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Poland’s Easter celebration involves 100 percent more garbage can cannons

Your traditions will likely fizzle by comparison.

On Apr 23, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Watch a Phantom drone in action at the Harlem explosion site

In the middle of the chaotic scene stood a rather nonchalant man in a hoodie and sunglasses, holding a giant white remote.

On Mar 12, 2014 by Miles Klee

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7 dead, dozens injured in NYC building explosion

An explosion damaged two buildings in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City.

On Mar 12, 2014 by Cooper Fleishman

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Your tweets may actually help this plant grow

As part of Mythbusters exhibit, a Denver museum is running an experiment to see if conversation with a plant will encourage growth. 

On Oct 13, 2013 by Cody Permenter

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NSA data center opening delayed by faulty wiring, explosions

The NSA's spying capabilities are unmatched in the world. Who knew it could be affected by something as simple as explosions?

On Oct 8, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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The Tumblr where actresses explode and lion cubs fly off cliffs

The actress featured in this GIF will, at some point, explode.

On Jun 25, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Internet rallies behind student facing felony charges for science experiment

More than 27,000 people have signed online petitions in support of 16-year-old Kiera Wilmot. 

On May 2, 2013 by Jennifer Abel

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This is what the Watertown shootout looked like

A witness to the Boston firefight between police and the Tsarnaev brothers has blogged photos from the scene.

On Apr 23, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Chuck Palahniuk hosts a Reddit AMA

Also in today's Reddit Digest: Reddit responds to the fertilizer plant explosion near Waco, Texas.

On Apr 18, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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What the pressure cooker bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston

"It's not so much about what the bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston," Adam Clark Estes reports. "Rather, it's what they don't tell us."

On Apr 17, 2013 by [email protected]

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The Boston Marathon will continue as planned in 2014

Sock it to 'em, Boston. Also: Why your video games are made by the same boring ol' white dudes.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

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A Boston Marathon volunteer answers your questions on Reddit

Also in today's Reddit Digest: r/Boston reacts, mods rejigger the front page, and r/randomactsofpizza delivers. 

On Apr 16, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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Boston Marathon Facebook page fills with condolences

The Boston Athletic Association posted statements to the page's wall, updating fans, participants, and concerned citizens alike.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Top 12 Hurricane Sandy videos

Chill users ranked everything from Jimmy Fallon and the horse head to explosions and trees falling.

On Oct 31, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Blackouts sweep Manhattan following Sandy

Earth, wind, water, and fire: A power plant explosion surprised many New York residents.

On Oct 30, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger