REHABBING WARLORD
Yung Lean’s Second Chance
Yung Lean approached American rap as an outsider, became infamous and then tragedy struck. A year later, he has the chance to do better.
HITTING THE SHELF
Woodworker Rages At Useless Wood While Building Closet Shelves
At 4:15, Matthias has a little bit of a temper tantrum and pulls out the sledge hammer when his lumber won't cooperate .
RUNNING, OUT OF CHANCES
Russia’s Track And Field Team Barred From Rio Olympics
Russia’s track and field team has been barred from competing in this summer’s Rio Games because of a far-reaching doping conspiracy, an extraordinary punishment that might be without precedent in Olympics history.
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OH, IT'S BACK
What Do The Reviews Have To Say About Season 4 Of 'Orange Is The New Black'?
After a less-than-stellar third season, "Orange Is The New Black" returns for a fourth season on June 17. With an expanding cast of characters and a darkening plot, will Netflix's prison comedy/drama become a repeat offender? Here's what the review have to say.
'DAMN, DADDY'
Dad Catches Foul Ball While Holding Tray Of Hot Dogs And Sleepy Daughter
Right in time for Father's Day, this ball catching phenom is the epitome of "cool dad."
RAISE YOUR CUPS
A Brief History Of The Red Solo Cup
The red cup is a tailgate mainstay, a cookout staple, a fixture of dinner parties and keggers; it's synonymous with flip cup, with beer pong, with debauchery and merriment and revelry. How did it become this way?
POP ROCK AND DROP IT
Dwayne Johnson Eats Candy For The First Time Since 1989 On 'Fallon'
Jimmy lures Dwayne Johnson to break his more than 20-year-long candy ban with a assortment of strange treats. When the giant gummy worm comes out, things get weird.
DAMN, CROATIA, CALM DOWN
Croatian Fans Throw Fireworks On Field During Soccer Match Against Czech Republic
The rowdy crowd threw at least 10 flares onto the pitch, scaring the shorts off players and personnel.
D'OH 1 OR D'OH 2?
What Your Opinion About This 'Simpsons' Joke Says About How You Perceive Comedy
A viral 'Simpsons' joke has torn the Internet apart. What can it tell you about your relationship to humor?
ROCK, PAPER, SCREENERS
The Three Types Of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Movies
He's a prolific actor on the big screen, a guy who went from a wrestler-turned-half-crab-monster in a poorly regarded sequel to one of the most bankable leading men on the planet. What on earth happened?
DANG
Here's That Devastating LeBron Dunk From Last Night
Even though Golden State went on a 10-0 run to close out the quarter, it's safe to say this alley-oop was the beginning of the end.
STILL A BEAUTIFUL PUP TO US
I Own The World’s Ugliest Dog
I knew I wasn’t helping the situation by naming her Quasi Modo, but it stuck.
HUMANITY DESTROYS EVERYTHING GOOD
How Climate Change Unleashed Humans Upon South America’s Megabeasts
A new study suggests that giant bears, sloths, and saber-toothed cats died because warming temperatures cocked the gun, and people pulled the trigger.
HIGHLIGHT OF OUR WEEK
Justin Bieber Fell Right Through A Trap Door Onstage
On the Canadian leg of his "Purpose" tour, Biebs became too focused on pulling up his pants when he went stumbled into a trap door. He ended up being totally fine, so it's totally okay to laugh at him.
EVEN WHEN SOMEONE PUKED
I Skipped Showering For Two Weeks And Bathed In Bacteria Instead
In May, as the first heat of summer was coming on, Kate Lunau decided to stop bathing. Instead, she spritzed herself with “live probiotic spray for the skin.”
THEY TOOK YOUR GUN (EMOJI)
Thanks To Apple’s Influence, You’re Not Getting A Rifle Emoji
No realm of modern life is immune to the contentious national debate over guns, including emojis.
DIGG PICKS
Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts
SURPRISE! Father's Day is this Sunday. Here are our four favorite gifts with two-day shipping.
WHAT'S THE BUZZ ABOUT?
NASA Announces New Fully Electric Plane
NASA is developing an electric plane to accelerate the introduction of zero-emission aircraft that use less energy and cruise at higher speeds than the aircraft of today. If successful, the plane could become a significant first step toward a new era of more efficient and environmentally friendly air travel.
LA SUCKS FOR EVERYTHING
The Ultimate Commuting Race Across Los Angeles: Car Vs. Train (Vs. Bike)
With the newly launched Metro Line to Santa Monica gaining so much fanfare, THR devised a race to determine the fastest way to get from downtown L.A. to the beach during rush hour — on a train, a car or even a bicycle.
