Archive for February 09, 2014

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Facebook Knows When You're About to Update Your Relationship Status and 10 More

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Facebook Knows When You're About to Update Your Relationship Status

Facebook released new findings on Friday -- Valentine's Day -- that hints when two people are about to change their status to "in a relationship."

Olympian Sean Greenwood Does a Barrel Roll at 74 MPH

Sean Greenwood of Ireland may have just earned the honor of best recovery at the Olympics.

Instagram Strangers Help Man Plan the Perfect Proposal

Carter Moore planned the perfect proposal for his now-wife, Brookelynn. To make it happen, he enlisted the help of strangers he met through Instagram.

Warning: Ikea's Valentine's Day Tribute Features Chair-on-Chair Action

Ikea's Valentine's Day tribute gives a glimpse into the secret lives of chairs.

U.S. Olympians Snap Amazing Creeper Selfies With Vladimir Putin

Think you have the cojones to ask Vladimir Putin for a selfie? These Winter Olympians didn't either. So, when the Russian president made a surprise visit to Team USA headquarter...

Valentine's Day Google Doodle Stars 'This American Life' Stories

Google's interactive doodle will make you believe in love this Valentine's Day.

Lovematically Tests Our Love-Affair with Likes

This web service can auto-generate Instagram likes, but what does it all mean?

10 Adorably Confusing Valentines Made by Kids

From confusing to sweet to just plain honest, kids say it in all in their Valentines to their parents.

Woman's Point-and-Shoot Olympics Pic Doesn't Go as Planned

Could we award a gold medal for "nice try"?

Dear Twitter, You Are Beautiful. Stop Trying to Be Someone Else

Another week, another tweak to Twitter's user interface. This one, in case you missed it, was a tentative upgrade that leaked via the profile of our Assistant Features Editor Ma...

U.S. Ice Storm 'Holds Hands' With UK Flood

Another storm system is bringing renewed flooding to the UK, following its wettest January on record. The storm is one in a series to hit the area.