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How 3D Glasses Helped Win World War II
3D glasses may not be the most obvious warfare tool. But that’s exactly what it took for the Allies of WWII to outwit Hitler.
Talk About Thrill: New Amusement Park Rides React To Your Breathing
A bucking bronco that can tell you’re scared, and a swing that goes crazy detecting your breath? The UK is upping their game with these new amusement rides courtesy of Nottingham University.
Double Date: New Site Helps Couples Find Friends
Ah, the joys of being in a relationship.
Naming Nuisance: Mark (S.) Zuckerberg’s Facebook Account Deleted
That is, Mark S. Zuckerberg, not the more famous Mark E. Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook. Life on the Internet can be tough for a Googleganger. (via Techland)
Security Screening Gone Wild? TSA Pats Down a Baby
A Missouri pastor snaps a picture of a baby being frisked by the TSA — yes, a baby.
Put Your Best Face Forward: Facebook Deemed an Accurate Personality Test for Employers
Want to analyze your employees’ personalities? Skip the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and head straight to Facebook.
Ben & Jerry’s Lets You ‘Donate’ Your Extra Twitter Characters to Charity
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, famed for its scrumptious and unique flavors, is now spreading its sustainable ethos through a unique social media campaign by asking users to donate their spare Twitter characters in honor of World …
How Was Kate’s Royal Wedding Dress Kept a Secret?
Kate Middleton’s coveted wedding dress was one of the best kept international secrets since the assassination of bin Laden, joked Us Weekly editor Justin Ravitz on ABC News. So exactly how did Duchess Catherine prevent the …
Webby Awards: Further Proof That Justin Bieber Rules the Internet
At this point, the actual awards in question are irrelevant. The important thing is that Justin Bieber and Angry Birds always walk away winners. And that’s exactly how the 15th annual Webby Awards played out.
Why Did a Las Vegas Casino Open and Close in the Same Day?
As the saying doesn’t go, what opens and shuts in Vegas, stays open and shut in Vegas.
Friday Flicks: Is Fast Five Worthy of a High Five?
Grab some popcorn! NewsFeed’s Glen Levy brings you the movies you should check out (or avoid) this weekend.