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Mindblowing Books For Anyone Who’s Slightly Obsessed With True Crime
You are on a true crime binge. No further investigation needed: there is hard evidence for that. You found your way here, after all. Now, you are in search for your next kill, your next victim. A new true-crime book to feed your addiction.
By Eric Green7 years ago in Criminal
How Internet Killed the Mass Media
Humans are social creatures. We are naturally predisposed to interact and empathize one with the other, and the ways we communicate are sophisticated and made perfect by centuries of practice. Over time, we have developed an increasing number of channels and technologies to boost the strength and reach of our messages, from signal fires and passenger pigeons to radio, television, and ultimately the Internet.
By Fabia Scali-Warner7 years ago in 01
Jesper Bratt: The Devils Rookie You Didn't See Coming
It's definitely a new era in New Jersey. A complete roster overhaul, paired with an influx of young rookies, arena upgrades, and those terrible new jerseys have made it clear to us that the New Jersey Devils are indeed new again.
By Kyle Vandenberg7 years ago in Unbalanced
Dusty Baker: Forever Cursed
The Nationals lost one of the most gut-wrenching games in recent playoff history (or at least it must feel that way). In what was becoming something to celebrate after another miraculous Michael A. Taylor homer was gutted by seeing Max Scherzer get beat by bloop singles. What was built up in that eighth inning rally was ripped away by Jose Lobaton getting his cleat awkwardly caught in first base leaving millimeters of space.
By Owen McGrattan7 years ago in Unbalanced
Terrible Car Brands That No Longer Exist
The other day, I was at a parking lot near a friend's house. My friend doesn't live in a good area, and as you can imagine, some of his neighbors have pretty terrible cars. One of his neighbors has a car so terrible, we literally call it the Beater.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Wheel
You Wanna Make a Music Video?
If you saw either of my last two music videos, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “That was pretty cool!” Or perhaps not. Either way, if you’re considering making your own video or are an overly staunch critic, you should know what exactly goes into the making of a music video.
By Jonathon Lombardi7 years ago in Beat
You Were Only a Little Abused
"I'm so sorry, Mom," I cried. These words frequently echoed off my lips, resounding in a deafening silence from my mother. Most kids in my generation feared being grounded, losing privileges, or some form of physical beating, but I would have preferred those over what my mom typically had in store for me. I would have understood being sentenced to sit silently in my room. That was a punishment that most, if not all, kids went through. I would have understood not being allowed to watch TV or to use the computer, for those were good things that I, in my bad behavior, didn't deserve. And even a spanking with the wooden spoon...I'm not justifying physical violence or abuse, but at least these consequences would have been more typical of the average kid in the 90s.
By Matthew Eyler7 years ago in Families
Easy Chicken Crock Pot Recipes
If you listen to cartoon catchphrases, everything "tastes like chicken." However, if you actually eat chicken, then you know that its flavor is irreplaceable and it's absolutely delicious. That's why chicken is such a popular dinner ingredient.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Feast
LGBTQ – What's That A For?
I logged onto Facebook yesterday and discovered it was National Coming Out Day. How exciting! A lot of my queer friends wrote beautiful and bold posts about their experiences and their identities. Some were funny, some were heart-wrenching. All of them were brave, and I salute each and every one of them.
By Tarin Campanella7 years ago in Filthy
Stop Using “Snowflake” As an Insult
It is fun to turn around and use the insult intended for liberal progressives on the conservative base in an attempt to point out how poorly conservatives react to having their feelings hurt. The insult du jour in American political debate has become “snowflake.” When a White conservative reacts angrily to being called out on racism, it’s fun to make fun of his sensitivity and use the insult he just used on you because you are concerned with the plight of the poor. But next time that word is on the tip of your tongue, consider its origins and usage.
By David Bulley7 years ago in The Swamp
'Balllllllinnnnn' — This is Why The Chiefs Should be Super Bowl Favorites
Although only five weeks in, the NFL is starting to take shape. Aside from the black cloud that is “the national anthem controversy,” there have been plenty of other storylines for the NFL fan to salivate upon.
By Kenneth Wilson7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Cider Brands to Drink This Fall
When the leaves change, it's not just time for football, fall beers, and great fall TV — ciders have a lot to offer as well. Don't overlook them next time you're picking up some seasonal alcoholic beverages. Fall is the best season for hard cider, as it's apple harvesting season and the beverages are extra fresh.
By Joseph Farley7 years ago in Proof
5 Ways to Get Through a Long Haul Flight
It will not be wrong to claim that only a few people enjoy long-haul international flights, if any. Being confined to an airborne, metal carrier for hours on end can take a toll on even the most patient person. Unless you are travelling in the lap of luxury, long haul flights can be uncomfortable and boring.
By Mohammed Khan7 years ago in Wander
Most Underrated Horror Movies of All Time
If you're a fan of horror, you'll know there's a plethora of content still waiting to send shivers of fear down your spine. Unfortunately, sifting through all of these titles can be scarier than viewing contemporary horror films.
By George Herman7 years ago in Horror
Scariest Shows on Netflix Right Now
Netflix is the new cable, but unlike cable, there's plenty of cool shows to choose from right at your fingertips. For those of us who adore having a spooky movie on at any given moment, nothing is quite as awesome as a Netflix horror movie night.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Horror