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It's 2 p.m., the Friday before Christmas 2012, on the 21st floor of the Leo Burnett building in downtown Chicago. Young executives, creatives, admins, and interns are all packed into a large meeting room, giddy and restless; today is special. Canadian sister folk-pop duo Tegan and Sara step onto a foot-high stage and play three songs — including the first two singles from their seventh album, Heartthrob, which they will release the following month. The fluorescent lights stay on, the city's s...

What is a Scaptia Beyonceae? Some kind of rash?

The singer’s hit may be rough on hip-hop, but it’s really about growing up immersed in American culture in New Zealand. It was inevitable that Lorde's out-of-nowhere smash hit "Royals" would inspire a backlash. It's just what happens with anything that becomes suddenly popular, and difficult to avoid. But the negative reaction to Lorde and her signature hit goes beyond people just getting sick of hearing her voice. Lorde's song is a critique of materialism in hip-hop, and she hasn't been shy ...

Six seasons and a movie. Spanish 101 (Season 1, Ep 2) Why it’s awesome: This is the episode where we first meet Chang. Also, this marks the debut of Troy and Abed's ending credits skit.Best scene: Pierce and Jeff perform their ridiculous Spanish assignment to Aimee Man’s ‘Wise Up’ Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps (Season 3, Ep 5) Why it’s awesome: Britta gets everyone to tell a scary story, to figure out who is a psychopath in their own Changluage. Also, it’s the debut of Abed’s awesome m...

Remember: less is more.

You’re not alone. youtube.com

Here’s what they did with 7 characters.

Really Elizabeth never stood a chance. The ladies behind The Hillywood Show return with a show-stopping number about everyone’s favorite pirate. youtube.com

Probably useful for non-astronauts on Earth too. Everyone’s favorite Canadian space commander Chris Hadfield brought stories and advice back from the International Space Station. youtube.com / Via Twitter: @Cmdr_Hadfield

J. J. Abrams, are you still casting for the new Star Wars film? It all started as a normal episode of The Graham Norton Show. Benedict Cumberbatch appeared alongside acting legend Harrison Ford and British comedian Jack Whitehall. BBC America / Via youtube.com BBC America / youtube.com BBC America / youtube.com View Entire List ›

Looking for some hot new jams? Then check this out. A follow up to: 35 Pop Songs You Might Have Missed This Summer . "Out of Mind" by Tove Lo No doubt the best song out of Sweden this fall. The chorus is so huge and fun. Also emotional. "Elastic Heart" by Sia feat. The Weekend & Diplo From the Hunger Games soundtrack. Anything Sia sings for herself is basically flawless in my book. Hot mid-tempo jam. "Your New Beloved" by Lovelife The instrumental reminds me of one of my secret favorite Madon...

And four that have never even been to one. Like, for reals. Minnesota Vikings Super Bowls played: 1970, 1974, 1975, 1977 Poor Vikings, always a bridesmaid, y'know? The last few years haven't been too kind them, with injuries and quarterback issues plaguing the team. Even Adrian "Purple Jesus" Peterson can't seem to save this team, and he can do this. Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune / MCT Rick Stewart / Getty Images Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowls played: 1982, 1989They are one of the ...

Inventions have never been so titillating.

The Texas senator who led the charge to shut down the federal government for more than two weeks made his late night debut Friday on “The Tonight Show.” Sen. Cruz defended his role in the government shutdown, slammed Obamacare as a jobs killer, and articulated his position on gay marriage and gun control. "I've been reading a lot about you lately, and they describe you as aggressive, arrogant and abrasive. Accurate?" Leno asked. "I don’t know that you can believe everything you read," Cruz re...

Yeah, so you can pretty much make a pesto out of anything. Pestos are delicious, and surprisingly easy to make. You only really need 5 basic ingredients:1. Some type of herb or vegetable2. Nuts3. Cheese4. Oil5. Flavor enhancers like garlic, salt and pepper, etc. youtube.com / Via Twitter: @mathewguiver Pesto is traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan, garlic and lemon. But you can basically make a pesto using almost any herb or vegetables, by combining it with nuts and o...

