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Two bears box each other over some delicious New Jersey garbage.

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Bears are just like humans, except humans get drunk before we eat trash and pick fights with our buddies.

One of New Jersey's best kept secrets (and believe me, there are a lot of them) is the roaming population of black bears. The idyllic borough of Montville Township recently had their own bear invasion in the form of these two trash-picking bear buddies.

The footage was captured by Montville Township resident Tracey Bednash, who told NBC news, "The huge mama bear was seen around the neighborhood the past week or two. I'm sure she was lurking around."

As the two pals pilfer the trash, they start to fight each other, because bears know no loyalty. The black bears spar over some leftover Stop N' Shop deli plates for a bit, before skulking off to terrorize some of the garbage cans in Sussex County.


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Adorable Ed Sheeran and Kermit the Frog revive a classic for Red Nose Day.

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Kermit can't go back to the swamp until you donate, but why would you want him to leave?

Are there really so many songs about rainbows? This one is pretty perfect, so we don't need many more, but since it's the premise of the song I couldn't helping thinking about it. Ed Sheeran and Kermit make me believe it's true with their sweet crooning. It seems pretty hard to harmonize with Kermit, but Sheeran manages it. Barely.

Hey, does this video make you want to donate to NBC's Red Nose Day instead of a local grassroots organization with a complex understanding of the issues their own community is facing? Perfect. Red noses are unquestionably hilarious, too. Eh, I'm the worst, these two are the best, and here's the only other rainbow song you need/I could think of:


Memorial Day

This is how much an ounce of pot costs in every state.

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The resourceful stoners at Price of Weed figured out the average cost of marijuana in every US state.


Not to scale.(stock photos)

Sometimes, potheads can be surprisingly resourceful. For example, the people behind PriceofWeed.com. This website allows people from anywhere in the world to submit how much they paid for that sweet sticky icky, and compiles that data into an interactive map. Now, no matter where you live, there's no reason to be ripped off.

Thanks to them, we know that the average price for an ounce of high quality cannbis (that good shit) in the US is $324. And now, the good people at WVUE have put together these handy graphics of the average price of an ounce in every state. How does your home state compare? Would you consider moving to get a better deal on pot? If so, you may have a problem.

Here is the average price of an ounce of marijuana in every US state, listed alphabetically (all images via WVUE):


P.S. Don't do drugs.

If a bride wrote an honest letter to her bridesmaids about their duties.

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Girls, please start practicing your jumping TODAY. (via Thinkstock)

Hi Ladies!

You are my BEST friends in the world. Well, three of you are my best friends in the world, and one of you is my fiancé Jason's sister, Lacie, who I HAD to put in my bridal party. Lol! But I am SO excited to have you guys spend my special day with me and also do a lot of work for me leading up to that special day because seriously guys, I way underestimated how much stuff has to be done.

This email will give you all the pre-wedding information you need! Well, it'll give you all the information except how to deal with me when I call you crying at 3:30 am because my mom used her hospital job to get me speed so I could stay awake to finish all the place cards, and I have somehow become convinced that my hands are on backwards.

General Notes

Ask me what you can do to help! I already have lots of duties for you, but I'm not going to tell you what they are until you ask because I want your help to seem like it comes from your heart, even if it's a lie!

If you ever have a conflict with any of the many, many events I invite you to, that's OK! Do your thing. I'll just complain about you to the other bridesmaids, who obviously love me more.

Bridal Shower

No matter who you invite to the bridal shower, where you host it, or what gifts I get, I will be disappointed. That's because I have an idea of a perfect bridal shower in my mind, but I'm not going to tell you what it is. Instead, I'm going to cling to the childish idea that my shower is supposed to be a surprise, even though I could just be a damn adult and tell you what I want so the experience could turn out exactly as I imagined it.

Also, I'm going to tell you that I want my Aunt Jacqueline there, but I don't really want her there, and I need you to just figure that out by the tone of my voice. Then you'll need to tell this member of my close family that she is not invited to my wedding shower. Bring your earplugs when you make that call, because she's a screamer with a temper problem! Lol!


ALWAYS stand at least three feet behind me. Especially you, Allison. You're too pretty.
(via Thinkstock)

Your Dresses

I am having you guys buy a dress that “you can totally wear again." What I mean by that is that I am the only one with the right body type to ever wear this dress again, and I'm not even going to be the one wearing it. Lol! But I need you to all smile and nod and if you want to go the “extra mile" maybe even say something like, “Oh, I have a Christmas party that this will be just perfect for!" even though we both know you don't have any friends who are fancy enough to have a Christmas party that you can wear these to. Especially you, Lacie. Jason told me you've been having a lot of trouble making friends after college. :(

Bachelorette

I will totally love whatever you guys plan for me, but bridesmaids who love their bride pay for their bride to fly to Vegas for a long weekend. You should probably pick a date and request time off now and also save some money because I DESERVE bottle service.

Your Bridesmaid Gifts

I just started doing Pilates and it changed my LIFE, and I think you guys should all do it too, so I'm getting you all personalized Pilates mats as your bridesmaid gift. I know some of you aren't… athletic. But I'm hoping this will be a push in the right direction, Lacie!

The Wedding Rehearsal

When I line you guys up next to me, you'll know which of you I like the best and which of you I like the least!


Ladies, if you get cheap fake champagne for the limo, I will tell every single man at the wedding that you have syphilis. (via Thinkstock)

The “Big" Day!

Oh my gosh! You'll still somehow all be there, even though I've been a heinous, wicked human to you over the past several months. Are you still there because of a sick sense of masochism, or because you know that one day, you'll ask me to do the same thing for you? Whatever the reason, put on your best fake smiles, and let's do this! I have a few day-of notes:

Tina, I'm sure you have so many fun stories for your toast! I just want you to know that there are seven stories that, if you tell them, I am going to be secretly livid about, but I'm not going to tell you which ones they are. The only way you'll know if you told one of them is if, a few months after the wedding, I always say I'm busy when you try to make plans with me.

Meredith! I'm probably going to get super drunk on accident because I forgot to eat. So I need you to get drunker than me at the reception in order to distract people. I might get REALLY drunk. So you'll need to get REALLY drunk. Like Kiefer Sutherland drunk.

Allison, I'll need you to help me lift my dress up to pee, but according to the calendar, I might also have my own “red wedding" that day (lol!), so you'll also need to help there.

Lacie, try not to embarrass yourself.

So excited for you guys to share in my journey that I awkwardly forced you into!

Love and lols,
Beth

Irish people all over the world are coming #HomeToVote for marriage equality and it's wonderful.

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Today Ireland is voting on a referendum that would legalize gay marriage and everyone is coming back to the country to make it happen.

Voting on the referendum must be done in-person. Many of Ireland's 3 million eligible voters live abroad, however, so in order to vote yes or no on the proposition that "Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex," a number of them have had to travel back to the country. If the referendum passes, Ireland will be the first country in the world to legalize gay marriage by popular vote.

It's created some lines and traffic but it looks like these folks think it's worth it:


Early call-times were braved:


"Baggage" was lugged:


#PintsForEquality is also a thing:


They're coming, no matter how many pints they've had, just like warriors of yore:


By air:

By land:

And by sea:

Because there's no place like home when it's full of love:

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The world record for hoverboard flight has been set and I didn't even know hoverboards existed.

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No, not the electromagnetic skateboard model tested by Tony Hawk, this hoverboard is the real deal. It's a board...that can hover and fly...for a shockingly long time.

The Guinness Book of World Records may seem like a throwback to the 20th Century, but they're a crucial necessity in this world of constant innovation and online video. When new inventions are coming at us faster than we can process and footage can be faked so easily, having a name we can trust to actually verify cool achievements helps me figure out where the envelope is today and who is pushing it. When it comes to hoverboard technology, that envelope is a flight distance of almost 1,000 feet, which is about 100 times further than I would have guessed. It also hovers much higher than I'd guessed (and a little higher than I'd like), but I was genuinely impressed by Canadian inventor Catalin Alexandru Duru and his record-breaking flight.