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DEAR NETFLIX, MAKE THIS HAPPEN PLZ
Someone Created A Fake Title Sequence For A 'Shawshank Redemption' TV Sequel
And we're depressed because we so wish this were real.
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Millennials Love Coupons Now And Other Facts
Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: Couponing is cool again, an ancient egg of bog butter and why real archers never used fire arrows.
SOME WINE WITH THAT WHINE?
The Drunken Wedding Speeches Of Georgia
At Georgian ritual feasts, the toastmaster (tamada) is an exceedingly honorable position. The best tamadas are known across their home regions for their eloquence, pacing, and windy familiarity with history and legend — as well as their ability to consume eight to ten liters of wine over the course of two dozen toasts without ever seeming drunk.
DADS AND FADS
The TV Dad Is American History
American history can be learned from reading a book, but we can also see how the nation has changed over the decades by observing how we’ve shifted in portraying our TV dads.
BRINGING HOME THE BACON
How To Turn Your Fireplace into a Medieval Meat-Roasting Pit
Is this practical? No. Is it awesome? Yes.
SHE IS GOING TO RULE THE WORLD
A Chat With The Youngest App Developer At WWDC
Fast Company talks to 9-year-old Anvitha Vijay about Apple's latest announcements, coding, UI design, and getting Craig Federighi's phone number.
DON'T BE A TEAM PLAYER
Against Sports Analogies At Work
Athletic metaphors may seem motivational and accessible, but they can promote some counterproductive messages about success.
THE OTHER TYPE OF SWIPING
Is Snapchat Stealing Filters From Makeup Artists?
On Monday morning, Argenis Pinal did what many of us do: He grabbed his phone, opened Snapchat, and started flipping through the filters. Puppy, princess, face morph, and… oh. The Joker. His Joker.
C-SPAN HAS HAD A GOOD COUPLE OF DAYS
Comedian Hasan Minhaj Gives Impassioned Speech On Gun Control To Room Full Of Congressmen
At the 2016 Radio and Television Correspondents' Dinner, Hasan kicked off the night with a lot of light political fare, calling Hillary "the broccoli of politics," however as he wound down he had a lot of serious things to say.
SCRUM DOG MILLIONAIRE
One Man’s Quest To Get Americans To Care About Rugby
In the US, the sport has long been overshadowed by football. Now a former bond trader is working to bring it back to the mainstream.
A STORM OF SWORDS
El Niño Has Ended Kingdoms And Civilizations
Stories of how El Niño shaped history are more than mere curiosities.
FEAR THE MANCHINEEL
The World's Most Dangerous Tree Is So Deadly, Just Standing Under It Could Kill You
Where some trees will keep you alive indefinitely, like apple or coconut, others aren't so kind.
AND THEN HE GOT EJECTED
Steph Curry Got So Mad About Fouling Out He Chucked His Mouthguard At A Fan
Steph Curry picked up his sixth foul late in Game 6 of the NBA Finals and he was... not pleased.
BEAT IT
The Strangest Video Games Released By Musicians
With Kanye West releasing a game where players guide his mother through the gates of heaven, we look at some of the other weird crossovers between musicians and video games.
WHO'S FLYING THIS THING, ANYWAY?
Crazy 'Microburst' Wind Storm Causes Planes To Take Off Spontaneously
Microbursts are characterized by intense winds — so intense, in fact, that they can cause unmanned, unpowered propeller planes to start flying.
LEARNING EVERY INCH OF THE TRUTH
This Is A Real TV Ad Urging Trump To Release His Hand Measurements
Seriously, this ad ran on cable television during peak hours. The "Americans Against Insecure Billionaires with Tiny Hands PAC" is a real PAC supported by a group "committed to keeping the presidency out of Donald Trump’s grubby little paws."
'THE POLITICAL REVOLUTION CONTINUES'
Bernie Sanders Vows To Work With Hillary Clinton To Stop Donald Trump
In a live-streamed speech, the Vermont senator made it clear he is no longer actively challenging Clinton and that the goal is to "defeat Trump badly."
FEET FOR THOUGHT
Here’s What Might Be Happening To Your Feet When You Run In Shoes
Researchers found that despite the common assumption, the muscles in your foot get stronger when running in cushy-soled shoes.
CONDITION UNKNOWN
Meat Loaf Collapses On Stage During Canadian Concert
Meat Loaf collapsed on stage Thursday while performing in Edmonton, Alberta, according to multiple Canadian media reports.
