Attack of the Parachuting Activist Teddy Bears
The situation in Belarus just got real. Real cuddly.

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RIP: Mel Stuart
The director of the classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory passed away yesterday. Here’s a look at 20 things you might not have known about his sweetest creation.

And: Wonka’s factory might not really exist, but these delicious chocolate landmarks do.

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Fridays Require A Skateboarding Goat
That’s just the way it is.

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The Driverless Google Car is a Better Driver Than You
Probably. Maybe you’re really good. Either way, the Google car has logged about 300,000 miles and hasn’t been in an accident.

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Walking the Streets of the Music City
Nashville is an awesome city. If you ever make it there, be sure to treat yourself to a walk through the city’s rich history.

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Ill Communication
Recently deceased Beastie Boys star Adam Yauch left behind some specific directions for the use of his music after he passed on.

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If the Fastest Man in the World Borrows Your Camera and Takes a Bunch of Pictures...
...who owns the rights to the photos?

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You Kind of Paint Yourself Into A Corner When You Start Building Your Kids Roller Coasters By Hand
Seriously, where do you go from there? Everything after this will be a disappointment.