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The New Stuff
Vine Challenge: Surprise Us With an Unexpected Twist
Written by Annie Park
'Mashable' is collaborating with Unpopular Now to bring you our #TwistVine challenge. Do the unexpected in a six-second video.
A Look at the 'Hellish' Costumes of 'The 100' Ahead of its Season Premiere
Written by Sandra Gonzalez
On the Vancouver set of CW's action-drama, a small team of costume designers construct the clothes seen on screen.
Ebola Has Killed at Least 5,000 People
Written by Andrew Freedman
There are 9,911 reported cases of the Ebola virus in West Africa as of Oct. 19, painting a grim picture of a virus that is still running well ahead of the global community's efforts to slow its spread.
'Lion King' Mixed With Taylor Swift's 'Out of the Woods' Moves Us All
Written by Brian Anthony Hernandez
It's the "Circle of Life" — with Taylor Swift's "Out of the Woods" — and it moves us all. Mashup maestro Chambaland has beautifully blended the two songs.
Target to Offer Free Shipping on Every Order This Holiday Season
Written by The Associated Press
Target will offer free shipping this holiday season for online orders to compete with the likes of Amazon.
What Is Your Biggest Dream?
Written by Ryan Lytle
What is the biggest dream you have for yourself? Is it to travel the world? Is it to be the first person in your family to attend college? Or it is to get a big promotion at work or even start your own business? For many of us, these dreams remain ju...
Who Will Control the Senate? Election Is 'Neck and Neck'
Written by The Associated Press
Republicans could recapture the Senate from Democrats with a net gain of six seats.
20 Cat Pranks for When Humans Aren't Enough
Written by Andrea Romano
Beware, pranksters. Kitty always finds a way to reap their revenge sooner or later.
A Video Game Helped Make a Gun That Shoots Teddy Bears
Written by Chelsea Stark
You'll never look at toys the same way.
The Next Big Thing
Twitter Digits Replaces Your Passwords With Your Phone Number
Written by Samantha Murphy Kelly
A new Twitter product called Digits lets you log into apps just by tapping in your phone number.
MasterCard Advertises Apple Pay Using Baseball Stars
Written by Adario Strange
MasterCard has rolled out its first Apple Pay commercials using America's favorite pastime, baseball, to introduce the new technology.
Watch High Winds Reverse the Course of a 98-Foot Waterfall
Written by Max Knoblauch
The resulting spray can reportedly be seen from several miles away.
'Doctor Who' Marriage Proposal Will Warm Your Whovian Heart
Written by Andrea Romano
Time lords love a good wedding.
Teen Girls Say Universal Horror Park Employee Called Them 'Sluts,' 'Whores'
Written by Josh Dickey
A press conference was called for 2 p.m. in Los Angeles.
Man Convicted for Webcam Sex With Virtual 'Underage Girl'
Written by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
A man who tried to have webcam sex with a virtual 10-year-old girl was sentenced to two years in prison, becoming the first man to be convincted in a global sting operation.
Twitter's Interactive NFL Fandom Map Is Nerdy Sports Fun
Written by Sam Laird
Twitter's interactive map breaks down NFL fandom by team and county. It's fascinating to play around with -- which you can do right here.
Um, 8 Seconds of Static Put Taylor Swift at No. 1 on Canada’s iTunes Chart
Written by Brian Anthony Hernandez
You could've been getting down to this sick beat ... of white noise? Yup, eight chart-topping seconds of it, apparently.
Scooter-Suitcase Hybrid Turns Luggage Into Transportation
Written by Jessica Plautz
Product designers just can't seem to leave suitcases alone.
Ancient Europeans Kept Animals for Cheese, Not Milk
Written by LiveScience
Research revealed that ancient Europeans started dairying thousands of years before they evolved genes to make the most of milk in adulthood.
What's Hot
American Veteran Fighting ISIS in Syria: 'I'm Ready to Stay Until the End'
Written by Emily Feldman
Jordan Matson is one of only four known Americans fighting alongside the Kurds against ISIS in northeastern Syria. But the U.S. war vet says he expects many more are on their way.
Oops! Glitch Causes Some Apple Pay Customers to Be Charged Twice
Written by Todd Wasserman
Apple Pay's introduction on Monday went off without a hitch -- until now. About 1,000 Bank of America customers using Apple Pay were mistakenly charged twice, according to Bloomberg. A processing glitch between BofA and at least one payments network ...
Filling Your Ice Machine With Candy Is the Only Kitchen Hack You Need
Written by Brian Koerber
Just in time for Halloween.
Dreams Do Come True: Floyd Mayweather Beats Up Justin Bieber
Written by Neha Prakash
This is like watching Albert Einstein tutor your 6-year-old in long division.
Google Launches Inbox to Reinvent the Email App
Written by Pete Pachal
Google wants to change email for the better. To do it, it's launching a new email app, separate from Gmail, called Inbox.
Shootings in Canadian Capital Leave Gunman and Soldier Dead
Written by Brian Ries
The Canadian capital was thrown into chaos after a gunman shot and killed a soldier at Ottawa's National War Memorial, then entered a Parliament building.
Why You're Crazy Addicted to 'Hocus Pocus'
Written by Yohana Desta
You're never going to escape the Sanderson sisters. And we're okay with that.
FCKH8's F-Bombs for Feminism Ad Pulled From YouTube, Vimeo
Written by Laura Vitto
These powerful little girls aren't f*cking around.
15 Emoji Costumes to Express Yourself This Halloween
Written by Colin Gorenstein
This is going to be the year for emoji costumes.
Uber Drivers to Stage 'Global Day of Protest'
Written by Jessica Plautz
Uber drivers are set to protest around the world, with some calling for a strike.