This bulldog's struggle with a life jacket is a metaphor for nothing, but it's amazing.

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I'm sorry your struggles aren't nearly as cute as this.

You probably wish all you had to worry about was a slightly uncomfortable life vest, but life is hard. Which part of the video did you identify with the most—the onset of the tantrum, the yearning for freedom, or the look of resigned acceptance as he finally accepts his fate?


Happy Friday!(via imgur)

Someone whose bike went missing thought they could shame the thief. The opposite happened.

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That awkward moment when you realize the moral high ground is just a lump at the bottom of a moral well.


Bozo the Clown was a respected entertainer; let's not sully his good name by dragging him into this. (via redditor fortuna_spins_you)

This photo, allegedly from Cambridge, MA (or "Boston" as people from Harvard call it), shows the risk of trying to use social outrage as a weapon in the war on crime. Social outrage used to be a GREAT tool. In small societies of yesteryear, shame helped keep crime low because everyone knew one another and reputations last a lifetime. In the 20th Century, the increasing anonymity of modern life meant shame was a declining force in crime prevention. But, with the advent of the Internet and the ability to treat the whole world like a small village with long and bitter memories, shame is making a comeback. NOT THE WAY THIS GUY HOPED, THOUGH. Now everyone in this neighborhood knows there's a smug know-it-all who's too self-absorbed to notice handicap signs in his area. And now, thanks to the Internet, the whole world knows, too.

Did this jerk "artist" earn $100,000 off YOUR Instagram photo?

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Maybe! Because he definitely took a bunch of photos from Instagram users without permission and put them in a gallery for $100,000 a pop.


He makes it "his" by adding a comment. Internet comments: literally the laziest cultural commentary an artist can provide. (via Gagosian Gallery)

Appropriation will always be part of art. But there's a difference between sampling a song and building on it, for example, and just straight-up taking an entire piece without permission. Especially when it's from individuals. Who, in some cases, are trying to make a living off art-based careers of their own. But that's what Totally Great And Awesome Guy Richard Prince did for his exhibit at the Gagosian Gallery in 2014.

Why are we just hearing about this now? Because the exhibition was previously private. Maybe because he knew what a dick he was being?

If you took a contemporary art class in college, you might remember Richard Prince — he's the guy who took pictures of Marlboro ads in the 1980s. As MOCA puts it, "In appropriating these images, Prince draws attention to the way in which the identity and history of this American icon and the American West have been meticulously constructed for the buy-in of the American consumer." That's kind of a cool idea. But it's one thing to rephotograph advertisements from the super-rich and notoriously jerkish cigarette industry, and another thing entirely to take the photographs from individuals. Some of the individuals were famous celebrities, and you could maybe even convince me that there's relevant cultural commentary in that. But other images were from much-less-well-known people like Doe Deere:

According to PetaPixel, "Some new artworks were being exhibited and sold at the Frieze Art Fair in NYC recently," which is how many found out about the works — include Doe above. If you're interested in deepening your annoyance with Mr. Prince, check out this piece on him from Artnews, appropriately titled "Richard Prince Sucks."

Is your phone always dead? Try these battery saving tips!

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Changing just a few settings can bring some life back to your phone, but it won't bring back Mark.

Smartphones and tablets are incredibly useful, helpful, and fun, but if users have one common complaint, it's definitely battery life. If you notice you can't make it through the day on a single charge, try some of these battery saving tips:

Turn down the screen brightness.


(via Lifehacker)

Keeping the brightness turned up all the way on a smartphone screen will eat up battery life quickly. If you notice you lose power quickly, try dimming down the screen as well as turning off any auto-brightness features. You can always turn the brightness back up when you need to show off your favorite photos, like that one of you and Mark you always look at.

Turn off location-tracking apps.


(via techpp.com)

Lots of apps use your GPS data for handy location-based features. However, some apps will constantly track your location to update in real-time. If you don't need constant updates based on your location, turn off the GPS functions in the app's settings menu. Cut back on checking your GPS location while on the go. You don't always have to know how far away you are from Mark's apartment. Chances are you won't even run into him, anyway. This city is huge, Jennifer.

