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Who’s Really to Blame for Last Night’s Oscar Debacle?

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The last five minutes of the 89th Academy Awards delivered one of the most shocking moments in Oscar history. For viewers who called it quits before the final trophy was handed out, here’s what happened: Two minutes into the acceptance speeches for La La Land’s Best Picture win, it was revealed that Damien Chazelle’s musical wasn’t the rightful winner after all. Barry Jenkins’s Moonlight was the true Best Picture winner, and the casts and crews of the two films awkwardly switched places on stage in a moment that was stranger than cinematic fiction.

You can watch the scene play out below:

Warren Beatty, who opened the envelope and then handed the card to his fellow presenter, Faye Dunaway, to read, has received a lot of flak for the incident online. But according to Mashable, the London-based accounting and professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is really to blame for the mix-up.

For years, the PwC accountants have managed the Academy Awards ceremony. Last night, officials made the egregious error of handing the envelope containing the Best Actress winner to Beatty instead of the one for Best Picture. The company released a statement, which read:

“We sincerely apologize to ‘Moonlight,’ ‘La La Land,’ Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, and Oscar® viewers for the error that was made during the award announcement for Best Picture. The presenters had mistakenly been given the wrong category envelope and when discovered, was immediately corrected. We are currently investigating how this could have happened, and deeply regret that this occurred.”

You can witness Beatty’s confusion upon opening the envelope in the video above. After reading Emma Stone’s name listed when he was supposed to be announcing Best Picture, the stumped actor passed the buck to his partner—and Bonnie and Clyde co-star—Dunaway, who saw the words La La Land and read them immediately. So don’t blame the presenters; they were also victims of last night’s epically embarrassing oversight.

[h/t Mashable]


February 27, 2017 – 10:45am

You Can’t Miss Monday’s Best Amazon Deals

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As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, February 27.

Mental Floss has affiliate relationships with certain retailers, including Amazon, and may receive a small percentage of any sale. But we only get commission on items you buy and don’t return, so we’re only happy if you’re happy. Good luck deal hunting!

GADGETS, TOYS, AND MEDIA

Meidong Universal Water Resistance QQChocolate Portable V4.0 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with 10W Dual Driver and Built-in Microphone for $25.99 (list price $89.99)

Etekcity Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Household Appliances, White (Learning Code, 5Rx-2Tx) for $25.48 (list price $49.98)

TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless 4.1 Magnetic Earbuds Stereo Earphones, Secure Fit for Sports with Built-in Mic [Upgraded Version] for $32.29 (list price $37.99)

TaoTronics Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter / Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless 3.5mm Adapter (aptX Low Latency, 2 Devices Simultaneously, For TV / Home Sound System) for $33.99 (list price $39.99)

Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact 5000mAh External Battery with Fast-Charging Technology, Power Bank for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy and more for $14.39 (list price $49.99)

Bluetooth Earbud, FKANT V4.1 Wireless Headset Headphone Invisible Ultra Small Mini Earphone Earpiece with MIC for iPhone Samsung Android Phones and More (1 Pack) for $11.59 (list price $28.99)

Anker Astro E3 Ultra Compact 10000mAh Portable Charger (2nd Generation, Classic External Battery Power Bank) Slim with PowerIQ Technology (Black) for $21.99 (list price $39.99)

Anker PowerCore+ 26800, Premium Portable Charger, High Capacity 26800mAh External Battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (in- and output), Includes PowerPort+ 1 Wall Charger for $69.99 (list price $149.99)

Garmin vívofit 2 Activity Tracker, Black for $59.00 (list price $80.10)

Tiergrade Micro USB Cable [6-Pack] in Assorted Length (1ft, 3ft, 6ft, 10ft) High Speed Data Sync Fast Charging Cable for Android smartphone, Samsung , HTC, Huawei, Nokia, LG, Sony, Blackberry(Black) for $7.99 (list price $9.99)

Bluetooth Headphones, Comsoon [Magnetic USB Charge] Ultra Mini Car Headset Wireless Invisible In-ear Earbuds Earpiece Sports with Mic Supports Hands-free Calling-1 PCS Only (black) for $17.99 (list price $31.99)

Etekcity Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for Household Appliances, White (Learning Code, 3Rx-1Tx) for $16.98 (list price $26.98)

Holigoo Premium Clip-on Cell Phone Camera Lens Kit, Wide-Angle 0.36x & Fisheye 180° & Macro 20x Lens for iPhone 7/6S/6S Plus & Most Smartphones for $20.99 (list price $59.99)

Bluetooth Speakers, TaoTronics Stereo 20W Wireless Portable Speaker (Dual 10W Drivers, Dual Passive Subwoofers, Strong Bass, Aluminum-Alloy, Bluetooth 4.0, Built-in Microphone) for $33.99 (list price $59.99)

1byone Upper Arm Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Blood Pressure Cuff with Easy-to-Read Backlit LCD, Blood Pressure Machine One Size Fits All Cuff, Sphygmomanometer Nylon Storage Case, White for $25.99 (list price $59.99)

Timex T236BQX FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio with USB Charge Port – Black for $23.58 (list price $50.28)

MeasuPro Instant Read Fingertip Digital Pulse Oximeter, FDA Approved for $19.99 (list price $24.99)

Emporio Armani Men’s AR2477 Dress Silver Watch for $141.20 (list price $245.00)

Melissa & Doug Chef Puppet With Detachable Wooden Rod for Animated Gestures for $14.99 (list price $19.99)

Bluetooth Car Kit, Comsoon Bluetooth 4.0 Car Adapter, Wireless Stereo Handsfree Speakerphone with One Port 2.1A USB Car Charger, 3.5mm Aux Jack & Magnetic Mounts for $17.99 (list price $31.99)

Apple Certified Lightning Cable by Tech Armor – 6FT Space Grey – Tough-Braided Extra-Strong Jacket – Sync/Charge iPhone & iPad – 2-Year Warranty for $11.96 (list price $14.95)

Funko Marvel: Avengers 2 – Thor Bobble Head Action Figure for $8.99 (list price $10.99)

iPad Pro Stand, TechMatte Multi-Angle Aluminum Holder for iPad Pro 12.9 9.7 inch Tablets, E-readers and Smartphones – XL-Size Stand for $12.99 (list price $29.99)

Little Buddy Toys Nintendo Official Super Mario Plush, 8″ for $13.95 (list price $16.99)

1byone Apple Watch Charging Stand, 4-in-1 Charging Dock for iWatch, iPad and iPhone with 2 USB Ports, Apple MFi Certified Power Station in Aluminum Alloy, Silver for $39.99 (list price $49.99)

Funko POP Marvel: Deadpool Two Swords Action Figure for $8.78 (list price $10.99)

KITCHEN

Thermos Stainless King 24 Ounce Food Jar, Midnight Blue for $22.38 (list price $25.03)

Thermos Stainless Steel Beverage Can Insulator for 12 Ounce Can for $8.29 (list price $10.99)

Thermos 16-Ounce Drink Bottle with Tea Infuser, Black for $21.58 (list price $26.99)

Thermos Stainless King 16 Ounce Travel Mug, Stainless Steel for $22.39 (list price $27.99)

AmazonBasics Premium 8-Piece Steak Knife Set for $16.76 (list price $19.99)

Set of 8 Stainless Steel Straws FDA-Approved Ultra Long 10.5” Drinking Metal Straws For 20 30oz Stainless Tumblers Rumblers Cold Beverage (4 Straight + 4 Bent + 2 Brushes) for $8.99 (list price $19.99)

Salt and Pepper Shakers with Matching Stand – Salt and Pepper Grinders – Spice Grinder with Adjustable Coarseness – Brushed Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Mill Pair for $17.99 (list price $49.99)

Chef’n Zipstrip Herb Stripper for $4.70 (list price $6.72)

DRAGONN Stainless Steel Whisks, Silicone handle, Milk & Egg Beater Blender, Kitchen Utensils for Blending, Set of 3 for $9.99 (list price $14.95)

Ninja Nutri Bowl DUO with Auto-iQ Boost (NN102) for $97.99 (list price $139.99)

Zestkit Wine Aerator Pourer – Premium Aerating Pourer Red and White Wine Breather Decanter Spout Black for $6.99 (list price $19.99)

Marley Coffee, Marley Mixer Single Serve RealCup Organic Variety Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 36 Count for $16.38 (list price $27.99)

Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe, Ensemble Red (43253RA) for $34.88 (list price $39.99)

DRAGONN Premium Sturdy 12-inch and 9-inch Stainless-steel Locking Kitchen Tongs, Set of 2 … for $12.99 (list price $19.99)

ZYLISS Easy Pull Food Chopper and Manual Food Processor – Vegetable Slicer and Dicer – Hand Held for $19.53 (list price $27.27)

Wine Chiller – 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Wine Bottle Cooler Stick Freezer with Aerator and Pourer Decanter for Merlot Beer Whiskey Cocktails Grape by Family Care for $8.39 (list price $18.99)

HOME

Dyson V6 Origin Cord-Free Stick Vacuum (Certified Refurbished) for $199.99 (list price $399.99)

Etekcity Digital Body Weight Scale with Body Tape Measure, Tempered glass, 400 Pounds for $14.99 (list price $39.99)

Black+Decker BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum, 20-volt for $58.99 (list price $79.99)

PurSteam Fabric Steamer, Fast-Heat Aluminum Heating Element With Travel Pouch, 180ml Capacity Perfect for Home and Travel for $19.99 (list price $69.99)

Honeywell HUL520W Mistmate Cool Mist Humidifier, White for $21.99 (list price $36.96)

Purefly Inflatable Soft Velvet Neck Support Travel Pillow for $21.99 (list price $69.99)

Epica Silicone Coated Ironing Board Cover Resists Scorching and Staining – 15″x54″ for $12.95 (list price $29.99)

VicTsing 300ml Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser, Wood Grain Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier for Office Home Bedroom Living Room Study Yoga Spa for $31.99 (list price $43.99)

Hotel Luxury 3pc Duvet Cover Set- Elegant White/Black Trim Hotel Quality Design-Silky Soft- Wrinkle & Fade Resistant Bedding..Full/Queen for $26.99 (list price $89.99)

Smart Home Bedding Super Plush Pillow Dust Mite Resistant Down Alternative (Queen/Standard, 2 Pack) for 27.99 (list price $59.99)

Whitmor 6023-741 Folding Clothes Drying Rack, White, Rust-Proof Guarantee, Premium Quality for $21.88 (list price $49.99)

Sterilite 19889804 Storage Boxes,White Lid & Clear Base with Latches,70 Quart/66Liter,4-Pack for $42.90 (list price $90.00)

Yankee Candle Company Winter Glow Large Jar Candle for $22.61 (list price $27.99)

Weiman Silver Wipes for Cleaning and Polishing Silver Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate and Fine Antique Silver – 20 count for $4.49 (list price $6.99)

Queen Comforter Duvet Insert White – Quilted Comforter with Corner Tabs – Hypoallergenic, Plush Siliconized Fiberfill, Box Stitched Down Alternative Comforter by Utopia Bedding for $39.99 (list price $69.99)

LIHAO 12 Piece Set Rustproof Stainless Steel Shower Curtain Rings Hooks for Bathroom Shower Rod for $5.89 (list price $6.99)

Household Essentials P1900 Portable Umbrella Clothesline Dryer – Hang Wet or Dry Laundry for $49.99 (list price $69.99)

GermGuardian AC4100 3-in-1 Air Cleaning System with HEPA Filter, UV-C Sanitizer and Odor Reduction, 11-Inch Table Top Tower Air Purifier for $54.99 (list price $59.84)

Set of 5 Mesh Laundry Bags-1 Jumbo, 2 Extra Large & 2 Medium for Laundry,Blouse, Hosiery, Stocking, Underwear, Bra and Lingerie, Travel Laundry Bag for $8.89 (list price $29.99)

Patton PUH680-N-U Milk-House Utility Heater for $18.99 (list price $32.99)

Whitmor Supreme Hanging Garment Bag, Clear for $11.49 (list price $14.16)

Whitmor 6256-4925 Shark Collapsible Cube for $10.25 (list price $19.99)

Vornado MVH Whole Room Vortex Heater, Black for $59.99 (list price $79.99)

Skip Hop Geo Grey-Cream Playspot Foam Floor Tile Playmat, Chevron for $63.20 (list price $79.00)

Full Size SafeRest Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector – Vinyl Free for $27.95 (list price $64.95)

Levoit Cora Himalayan Salt Lamp Natural Crystal Rock (Portable Design), 2 pounds, Levoit Basin Design, Touch Brightness Dimmable Control,UL-Listed Cord, 3 X 2.5watt Bulbs & Gift Box for $19.99 (list price $39.99)

iSonic Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner, 2.6Qt/2.5L, White Color, Variations and Accessories for $76.38 (list price $93.99)

Premium Velvet Hangers Heavy duty – 50 Pack Clothes Hangers – Non slip Black Suit hangers – Clothes Hanger Hook swivel 360 – Ultra Thin for $22.99 (list price $49.99)

BISSELL CleanView Bagless Upright Vacuum with OnePass Technology, 1330 – Corded for $69.99 (list price $79.99)

Tide PODS Free & Gentle HE Turbo Laundry Detergent Pacs 81-load Tub for $16.99 (list price $25.75)

Hoover Commercial CH32008 Hush Tone Canister Vacuum, 9 L for $141.00 (list price $210.83)

BLACK+DECKER F67E Classic Iron with Aluminum Soleplate, Black/Silver for $24.97 (list price $29.99)

BONECO/Air-O-Swiss Warm or Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier 7147 for $99.99 (list price $169.99)

HEALTH AND BEAUTY


True Wine Wipes Single Packs (12 Individual Pack), 2″, White for $7.26

Beauteous Placenta Cream with Lanolin, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, 100 Gram for $19.95 (list price $24.95)

LONDON SOHO NEW YORK Disney Collection Beyond Midnight 2-Piece Touch Up Brush Set, Cinderella Blue for $7.19 (list price $8.99)

LONDON SOHO NEW YORK Disney Collection Fairy Sponge 3-Piece Set, Aurora Tricolor for $7.99 (list price $9.99)

Gillette Mach3 Turbo Men’s Razor with 1 Mach3 Turbo Men’s Razor Refill for $5.99 (list price $8.99)

Bio-Oil Liquid Purcellin Oil, 4.2 oz for $7.69 (list price $19.99)

DenTek Fresh Clean Floss Pick, 75 Count for $3.19 (list price $3.49)

Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Wicked Fresh Cool Mountain Mint Mouth Wash, 16 Ounce Bottles, Pack of 6 for $21.54 (list price $23.94)

All Natural Charcoal Teeth Whitening Gum Powder -Mint Flavor- Made with Organic Coconut Activated Charcoal and Bentonite Clay Formula for Stronger Healthy White Teeth.No need for Strips, Kits or Gel. for $19.97 (list price $34.99)

Twin Lotus Active Charcoal Toothpaste Herbaliste Triple Action 100g (3.52 Oz) X 1 Tube for $11.09 (list price $18.00)

Crest 3D White Luxe Whitestrip Teeth Whitening Kit, Glamorous White, 14 Treatments – Packaging May Vary for $30.78 (list price $44.99)

Colgate Slim Soft Charcoal Toothbrush (Pack of 3) Ultra Soft for $4.25 (list price $6.00)

Retainer Brite 96 Tablets (3 Months Supply) for $12.49 (list price $14.99)

Colgate Wisp Portable Mini-Brush Max Fresh, Peppermint, 24 Count for $3.59 (list price $7.99)

Listerine Total Care Zero Anticavity Mouthwash, Fresh Mint, 1 L (Pack of 2) for $11.94 (list price $18.45)

Equinox International Dental Hygiene Kit – Includes Tarter Scraper/Scaling Instrument, Dental Pick, Dental Sickle, and Mouth Mirror – Professional Surgical Grade Dentist Approved Tools for $11.97 (list price $29.99)

Crest Pro-Health HD Daily Two-Step Toothpaste System for a Healthier Mouth and Whiter Teeth – 4.0 Oz and 2.3 Oz Tubes for $12.96 (list price $14.99)

TheraBreath Dentist Recommended Fresh Breath Oral Rinse – Icy Mint Flavor, 16 Ounce (Pack of 2) for $19.98 (list price $25.19)

Biotene Oral Rinse for Dry Mouth Symptoms-33.8 oz for $10.39 (list price $14.09)

O’Keeffe’s Original Lip Repair Stick for $3.47 (list price $5.99)

