British actress Kate Winslet (right) and boyfriend Ned Rocknroll (left) at the Hong Kong International Races in Shatin, Hong Kong, Dec. 9, 2012 December 27, 2012.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Rocknroll! Kate Winslet has married boyfriend Ned Rocknroll (yes, that’s his real name) — nephew of Virgin billionaire Richard Branson and Virgin’s self-professed “Head of Astronaut Relations and Marketing.” They met when she saved his 90-year-old grandmother from a fire. Apparently he’s lots of fun. (BBC)
#YOLO, Begone! Which word would you like to banish in 2013? (NewsFeed)
Where the Guns Are: A local paper in suburban New York has posted a Google Map showing the names and addresses of registered gun owners, prompting plenty of outrage and media criticism. (Poynter.org)
What Life on the International Space Station Sounds Like. In space, no one can hear you scream. Because apparently it’s too freakin’ loud. (BuzzFeed)
When Galaxies Collide: Check out this GIF of the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies smashing into each other. (Tumblr via The Daily Wh.at)
The 25 Greatest Movies of 2012. Apparently, it was a good year for film. (Flavorwire)
…And the 10 Worst. Or, not so much. (TIME.com)
The Ultimate Taste Test of Cheap Beers. And we’re talkin’ cheap. (Slate)
All the Presidents’ Menus. Ever wonder what the First Family eats on Christmas? Wonder no more. (Mental Floss)
Optical Illusion: British pyschologist Richard Wiseman plays with your head. (YouTube via The Daily Wh.at)