If you thought the burger couldn’t be reinvented, you were wrong. Burger Kings across Japan are recreating the traditional burger by coloring it black. The restaurants are using squid ink to blacken the garlic sauce and bamboo charcoal to blacken the burger buns and cheese. These food additives are safe, and are commonly used in… Continue reading Burger King’s New Black Burgers Sold in Japan [PHOTOS]
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The latest in digital culture, new media, history and other interesting global news.
If Quotes from Andy Dwyer of ‘Parks and Recreation’ Were Inspirational Posters
Everyone knows that Parks and Recreation character Andy Dwyer, played by Chris Pratt, isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed. But his heart is made of gold, so Buzzfeed thought it a good idea to take some of his quotes and turn them into motivational posters. While some of his sayings actually seem to work… Continue reading If Quotes from Andy Dwyer of ‘Parks and Recreation’ Were Inspirational Posters
17 of the World’s Most Unusual Beaches
With summer coming to a close, it’s nice to reminisce about warmth, sun and relaxation. And when you think of summer vacation, you often think of beaches of soft, white sand. But not all beaches fit this description. In fact, some of the most interesting beaches have different color sand, unique rock formations and unusual… Continue reading 17 of the World’s Most Unusual Beaches
The United States of College Football: the Most Popular College Football Team By State [MAP]
Ever wonder what’s the most popular college football team in your state? To find out, American ticket broker and online marketplace TicketCity conducted some social media and online research and was able to determine which big division football team was most popular. TicketyCity used four pieces of data for Division I football teams to get… Continue reading The United States of College Football: the Most Popular College Football Team By State [MAP]
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
Wake Up Every Morning to a Freshly Brewed Cup of Coffee with This Alarm Clock
Do you need a hot cup of coffee to properly wake up in the morning? Imagine if the painful noise of your alarm clock could be replaced by the soothing sounds and aroma of coffee brewing? British designer Joshua Renouf has concocted a revolutionary new device called ‘the bariseur,’ which is one part alarm, one… Continue reading Wake Up Every Morning to a Freshly Brewed Cup of Coffee with This Alarm Clock
