LOOK WHO'S CRAWLING
RATTING THEM OUT
All Hail The Rat King
From Martin Luther to "The Nutcracker," Germany's original national nightmare was a tangled knot of writhing rats.
GREAT EGGSPECTATIONS
YouTuber Attempts To Hold An Egg In A Spoon While Going Down A Water Slide
Can a YouTuber keep an egg from falling off a spoon going down a waterslide? He's going to try.
ON LOSS
The Nearest Exit Is Right Behind You
We were the same age. We grew up together. We thought we would grow old together, and have kids who could be cousins just like us.
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'COREY BOOKER JUST RETWEETED ME!'
Families Across America May Seem Different, But Aren't, As They Discuss Impeachment At The Dinner Table
Three families, enjoying holiday meals in San Francisco, Charleston and Atlanta, discuss the "magic of the electoral college."
INSERT FUTURA HERE
How Wes Anderson Became An Accidental Icon Of Interior Design
The director's singular artistic vision has given rise to a cottage industry of goods and experiences
PICTURE THIS
A Pensive Marilyn Monroe, And More Best Photography Of The Week
A society photographer turns his lens on smartphone addiction, the truth and fiction on film sets in the south and more best photos of the week.
'THIS IS ABOVE MY PAY-GRADE'
Two Office Employees Are Made To Apologize For Their Transgressions After A Holiday Party, Own Up But Miss The Point
Scarlett Johansson character couldn't help but asking her Asian co-worker, "where he's really from?"
BURN NOTICE
A Small Wisconsin Company Stored Thousands Of People's CDs, Then Suddenly Vanished
For years, thousands of people paid a Madison-based company, named Murfie, to rip, stream, and store their CDs, vinyl, and cassettes. But a few weeks ago, Murfie's website went offline and nearly all communication from the company ceased.
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What's Black And White And Important All Over? This Graphic Novel About Weimar Berlin
Jason Lutes worked twenty years on this epic book. Prepare to be amazed.
YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN FOR THIS
Why Nobody Should Ever Switch Seats On A Plane
It might not seem like a big deal but you could put the entire plane at risk.
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You Are About To Become A Pocket Projectionist
This mini projector will let you throw an 80 inch image against the wall for movie night everywhere.
DON'T HAVE A COW, MAN
Devin Nunes Lives On A Congressman's Salary. How Is He Funding So Many Lawsuits?
Devin Nunes is suing Twitter, Hearst, McClatchy, CNN, Fusion GPS and Democratic activists. Critics wonder how the California Republican pays for the work in his defamation lawsuits. It may be a contingency fee.
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BURGER DOG
This Dog Will Not Let Go Of These Hamburger Buns And It's The Most Delightful Thing You'll See Today
Murphy the Golden Retriever snagged onto a man's burger buns as his owner tried in vain to get him to let go.
FALLING STAR
Fashion Exec Olga Liriano's Shocking Rise And Fall, From Glossy Shoots To Folding Shirts
Right out of high school Olga Liriano worked in the fashion industry and hobnobbed with celebs like designer Oscar de la Renta. Today, she works at a mall and lives at her parents' home in New Jersey after failing to find a fashion job for three years.
TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL
Flight 232 Was One Of The Worst Aviation Disasters In History But The Crew Saved Many Lives — Here's The Incredible Story
In 1989, all of United Airlines Flight 232's hydraulic systems failed, a highly improbable scenario that led to disaster.
THERE GOES DAT BOI
100 Memes That Defined The 2010s
This decade, memes became something not just for a handful of internet nerds who lurked on message boards; memes are now for everyone. The online culture of this decade hasn't just changed the words we use, it's changed how we express ourselves.
'THE REALITY IS MOST OF US ARE BEING LAID OFF'
Bloomberg Just Bought CityLab — And Put Half Its Reporters Out Of A Job
Journalism has had a rough year full of layoffs across the country, and Bloomberg Media, the company owned by the latest entrant in the 2020 Democratic primary, just made life worse for a handful of reporters.
UKE CAN DO IT
Extremely Talented Kid Impressively Plucks Out This Awesome Cover Of Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy' On A Ukulele
This 12-year-old musician from Taiwan makes "bad guy" totally pop on ukulele.
NO EGRETS
When Is A Bird A 'Birb'? An Extremely Important Guide
The internet meme has been around for seven years now, so it's high time we establish some ground rules.
'ALEX IS LOOKING FORWARD TO JUSTICE'
Runner Accused Of Groping Reporter During Live TV Broadcast Charged With Sexual Battery
WSAV reporter Alex Bozarjian had asked Georgia police to pursue charges against the man who groped and slapped her in the incident, which went viral on social media.
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GOOPS
This NSFW Gwyneth Paltrow Holiday Ad For Goop Is Really Weird
This was one Christmas gift we were not expecting to find in the stockings.
FIRST PLACE IN SPACE
Star Wars' Five Best Lightsaber Battles, Ranked And Explained
Darth Vader versus Luke. A levitating Yoda. And the greatest duel of them all.
'THE KEYS AREN'T EVEN LABELLED'
This Parody Of 'American Psycho' If It Was About Computer Programmers Is Absolutely Perfect
A spot on impression of Christian Bale in this spoof of the 2000 psychological horror film.
BEHOLD THE POWER OF CHEESE
Chipotle's New Secret Weapon Could Make Its CEO's Quesadilla Dreams A Reality
The CEO of Chipotle has name-dropped the cheesy offering — not currently on the chain's menu — in more than one interview with Business Insider since he started at the company in March 2018. In January, he said that the quesadilla was Chipotle customers' top-requested menu item. And, Niccol has been craving it himself.
