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London's Bike Superhighways Are Incredibly Successful
Now that they have been in place for a few months, we're starting to see some numbers, and they're shockingly impressive.
Read & DiscussObama's Excellent Memorial Speech, Full Text and Video
In his speech yesterday at the Tucson memorial service, President Obama eschewed politics and called for unity. Watch and read it here.
Read & DiscussInfographic: Should You Work for Free?
Has someone presented you with a wonderful work opportunity, except that it doesn't pay? Find out if you should do it with this chart.
Read & DiscussVideo: Sarah Palin Responds, and She's Right
Like Jon Stewart, Sarah Palin rejects the attempts to cast blame for this tragedy.
Read & DiscussJenny McCarthy Doubles Down on Anti-Vaccine Position
Despite new evidence that the link between vaccines and autism is entirely false, Jenny McCarthy continues to beat the drum, putting kids in danger.
Read & DiscussSeattle Superhero Attacked By Normal Villains
They broke Jones's nose, perhaps upon discovering that he did not, in fact, have super powers. Video inside.
Read & DiscussThis Flood Video Shows the Mighty Power of Nature
Watch as these Australians film a small creek that becomes a rushing river and eventually carries an entire parking lot of cars away.
Read & DiscussVideo: No Pants Subway Ride 2011
It's people on the subway with no pants on. They have underpants on though, so don't get any ideas.
Read & DiscussVideo: The Brick Thief, a Film from Lego
Do you remember when you were a child and pieces from your Lego sets would be inexplicably missing? This movie explains where they went.
Read & DiscussPeople Are Awesome: Congressional Intern Saves the Day
Read the story of how Daniel Hernandez cared for fallen Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords before medical personnel arrived.
Read & DiscussPeople Are Awesome: Fans Forgive Umpire's Mistake
After botching a huge call, Jim Joyce was vilified by some, but heartwarmingly supported by others.
Read & DiscussBloomberg's It Gets Better Video
The New York mayor tells gay youth it will get better, especially if they live in New York.
Read & DiscussFeeling Stressed? Punch the Panda
An artist dresses up in a panda costume, wearing a chest protector, and lets you punch him.
Read & DiscussWitches Protesting Romanian Tax Policies with Spells
The government has decided that being a witch is a real job, and therefore must be taxed. The witches cast spells in protest.
Read & DiscussPeople Are Awesome: Amazing Unknown Chicago Street Photographer's Work Discovered
Vivian Maier spent her life snapping thousands of amazing photographs. The world is just finding out.
Read & DiscussBuy Your Congressperson a Water Bottle
Congress bought $190,000 worth of bottled water last year. Let's buy them some water bottles so they can stop.
Read & DiscussFeel-Good Story of the Day: Homeless Man with Amazing Voice Gets a Job
In a heart-warming display of the power of the internet, the homeless man with the golden voice from yesterday's viral video now has job offers.
Read & DiscussGraphic: How to Start an Epidemic
The Awl charts the people who come to work despite being sick.
Read & DiscussReal-Life Super Heroes Strike Again in Seattle
Phoenix Jones, a regular man in a super hero costume, is fighting crime in Seattle.
Read & DiscussWant to Make Money in Media? Go into Video Games
Call of Duty's latest release might just be the highest grossing media launch of all time.
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