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A GIF Guide To Andrew W.K.'s Party Tips

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Just in time for Spring Break!

Andrew W.K., Party Philosopher/ King, drops daily nuggets of wisdom on Twitter in the form of his "Party Tip." These tips are designed to uplift and inspire. To make sure we're maximizing our party potential, we asked Andrew to act a few out for us.

Andrew W.K., Party Philosopher/ King, drops daily nuggets of wisdom on Twitter in the form of his "Party Tip." These tips are designed to uplift and inspire. To make sure we're maximizing our party potential, we asked Andrew to act a few out for us.

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Most of these cost less than $50! And all of them will be sure to deeply unsettle the recipient.

1500 Live Ladybugs

Customer review: "I really only wanted about 100 ladybugs but 1500 was the only amount I could find. Hirt's shipped them very quickly and I had them in less than a week even being shipped to an APO address. My wife about killed me for getting the bugs."

A Single Magic Card

Oh man, guys, there is a whole WORLD of creepy single Magic cards out there, waiting to be shipped to your nemesis.

A Pet Memorial Kit

This tasteful wooden box comes complete with a workbook full of "meaningful activities." Hey, have you seen Fluffy lately?

Baby Eels In Olive Oil

Or, for those who need eels in a hurry, these eels are available on Prime.

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This 1930s Headline About Painter Frida Kahlo Is Every Woman's Worst Nightmare

March 16, 2015, 1:31 pm

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“Dabbles in works of art?”

Frida Kahlo is one of the most notable painters of our time.

Born in Coyocoán, Mexico City, Mexico, her paintings have been globally recognized and celebrated for their strong and uncompromising depiction of the appearance and experience of women. She married fellow artist, Diego Rivera in 1929.

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In a current exhibit at The Detroit Institute of Arts, which takes an in-depth look at Kahlo's pivotal time in Detroit, the curators included an early article about the artist:

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I repeat: "Wife of the Master Mural Painter Gleefully Dabbles in Works of Art"

Kahlo's time in Detroit was extremely important developmentally for her art - On July 4th, 1932, Frida suffered a miscarriage in the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, which led to a series of iconic self portraits. Though Kahlo wasn't world renowned yet, I bet the newspaper feels pretty silly about this headline now.

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Not surprisingly, in the article, Kahlo has an amazing response: "Of course he [Diego] does pretty well for a little boy, but it is I who am the big artist."

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32 Things That Happen The Day You Turn 32

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Is this when I’m finally supposed to feel like a full-fledged adult or…?

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1) You wake up by 8 a.m. — if not earlier — and you're totally cool about it. (You went to bed at a reasonable time last night, duh!)

2) You might have some lower back pain, but who cares? You're awake and ready to seize the day!

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3) After a few moments of being awake, you stop. "How did this even HAPPEN?!?!" you ask yourself, out loud, in the mirror. "I am a child in a 32-year-old's body."

4) "How has has no one figured this out yet, and allowed me to be responsible for making adult decisions and left to my own devices?"

5) You then realize you could ostensibly be a grandparent (e.g., if you had a kid at 16 and they had one at 16).

6) You realize you are not a grandparent, even though you could be. Hooray for dodging that bullet! Great way to start the big 3-2. (Or maybe you are a grandparent, in which case, hey, good for you!)

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17 Things That Happen To You When You're A Canadian Abroad

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“So, like, do you guys eat maple syrup every day?”

You suddenly become very aware of all the Canadian words you use.

"Washroom? What's that?" "Toque? Runners? Keener? What language are you speaking?!"

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At one point, you've tried to explain Poutine to someone and then got overly excited when describing it.

"It's fries with gravy AND cheese curds!"

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People have asked you why you are so sorry all the time.

Sorry, I just say "sorry" a lot.

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You still secretly hope that you'll see a Tim Hortons.

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Can You Pass An Eighth-Grade Science Test From 1912?