“I wanted soy!”

It’s never too late to love an early-aughts boy band. Especially one with hair like theirs. This is Canadian boy band b4-4, a pop group formed in 1999. As you may or may not be able to tell because everyone's hairstyle is so similar as to make them all nearly indistinguishable, two of the members of b4-4 were/are twin brothers. (Ryan Kowarsky is on the far left and Dan Kowarsky is on the far right. The guy in the middle doesn't matter because he is not a twin. Just kidding, his name is Ohad E...

What happens when you get Alex in a room full of Trebek superfans, aka “Trebekkies.” Jeopardy host Alex Trebek was the victim of a hilarious practical joke, pulled off by the show, TV Bloopers and Practical Jokes. In this 1991 episode, Alex is invited to "the first Trebekkie Convention" — actually filled with actors playing Alex's biggest fans — and the setup/dialog is so perfectly plausible, that it's maybe the funniest thing ever. In a mock round of Jeopardy, Alex finds out what the answer ...

Hey kids: This is what your iPhone used to look like.

Stick it to your boss like a BOSS. youtube.com View Entire List ›

“A day at work doesn’t look like this.” "A day at work doesn't look like this." Via youtube.com "And a day at school?" Via youtube.com

The trailer for the movie by Diego Luna — featuring Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson, John Malkovich and America Ferrera — is here. The trailer for 2014's Cesar Chavez: An American Hero is here. The film features Michael Peña in the title role of Cesar Chavez, the Mexican-American labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, who fought for workers' rights and became an icon in the Latino community after his death. Pantelion / AP The film is directed by Diego Luna, the Mexican actor bes...

Ed Sheeran’s new song “I See Fire,” written for the upcoming film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug , is pretty fantastic. Still there?

A father keeps the memory of his dead son alive with quiet drives in an old pick-up. Wednesday night, Lee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck" won Song Of The Year at the Country Music Awards. Harrison Mcclary / Reuters Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary, the writers behind the song, revealed that it's actually based on a real life story. youtube.com This is Medal Of Honor receipient Jared C. Monti, who died in Afghanistan saving a fellow soldier. Twitter: @jaketapper Jared was killed...

As told by Harry, Ron, and Hermione, the childhood friends we all had. youtube.com youtube.com youtube.com View Entire List ›

Is it the heavily Russian-accented Pharrell? The nerdy robot voice guy? The bumbling conductor? The jarring falsettos? The inexplicable special effects? youtube.com

The 18-year-old’s book of poems is creating biggest religious controversy in Denmark since the publication of a cartoon featuring Prophet Muhammad, the Wall Street Journal reported . youtube.com Yahya Hassan, an 18-year-old poet in Denmark, finds himself in the midst of the biggest religious debate in the country since the 2005 publication of a cartoon featuring Prophet Muhammad.A story in the Wall Street Journal reports that Hassan, whose self-titled book of poems was published last month in...

Time to get serious about relaxing.

I won’t be at work today. It’s the Japanese Naked Festival. youtube.com

Let’s look at the facts, shall we? Let's start with the obvious. He's insanely good looking in period clothes. MCT He looks dashing rowing you across the lake at sunset. Richard Godwin / Via Twitter: @richardjgodwin All the while reciting thinly veiled sex poetry because SWOON. View Entire List ›

This is a real thing that actually required time and money to create. Think about that for a second. youtube.com / Via reddit.com

Oops, I broke the repeat button. Okay, before you take even one more breath, you need to press play on this song. This song makes me happier than Jet Li when he saw Aaliyah. Via youtube.com "Thank You," off Busta Rhymes' upcoming album Extinction Level Event 2, is eternally gleeful, like Rick Ross swinging a bandana on a boat. Via youtube.com When Lil Wayne talks over the intro, you think back to a few years ago and remember that you used to love him endlessly. Via youngmoneykings.tumblr.com ...

