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7 Social Issues That Robin Williams Brought to Film and TV

There is a lot of buzz circulating about Robin Williams since his death on Monday. Think Progress wrote its own tribute to the great actor and comedian by illuminating seven social issues that Williams portrayed on the big screen. Here are the seven films and shows, along with their trailers, that brought social issues to… Continue reading 7 Social Issues That Robin Williams Brought to Film and TV

Listen to 110 Years of Music in ‘The Remix of the Century’

Have you ever wondered what music topped the charts in the 1920s or 30s? Now you can find out with the Music Hack Day project, “Remix of the Century.” The project explores the century’s top Billboard tracks and provides you with an uninterrupted mix of the songs. Using the Echo Nest API, you can also… Continue reading Listen to 110 Years of Music in ‘The Remix of the Century’

Oscar-Winning Actor and Comedian Robin Williams, Dead at 63

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his Northern California home earlier on Monday, August 11. Williams died of suspected suicide, taking his own life and suffering from asphyxia. Williams’ media representative Mara Buxbaum told CNN: He has been battling severe depression of late…This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family… Continue reading Oscar-Winning Actor and Comedian Robin Williams, Dead at 63

8 Modern-Day Plagues [COMIC]

According to the Old Testament, the Egyptians and their Pharaoh suffered the Ten Plagues—a storm of fire, locusts, a suffocating darkness, and seven additional scourges—for not releasing the Israelites from slavery. Today, humanity is threatened with its own plagues including an overdose of Kardashian news and the over-utilization of hashtags on the web. So, if… Continue reading 8 Modern-Day Plagues [COMIC]

Who You Meet at Every Geek Convention [COMIC]

Have you ever been to Comic-Con or any other geek-sanctioned convention? If you have, you were bound to run into various superhero fans and costumes: from the casual Batman t-shirt to semi-functional Ironman suit. Comic-con is one of the few places in the world where adults can dress up as their favorite cosplay characters without… Continue reading Who You Meet at Every Geek Convention [COMIC]

Enjoying a Moment: Then Vs. Now [COMIC]

When was the last time you enjoyed seeing the beauty of a fiery sunset reflected in the open water? That is, when was the last time you felt in awe of nature and didn’t also feel the need to post a photo of the scene on Instagram and/or Facebook? Comic by Truth Facts

How You Spend Your Time on Facebook [CHART]

Did you know the average user spends 40 minutes per day on Facebook? While much of that time is spent trying to adjust your Facebook privacy settings and avoiding ads in your news feed, the rest of it is usually spent frolicking on Facebook. From stalking exes to searching for old friends to make sure… Continue reading How You Spend Your Time on Facebook [CHART]