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The Museum of Sex in NY — Go Here

Jackie Mancini — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:06:58 +0000

Located on Fifth Avenue in lower Manhattan, the Museum of Sex is uh, pretty much what it sounds like. Believe it or not, New York was not the first place to have a sex museum. Way back in mid-18th century Italy, the Museo Borbonico was built near Naples in order to house (read: hide) sexually [...]

Play Geoguessr — The Game That Lets You Travel The World

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:22 +0000

Created by Anton Wallén, Geoguessr.com is a game for geography nerds, people who think technology is really awesome, and anyone else who happens to love fun. Do you love fun? Of course you do, dummy. Completely integrated into Google Street View, Geoguessr has two sentences of instructions: Look at the area and figure out where you [...]

You Won't Believe Where the Sexiest People in the World Can Be Found

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:27:24 +0000

Cash in those frequent flier miles, boys, and book your flight to Bogota. A new survey from MissTravel.com has found that Columbia is home to the sexiest women in the world. Because we know you want to, go ahead and insert your Sophia Vergara/Shakira joke here. Good, now let’s continue. You don’t have to travel [...]

Only 2 Texas Cities Among the Most Redneck Cities in America

Adam West — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:15:19 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can. Real estate site Movoto.com has ranked the 10 most redneck cities in America. The very distinguished list is comprised of eight factors, including high school graduation rate, number of guns and ammo stores per capita, number of taxidermists [...]

Fake House That Might Be The Gate to Hell in Brooklyn — Go Here

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:00:23 +0000

There are usually always a few people who know the secrets of a big city. People pass on the information because if they didn’t, they might be lost forever. If you are a writer, sometimes you put them in your book; that’s when things get awesome. In the 2007 novel ‘Foucalt’s Pendulum’ by Umberto Eco, [...]

Hawaii Has the Least Stress in America — What State Has the Most?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:35:45 +0000

The surf may be up in Hawaii, but blood pressure definitely isn’t. The Aloha State is the least stressed state in the country. The findings come from a study based on 350,000 interviews. Only 32% of people in Hawaii claimed they felt stressed the day before. A nice leisurely day at the beach followed by [...]

Virgin America Is Determined to Help You Find Love During Your Flight

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:00:13 +0000

Love is definitely in the air. Virgin America has unveiled a new gimmick called Get Lucky in which passengers can flirt with other people onboard. If you see someone who catches your eye, you can order them a drink or some food and have it sent to their seat. It’s kind of like sending a [...]

The International Spy Museum in DC — Go Here

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:32:05 +0000

11 years ago, someone in DC said, “Hey, spies are awesome, let’s tell their secrets.” On that day, they were probably murdered. Someone else decided to quietly open the International Spy Museum. “Umbrellas are pistols, dead rats are microphones, femme fatales are men fatales. Gain access to a wild world of gadgets, weapons, bugs, cameras, [...]

Get Kidnapped on Purpose in Detroit, Michigan — Go Here

Adam West — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:19:43 +0000

I grew up about 30 minutes north of Detroit. It was nice to be close enough to the city to be able to easily go to concerts, restaurants, and other cultural and special events. It was also nice to be outside of the 'danger zone' known as the downtown Motor City. In my wildest dreams, I could never imagine that someone would want to be kidnapped, but in certain parts of Detroit, it's a relatively easy task to get yourself kidnapped, pistol-whipped, or blasted in in the nuts with a stun gun. If it doesn't happen on it it's own though, you can always pay for it.

Good News-Victoria is Not the Least Sexy City in America

Adam West — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:18:09 +0000

Some cities more than others need to have sexy brought back. In fact, 2 of then are here in Texas, but at least Victoria isn’t one of them. The travel dating site MissTravel.com has named the least sexy destinations in America and coming in at number one is… Greensboro, North Carolina. It turns out Greensboro [...]

Muff Diver Sportfishing Charters in Maryland — Go Here

Mike Adams — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:00:10 +0000

What better way to spend a summer weekend than doing a little offshore muff diving in the Chesapeake Bay? Though the marina can be a great place to be lewd, we assure you that there is nothing provocative going on at the White Marlin Marina aboard Muff Diver Sportfishing Charters in downtown Ocean City, Maryland.

What Country Is Friendliest to Tourists? (Hint: It's Not the U.S.)

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:26:47 +0000

If you’re looking for a little international adventure, there’s one place you may be surprised to learn will welcome you with open arms. The World Economic Forum has published a 500-page report on global tourism that includes a ranking of countries that are nice to tourists. What tops the list? Iceland. The nation edged New [...]

The Most Ridiculous Around-the-World Adventure Can Be Yours — For a Very Hefty $1.2 Million

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:27:48 +0000

Jules Verne took readers around the world in 80 days, but you really need more time to savor the sites. The company veryfirstto.com is offering an around-the-world trip for people who want to add the word “globetrotter” to their resume. Let’s hope you’ve already made your fortune and don’t need to clock in at the [...]

Inside the MLB Fan Cave for the World Baseball Classic

Amanda Rykoff — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:48:06 +0000

Bring sixteen die-hard baseball fans from around the world, put them in a fully-loaded apartment in New York City, deck them out in colorful team garb and have them tweet, post and blog about watching every World Baseball Classic game at all hours of the day and night. That’s what’s been happening since the first pitch of the 2013 WBC as part of MLB Fan Cave: World Baseball Classic Edition.

Enter This Crazy Australian Contest To Win One of 6 Ridiculously Awesome Jobs

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:00:24 +0000

Unless your business card says “Professional Hot Fudge Sundae Tester” or “Member of LeBron James’ Entourage,” odds are you don’t have one of the best jobs in the world. The good people of Australia want to change that, though. The country has announced a new contest called “Best Jobs in the World,” in which six [...]

Photographer Shoots Amazing Photos Of Hot Girlfriend's Backside All Over The World

Mike Moody — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:51:01 +0000

Russian photographer Murad Osmann traveled all over the world with a plan to document the whole trip on Instagram with his camera phone. Trouble is, he apparently couldn’t keep his eyes off his hot girlfriend’s backside. Hey, we’re not complaining. The results, posted all over Murad’s Instagram page with the hashtag #followmeto, are pretty spectacular. [...]

For Just $7K You Can Vacation With the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Adam West — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:38:10 +0000

Got an extra $7K laying around? Have you ever dreamed of hanging around a calendar photo shoot? Well, now you can do just that on the beach with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Before You Die: Dive Into the Great Blue Hole in Belize

Carl Pettit — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:48 +0000

Everyone wants to amaze their friends now and again, making them jealous of your adventure-filled life. You could post photos of you and your parents sitting camelback in front of the pyramids in Egypt, or maybe make your pals sit through a video of you riding a zipline across a tropical canyon somewhere. But hey, we’ve all done that, right? Let's kick it up a notch.

Go Here: Santos Party House

Jackie Mancini — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:00:41 +0000

When it’s time to party, you should probably party hard, correct? Well there’s no better place to do it than in a club co-owned by the master of partying, Andrew W.K. Located in the Manhattan neighborhood of Tribeca, Santos is a two-floor, 8,000 square foot music venue, concert hall, dance club and lounge that holds [...]

What's the Happiest State in America (According to Twitter)? Well, it Ain't Texas

Adam West — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:03:38 +0000

Do you need to be cheered up? There’s one place in the US that can turn that frown upside down faster than any other. Hawaii has been named the happiest state in the country. Yes, it’s always sunny. Yes, beaches abound and, yes, you can actually attend a luau with alarming frequency. Those factors may [...]