Ever wondered the exact mineral breakdown of the Earth's crust? Ever wanted a side-by-side size comparison of Mount Everest, the Burj Khalifa, and … [Read more...] about Everything You Wanted To Know About Earth But Were Too Busy To Ask (In 7 Minutes): VIDEO
Archives for August 2014
‘Fight Your Fire’ with AYER: LISTEN
Out singer-songwriter Ayer (you may recall his first offering "Circle Down" which was featured on Towleroad last year) is back with … [Read more...] about ‘Fight Your Fire’ with AYER: LISTEN
Anti-Gay Activists Sue Houston Over Rejection of Petition Signatures to Repeal City’s Equal Rights Ordinance
On Monday we reported that anti-gay activists had failed in efforts to collect enough signatures for a ballot measure that would place Houston's … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Activists Sue Houston Over Rejection of Petition Signatures to Repeal City’s Equal Rights Ordinance
Members Of Ugandan Parliament Sign Petition To Swiftly Reinstate Anti-Homosexuality Act
Members of the Ugandan parliament held a press conference yesterday to announce their plan to bypass rules of procedure in order to vote on and … [Read more...] about Members Of Ugandan Parliament Sign Petition To Swiftly Reinstate Anti-Homosexuality Act
LGBT Servicemembers To Receive Memorial In Congressional Cemetery
Nearly three years ago, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal was made official, paving the way for lesbian, gay, and bisexual service … [Read more...] about LGBT Servicemembers To Receive Memorial In Congressional Cemetery
Landmark NYC Gay Bar ‘Boots & Saddle’ to Close at Christopher Street Location After Nearly 40 Years
Boots & Saddle, the country-western themed gay bar at 76 Christopher Street in NYC's West Village, will shutter after nearly forty years in … [Read more...] about Landmark NYC Gay Bar ‘Boots & Saddle’ to Close at Christopher Street Location After Nearly 40 Years
Chris Pratt’s High School Yearbook Photos Revealed and It’s Not Even #TBT: VIDEO
Chris Pratt's yearbook photos have been revealed by a Redditor and it should be no surprise that he was named Class Clown, or that he "would … [Read more...] about Chris Pratt’s High School Yearbook Photos Revealed and It’s Not Even #TBT: VIDEO
Trombone-Wielding Farmer Plays Lorde’s ‘Royals’ ‘Til The Cows Come Home: VIDEO
YouTube user Farmer Derek Klingenberg has amassed millions of views on prairie-parodies alone; songs like, "Do you want to drive my … [Read more...] about Trombone-Wielding Farmer Plays Lorde’s ‘Royals’ ‘Til The Cows Come Home: VIDEO
Rosetta Spacecraft Has Successful Rendezvous with Comet: VIDEO
The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, having spent a decade in space, made its rendezvous earlier today with an astronomical object … [Read more...] about Rosetta Spacecraft Has Successful Rendezvous with Comet: VIDEO
Six Marriage Equality Cases at the Sixth Circuit Today: A Preview
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN The Cincinnati-based Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in a series of marriage equality cases today … [Read more...] about Six Marriage Equality Cases at the Sixth Circuit Today: A Preview