from Matt Palmer? Head here.
Gay Alabama Lawmaker Threatens To Expose Colleagues’ Marital Infidelities
WASHINGTON — Alabama’s only openly gay legislator is putting her anti-gay colleagues on notice: If they keep espousing family values rhetoric as a reason to oppose marriage equality, she’ll start…
Networking Tips From Davos: Look At Someone’s Name Tag Then Immediately Google Their Name
The 2015 World Economic Forum, which concluded on Saturday, felt somewhat like an exclusive club where if someone looked important, he or she most likely is. – Sign up here…
Adam Scott And Jason Schwartzman Bring You The ‘Avatar’ Of Fake Penises
Adam Scott and Jason Schwartzman are at the Sundance Film Festival with their film “The Overnight,” in which the actors don prosthetic penises. The sex comedy has already been called…
13 Names For The Babies Inevitably Conceived During Snowpocalypse 2015
Parts of the country are about to be buried in snow, which means areas affected will probably see a bit of a baby boom nine months from now (hey, you’ll…
‘Eat Pray Love’ Author Elizabeth Gilbert’s Advice On Heartbreak Is Perfect, Of Course
Elizabeth Gilbert knows a thing or two about heartbreak. Eat, Pray, Love, her memoir the about the soul-searching journey she took post-divorce, was read and loved by millions. – Keep…
Tom DeLonge Leaves Blink-182
As first reported by Radio.com, Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge has “indefinitely” left the band. DeLonge has apparently made this decision in order to pursue his “other non-musical endeavors,” a representative for…
This Day In Anonymous Sourcery: Area Source Concerned Elizabeth Warren Might Get Mad
It’s a bit early into 2015, but I think we already have a strong contender for Anonymous Source Of The Year. Our promising entrant appears near the top of this…
States With the Highest (and Lowest) Gas Taxes
As gas prices continue to fall, some Americans believe that the federal government should raise its gas tax, which has been unchanged at 18.3 cents per gallon since 1993. Read…
16 Bedrooms From Classic Movies That Define Teenagehood
“If you were to fold time and space you’d always recognize a teenager’s room,” says editor and film writer Luke Goodsell. Since 2011, Goodsell has collected thousands of images for…
John Boehner Knocks Minimum Wage Hikes, But They Don’t Seem To Have Hurt Him
WASHINGTON — In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday night, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) turned to autobiography to explain his opposition to raising the federal minimum wage….
Seth Rogen, Michael Moore Banned From Restaurant For ‘American Sniper’ Comments
Two celebrities who received backlash for their comments about the film “American Sniper” are facing further repercussions — they’ve been banned from a Michigan steakhouse. “Michael Moore and Seth Rogan…
The Combination Of Puppies And Ice Cubes Is Magical
If the weather is getting you down, these puppies may make you a bit more enthusiastic about ice. Whether they’re fighting or just playing, the little doggies have an adorable…
Dropkick Murphys To Scott Walker: ‘We Literally Hate You’
Punk rock band Dropkick Murphys is not happy with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R). – “I don’t want anyone to get angry or bent out of shape,” Fitzgerald said.
Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega Talks Plastic Surgery And Aspirations After Winning
All 88 beauty queens from around the world sashayed across the Miss Universe stage on Sunday night, and in the end the jeweled headpiece stayed in South America with Venezuela’s…