Occupy Redux: Workers worldwide are fighting for better working conditions this May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. Here’s a round-up of the protests taking place today. (Associated Press)
Amid Tragedy: This year May Day falls right after a factory in Bangladesh collapsed, leaving at least 410 people dead and thousands injured. Here’s one analysis of how the disaster will influence the way U.S. companies outsource manufacturing. (TIME.com)
Nonbelievers: Pagans mark May Day by dancing around a maypole in Glastonbury, England. (BuzzFeed)
Wigging Out: Speaking of old-timey traditions, browse these photos of 100-year-old hairstyles. (mental_floss)
Hack Job: As part of the fight to stop illegal game downloads, one developer released a “cracked” version of his game that no one could win, just to teach pirates a lesson. (The Daily What)
Space Jam: Nine examples from pop culture that prove the space tourism movement is a bad idea. (Flavorwire)
Nerd-o-rama: Star Trek actor Wil Wheaton stands up for nerds everywhere in this touching video about why nerds are awesome, filmed for a woman’s newborn daughter. (Salon)
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