March 16, 2015, 1:46 pm

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These questions are exactly as they appeared in the original test for Kentucky schools (minus the multiple choice). What we know now might be different than what was believed in 1912.

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19 Delicious Ways To Eat More Grits

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Polenta who?

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Particularly worshipped in states below the Mason-Dixon Line.

Traditional Grits

It's true, grits can be bland on their own. But top with cheese, syrup, or sugar, and watch your worries melt away.

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Pimento Cheese Grits

When asking a question in the South, cheese is usually the answer.

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Chuck Norris Is Netanyahu's Last Weapon In A Tight Election

March 16, 2015, 1:51 pm

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The American movie star also endorsed the conservative politician in 2013’s elections.

With Israelis heading to the polls tomorrow, the race for control of the country is too close to call. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has one last trick up his sleeve: Chuck Norris.

He also called Netanyahu "a strong leader, which is crucial to the security of the Israeli people."

The 75-year-old actor noted that he's filmed three movies in Israel —"Delta Force being my favorite" — and made many friends there. Last year, Norris credited that movie and its Israeli producer with being the "real reason for the breakthrough of my movie career."

"You have an incredible country, and we want to keep it that way," Norris said, stressing the necessity of "keeping a leader with a vision" against the evil forces that threaten Israel and the United States.

"You have an incredible country, and we want to keep it that way," Norris said, stressing the necessity of "keeping a leader with a vision" against the evil forces that threaten Israel and the United States.

This isn't the former fictional Texas Ranger's first foray into Israeli politics. He also endorsed Netanyahu back in 2013, though only in voiceover form.

"You might think I'm a tough guy in my films, but in a rough neighborhood like the Middle East, Israel has its own tough guy. His name is Bibi Netanyahu," Norris said at the time.

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You Don't Actually Have To Ditch These "Toxic" Friends

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Hear me out.

If you've been reading magazines and websites the last few years, you have probably been told that you are surrounded by "toxic" friends.

This list suggests 10 friends you can "kick to the curb" (rude) and this one goes so far as to say they're sabotaging your happiness, while this one makes the case that forgetting a birthday is an offense worthy of friendship termination. This handy guide that calls them "poisonous" and suggests "how to get rid of them" as if they're vermin ironically calls for the dismissal of your "worst critic" and friends who "have no respect." Know what's critical? Calling human beings poisonous. Know who has no respect? Friends who feel entitled to perfect friends who exist only to build them up all the time.

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There are absolutely abusive, miserable, and soul-sucking friends you don't need in your life. But what all of this advice does is obscure the difference between truly unhealthy friendships and friendships that consist of flawed human beings that are not always a walk in the park. You and your friends deserve better than outright dismissal for being imperfect and human. The types of friends below are hard to have, yes. But it can be better for you and for them to establish boundaries and communicate rather than ditch each other.

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The "Forever Alone" Whiner

This friendship is definitely exhausting, mostly because all of the reassurances in the world don't seem to make this friend feel better. But they are also single in a world that constantly, relentlessly tells them they should be partnered. Also, being in a relationship is shown to be good for your health and well-being. So their suffering is real, it is not just self-pitying moaning. This is not toxicity, this is loneliness. And unless the chances of your current relationship lasting are 100%, you will probably need this friend at some point later when you're feeling all alone.

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The Romantic Critic

This friend is known for being the first to notice that your new boyfriend or girlfriend is not quite perfect, and that bums you out. During relationships, they are the likeliest to call out your partner's shit when you secretly want your friends to help you justify ignoring their bad behavior.

It is tempting to think that this friend is just jealous. They aren't — they just aren't playing your "yes man" because they know you deserve better than the treatment you're getting, and others are sometimes able to see our worth better than we can. A good friend will certainly not relentlessly pick on your partner when they aren't doing anything wrong, but when they notice a pattern of bad behavior and call it out, it is for your benefit and not their own. Keep them around; they'll be awesome during a break-up.

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39 Impossibly Pretty Bridesmaid Dresses Under $75

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That you might just want to buy for yourself.