Close apps that are still open.


(via ekoob.com)

Just because you aren't using an app doesn't mean its not still running. It's not so bad if you have a few open, but 10 or 20 apps all open at the same time can really drain the juice from your smartphone. If you are unsure how to close apps on your phone, don't ask Mark, OK? Mark left and, sooner or later, you'll have to face that.

Reduce data usage by not checking Mark's Facebook page.


Checking lots of webpages, especially over cellular data connections, can also reduce your battery life faster than normal. It can also mean overage charges with your cellular provider if you exceed your data limit. An easy way to cut your data usage down is to stop checking Mark's Facebook page. Constantly looking for signs he might be in a new relationship will save you some time, money, and battery life.

Don't browse Instagram after 8:00 PM.


Instagram is a great social network devoted to capturing all the fun moments in life. Since you've been home every night eating grasshopper fudge cookies in your pajamas, you probably are missing a lot of fun parties. Mindlessly browsing Instagram, hoping to see Mark photobombing one of your mutual friends is not only unhealthy and obsessive, it's an unnecessary use of your battery life.

Stop listening to "your song" over and over on Spotify.

Streaming music services use far more battery life than the digital music player on your smartphone. If you absolutely have to keep relistening to Owl City's "Fireflies" to remind you of “the good times, before Mark met that home-wrecker Gretchen at SoulCycle and ruined my life," spend a dollar to buy the track on Google Play or iTunes and save the life of your battery.

Use fewer notifications.


(via DeviantArt)

Lots of push notifications and reminders can use a lot of data and battery life. Don't be afraid that you'll miss Mark's attempts to reconnect. He's moved on, Jennifer. Stop torturing yourself, and your smartphone's battery life. Turn off non-essential notifications, set your e-mail to be checked every 15 minutes, and try not to think about what Mark could be doing right now. He's not thinking about you, so you shouldn't waste time thinking about him. After all, wasn't it Mark who was always making it difficult to meet new friends? All Mark wanted to do was stay home and play X-Box, when you both could have been out exploring the city, meeting new people, and expanding both of your horizons. Is that what you want back, Jennifer? Do you really miss sitting on that ratty Ikea couch watching Mark shoot aliens in Halo?

Delete old or unused contacts, like Mark.

This is for your own good, Jennifer. He's hurt you, and I'll never let that happen to you again. I love you too much to see you hurt, Jennifer. Yes, I said it. I love you, Jennifer Mulroony. I have loved you ever since I met you. I might not be as good-looking and charming as Mark, but I've got a good job and I know how smartphones work. And I'm your friend. I'm more than your friend, Jennifer. I'm your best friend, and I will love you until the day I die.

No one can argue that this woman's facial tattoos do anything but improve lives.

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She could probably do a sick dragon tatt, but she's squandering her life helping people.(screenshot via YouTube)

The phrase "facial tattoo" probably conjures images of either someone who's permanently unemployable or Mike Tyson (who should be permanently unemployable), but not so fast! Basma Hameed, a cosmetic para-medical tattoo artist, gives tattoos to burn victims and anyone else who's lost pigment to help them get back to where they were before the trauma.

You may be thinking, "Hey, neat." (Or not, I don't know you.) BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE.

The reason Hameed underwent special training to give tattoos that are designed to go unnoticed is because she needed one herself. Hameed was badly burned when she was a little girl, and while over 100 excruciating procedures corrected much of the damage, she was still left with residual scars. She did the only thing she could and took a tattoo gun to her face (and you thought you were brave for giving yourself bangs). The before and after speaks for itself:


Eyebrows permanently on fleek.(screenshot via YouTube)

Watch her in action here:

I don't want to tell you how to live, but watch these 3 pug puppies get a bath and a blow-dry.

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So effing watch it.

Is it vacation yet? If so, is there a spa I can go to where people will pretend I'm a pug puppy and do this to me? Not in a sexual way. Alright, I admit that sounds pretty weird. I'll settle for a public pool where someone dries off my tummy with a towel. Hello? Where are you going? Come back!


