Archive for May 18, 2014

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Former Chicago Bulls Champ Falls for Fake Onion Article and 10 More

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Former Chicago Bulls Champ Falls for Fake Onion Article

Former Chicago Bulls player Ron Harper fell for a story by The Onion and responded to the article's satirical claims on Twitter.

Scientist Falls 70 Feet Into Mountain Crevasse — And Lives

A climate scientist fell into a 70-foot crevasse on Mount Himlung in the Himalayas — and lived to tell the tale.

Iranian Hardliners Want Actress Flogged for 'Sinful' Kiss at Cannes

Actress Leila Hatami is facing harsh backlash in Iran, including a call for public flogging, for a kiss on the cheek.

Brazil's Issues With the World Cup in One Painting

Just weeks ahead of the start of the World Cup, a Brazilian artist has encapsulated the feelings of the country's underclass in one painting.

Donald Sterling Willing to Relinquish Clippers Peacefully, Reports Say

According to multiple reports, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is willing to relinquish the team without the protracted legal battle many expect.

Are Only 'Attractive' Types of Nudity O.K. on Instagram?

On Instagram, not all butts are equal.

This Is Morgan Freeman on Helium

What happens to Morgan Freeman's voice when he inhales a little helium? You're about to find out.

Oh, Drama: USA Coach Blasts Son's Derisive Landon Donovan Tweet

U.S. soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann's 17-year-old son, Jonathan, posted a tweet openly mocking Landon Donovan's exclusion from the World Cup crew.

Listen to the Camelopardalis Meteor Shower on the Radio

Meteors leave ionized trails in the atmosphere, and bounce distant radio signals to cause pings, blips and whistles on empty spectrum. Tune in to hear it.

The Man Who Gave Ukraine's Army 1,000 Bulletproof Vests

Underfunded and woefully unprepared, Ukraine's military is failing due to a lack of basic equipment. One man stepped up to give his country a fighting chance.

Man Catches 1-Year-Old Baby Falling From Window in Rainstorm

Two men miraculously caught a 1-year-old baby falling from a window in China.