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The Best Ways to Celebrate Pi Day

Emerald Catron — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:50:50 +0000

Hey guys — it’s March 14! 3.14! Pi Day (approximately)! If you still haven’t figured out how you were going to celebrate, don’t worry — we’re here to help you. Here are just a few things you can do to celebrate Pi Day! Why? Imgur Because you've got to get down on [...]

Martin Luther King and 10 Other Famous 'Juniors'

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:00:49 +0000

Today people will stop and reflect about the legacy of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. — one of a number of famous people who made marks of their own despite having names that ended with "Junior." Dr. King's father was also a minister who inspired many followers, but obviously his son reached even greater heights. Here's a look back at ten other famous Juniors.

Your Week in Awesome Gifs – Holidays, Finals, and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:00:18 +0000

It’s that time of the week for the best gifs of the week! Here’s your week in awesome gifs for that awesome week of yours, well, awesome for some people. If you’re a student right now, this week is filled with some soul-crushing studying. But if you’re not a student, this week is filled with [...]

Funniest Memes of the Week – Crazy Secret, Lazy College Senior, and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:00:25 +0000

Funniest Memes of the Week is back, just in time for finals and the holidays – our two favorite things! Just kidding, finals are annoying to say the least but we’ll get you through it with these funny memes. And if you students are still feelin’ down, just take it in stride, like ‘Lazy College [...]

Happy Leif Erikson Day, Everybody!

Emerald Catron — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:03:37 +0000

Hinga dinga durgen, it really is Leif Erikson Day!! In 2009, President Obama made a proclamation, and now on the ninth of October we honor the European commonly regarded as the actual first to discover America. Here are some great memes and a reggae-themed educational video with a bunch of Vikings (whaaaa?) from around the web to honor Christopher Columbus's less-conqueror-y predecessor.

The Weirdest Holidays in July

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:24:19 +0000

June may have been home to Donut Day, but all of July is Ice Cream Month. July has plenty of fun holidays, from yummy summer treats like Strawberry Sundae Day and National Lasagna Day to slightly weirder holidays like World UFO day.

15 Baby Animals Celebrating Father's Day

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:49:49 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we celebrate everything dad has done for us. That’s right, it’s Father’s Day! We found some baby animals that know exactly what it means to be in the Father’s Day spirit. Take a look at some adorable father-child animal bonding and cuddling.

15 Father's Day Gifts from Etsy Dad Will Love

Hannah Gutenplan — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:07:11 +0000

Father's Day is coming soon and we know you're tempted to buy dad yet another necktie he doesn't need. But unless it's as fashionable as the #8 Wood Tie, don't bother. Look at these hand-made Etsy gifts instead! We know your dad is the #1 dad, so don't you think he deserves something more creative like the following fun items? Here are 15 awesome gift ideas that will make dad one happy pappy on Father's Day.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Memorial Day

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:14 +0000

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler. The establishment of Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for the men and [...]

Fun, Weird and Offbeat June Holidays

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:05:44 +0000

The month of June is full of fun, bizarre and offbeat holidays that you can celebrate. We all know Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June and Flag Day is June 14th, but what about the other lesser known, funny, wacky or just plain weird holidays in June? June is full of unusual holidays, almost one for every day. Who even knew National Yo-Yo Day existed?

16 Wacky Pinatas That Will Get You Pumped for Cinco de Mayo

Nick Romano — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:13:37 +0000

You don’t have to crack open a pinata to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, but it certainly gets you in the right mood. Everyone from little kids to hammered Corona-and-margarita drinkers love scrambling to get their free candy, but there are some pinatas out there that are just too awesome to demolish. We’ve scoured the Web [...]

The 10 Strangest Barbies Ever Made for National Barbie Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:07:33 +0000

Barbie, that lovely yet absurdly, uh, generously proportioned princess of the doll kingdom, was introduced to the world on March 9th, 1959. She has sparked imaginations for more than 50 years, so of course she gets her own day. March 9th is National Barbie Day. Yes, the molded plastic gal who always seems to have [...]

This Workplace Doesn't Think Leap Day Is Real

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:32:37 +0000

Here’s something for you salaried employees to think about: If you’re working today, one could argue that you are doing so for free. Perhaps that is why Oaklandish, an apparel company based in Oakland, is closed for leap day. Not only that, but on their sign announcing their decision, they call into question February 29th’s very existence. But there [...]

Things You Might Not Know About Leap Day

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:59:08 +0000

We have Feb. 29th -- otherwise known as Leap Day -- every four years to make up for the fact that the Earth doesn't circle the sun in exactly 365 days. Without that occasional extra day thrown in, our entire calendar and its corresponding seasons would eventually be way off and we'd be celebrating Christmas during bikini weather.

But it isn't just a scientific thing. There's a lot of lore behind it, and it's observed and celebrated in a variety of ways.

Happy Leap Day! Watch Sweet Videos of Women Proposing to Men

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:27:53 +0000

According to an old Irish legend, St. Patrick and St. Bridget struck a deal in which women would be permitted to propose to men every four years on Leap Day. That tradition continues on YouTube. This Leap Day role reversal became a tradition in many European countries. In fact, historically, if a man refused a [...]

5 Things You Didn't Know About Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:08:39 +0000

Giving a day of commemoration to one of the world's most instrumental civil rights leaders whose peaceful words and deeds contributed to a whole new understanding of equality and brotherhood seems like a no-brainer. Martin Luther King Day's history, however, was fraught with controversy and took years just to get on the federal government's official calendars.