Holika Holika Soda Pore Cleansing Cleansing Cream (Korean original) by Beautyshop for $9.99

Tea Tree Oil Foot Soak With Epsom Salt, Helps Soak Away Toenail Fungus , Athletes Foot & Stubborn Foot Odor – Softens Calluses & Soothes Sore Tired Feet -16 oz for $19.49 (list price $13.85)

Carrier Oil Gift Set Coconut Oil – Castor Oil – Grapeseed Oil – Avocado Oil & Sweet Almond Oil – Best Massage Oil All Natural – 4 fl oz Each 5 Piece Variety Pack of Oils Premium Nature for $24.99 (list price $34.95)

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer, 1 Fl. Oz for $16.98 (list price $19.99)

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Waterproof Makeup Remover, 13.5 floz for $6.96 (list price $8.99)

BeautyKate 5 Pcs Oval Makeup Brush Set Professional Foundation Contour Concealer Blending Cosmetic Brushes (Rose Gold Black) for $9.99 (list price $29.99)

Wahl Hair Clipper Blade Oil 4 oz. #3310-300 for $4.27 (list price $5.99)

NOW Solutions Glycerine Vegetable, 16-Fluid Ounces for $6.29 (list price $8.99)

Beard Conditioner for Men – Encourages Growth – All Natural Wax Conditioner that Softens and Soothes Itching – Made with Argan Oil Beeswax and Shea Butter – 2 OZ for $13.47 (list price $29.97)

Hyperbiotics PRO-15 Probiotics – 60 Daily Time Release Pearls – 15x More Effective than Probiotic Capsules with Patented Delivery Technology – Easy to Swallow Probiotic Supplement for $24.95 (list price $34.95)

Vitafusion Women’s Gummy Vitamins, Natural Berry Flavors, 150 Count for $7.59 (list price $12.99)

Premium Collagen Peptides (16oz) | Grass-Fed, Certified Paleo Friendly, Non-Gmo and Gluten Free – Unflavored and Easy to Mix for $24.95 (list price $39.95)

Vitafusion Calcium, Gummy Vitamins For Adults, 500 mg, 100-Count for $9.88 (list price $12.00)

OFFICE, SCHOOL, AND CRAFTS

Eye-Care Desk Lamp, TaoTronics Glare-Free LED Desk Lamp for Kids – Easy One-Touch Operation Table Lamps ( Touch Control, Dimmable Brightness, Adjustable Arm & LED Panel ) for $14.99 (list price $26.99)

Gelmushta Gel Pens 120 Unique Colors (No Duplicates) Set for Adult Coloring Books Drawing with Case for $18.60 (list price $129.99)

Mead Composition Book, Primary, Grades K-2, 100 Wide-Ruled Sheets, 9.75 x 7.5 Inch Page Size, 5 Pack (72900) for $8.49 (list price $23.47)

Lineon 50 Colors Gel Pens,Gel Pen Set for Adult Coloring Books Art Markers for $7.99 (list price $49.99)

Paper Mate Flair Porous-Point Felt Tip Pen, Ultra-Fine, Core Colors, 8-Count for $7.37 (list price $10.22)

Five Star Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, 100 College Ruled Sheets, Assorted Basic Colors, 6-Pack (38052) for $18.49 (list price $30.14)

Newhouse Lighting 3W Energy-Efficient LED Clamp Lamp Light, Black for $16.59 (list price $24.99)

Educational Insights AlphaMagnets Lowercase Letter Magnets (42 pieces) for $7.48 (list price $9.99)

Sharpie Accent Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colored, 24-Count for $10.11 (list price $14.02)

Hammermill Paper, Copy Paper Poly Wrap, 20lb, 8.5 x 11, Letter, 92 Bright, 3000 Sheets / 4 Bulk Ream Case (150300C) Made In The USA for $28.45 (list price $38.86)

uni-ball 207 Impact Gel Pens, Bold Point (1.0mm), Blue, 12 Count for $19.26 (list price $33.59)

uni-ball Jetstream RT Ballpoint Pens, Bold Point (1.0mm), Blue, 3 Count for $7.64 (list price $10.49)

Vallejo Basic USA Colors Paint Set, 17ml for $39.60 (list price $52.99)