NOT MY E-TYPE
The 'Most Beautiful Car Ever Made' Looks Like A Tongue
The Jaguar E-Type was an incredible car when it debuted in 1961. It had disc brakes, independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and monocoque construction that made it lightweight and resulted in great performance, especially for a car as inexpensive as it was. It was called the most beautiful car ever made by Enzo Ferrari, and it routinely tops automotive journalist's lists of best-looking cars. I disagree.
HE WAS A WIZARD BOY
Guy Figures Out How To Fly Like A Wizard, Makes All Our Hogwarts Dreams Come True
There's nothing more magical than sheer ingenuity.
SMOGGY TIME STATION
The Rail Industry's Secret, Decades-Long Fight Against The Climate
For nearly 30 years, America's four biggest rail companies — which move the majority of the country's coal — have spent millions to deny climate science and block climate policy.
YIKES
30 Viral Fakes That Defined The 2010s
The decade of the 2010s saw the rise of social media and the proliferation of digital tools that allow people to alter photos and videos. Here's what that combination brought us.
MACH MARDNESS?
The Funniest Local News Bloopers Of 2019
With all the bad news from 2019, at least these local reporters found a way to have a great time.
NEED A CAR THAT SLEEPS 10?
Is This Two-Story RV Just Too Big?
RVs range from tiny to spacious, but it's not often that you see a two-story behemoth like the Commander 8×8 by SLRV Expedition Vehicles.
DON'T LANDLORD THIS OVER US
The Week's Best Memes, Ranked
For the week of December 9th, we have Jameela Jamil's landlord tweet, Silver Kanye and "Marriage Story" memes.
'I KNOW, COOL, ISN'T IT?'
Stevie Nicks Brought Down The House At The Harry Styles Concert With This Performance Of 'Landslide'
On Friday night in Los Angeles, Harry Styles brought out the legendary singer and performed Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide."
BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE MALLS
I'm Fed Up With Shopping Now
The internet has created a tyranny of perfect information, so there is more to know about which thing is the right thing to buy than any human can comprehend.
'I FEEL LIKE I'VE GOT A LOT TO PROVE'
What Happens After Prisoners Learn To Code?
Slack, one of Silicon Valley's more diverse companies, has hired three formerly incarcerated coders.
WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
YouTuber Purchases Chinese-Made Tattoo Removal Device On eBay, Realizes It's A Dangerously Powerful Laser
YouTuber styropyro points a million watt laser beam at himself. What could go wrong?
SELF SCARE
You're Not Weird If Taking Care Of Yourself Feels Hard
Getting sober was deeply taxing for one stand-up comedian. But managing obsession with food was even more complicated — that is, until they unburdened themselves of shame.
THE GOOD AMIDST THE BAD
A Collection Of A Bunch Of The Weirdest And Best Things On The Internet In The 2010s
From 17776 to Hawaii 2 to Frog Fractions, href.cool collects the links that defined the weird internet in the past decade.
THAT SUCKS, MAN
Eagle Tangles With Octopus, Gets A Lot More Than It Bargained For
Why don't you go pick on someone your own species?
DROPPING IN
Water From South African Mine May Contain Life That Was Isolated For 2 Billion Years
Two miles under a grassy plain in South Africa, pockets of water lie trapped in the rock. Scientists think the pockets might have been isolated from the surrounding environment for 2 billion years. Now, researchers think they may have found things living in this long-sequestered water.
JUST WHAT THE ALIENS WOULD WANT...
Visitors To Area 51 Have To Wear 'Foggles' That Severely Limit Vision When Moving About
The frosted eyewear, which comes from the aerospace world, keeps a wearer from seeing anything aside from what is directly in front of and below them.
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT
The Fascinating Way That A Disco Clam Uses Its Naturally Emitting Light Show To Stun Its Enemies
Disco clams have soft tissues flash light like a disco ball — researchers believe they use this to thwart predators.
NIKE GIVES YOU SPRINGS
Nike's Fastest Shoes May Give Runners An Even Bigger Advantage Than We Thought
The shoes — which feature carbon plates and springy midsole foam — have become an explosive issue among runners. A new analysis suggests that the advantage these shoes bestow is real — and larger than previously estimated.
THE MAGIC FRUIT
Everyone Who Loves To Cook Was Making Beans This Year
With pressure cookers in more and more home kitchens and beloved services like Rancho Gordo's Bean Club dispensing dried heirloom beans, the humble legume is a having a moment.
WHERE ARE THE STARS
Time-Lapse Video Shows What The Night Sky Looks Like With Drastically Different Levels Of Light Pollution
This is what the night sky looks like from Los Angeles to the Great Basin Desert.
BOX OFFICE BOMB
For Better And Worse, 'Richard Jewell' Is Peak Clint Eastwood
The tale of the man who found a bomb in an Atlanta park in 1996 fits with the director's late-era work as yet another film that revisits a moment in history — albeit with its mind already made up.
CHARGING ABUSE OF POWER
House Judiciary Committee Votes To Impeach Trump, Capping Damaging Testimony
Both measures will be voted on by the full House, likely on Wednesday, and come after weeks of damaging testimony against Trump.
THIS IS NUTS
Guy Has Hilarious Commentary For This Soccer Player Making A Very Painful Save
He really took one — okay, technically two — for the team.