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Relax, That Friend Request From Your Unborn Child Is Just a Condom Ad
As far as viral marketing schemes go, this one certainly gets your attention.
UC Davis Pepper Spray Racks up Fiery Amazon Product Reviews
So much for not shooting the messenger
Watch: Occupy Wall Street, Broadcasting Live
With a cell phone and Ustream channel, protester turned independent journalist Tim Pool is your window into Occupy Wall Street.
Reading While Eating for November 15: Way Back When
Tuesday’s links take us back to Woodstock, Kurt Vonnegut and even when people still used emoticons.
Judge Orders Divorced Couple to Swap Facebook Passwords
Getting a divorce? Be careful what you post.
World War II Events, Tweeted as They Happened
A graduate student at Oxford will be spending the next six years chronicling the day-by-day events of World War II.
Ashton Kutcher Under Fire for Uninformed Tweet About Joe Paterno
In less than 140 characters, the actor hit about 8.2 million nerves.
Tumblr of the Week: The Books They Gave Me
One of things NewsFeed loves most about Tumblr is its knack at bringing individual things we love together. This week’s Tumblr is no exception. The Books They Gave Me features little stories and vignettes from contributors who …
Watch: Mixed Martial Artists Foil Los Angeles Motel Robbery
A hint to potential robbers: Scan the area for MMA pros first.
#Mencallmethings: Twitter Trend Highlights Sexist Abuse Online
What is it about the Internet that makes these abusive comments so prevalent?
Google Doodle Honors Marie Curie’s 144th Birthday
The drawing shows the groundbreaking scientist at work.