Archive for June 29, 2014

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Neymar Will Miss Rest of World Cup Due to Injury and 10 More

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Neymar Will Miss Rest of World Cup Due to Injury

Brazil's team doctor said Neymar will miss the rest of the World Cup after breaking a vertebrae during the team's quarterfinal win over Colombia.

American Apparel Apologizes for Using Challenger Disaster Photo Instead of Fireworks

American Apparel mistakenly posted a photo of the space shuttle Challenger explosion, thinking it was fireworks.

Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest Crowns a Wiener

The hot dog champions for 2014 did their patriotic duty to eat as many hot dogs as they could in 10 minutes.

2 Dads Meeting Their Newborn for the First Time Will Fill You With Pride

Heartfelt photos of two fathers meeting their newborn son have resonated with viewers worldwide, attracting thousands of Facebook Likes and shares.

America Was Founded by a Bunch of Drunks, and Other Fun Facts

Ben Franklin was pretty weird, you guys.

Police Release Eerie Underwater Footage of Costa Concordia

Days before the attempt to refloat the sunken Costa Concordia, the Italian police have released a video showing underwater footage of the cruise ship.

One of the Most Earthlike Exoplanets Might Just Be an Illusion

Scientists say that a proposed extrasolar planet, which was hailed as the first potentially habitable planet outside our own solar system, might not exist after all.

Germany Arrests Alleged Double Agent For Helping US Spy on NSA Panel

He's suspected of providing the U.S. with information about a German parliamentary panel investigating allegations the NSA spied on German officials.

World Cup Day 23: Continents Clash in First Round of Quarterfinals

In the first round of the World Cup quarterfinals, Colombia and Brazil, and Germany and France meet for respective South American and European showdowns.

At 116, Woman Named Oldest Living American on Independence Day

A south Arkansas woman celebrated her 116th birthday Friday with cake, a party and a new title — she's now officially the oldest living American.

Everything You Love and Hate About America in 10 Quotes

These funny and thought provoking quotes about America are perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July.