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The Five Best Movie Presidential Speeches
In honor of President's Day, watch the best speeches given by presidents that don't exist.
Read & DiscussAct, MTV's New Take on Social Responsibility
Check out MTV's latest effort to combine positive change and a desire to watch Jersey Shore.
Read & DiscussVideo: Mubarak Resigns, Egyptians Rejoice
An Egyptian blogger captures the celebration.
Read & DiscussGeorge Bush's Daughter Comes out For Gay Marriage
Barbara Bush films a spot for the Human Rights Campaign supporting gay marriage.
Read & DiscussNot Safe for Work: PETA's About-to-Be Rejected Super Bowl Ad
After getting so much publicity for getting their ad rejected last year, PETA has gone even farther with the "vegetables are sexy concept."
Read & DiscussInteractive Infographic: Tracking College Education in America
This interactive map lets you see how college education has developed in the United States, and where you live.
Read & DiscussWhat's Behind the Egyptian Protests? If You Said Twitter, The Daily Show Laughs at You
Maybe it's that life in Egypt is really pretty awful and people are finally sick of it?
Read & DiscussProtests Erupting Across Egypt, Here Is How You Can Follow Them
The internet is down in Egypt but there are still valuable resources you can use to follow the protests as they continue after the evening prayer.
Read & DiscussFilm Your Bike Ride, Be in a Music Video
Cellist Ben Sollee is going on a 1,500-mile bicycle-powered music tour, and he wants your biking footage to use in a music video about it.
Read & DiscussD.C.'s Bikeshare Program Is Booming
Stats from Capital Bikeshare, show that the program is doing quite well, and make the case for how bike-sharing can improve a city's economy.
Read & DiscussArizona Is the Sunniest State. Mississippi Is the Fattest. Maps of State Superlatives
Two maps show states at the top and bottom of various statistical rankings. How does your home stack up?
Read & DiscussVideo: Errol Morris Celebrates IBM's 100th Anniversary
Two excellent videos celebrate the technology company's 100 years in business.
Read & DiscussFood for Thinkers: The Rise of White People Food
Does a constant focus by food writers on restaurants serving local, organic food mean we're missing out on a lot of delicious meals?
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New Numbers Show College Is a Learning-Free Environment
Nearly half of the college students in a new study showed no significant gains in learning after their first two years. That's not the worst of it.
Read & DiscussThe Man Who Leaves Roses on Edgar Allan Poe's Grave Every Year Has Disappeared
For the second year in a row, the mysterious Poe Toaster failed to celebrate Poe's birthday in the traditional manner. Is he dead?
Read & DiscussVideo: No Pants Subway Ride 2011
The video from this year's No Pants Subway Ride has been released. Pantless fun awaits you.
Read & DiscussIBM's Watson Computer Totally Owns Ken Jennings at Jeopardy
IBM's new supercomputer knows a lot about archaeology—and everything else. And can answer in the form of a question.
Read & DiscussMap: States and Their Food
Rhode Island and coffee milk, Idaho and potatoes. A map of all the states and their most relevant food items.
Read & DiscussMap: Where High-Speed Rail Will Be Most Effective
A new report has ranked the cities that would benefit the most from high-speed rail. See if yours made the list.
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