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True Decadence Floral Metallic Jacquard Bardot Dress, $61

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Bandeau Dropped Waist Dress, $35

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This Guy Is Taking Goofy Photos Of His Dog Posing On Chairs To Raise Money For Cancer Research

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It started as a way to make his sick wife smile.

This is Luna, a 9-year-old labrador and husky mix. For the past 2.5 years, she's been doing silly poses on chairs with the help of owner Robert Pacey.

Whenever he takes Luna on a walk near their home in Vancouver, Canada, the two look for chairs or other items people are constantly leaving in a nearby alleyway.

"It's an underground chair economy," he told BuzzFeed News. "They're literally gone the next day. It's truly bizarre."

His wife, Diane Gagné-Pacey, was recovering from breast cancer at the time, and the Luna On Chairs series made her laugh.

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Now, Pacey wants to use his blog to raise money for cancer research.

He'll gift a shirt with Luna on it to anyone who donates $50 or more to his Workout To Conquer Cancer campaign.

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Who The Hell Is That Person In "Game Of Thrones"?

March 16, 2015, 2:11 pm

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You watch the show, but do you have any idea what the characters are named?

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This Video Of Korean Beauty Standards Proves You Should Wear Whatever You Want

March 17, 2015, 1:01 pm

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The difference in standards for women between North and South Korea show how subjective beauty really is.

Here is the latest installment of The Cut's 100 Years of Beauty series, Korea.

While each video in the series has spoken to the ever-evolving idea of what ideal beauty looks like, the Korean beauty evolution is particularly interesting.

Once the video hits the 1950s, the standards of women's beauty are not only compared by decade, but also by region. From then on, the changes in Korean beauty become more diverse.

The video begins with the single standard of beauty: elaborate, ornamented hairstyles with glowing skin.

Skipping ahead to the 1940s, women fussed less over their hair and began focusing on red lips and bolder eyebrows.

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19 Movie Titles That Hilariously Describe The Toronto Maple Leafs

March 17, 2015, 1:06 pm

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“How To Lose A Playoff Spot In 10 Days.”

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a bit of an embarrassing season — if that can even begin to cover it.

Last night, they trailed the the Edmonton Oilers 1-4 in the opening period. Thankfully, no further goals, and humiliation, were amassed by the end of the game.

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Here's a fun stat: They only have one win in their last 21 road games.

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Here are some of the best ones.

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Should You Have Another Drink?

March 17, 2015, 1:16 pm

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Go home. You’re drunk.

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What's The Most Underrated Place To Shop For Kids Online?

March 17, 2015, 1:31 pm

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Tell us the stores all parents should know about.

It's no secret that kids need a LOT of stuff.

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If Kimmy From "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Quotes Were Motivational Posters

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“Smile until you feel better. I call it Kimmying.”

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This Couple Told Their Family Their Expected Baby Girl Was Actually A Boy In The Best Way

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Grandma’s reaction is AMAZING.

A couple got a pretty big surprise when they discovered their newborn baby, who they thought was a girl, was actually a boy.

The Williams', who already have a 2-year-old daughter named Peyton, had even picked out the name Charlee for their new baby girl.

However, when Danielle Williams gave birth earlier this month, the couple got a big surprise: A boy they named Bentley.

"Finally Kyle was able to see the head and what he saw next would change his life forever," the couple wrote. "His expected daughter was in fact a BOY!!!!! He was speechless and told his wife well there a bit of a surprise. Then the doctor looked over the curtain and said congrats it's a BOY!!! Danielle and Kyle were in SHOCK."

Rather than call their family and tell them, the couple decided to have a little fun with their big announcement. First, they let their new son's Nana discover the surprise for herself while changing his diaper.

Rather than call their family and tell them, the couple decided to have a little fun with their big announcement. First, they let their new son's Nana discover the surprise for herself while changing his diaper.

Her reaction was priceless.

They then filmed other loved ones when they got the big news.