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How Ready For Christmas Are You?

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On a scale of Bah Humbug to, “SANTA! I KNOW HIM!!!!”


15 Gifts Your Coolest Friend Will Truly Appreciate

Which Weird Animal Matches Your Zodiac Sign?

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It’s time to meet the real you. Based on this post.

Which "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" Character Are You?

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“Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”

Trump Cited A Poll From An Anti-Muslim Outfit In His Call To Ban Muslims

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Frank Gaffney testifies at the US Senate in July 2013.

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When Donald Trump called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States Monday — including American citizens currently abroad — he cited a June 2015 poll from the Center for Security Policy claiming that a quarter of Muslim Americans support violence against the U.S., and that more than half believe Muslims should be governed according to Islamic law.

The Center for Security Policy is a conservative think-tank that has long alleged that American Muslims are a threat to U.S. security. Frank Gaffney, its founder and a former Reagan era-assistant secretary of defense, has testified in court on behalf of those seeking to prevent the construction of mosques by arguing that Islam was not a religion. He's also written that President Barack Obama "may still be" a Muslim, and was banned from the Conservative Political Action Conference for alleging that its founder, activist Grover Norquist, was an agent of the Muslim Brotherhood. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes Gaffney as "gripped by paranoid fantasies about Muslims destroying the West from within."

Nevertheless, Gaffney has maintained some influence on Capitol Hill, particularly among some House Republicans who share his views on Islam. In 2010, Gaffney presented a report to several members of Congress arguing that "radical Muslims are using Islamic law to subvert the United States" and implying that the Obama administration was "promoting the same totalitarian ideology and seditious agenda as al Qaeda[.]"

Asked whether Gaffney or CSP supports Trump's proposal, spokesperson Alex VanNess told BuzzFeed News that "We do not take a position. We serve to educate people on the legitimate threat posed by Jihad and the doctrine of Sharia." (Though interpretations of Islamic law vary among Muslims, the CSP is almost always referring to the strictest and harshest interpretations).

Gaffney's influence seemed to fade after prominent Republicans objected to an attempt by Gaffney and other anti-Muslim activists to tie Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin to the Muslim Brotherhood, but the rise of ISIS has created new space for his brand of advocacy.

Notably, the Center for Security Policy Poll Trump cited differs markedly from a 2011 Pew survey of American Muslims, which concluded that most of the U.S. Muslim population rejects "violence and extremism" and is almost as concerned about Islamic extremism as the general population. Similarly, a Gallup poll from 2011 found that Muslims were less likely than members of other religions to see violence as justifiable.

Yet on the basis of the Center for Security Policy's poll, Trump has called for banning all Muslim entry to the United States, including American citizens currently abroad.

35 Reasons People Take Medication For Their Mental Health

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Mostly? Because it makes them feel better.

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(Always consult with your doctor about your personal health and wellness. BuzzFeed posts are for informational purposes only and are no substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice.)

I've battled generalized anxiety disorder and depression for eight years. I went on medication — something that always seemed like a last resort — because therapy wasn't enough for me anymore. I was tired of the plaguing self-doubt and horrible thoughts that came to me at night when I was alone. It was probably one of the hardest decisions of my life since it meant admitting I wasn't getting better but rather, worse. But because of the anti-anxiety meds and the antidepressants, I got my life back on track, moved to a whole new city, and have been able to lead a somewhat normal life.

—Stephanie H., email

I love who I am on my Lamictal. My son and my husband get me at my best. I get to live my life not being depressed or hypomanic for months on end. I get to be a good friend to people. I'm not trapped in my mind.

—TeKiesha Brady, Facebook


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This Woman Realizing Ellen DeGeneres Is Walking In Front Of Her Is Hilarious

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You’d react the same way as Renee.

Ellen and Portia de Rossi took their #MarriageGoals grocery shopping over the weekend...

Ellen and Portia de Rossi took their #MarriageGoals grocery shopping over the weekend...

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...while this woman hilariously began to realize she was walking behind the power couple.

...while this woman hilariously began to realize she was walking behind the power couple.

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"Who are these two people causing a commotion in front of MY Bristol Farms?!"

"Who are these two people causing a commotion in front of MY Bristol Farms?!"

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"Wait a minute...is that...? Nah. It can't be."

"Wait a minute...is that...? Nah. It can't be."

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19 Bizarre Inventions That Should Probably Stay In 2015

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There’s no room for you in the future. Sorry.

Flatulence-filtering Underwear

Flatulence-filtering Underwear

A British clothing manufacturer named Shreddies has designed a range of briefs and boxers that use chemical technology to filter unwanted gas. The thin and flexible cloth contains Zorflex — the same activated carbon material used in chemical warfare suits. The Leicester-based company says, "We know fart pants, pajamas, and jeans are funny, but we also know we have a product that really helps people with serious medical issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis."

