An engineering major’s spirited convocation speech to incoming freshman goes viral
The Double Stuf Oreo May Be Missing Some Stuf
Scandal ensues
Fining Urinal Users for ‘Poor Aim’ in China
The metropolis of Shenzhen, which has a population of 15 million, has resorted to extreme measures to keep its notoriously filthy bathrooms clean
Obama Blasts Legislation Targeting Specific Dog Breeds
The President stands up against canine prejudice
They Live Among Us! 10 Canadians Who Became Americans
Senator Ted Cruz isn’t the only one to hold dual citizenship. From Michael J. Fox to Pamela Anderson to Wayne Gretzky himself, celebrities whose fame spans two countries
Spike Lee Film Raises $1.4 Million on Kickstarter
Despite controversy, the Malcom X director’s “bloody” thriller beat its ambitious funding goal
Drone Strikes in Ottawa
The Canadian capital contracts a man and his drone to scare off geese at the beach
11-Story LEGO Tower Is Officially the World’s Tallest
Painstakingly constructed from over 500,000 bricks, the 113-ft. tall tower weighs more than a ton
The Happiest Photo Ever Made
Take a fresh look at Alfred Eistenstaedt’s famous “Drum Major,” photographed in 1950. As the editor, writer, poet and one-time director of photography for LIFE, David Friend, once said, this picture is Eisenstaedt’s “ode to …
A Boozy Beer That Won’t Give You a Hangover
Just add electrolytes
Former Intern Sues Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment
The music label is the latest company facing legal action for using unpaid interns
NextDraft: Why Lobster Is Still a Luxury and Other Fascinating News
August 20, 2013