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Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas is a pretty popular NBA star known for his compact-sized heroics and on Sunday he delivered again in the opening game of the Celtics second-round playoff series against the Washington Wizards, leading the Celtics to a win with 33 points despite having a tooth knocked out. 

The kids at Huntley High School got a pretty rousing surprise when internet darlings The Chainsmokers crashed their prom, causing the kind of mass teen hysteria not seen since Marty McFly lit up the guitar at the Hill Valley High "Enchanted Under the Sea" dance in 1955. 

What in God's name is this, Disney?

This video, taken in the new Avatar-themed section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida, reveals an insanely realistic animatronic Na'vi. There's "uncanny valley" and then there's, "Oh sh*t, there's a real alien singing on this Disney ride and now I have to carry on with my day eating Mickey Ear ice cream and applying 30 SPF sunscreen like I didn't just see this thing" and this robot falls firmly into the latter.

Did we miss something? Did I sleep on 50 years of progress in animatronics? Читать дальше...

The thrill of social media is often the possibility of surprise. It's fun to log on and see which viral videos, political rants, news stories, and baby pictures your friends and family have shared.

Sorry, Kendrick. The pope is the greatest rapper alive. 

On Saturday, His Holiness was on a flight from Cairo to Rome, where he warned about the devastating effects of a war with North Korea. 

A serious topic, for sure. But the internet was too distracted by the above photo to care about the message. Francis: Tell 'em how you feel. 

**BEAT DROPS**

Pope: "oh shiiiiiiit....Microphone check one two what is this, the pope of the Francisus with the roughneck business-" pic.twitter.com/NuQLiEaOSQ

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Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 doesn't open in the United States until May 5, but international box office returns portend good times ahead for the latest Marvel space adventure.

You might’ve seen this on Shark Tank, but if you haven’t, it’s a handy little attachment that runs on AAA batteries and lights up your toilet bowl. Installation seems easy, but it takes a little finagling. Read more...

People are getting tired of The Donald's tweets.

According to a new report from digital agency Huge, the number of engagements (replies, retweets, likes) per tweet has dropped 66 percent in the three months since he took office. 

SEE ALSO: Take a wild guess what Trump's favorite hashtag was in his first 100 days

The number of likes per tweet has seen a yuuuge drop since his first day as president: 72 percent. 

What's going on? Are gems like these not captivating the public anymore? Читать дальше...

It's a big day for Ellen DeGeneres. 

Back in the '90s, the comedian and talk show host starred in the sitcom Ellen. Twenty years ago today, 42 million people tuned into the "The Puppy Episode," which showed her character (and herself) coming to terms with her sexuality and, eventually, coming out on air. To celebrate the historic moment, DeGeneres brought a host of familiar faces to The Ellen DeGeneres Show, including Oprah Winfrey.

SEE ALSO: 20 years later, Ellen's coming out episode... Читать дальше...

Robots aren't plotting an imminent human take-over; robots are our partners and friends. That's the broad theme of a Google.org-backed robotics exhibit coming soon to Chicago. 

Finally, an X-Files playlist that's more than just songs with heavy synth and alien noises.

Nothing to see here, just Macaulay Culkin crucified as Kurt Cobain and Ronald McDonald bursting out of someone's chest like an Alien. 

Samantha Bee certainly set the stage during her opening monologue at "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" — which was basically a live episode of her hit Comedy Central series, Full Frontal With Samantha Bee.

Poor Mark Zuckerberg. The Facebook CEO spent the weekend wandering America, scoring free meals from kind strangers, who no doubt took pity on a 32-year-old man unable to afford anything but gray T-shirts and hoodies. 

Kittens are ideal pets for anyone who loves the intense dread of having misplaced a beloved helpless animal.

There was a moment sometime in 1971 when Al Pacino turned to Diane Keaton on the set of The Godfather and foretold doom.

Forget the questions you’re meant to ask about potential soulmates, “Does she have a good sense of humor?” “Does he like cats?” Who cares!

December 1942

An Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) ‘spotter’ at a 3.7-inch anti-aircraft gun site.

Image: Imperial War Museums (tr 453)

Though color photography was invented decades before World War II, it was still a rather niche process, more complicated and expensive than black-and-white photography.

The scarcity of color film was compounded by the hazards of shipping in wartime and the difficulties of reproduction and printing.

Nevertheless, thousands of color... Читать дальше...

Six seasons into Game of Thrones, you have to wonder: How many of these characters even care about the Iron Throne anymore? Aren’t they busy enough just trying to stay alive?

Finland's latest sports craze involves ballerina-like leaps, expertly executed jumps, a strong dose of athleticism — and a fake horse head.

"I think he's in Pennsylvania because he can't take a joke."

Hasan Minhaj didn't skimp on the humor during his 25-minute address at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Although he was asked to avoid ribbing the new administration — since Trump broke with tradition in not attending and the rest of his royal court followed suit — the Daily Show correspondent couldn't help himself.

Minhaj served up his many jabs at Trump and the attending news organizations with a side of Real Talk. Читать дальше...

Will Ferrell swaggered onto the "Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner" stage on Saturday night, a cigarette clutched between two fingers and an impish grin adorning his face.

Storelli Sports created 'SpeedGrip' that can help you move faster. These insoles eliminate fraction and gives your shoes a nice snug. Your feet won't slip around, helping you run faster.  Read more...

2017 has been a bona fide hellscape of a year. Donald Trump is President of the United States, there's a very extremely real possibility of a nuclear war breaking out over a tweet, and there's a revolving door of Presidential Cabinet members who are constantly being forced to resign. It feels like a bad, feebly-produced reality show scripted by the world's laziest writers. 

Trolling is mostly dumb, but sometimes it's an art. 

President Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday and, as he was speaking, someone tossed a bunch of tiny Russian flags, confetti-style, in front of the cameras streaming his speech to news networks. 

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As far as protests go, it certainly earns points for creativity. 

The Trump campaign and administration officials have... Читать дальше...