Sharpie Accent Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colored, 24-Count for $10.11 (list price $14.02)

Duck Brand Bubble Wrap Cushioning, Large Bubbles, 12 Inches x 100 Feet, Single Roll (1061909) for $19.56 (list price $29.99)

Avery Job Ticket Holders, Heavy Gauge Vinyl, 9 x 12 Inches, 10 per Pack (75009) for $6.83 (list price $10.49)

Avery Shipping Labels for Inkjet Printers, 3.5 x 5 Inches, Box of 100 (8168) for $9.59 (list price $12.24)

Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, Muted, 10-Pack for $15.95 (list price $23.44)

Sharpie Pen, Fine Point, 6-Pack, Assorted Colors (1924215) for $7.23 (list price $14.16)

Sharpie Clear View Highlighter Stick, Assorted, 4-Pack (1950749) for $5.94 (list price $9.78)

Snail&Hawk 13-Pockets Poly Accordion File-Folder Organizer with Handle,A4 Size,Buckle Closure (Green) for $13.00 (list price $15.99)

Pilot FriXion Clicker Retractable Erasable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 7-Pack (31472) for $9.99 (list price $12.10)

Brother PTD400AD Label Maker With AC Adapter for $39.99 (list price $59.99)

BIC Z4+ Roller 0.7mm 4ct, Black (Z4CP41-Blk) for $6.93 (list price $8.50)

Lexmark MX310dn Compact All-In One Monochrome Laser Printer, Network Ready, Scan, Copy, Duplex Printing and Professional Features for $199.99 (list price $291.63)

EXPO Vis-A-Vis Wet-Erase Overhead Transparency Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 8-Count for $6.90 (list price $9.56)

Mr. Sketch Scented Watercolor Markers, Chisel-Tip, Movie Night Colors, 6-Count for $4.99 (list price $5.81)

Sharpie 1780478 Accent Gel Highlighter, Fluorescent Yellow, 12-Pack for $11.50 (list price $19.98)

EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 1 Gallon for $15.44 (list price $38.37)

Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Silver, 36 Pack for $23.97 (list price $43.75)

OUTDOORS, GARDEN, AND SPORTS

Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Bounty with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit for $249.99 (list price $419.99)

AmazonBasics Elevated Cooling Pet Bed – Large for $22.25 (list price $25.99)

AmazonBasics Cat Tree with Scratching Posts – Medium for $26.99 (list price $29.99)

AmazonBasics Dog Waste Bags with Dispenser and Leash Clip – 600-Count for $10.79 (list price $11.99)

Triangle Bulbs Ultra Bright White LED Waterproof Flexible Strip Light, T93007-1 (1 pack) – 25 watt, 300 “3528 SMD”, 12 volt, 16.4 feet, Pure White – 1 PACK for $6.87 (list price $9.99)

Coleman 9949-750 Road Trip Grill LXE for $134.10 (list price $149.00)

Outdoor String Lights with 10 Dropped Sockets, SHINE HAI Commercial and Industrial Use Linkable Light Strings ETL-listed, Perfect Patio Lights for DIY, 14 FT for $26.99 (list price $199.99)

Mysuntown 2017 New Style Unisex Winter Trooper Trapper Hunting Hat Ushanka Ear Flap Chin Strap and Windproof Mask(Black Color) for $9.99 (list price $36.99)

Coleman Green Valley Cool Weather Sleeping Bag for $29.24 (list price $45.99)

Simple Solution Extra Large Dog Training Pads, 28×30, 50 ct (Packaging May Vary) for $22.39 (list price $27.99)

Mr. Heater F232000 MH9BX Buddy 4,000-9,000-BTU Indoor-Safe Portable Radiant Heater for $74.99 (list price $90.24)

WATERFLY Packable Shoulder Backpack Sling Chest CrossBody Bag Cover Pack Rucksack for Bicycle Sport Hiking Travel Camping Bookbag Men Women for $16.99 (list price $32.99)

Coleman Sundome 4-Person Tent for $49.13 (list price $63.99)

Baleaf 210D Oxford Fabric Heavy Duty Waterproof City Bike Bicycle Cover With Lockhole Black for $16.99 (list price $21.99)

KingCamp Solar Shower 20 Litre / 5.28 Gallon for $10.99 (list price $13.99)