Need a Fun Facebook Holiday Greeting? Check These Out! [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Lindsay Seim — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:45:03 +0000

With the holidays fast approaching and ~~patience~~ time running short, TheFW.com would like to take one item off your list of seasonal chores. Please enjoy and share these light-hearted holiday images and video clips with everyone on your "Nice" list. (And then break out the boxed wine.) Warm wishes from the FW.com family to yours!

Will the Christmas Staple Frankincense Soon Be Gone? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:10:17 +0000

Frankincense, the aromatic resin that is used in numerous religious and traditional ceremonies, as well is in medicines and perfumes, may be going extinct. According to a paper in the Journal of Applied Ecology, 7% of the Ethiopian trees that produce most of the world’s supply of Frankincense are dying every year, and new trees aren’t springing up in their place — [...]

The Hottest Holiday Gift? Reindeer Rentals! [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:37:08 +0000

A husband and wife couple in the U.K. have found a unique way to make a buck off Christmas — by renting live reindeer for public appearances. Wonder what Santa thinks about this? Martin and Angie Flint run a company called Real Reindeer that specializes in renting the animals for anything from small parties to [...]

7 Wonderfully Awkward Holiday Sitcom Moments [VIDEOS]

Rose Maura Lorre — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:34:11 +0000

As any true TV addict knows, the true meaning of Christmas is to give your fave shows the once-a-year opportunity to get all preachy and filled with holiday cheese, er, cheer. You may want to turn on the boob tube for a good laugh -- but at Christmastime, you're going to learn something, darn it! The following seven Christmas-themed sitcom classics are some of the most awkwardly awesome ones out there.

Senior Citizen Flash Mob Performing 'Last Christmas' Is Sweeter Than Gingerbread

Donald Deane — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:02:54 +0000

Short on holiday spirit? Then this video, which shows a senior citizen flash mob performing ‘Last Christmas’ from ‘Glee,’ will surely get you in the mood. The seniors spontaneously belt out the tune while at a Target in Kansas. One of them even does so while using a walker. Admittedly, their timing is way, way [...]

8 Holiday Pet-Proofing Tips

Vetstreet Editors — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:29:05 +0000

Here’s a question that Vetstreet's Dr. Patty Khuly gets asked often this time of the year: How do you keep all those pets of yours out of trouble?

It's a great question when you’ve got tinsel, glittery ornaments and all manner of holiday trappings decking your halls, walls and — most menacingly of all — your holiday tree (if you happen to have one). Find out what tips Dr. Khuly has for you after the jump.

10 Awesome Snowman Creations

Dan Seitz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:31:15 +0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year, when snowflakes fall from the sky, collect on the ground… and then get turned into profound works of art. (Or video game characters.) Here are the ten most awesome snowmen we found on the internet. 1 Go Big Or Go Home Yeah, we have to [...]

Real-life Griswolds Pack Home With More Than 200 Christmas Trees [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:20:31 +0000

It’s perfectly normal to mark the holidays with a decoration or two. But the Rieken family in Texas takes their celebration of the season to the extreme by cramming over 200 trees into their home. Clark Griswold of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ fame would be proud! Each year, the family packs their 2,700 square foot [...]

Michigan Secret Santa Pays Kmart Layaway Tabs for Lucky Strangers [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:32:12 +0000

Proving that sometimes it really is better to give than receive, three lucky Michigan Kmart shoppers have had their layaway tabs picked up by a mysterious Secret Santa. Ho ho…oh yeah! This lady came up … and said, ‘Can I, you know, pay off some people’s layaway?’” the Kmart employee who dealt with the unidentified [...]

8 Videos of Cute Animals Opening Presents

Rose Maura Lorre — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:56:54 +0000

Santa's reindeers work their antlers off every Christmas, but the rest of God's creatures have got it so much easier. Whether they're household pets, zoo animals or endangered species just chilling in a preserve, the following eight animal videos illustrate just how much humans consider their furry and/or feathered friends a part of their families. Sure, you may

Bratty Kid Pranks Hanukkah Candle Lighting on Live TV [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:27:18 +0000

In this vintage clip from 1979, some kid — some little nudnik — derails the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle on live TV by seriously misbehaving. First, he gleefully makes a face during the broadcast. The cameraman compensates by cutting him out of the shot, but this troublemaker is undeterred and knocks off his [...]

10 Awesomely Fun Holiday Gifts for TV Fans

Rose Maura Lorre — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:57:10 +0000

Art doesn't imitate life — it imitates television! Just check out these 10 TV-influenced handicrafts brought to you by some of the clever craftsellers at Etsy. We consider each a fitting homage to some of our favorite must-see TV. They also make great gifts for your couch potato pals and/or loved ones. 1 'Golden Girls' [...]

Woman Camps out Nine Days Early for Black Friday Deals [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:24:07 +0000

While some folks are beginning to rebel against the tyranny of Black Friday and its hard-to-resist savings, Florida resident Christina Orta is taking things in the complete opposite direction, lining up nine days early to make sure she’ll get first crack at her local Best Buy’s merchandise. “You can’t beat some of the deals they have on plasmas, flat screens and laptops,” [...]

Jib Jab's 'Elf Yourself' Returns — We Give Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries the Elf Treatment [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:15:53 +0000

Elf Yourself, Office Max’s Jib Jab-powered Christmas promotion which allows you to insert your face and the faces of friends and family onto the body of dancing elves, is back again in time for the holiday season. This year there are nine dances to choose from, each featuring a different style of music. As you [...]