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Coin Toss Determines Mayor in Philippine Town
On Tuesday morning in the small Philippine town of San Teodoro, a local election came to a screeching halt when the two candidates running for mayor each received 3,236 votes. As chance would have it, a coin toss served as tie-breaker to determine the new mayor. Show More Summary
Friday Flicks: Star Trek Into Darkness Boldly Goes Where No Film Has Gone Before
Star Trek Into Darkness Though he’d already established himself as a name to watch in television terms, as the creator of Lost and Alias, it’s only since J.J. Abrams stepped up to making movies that he’s been anointed by some as the next Steven Spielberg. Show More Summary
Why Los Angeles Is a Bad City to Be a Letter Carrier
Sadly, “man’s best friend” is often a letter carrier’s worst menace. Despite extensive training on how to avoid aggressive canines — and ample supplies of dog repellant — nearly 6000 postal workers were bitten by dogs in 2012, according to newly-released statistics from the U.S. Show More Summary
Mark Zuckerberg’s Favorite Shirt: Proof That The Facebook CEO Wears This Gray T-Shirt Everywhere
With Facebook‘s stock down 29% from its IPO price a year ago, it’s clear CEO Mark Zuckerberg needs to change something. He could start with his wardrobe. Just as Steve Jobs famously favored black turtlenecks, Zuckerberg is known forShow More Summary
Famed ‘Hatchet Hitchhiker’ Arrested in NJ Homicide
(ELIZABETH, N.J.) — A homeless, hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who became an Internet hero earlier this year was arrested Thursday for allegedly beating a New Jersey lawyer to death inside his home, authorities said. Caleb “Kai” McGillvary,...Show More Summary
Inside The Disney World Line-Skipping Allegations: ‘How The 1% Does Disney’
Are rich parents cutting the queue at Disney World by paying disabled tour guides to pose as family members? That’s the allegation that social anthropologist Dr. Wednesday Martin made to the New York Post after discovering the practice while conducting research for her upcoming book, Primates of Park Avenue. Show More Summary
NextDraft: The Bad Pills for AIDS Patients in Africa
The Pills That Kill Cause the simple man baby pays for the thrills, the bills, the pills that kill… John Mellencamp, Pink Houses “In a conference call with a dozen company executives, one brushed aside her fears about the quality of the AIDS medicine Ranbaxy was supplying for Africa. Show More Summary
WATCH: Diddy on His Downton Abbey Debut
The announcement of actor Gary Carr joining the cast of PBS’ Downton Abbey as its first black character didn’t sit well with one fan. Self-proclaimed “Abbey-head” Sean “Diddy” Combs surprised his followers on Wednesday when he announced on Twitter that he is headed to Highclere Castle to become a series regular on the cult British drama series. Show More Summary
Star Wars and Doctor Who Fans Clash at Sci-Fi Convention
It was probably the world’s least threatening gang dispute. Police were called to a science fiction convention in Norwich, England, after a row between Star Wars and Doctor Who fans threatened to turn to the dark side. The quarrel started...Show More Summary
Inside the Mystery of NYU’s Hidden Pig Sculptures
Somewhere in closets deep within New York University’s Stern School of Business, there are at least 200 colorful pig sculptures—everything from gravy boats to ashtrays to beer steins. But where did they come from? Turns out: nobody knows—or so reports the New York Times. Show More Summary
Reading While Eating for May 16: Extreme Makeover Edition
Makeover: Reddit users digitally restore a damaged photo of a World War II Navy submarine sonar/radar operator. (The Daily What) Extreme Makeover: Check out this slideshow of comic book heros imagined as 80s punk singers. (Flavorwire) Breakfast Tacos: Forget, breakfast burritos. Show More Summary
WATCH: North Texas Tornadoes Were ‘Like Hell’
As many as 10 tornadoes tore through North Texas overnight, leaving six dead, seven missing, and dozens injured and homeless. The lakefront town of Granbury bore the brunt of the spring storm, as trailers landed on cars and fist-sized hail stones showered the area, the Associated Press and CBS Dallas-Fort Worth report. Show More Summary
Road Workers Destroy Ancient Mayan Pyramid
It had stood untouched for 2,300 years, but now one of Belize’s largest Mayan pyramids has been all but destroyed by a construction crew working on a road project. The destruction at the Noh Mul complex, near the border with Mexico, was first noticed by archaeologists last week. Show More Summary
Seattle Man Killed Attempting to Dribble Soccer Ball to Brazil
Sad and tragic beyond words: a Seattle man who’d just begun a journey to dribble a soccer ball an incredible 10,000 miles to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup has died after being struck by a vehicle along the Oregon coast. (MORE: Costly...Show More Summary
Taco Bell Tests Out Waffle Tacos
As part of its new, low-price menu, Taco Bell is testing out a novel concept called the Waffle Taco. Currently available only at three Southern California locations. The 89-cent breakfast option features a sausage patty and scrambled eggs folded into a waffle. Show More Summary
Kanye West’s Lamborghini Trapped In Kim Kardashian’s Electric Gate
A lot of ink has been spilled trying to convince civilians that the stars are just like us. Then something like this happens: rap mogul Kanye West’s Lamborghini was hit by the electric gates leading to his girlfriend and reality TV show star Kim Kardashian’s Los Angeles area mansion. Show More Summary
NextDraft: NextDraft Newsletter: May 15, 2013
The Insiders Forget about getting a little alone time. As Michael Pollan writes in the NYT Magazine, we share our bodies with a significant crew of microbial species. “These bacteria, which number around 100 trillion, are living (and...Show More Summary
WATCH: Abercrombie & Fitch for the Homeless
In his #FitchTheHomeless video, L.A. writer Greg Karber picked through what he calls the “douchebag section” at a Los Angeles Goodwill thrift shop to rack up some Abercrombie & Fitch clothing, which he then gave out homeless people on Skid Row in East Los Angeles. Show More Summary
Costly Coffee Date with Apple CEO Tim Cook
How much would you pay to win a coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook? CNN Newsource reports one anonymous bidder wanted the meeting so badly that he paid $610,000 in a Charitybuzz auction – way more than the $90,000 it was initially going for on Apr. Show More Summary
Reading While Eating for May 15: The Birds
Bird Flu? The giant rubber duck that buoyed Hong Kong’s spirits has deflated. (TIME.com) Twitter Bird: The most popular Game of Thrones characters on Twitter. (BuzzFeed) Chirping: How sparrows use song to pin down mates. (mental_floss)...Show More Summary