Camp Solutions Ultralight Portable Folding Camping Backpacking Chairs with Carry Bag for $29.69 (list price $69.99)

Solar LED Lights, GRDE 24 LED 350Lumens Max 3 Modes Hand-held Outdoor Indoor Foldable Standing Led Night Light, Portable Lantern for Sleeping Working Camping Emergency, Touch Sensitive Control (Green) for $22.09 (list price $29.99)

KingCamp 2-Person PVC-Free Ultra Light Camping Airbed with Battery Operated Pump, 6 Pounds for $84.49 (list price $99.99)

PLEMO 2 Pack Anti-shock Trekking / Walking/ Hiking Trail Poles with EVA Foam Grip, Quick Lock and Tungsten Steel Spike Tip for Men and Women, 26.8″ to 53″ (Blue) for $26.99 (list price $39.99)

Coleman 24-Piece Enamel Dinnerware Set for $29.48 (list price $32.76)

VicTsing 4pcs Solar Spotlight,2-in-1 LED Wall / Landscape Solar lights, 180 Degree Adjustable Waterproof Outdoor Landscape Lights for Tree, Driveway, Yard, Lawn, Pathway, Garden for $49.99 (list price $69.99)

Coleman Oversized Quad Chair with Cooler for $23.99 (list price $29.99)

I Go A1FA02 Expedition First Aid Kit with Nylon Case, Red for $11.55 (list price $35.99)

Coleman Converta Cot for $29.26 (list price $62.99)

Contigo AUTOSPOUT Addison Reusable Water Bottle, 24oz, Ocean for $14.99 (list price $32.43)

IRONMAN Triathlon X-Class Light Commercial Multi-Workout Abdominal/Hyper Back Extension Bench for $189.00 (list price $299.00)

Dramm 12380 Heavy-Duty Brass Adjustable Hose Nozzle for $13.71 (list price $17.99)

Outlite A100 Portable Ultra Bright LED Handheld Flashlight with Adjustable Focus and 5 Light Modes for $49.99 (list price $49.99)

Rubbermaid Commercial FG9W2773BLUE BRUTE Heavy-Duty Rollout Waste/Utility Container, 50-gallon with Recycling Logo, Blue for $69.99 (list price $89.00)

Morakniv Outdoor 2000 Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.3-Inch, Orange for $24.50 (list price $39.99)

US Flag Store Printed Polyester Pirate Jack Rackham Flag, 3 by 5-Feet for $6.38 (list price $7.52)

ELECTRONICS

NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Router with High Power 5dBi External Antennas (WNR2020v2) for $19.99 (list price $29.99)

Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker (A3143), 20W Output from Dual 10W Drivers, with Two Passive Subwoofers, Portable Wireless Speaker for iPhone, iPad, Nexus, and More – Black for $49.99 (list price $119.99)

HP Notebook 15-ay011nr 15.6-Inch Laptop (6th Gen Intel Core i5-6200U Processor, 8GB DDR3L SDRAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 10), Silver for $459.99 (list price $559.99)

Ring Stick Up Cam, Outdoor security camera with 2-way audio for $168.99 (list price $199.00)

ASUS K501UW-AB78 15.6-inch Full-HD Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, GTX 960M, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD) Glacier Grey for $799.00 (list price $949.00)

ASUS ZenPad 10.1″, 2GB RAM, 16GB eMMC, 2MP Front / 5MP Rear Camera, Android 6.0, Tablet, Rose Gold (Z300M-A2-GD) for $159.00 (list price $179.00)

NETGEAR AC1900 WiFi Range Extender – Essentials Edition (EX6400) for $79.99 (list price $129.99)

NETGEAR- 1080p HD Security Camera with Audio & 7 Days of FREE Cloud Recordings–2 Pack (VMC3240) for $279.99 (list price $349.99)

Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook – Celeron 3855U, 4GB RAM, 16GB eMMC, Chrome for $179.99 (list price $299.99)

1byone Belt-Drive 3-Speed Stereo Turntable with Built in Speakers, Supports Vinyl to MP3 Recording, USB MP3 Playback, and RCA Output, Natural Wood for $47.99 (list price $79.99)

