Archive for April 12, 2015

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Velocity Alert: ISS astronaut takes the most epic 'Star Trek' selfie ever

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Parents write insanely demanding invitation for their son's first birthday party and 10 More

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Parents write insanely demanding invitation for their son's first birthday party

Never send a crazy email about your son's birthday party because your family will post it on Reddit.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recovering after quadruple bypass surgery

LOS ANGELES -- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar underwent quadruple coronary bypass surgery this week at UCLA Medical Center and is expected to make a full recovery.

Why the 2015 NBA Playoffs will do a scintillating regular-season proud

Everything you need to get primed for what should be an awesome NBA Playoffs.

Gorilla breaks zoo barrier glass while charging towards family

A gorilla charges the glass at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, breaking the glass.

Microsoft Surface 3 is an attractive lightweight [REVIEW]

Microsoft's latest Surface 3 and the first non-Pro version to run an Intel CPU could use more cowbell...er...power.

'Beenado': Truck carrying millions of bees overturns on Seattle highway

"Lots of stinging going on," the Washington State Department of Transportation warned.

'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice' trailer leaks online

Days ahead of its scheduled premiere in theaters on April 20, the 'Batman v. Superman' trailer has leaked online.

Satellite photo shows Tesla's secretive 'gigafactory' in the Nevada desert

New images show Tesla's $5 billion lithium battery factory, which will churn out enough lithium cells to power 500,000 Tesla cars by 2020.

Matthew Mcconaughey loses it while watching the new Star Wars trailer

Matthew McConaughey is not immune to the Star Wars emotional roller coaster that swept the world on Thursday.

Microsoft unveils universal Office apps for Windows smartphones and tablets

Microsoft revealed its new universal Office apps for Windows smartphones and tablets Friday.

America's last highway: A photographer travels to the deserted West

Highway 93, the road that carves out forgotten parts of America's Southwest, is about to disappear forever.