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The Onion Demands A Pulitzer Prize

The Onion, tired of being treated as a second-class news source by the Pulitzer Board, has initiated a petition to be rewarded the prize this year. They're looking for 200,000,000 signatures. You can support them by checking out the "Americans for Fairness in Awarding Journalism Prizes" Tumblr, following @AFAJP on Twitter, signing the petition, or making a video voicing your support, as many others (like Tom Hanks and Arianna Huffington) have already done.

This Man Deserves A Biopic

"Because his exploits were so unbelievable, the Army checked elaborately to make sure they really happened." For his efforts in WWII, Forward Technical Sergeant Llewellyn M. Chilson received seven medals at the same time, a feat never-before accomplished by a single man. Here's his story.

Planespotting

Ever wanted to be mere feet away from a rapidly descending Boeing 747? Then St. Maarten in the Dutch Caribbean is definitely the place for you! Planespotters--which is apparently a thing--go there to swim and windsurf, taking advantage of the huge waves that the aircraft create as they near the runway.

World's Largest Pig-In-A-Blanket?

At two feet long, this giant Hungarian sausage is wrapped in bacon, covered in cheddar cheese, and blanketed with crescent rolls. If that's not enough for you, it came along with a "side" of macaroni and cheese as well. I don't have to tell anyone to commence penis jokes; I know it's going to happen.

Meet Lucas Ayala, Pokemon Master

He's the very best, like no-one ever was. When Queens, NY third-grader Lucas Ayala was informed that his school was banning Pokémon cards, he penned a convincing letter. Now, the school's lifting the ban and may incorporate Pokémon cards into its math classes. He should totally be in the Elite Four.