My friend Andrea James says, "Today is the anniversary of the remarkable Diana Ross free concert in Central Park, on July 21, 1983. She kept singing in the midst of a downpour that made Woodstock rain look like a light mist."
Today is the anniversary of the Diana Ross downpour concert at Central Park
Cabbage Patch riots: the chaotic holiday toy craze of 1983
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The holidays are a time for joy, family, and in 1983, a series of chaotic, violent events involving Cabbage… READ THE REST
Awesome DIY playing card ornaments
If you're in a pinch to find ornaments this year, or feeling like making your own, these playing card ornaments look like so much fun to make. They're also so… READ THE REST
Woman finds possum peeking out from artificial Christmas tree (video)
Texas resident Brett Ingram was reveling in the holiday wonder of her artificial Christmas tree—white-frosted fronds and all—when she heard an unfamiliar sneeze from the vicinity. "I look over and… READ THE REST
Microsoft dropped a lifetime license for Office and we're all being super normal about it
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and more, for life for only $49.97. Don't you just love paying for something every month and never actually owning it? What, you don't? In… READ THE REST
Work, play, and stay connected with this $110 iPad
TL;DR: Bring home your own Apple iPad for only $109.99 — $140 off the usual price — right here while limited supplies last. In the market for an iPad? This versatile Apple gadget makes… READ THE REST
Power through your day with this $425 MacBook Pro
TL;DR: Upgrade your daily computer with this MacBook Pro, now only $424.97 (reg. $1,499) through June 1. It's not every day you can score a MacBook Pro for under $500. But if… READ THE REST
