en Wed, 22 May 2013 23:32:37 +0800 3640 Looks like Dame Helen Mirren really makes for a very convincing Queen. The actress recently paid a heartwarming visit to fulfill the dying wish of a 10-year-old named Oliver Burton.Oliver, who has Down's syndrome, has been battling various forms of cancer almost his entire life. He was recently dia...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:41 +0800 Have you checked your Facebook friends list lately? While adults seem to be sticking to the social network, a new study from the Pew Research Center finds that teens are steadily switching to Twitter. Why? Because of all the family drama that takes place online.The study found that while the number...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 15:20:23 +0800 If you didn't catch Taylor Swift's performance at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, then you missed out on the best part of the show. The singer teamed up with America's Best Dance Crew winners "the Jabowakeez" to perform a flashmob style dance from her dressing room all the way to the stage. Enjoy ...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:25 +0800 There's just something about Zooey Deschanel that makes us want to wear pinafore dresses in pastel colors. Here she is expressing herself through the art of the past (and dance) in the new She & Him's video for their plaintive song "I Could’ve Been Your Girl." Enjoy.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:04 +0800 Whether it's reading a new book, playing with a new gadget or exploring a new country; experiencing something new always seems to make us feel more alive. But why? Turns out your brain is actually hardwired to appreciate and seek out novelty.It all has to do with the feel good hormone known as dopam...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:46 +0800 There's nothing more annoying than trying to have a conversation with someone who can't seem to put down their phone.  If this sounds a lot like yourself, then you might want to consider Blokket, a simple pouch made from nylon-and-silver material that effectively blocks all cell signals. The ma...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:55 +0800 Check out this utterly brilliant packaging design from the likes of Iowa-based cookie delivery Thelma's. Not only does it keep the yummy treats warm, but also gives the impression that they're fresh from the oven.Saturday MFG

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:55 +0800 Victoria Secret might be known for dressing up angels in lace, but it seems that when it comes to making bras for breast cancer survivors to wear, they don't seem to be as interested.It all started back in January, when Allana Maiden set up a Change.org petition which asked Victoria's Secret to crea...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:38 +0800 If you haven't savored the delicious goodness known as Nutella, then you definitely haven't lived. It's so popular that it even has its own official day. The first World Nutella Day happened in 2007, when Sara Rosso set up a site dedicated to her love of the chocolate-hazelnut spread.  So imagi...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:38 +0800 If you think spanx are garments of torture, just be glad you weren't born in the early 20th century, when women had to wear insane corsets in order to shrink their waist. Certain styles would even force the torso to taper towards the waist, pushing the lower ribs inwards and displacing their interna...

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:37 +0800 Don't worry, this isn't like that other jacket made by lonely bachelors in Japan. Designed by James Teh, this version is based on the "hug box" created by inventor and autism sufferer Temple Grandin, who used it to calm her down. The Tjacket works is by applying pressure whenever children are ove...

]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:12:53 +0800 Try not to let your eyes roll out of your head while reading this story. A relatively attractive London woman who has been unemployed for the last two years is blaming it on her good looks. Laura Fernee, who claims to have a PhD in an unspecified field of science, says she was working at a medic...

]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:38 +0800 The actor might not seem smiley on the cover of June's Esquire, but Brad did reveal in the feature that he's much happier now than he was a decade ago. But before you think it had anything to do with being married to Jennifer Aniston, turns out that he was referring to his career choices:“I’d get so...

]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:16 +0800 Abercrombie & Fitch is getting some flak from this blogger, who's taking a stand against its small sizes. Jes, or  known on the Internet as The Militant Baker, has recreated some popular topless A&F ads. She added the tagline "Attractive & Fat" and published the images on her blog a...

]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 13:39:10 +0800 If partying all night long is not your idea of a "perfect night," then prepare to lipsynch to this music video below, starring a comfy looking Sarah Silverman and Will.I.Am as they sing about the joys of staying at home on ladies night. Check it out:

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