Amanda Cerny demonstrates 125 years of swimwear in "The Evolution of the Bikini."

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Vine star Amanda Cerny made this video showing how women's beach fashion has changed since the 1890s.

As much as we may think of them as universal today, bikinis are a relatively recent phenomenon. Back in the Gilded Age of the 1890s, bathing suits were very conservative and looked more like formalwear. The idea of a two-piece bathing suit would have scandalized people of that era. Thankfully, the world became more enlightened over time. Today, women can show all the skin they want without being body shamed. Just kidding, that happens constantly.

Related: Here are the most offensively awful swimsuits ever caught on camera. You've been warned.

Vine star Amanda Cerny made this video to show how far we've come in swimsuit design, but also to highlight flattering styles that we've lost. Some of these are due for a comeback, especially the really early ones. I can't believe there aren't hipsters at the beach in old-timey bathing costumes already.

Related: Any beach body is more appealing than these appalling Photoshop disasters.

'Game of Thrones: The Musical,' a hilarious rock opera by the cast, Coldplay and Liam Neeson.

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If this wasn't for charity and humor, it would be a travesty. But it is, so it's great.

If you aren't already aware, Red Nose Day (which was yesterday, but you can still donate) is a charity organization where comedians and celebrities raise money for children's causes all around the world. It's a genuine class act and you should consider supporting it. It's also a font of hilarious content every year, and this year's flagship act is 'Game of Thrones: The Musical.' It's wrong in every right way, and if you're a fan of the show or rock mockumentaries like Spinal Tap, you'll love it.

See the full version of "Still Going Strong (A Man For All Seasons)" by Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) here.

Only one thing can stop a herd of ravenous adorable sheep on the march.

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These sheep were being herded through Venice, Italy when a handful broke off to snack on one house's beautifully manicured hedges.

Talk about baaaaad behavior. I, for one, would never let my flock eat some poor homeowner's bushes. Would ewe? It's just not right. I don't know why these naughty fleecebags were being herded through the streets of Venice in the first place. Frankly, I didn't even know Venice had streets.

It's just a good thing that sheepdog came along to get them back in line. It's also good that there was a donkey in there. Just because it's cute. This video is the G.O.A.T.

National Honor Society student stripped of her elected position for no academic reason.

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Are smart people afraid of shoulders? Because that'd be one explanation for why high school junior Cameron Boland had her National Honor Society position taken away from her.


Wow, that dress is offensive! BTW, what does the word "offensive" mean? (via WINK)

Things were going pretty well for Fort Myers High School junior Cameron Boland recently. Not only was she in the National Honor Society, but she got elected as the group's historian. Getting elected is a bit of a to-do — she had to go to an event at another local school, Ida Baker High School, and give a speech. But shortly after she was voted in, the position was taken away from her because she was wearing a dress with spaghetti straps, and that was against Ida Baker's dress code. Yeah, the dress code of a school she doesn't go to.

This whole thing wouldn't be that bad if, say, the school had followed its own dress code policy and given Boland a warning before they took action. Instead, they took away Boland's position without providing her an opportunity to rectify the situation. Boland and another girl who was disqualified both apologized and even offered to do the whole thing again — speeches and all — with jackets on. They were denied the opportunity.

Well, even though Boland won't be able to learn on the job in a National Honor Society position, hopefully she learns another valuable lesson: that some of life's worst moments come courtesy of people who blindly follow the rules.


This weekend, let's all be this little girl congratulating her dog for pooping.

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Let's all be forces of good cheer this weekend, whether we're enjoying the long weekend with friends and family or giving pep talks to our pooping dogs.

You know how good it feels to be noticed. Especially when you're being noticed for something small or mundane that most people might ignore, but you've put some effort into. Like doing a really good job on a project at work, or cleaning up the house while your partner is away, or just pooping on the lawn. Really, I don't know when the last time was that someone came up to me while I was pooping on the lawn, gave me a pat on the back, and said "good job."

So I say good job to the dog, good job to the little girl, and good job to all of us pooping on lawns everywhere, whether we're doing so metaphorically or literally.

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