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Selfie Toasters

Selfie Toasters

Hammacher Schlemmer released an appliance that brands its owner's image onto a slice of bread. Using custom heating inserts crafted from a submitted headshot, a subject's full facial details are converted into twin removable stainless steel inserts, allowing its heating elements to brown the subject onto one side of toast.

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Breathometer Mints

Breathometer Mints

This device tells you when your mouth isn't as fresh as it could be. Described as the first wireless oral health smartphone device, the pocket-sized device enables users to instantly measure breath quality and hydration levels.

Breathometer / Breathometer/REX Shutterstock

Breathable Alcohol Bars

Breathable Alcohol Bars

Creative studio Bompass and Parr have opened an Alcoholic Architecture adventure in London's Borough Market, which lets you inhale alcohol instead of drinking it. People can pop into the walk-in cloud bar and enjoy a variety of breathable cocktails, with each experience lasting 50 minutes. The humidity in the room is around 140 percent, allowing visitors to absorb the cocktails through their lungs and eyeballs. It is said that bypassing the liver, allows people to get drunk more quickly.

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This Girl Whose Entire Family Got Killed In An Act Of Arson Just Wants Cards For Christmas

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After losing her entire family in a suspected arson fire, supporters are hoping a few letters can go a long way.

Safyre Terry of New York is asking people to help her make this Christmas a little more merry. Normally, Christmas is a holiday associated with family, but for Safyre, that just isn't possible.

Safyre Terry of New York is asking people to help her make this Christmas a little more merry. Normally, Christmas is a holiday associated with family, but for Safyre, that just isn't possible.

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Two years ago, a fire caused by arson killed Safyre's father, sister, and two brothers.

Two years ago, a fire caused by arson killed Safyre's father, sister, and two brothers.

Facebook: Schenectadyssupersurvivor

Safyre was found next to her father, who used his body to shield her from the fire. She is the only one person to survive the blaze, although she suffered burns on over 75% of her body.

Safyre was found next to her father, who used his body to shield her from the fire. She is the only one person to survive the blaze, although she suffered burns on over 75% of her body.

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Safyre has had multiply operations, over 50. She had lost her right hand, three months after the fire and lost her left foot in March.

She continues to have problem with her mouth due to the scar tissue tightening up. Her next operation on January 5th.


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12 Frida Kahlo Faces That Perfectly Capture Your Everyday Life

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You literally MexiCAN’T.

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Can You Beat The 2015 Taylor Swift Challenge?

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See if you remember the year in Swift.

11 Celebrity Quotes About Being Depressed

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“I did do therapy & antidepressants for a brief period, which helped me.” - Jon Hamm

Celebrities open up about mental health:

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Jon Hamm has said therapy helped him.

Jon Hamm has said therapy helped him.

Brooke Shields found comfort in knowing her extreme feelings were due to a chemical imbalance.

Brooke Shields found comfort in knowing her extreme feelings were due to a chemical imbalance.

Catherine Zeta-Jones hopes that going public about her bipolar disorder will help to get people talking and remove stigma.

Catherine Zeta-Jones hopes that going public about her bipolar disorder will help to get people talking and remove stigma.


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Salted Coffee: Is It Less Bitter?

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This Photo Of A Real Deer Posing Next To A Fake Reindeer Is Too Adorable

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Oh dear, somebody rein in the cuteness.

Kirstin Howell was leaving her house when she saw a group of deer on her lawn. "They scattered a bit when they saw me, but they didn't run off," she said. Amazingly, one posed right next to her decorative reindeer, so Howell snapped this adorable photo.

Kirstin Howell was leaving her house when she saw a group of deer on her lawn. "They scattered a bit when they saw me, but they didn't run off," she said. Amazingly, one posed right next to her decorative reindeer, so Howell snapped this adorable photo.

"I couldn't believe my luck when she posed in exactly the same position as the reindeer," Howell, an actor based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, told BuzzFed Canada. "It was like she knew I was taking a picture of the two of them!"

Kirstin Howell

Howell and her boyfriend run a photography company, so while she's happy about the festive image, she kinda wishes she'd had a better camera on hand.

Howell and her boyfriend run a photography company, so while she's happy about the festive image, she kinda wishes she'd had a better camera on hand.

"I wish I had had one of my 'real' cameras with me, but I'm happy with the way this one turned out!" she said. "I hope it brings a little holiday cheer to everyone this year!

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15 Creative Nativity Scenes To Get You In The Mood For Christmas

Are You More Kylie Jenner's Lips Or Kim Kardashian's Butt?

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Time to clear the derri-air.

18 Confessions That Reveal What It's Like To Live With OCD

This New "Doctor Who" Clothing Line Is Size-Inclusive And Awesome

27 Gifts Under $50 For The Ursula Fan In Your Life

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Buy ALL the tentacled things!

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An artsy print.

An artsy print.

Price: $6.99 - $13.99 (depending on the size)

Buy it here.

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This perfect ring holder.

This perfect ring holder.

Price: $20.00

Find it here.

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A hair clip Ursula would be proud of.

A hair clip Ursula would be proud of.

Price: $9.99

Scoop one up here.

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