The papacy of Pope Benedict XVI has officially ended, but the aftermath of his nearly unprecedented resignation continues to evoke strong reactions among believers - particularly those who believe that the Comic Sans typeface should never be used outside of a speech bubble.
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The papacy of Pope Benedict XVI has officially ended, but the aftermath of his nearly unprecedented resignation continues to evoke strong reactions among believers - particularly those who believe that the Comic Sans typeface should never be used outside of a speech bubble.
Morrissey and Jimmy Kimmel in feud over Duck Dynasty
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Jimmy Kimmel had some fun at Morrissey's expense last night
after the vegetarian singer cancelled his talk show
performance to avoid appearing on the same program as cast members from TV
hunting show Duck Dynasty. 
An Italian denim brand called "Jesus Jeans" holds a U.S. patent on the word Jesus, and refuses to turn the other cheek when competitors use the Lord's name. 
The first full moon of February officially made its debut at 3:26 p.m. ET yesterday, turning camera lenses upward all over the northern hemisphere.
Prince Harry and British socialite Cressida Bonas got tongues wagging - and hearts breaking - after paparazzi cameras caught them in a very public display of affection on the ski hills of Mt. Verbier in Switzerland.
A web photo that's been making people laugh (and cringe) for the better part of a decade is getting plenty of ink today after news surfaced that "the world's worst tattoo" has been fixed.Julia Roberts' Valentino dress voted most iconic Oscar look of all time
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From Bjork's swan dress in 2001 to the leg-baring gown worn by Angelina Jolie last year, there's never a shortage of news-making looks to be found on the Oscars red carpet.
Guy Fieri parody menu creator slammed for stealing Twitter jokes
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A New York City programmer has gone from instant hero to internet villain over the course of one day after it was learned that the jokes on his viral Guy Fieri parody menu were copied almost entirely from old tweets.
Online auction sites have been flooded with ads for Chelyabinsk meteorites in recent days, much to the chagrin of authorities and collectors who say many are both fake and illegal.
In anticipation of this year's best (and worst) dressed at the Oscars lists,
we've rounded up some of the most memorable outfits ever worn to the Academy Awards. 
Sixteen years after its heyday in North America, Tamagotchi is surging back into the pockets of those who once loved it most - this time, as a smartphone app.
Photos of a pregnant, bikini-clad Duchess of Cambridge were published this morning by an Italian gossip magazine and are now appearing on blogs around the world -- much to the ire of St. James Palace.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio delivered a passionate speech
last night, but it wasn't what came out of his mouth that got people
buzzing around the digital water cooler. It's what went in.
Internet Feminists and 'masculists' go head-to-head through hashtags
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Two popular Twitter hashtags, #inNeedMasculismBecause and #TellaFeministThankYou, were breeding grounds for fierce debate this week.
A lightning bolt centered on the dome of St. Peter's Basilica would make for an interesting photo any day of the year - but when taken just hours after the Pope announced his resignation as leader of the Catholic church, it is even more likely to spark conversation.
Apple iWatch rumours put Dick Tracy fans on alert
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Rumours of an Apple wristwatch capable of everything from taking calls to paying for coffee has tech reporters in a tizzy today after years of quiet speculation that such a device could actually be in the works.Pluto fans champion underworld names for mini-moons
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Pluto's tiniest moons, hastily dubbed "P4" and "P5" when they were discovered, are in need of some permanent, significantly darker new names -- and astronomers are turning to the public for help in finding some.
In an effort to minimize the risk of any "wardrobe malfunctions" that may occur during Sunday's Grammy gala, CBS has issued a detailed advisory to performers banning everything from "thong type costumes" to dresses that reveal "female breast nipples."
A kind pet-owner is winning hearts this week by showing off a handmade sling used to help a disabled goldfish get around its aquarium.
Beyoncé's publicist wants "unflattering" photos removed
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Within hours of posting about Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance, Buzzfeed received an email from the singer's publicist with a request to remove some "unflattering" photos. Buzzfeed, in turn, published that email to the rest of the web's delight.Meet the Community Team
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