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Tank Cuts Off Russian Driver In Extremely Russian Dashboard Cam Video
Adrian Chen · 01/28/13 11:04AMHere's a video, taken just two days ago, of a Russian driver's commute being interrupted by a tank speeding across the road. Russia!
People Are Awesome: The Sequel Is a Great Reminder That, In Spite of Everything, People Are Basically Awesome
Neetzan Zimmerman · 01/22/13 11:25AMNick Offerman Films Himself Taking Bong Hits with Alison Brie and Megan Mullaly to Promote Upcoming Film
Neetzan Zimmerman · 07/25/12 01:50PMHappy that his SXSW-debuted film Somebody Up There Likes Me was officially picked up for distribution by Tribeca Film, Nick Offerman (TV's Ron Swanson) did what anyone in his situation would do: He put together promo for the film featuring himself, wife Megan Mullaly, network-mate Alison Brie, and several massive bong hits.
Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage Clears Major Hurdle in Washington State
Nell Jensen · 02/02/12 01:17AM![](http://d20hvt89h2l7r8.cloudfront.net/18k1a6w711rq5jpg/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800.jpg)
The Washington state Senate voted 28 in favor (including four Republicans) to 21 against late Wednesday evening to pass a bill legalizing gay marriage. The bill now goes to the House, where it's expected to pass, and Governor Chris Gregoire has already said she will sign it. So basically, the hard part is over and gay and lesbian couples will be able to get married by June unless crabby homophobes can muster around 120,000 signatures before that time to force a referendum.
Disappeared Expat Silk King had CIA Connections
Danny Gold · 01/18/12 06:59PM![](http://d20hvt89h2l7r8.cloudfront.net/18k1ava7rhtwujpg/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800.jpg)
Denis D. Gray at the AP has a rundown on a new book out about the fascinating exploits of alleged spy Jim Thompson in Southeast Asia. A well known titan of the silk industry, Thompson disappeared in 1967 after going for a walk in the Malaysian highlands. Rumors abound about his death, including that he was eaten by a tiger or killed by the CIA. If those are the rumors surrounding your death, there's a good chance your life was pretty eventful.
Blackjack Master Beats Atlantic City for $15 Million
Jeff Neumann · 05/24/11 06:49AM![](http://d20hvt89h2l7r8.cloudfront.net/18k1vcrzkbkp8jpg/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800.jpg)
Since last December, some dude named Don Johnson from Pennsylvania has been single-handedly beating the crap out of Atlantic City casinos. So far he's won over $15 million from just three: Borgata, Tropicana, and Caesars Palace. The Press of Atlantic City caught up with Johnson, and corroborated his claims with casino officials.
The Final Launch of the Shuttle Endeavour, Through an Airplane Window
Adrian Chen · 05/16/11 12:59PM![](http://d20hvt89h2l7r8.cloudfront.net/18k1vzyls7sdojpg/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800.jpg)
Stefanie Gordon slept for most of her flight from New York City to Palm Beach, Florida this morning. Luckily she woke up in time to snap these pictures through her window of the space shuttle Endeavour lifting off from Kennedy Space Center on its final mission to the International Space Station. (Click to enlarge.)
James Van Der Beek Capitalizes on His Dawson Teary Meme
Whitney Jefferson · 01/04/11 01:03PMUkrainian Journalist Interviews Lawmakers While Wearing a Bunny Suit
Jeff Neumann · 12/22/10 05:33AMTwitter Users Hijack EU Summit with Hilarious Berlusconi Slander
Adrian Chen · 12/17/10 04:09PMSnoop Dogg Looked Cooler Than You Did On Halloween
Jeff Neumann · 11/01/10 07:38AMThe Single Truest Political Rant Ever to Appear on Morning Television
Hamilton Nolan · 10/15/10 09:00AMOn Morning Joe today, MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan gave a phenomenally, remarkably, uncommonly honest and incisive rant about the fallacy of America's "War with Islam," calling it "an extraordinary failure of our politicians and our media." It is well worth watching.
Star Wars to be Re-Released in 3D
Adrian Chen · 09/28/10 09:14PMPatrick Kennedy's Media-Savvy Anti-Media Rant
Hamilton Nolan · 03/11/10 08:55AMNuclear Bomb Researchers Accidentally Blow Up Building
Adrian Chen · 12/23/09 09:01PMTap Dancing the Super Mario Brothers Theme Song
Mike Byhoff · 12/21/09 09:43AMThe Super Mario Brothers theme song is possibly the most recognized song on the planet. So when it's left up to interpretation, people can be harsh critics. Well here's a perfect rendition of the theme done by a Broadway dancer.