Educate

• UAE bans Guy Fawkes masks, saying it symbolizes resistance to the authority.
• The Huffington Post and CNBC reportedly ran articles that were bought and paid for by Kremlin’s PR agency.
• More strikes hit Israel and Gaza as diplomatic efforts intensify; How did Hamas come to power in Gaza?; While attempting to mediate, Egypt blames Israel for Gaza conflict; What is Israel’s Iron Dome?

Read

• Anonymous takes down hundreds of Israeli websites in #OpIsrael; Wolf Blitzer runs for cover on CNN after air raid sirens go off in Israel.
• John McAfee started a blog while he’s on the lam in South America. You can read The Hinterland here.
• The end of Winter and other new horrifying global warming predictions.

Space/Science

Lolligag

• The Rihanna Plane, a 7 day PR stunt featuring Rihanna, her handlers, the press and fans is turning into a scene from Lord of the Flies.
• Christina Aguilera’s bizarre performance at the AMA’s last night.
• Topless nun protesters in France attacked by anti-gay marriage nuts; Mayor of Reykjavík, Iceland, calls them all assholes.
• The National (one of my favorite bands) covers “The Thanksgiving Song” from Bob’s Burgers (one of my favorite shows). Magic ensues.
• According to Kurt Vonnegut, you’re only allowed to be in love 3 times in your life.
• Twinkies may not be dead after all! Union and Hostess headed to mediation.
• List: 10 Things Your Poop Can Teach You
• (Above) Glowing Orange Battery