Be silent. Be still. youtube.com View Entire List ›

The remaining season 5 contestants show what they’re all about, singing songs from Miley Cyrus to One Republic. Tamara Chauniece – “I Will Survive” Proving she can sing the disco classic with a twist, Tamara is a vocal powerhouse for Team CeeLo. NBC / Via youtube.com Cole Vosbury – “Maggie May” His rendition of the Rod Stewart standard showed some nice guitar and vocal abilities while connecting with the audience. Point, Team Blake. NBC / Via youtube.com Will Champlin – “Secrets” Combining ja...

Forever Fest is an entire weekend to enjoy girlie escapism in movies, books, and television. It made its debut in Austin, Texas last weekend, and it was perfect . The two founders of Forever Fest are the cutest grown-ups in the world, Sarah Pitre (left) and Brandy Fons (right). Annie Ray / foreverfest.com youtube.com Jack Plunkett / Forever Fest View Entire List ›

This is the feel good hit of the winter. youtube.com

Who’s a good boy?

Being a new parent is an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t forget the Kleenex. The first time you see them. listverse.com Breathing in the dark. Channel 4 / Via youtube.com View Entire List ›

Never underestimate the power of a new haircut. Meet Jim. He agreed to let the nice people at Dégagé Ministries, Design 1 Salon & Spa, and Rob Bliss Creative give him a makeover. youtube.com After leaving the service, Jim has struggled with alcohol and homelessness. They wanted to show Jim that a respectable guy was still underneath all that scruff. youtube.com So they decided to give him a booster shot of confidence. youtube.com youtube.com View Entire List ›

Also, sexting and Obamacare because #republicans. Rick Diamond / Getty Images Larry Busacca / WireImage View Entire List ›

A time-lapse from no makeup to light everyday makeup to see what exactly it changes in your face.

A hospital gown has never looked so good. Just moments before Deborah Cohan had both of her breasts removed, the OB-GYN and mother of two and her surgical team turned up Beyoncé's "Get Me Bodied" and threw a dance party in the operating room of Mount Zion Hospital in San Francisco. youtube.com / Via huffingtonpost.com Here's the staff at San Francisco General Hospital, who gathered in the hallway to bust a move in Deb's honor. Here are her friends John and Margaret, who joined in from Atlanta...

College: The best seven years of your life.

For one magical day, everyone’s favorite cat made Disneyland the grumpiest place on Earth. Grumpy started off her day by meeting the original Grumpy in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle. Disney Parks / Via youtube.com She was not impressed. Disney / Via disneyparks.disney.go.com Disney Parks / Via youtube.com Disney Parks / Via youtube.com View Entire List ›

New or old, it don’t matter; these women are the realest. Angel Haze Come-Up: The 22 year old Michigan native released her EP Reservation just last year. Upon release, Haze perked up ears with her single "Werkin Girls" and more recently with her goose bump inducing version of Macklemore's "Same Love."Key-Tracks: "New Slaves," "Echelon (It's My Way)," "Smile n Hearts," and "Realest"Why She's Killing It: She spits super clean and she's got absolutely no filter. Haze is lyrical brilliance person...

Well, it’s safe to say his insurance went up. After rear-ending a Chicago cab driver, this guy had a really, really hard time getting away. youtube.com / Via reddit.com This happened. Then this happened. Then this happened. View Entire List ›

“Obamacare by morning. Why’s this taking so long? I’m going to wind up with hemorrhoids if I sit here too long.” Country music stars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood kicked off Wednesday night's 47th annual CMA Awards with an Obamacare skit. AP "Hey do you have that Obamacare?" Underwood asked Paisley. "Oh, its great. I started signing up last Thursday and I'm almost done." youtube.com