"Hey, are you Siri?” A CNN reporter accidentally discovered the woman behind the iPhone during an interview after, of course, recognizing her voice.

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As Halloween approaches, so too do the disturbingly unnecessary “sexy” versions of costumes. Big Bird was never meant to wear platform heels.

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Looking for a weekend project? The secrets to excellent homemade jam are all laid out here.

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Cult classic and widely agreed-upon “worst movie ever” The Room is approaching its tenth anniversary. Actor Greg Sestero, better known as “Oh hi, Mark,” has written a book about his experiences working with eccentric director Tommy Wiseau on what has been called “the Citizen Kane of bad movies.”

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No room to store your books? Nonsense. Repurposed pianos, skateboards, and sarcophagi will all serve as fine receptacles for reading material.

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As the consequences of the government shutdown grow increasingly absurd, late-night TV hosts are making the most of it.

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…but until the government starts back up again, these beautiful national parks are closed for business.

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One-hit wonders like these are proof that there’s hope out there for even the worst garage band in the neighborhood – maybe.