Holy cow: Kids reenact the American revolution! In the Internet age, this is what counts as a class project. I’d give them an A, for sure. Especially Thomas Jefferson’s “French friends.” (via Urlesque)
Aside from getting stuck in the bathtub, did you know President William Howard Taft kept a pony brigade on the White House lawn? Yeah, we didn’t either. Fortunately, animator Jason Steele at FilmCow can enlighten us. (via BuzzFeed)
For the earth in general, climate change is a downer. But if you’re a poisonous, invasive cane toad, it’s pretty great. (via Ecocentric)
Fans of McDonald’s Big ‘N Tasty and Mac Snack Wraps, get them while you can: McDonald’s is phasing them out of its menu. In its place – healthy(ish) food. But are they motivated by health, or money? Take a wild guess.
What happens when you force kids to eat healthy food at school? They find a way to down junk food anyway. That’s what the U.K.’s health minister is accusing celebrity chef Jamie Oliver of causing with his attempt to rid …
Astronauts at the International Space Station were preparing to dock an unmanned service module when it flew past. NASA says it flew past at a safe distance and no astronauts were harmed.
Has your town canceled its fireworks show? Want to create your own by setting off your own fireworks? NewsFeed recommends you don’t follow the instructions from comedy troupe Back of the Class. Video at TheDailyWh.at.
The U.S. economy lost 125,000 jobs in June, leading some to fear that the economic recovery is stalling.
“I know it’s really gonna upset a lot of gay men — I’m sure hundreds of ’em are gonna be jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge — but I ain’t available. I ain’t gay. Sorry.”
— SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, in an …
As 11 suspects gradually enter court on allegations of being part of a Russian spy ring, results have varied for each accused spy. Though one was allowed bail, two others were denied it and one even admitted he was more loyal to …
On July 4, the stars and stripes are everywhere, from bandanas to napkins to bathing suits. But when you buy a certain flag, you may be pledging allegiance to some other country – one that has 61 states.
There’s an oil spill in the Gulf, the economy is terrible and sharks could even attack. But hey, happy Independence Day! This year, it seems like all forces have converged to make this holiday horrible. From canceled fireworks to …