Panasonic KX-TGE233B Expandable Cordless Digital Phone with Large Keypad – 3 Handsets for $64.00 (list price $89.95)

NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender – Essentials Edition (EX6120-100NAS) for $49.99 (list price $69.99)

TOMOKO 87 Key Mechanical Keyboard, Water-Resistant Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Blue Switch, Anti-ghosting Keys (Black) for $33.99 (list price $49.99)

TOOLS

Filtrete Healthy Living Ultra Allergen Deep Pleat Filter, MPR 1550, 20-Inch x 25-Inch x 4-Inch (4-3/8-Inch Depth), 4-Pack for $101.14 (list price $123.27)

TEKTON 4883 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, Metric, Cr-V, 6-Point, 10 mm – 24 mm, 15-Sockets for $39.59 (list price $49.99)

DEWALT D26677K 3-1/4-Inch Portable Hand Planer Kit for $129.00 (list price $137.99)

ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape, Delicate Surface, 1.88-Inch by 60-Yard for $9.27 (list price $14.64)

3M Pro-Pak Tri-M-ite Fre-Cut Sanding Sheets, 120C-Grit, 9-Inch by 11-Inch, 25-Pack for $19.86 (list price $23.36)

3M Pro-Pak 99411NA 9″by11″ Garnet Sand Paper Sheets 220 Grit – 25 Pack for $10.69 (list price $12.58)

3M Sanding Sponge, Extra Fine Grit, 6-Pack for $13.92 (list price $16.38)

Crescent CTK170CMP2 Mechanics Tool Set, 170-Piece for $84.00 (list price $206.13)

Stanley STST14027 SortMaster Tool Organizer for $9.07 (list price $12.77)

PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit for $129.00 (list price $154.99)

TEKTON PLR99007 Snap Ring Pliers Set, 4-Piece for $20.75 (list price $23.99)

totobay Zoomable Headlamp, {Upgrade Version} 5000 Lumen 4 Modes LED Head Flashlight Lights with 2 Rechargeable Batteries and Wall Charger for Outdoor Sports for $23.79 (list price $49.99)

Tach-It Model-L All Metal Tap Knife (Pack of 12) for $5.56 (list price $7.08)

Antique LED Bulb, SHINE HAI 4W (40W Equivalent) ST58 Vintage Edison Light Bulb LED Lighting, 470 Lumen Warm White 2700K E26 Base, ETL-listed, Pack of 6 for $18.99 (list price $99.99)

Zwipes Auto 892-2 Microfiber Premium Plush Cloth, 6-Pack for $11.85 (list price $16.94)

Syntus 71 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set with 65 Bit Magnetic Screwdriver Kit Electronics Repair Tool Kit for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Desktop, Computer, Tablet, Game Console for $19.99 (list price $30.99)

IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock V-Jaw Pliers, 8-Inch, 2078108 for $8.81 (list price $22.90)

AstroAI Digital Multimeter with Ohm Volt Amp and Diode Test for $12.99 (list price $27.99)

Tach-It B-1 Single Edge Industrial Razor Blade (Pack of 100) for $5.44 (list price $6.94)

Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack for $18.98 (list price $19.98)

Hydroluxe Full-Chrome 24 Function Ultra-Luxury 3-way 2 in 1 Shower-Head /Handheld-Shower Combo for $24.99 (list price $49.99)

DEWALT DW2166 45-Piece Screwdriving Set with Tough Case for $9.99 (list price $41.80)

Premium Ratchet Tie Down – 4 Pk – 15 Ft – 500 Lbs Load Cap – 1500 Lb Break Strength – Cargo Straps for Moving Appliances, Lawn Equipment, Motorcycle in a Truck – Cambuckle Alternative – Ergonomic Grip for $21.97 (list price $39.99)

TEKTON 5941 Digital Tire Gauge, 100 PSI for $10.79 (list price $11.99)

3M 10120 Synthetic Steel Wool for $3.47 (list price $5.49)


February 27, 2017 – 12:33pm

6 Times the Wrong Winner Was Announced

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Call it #Oscargate2017. After a nearly four-hour Academy Awards ceremony that produced a few fun surprises—including a bus full of starstruck tourists and candy and doughnuts falling from the sky—the auditorium at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre erupted into total confusion when the night’s biggest award was mistakenly given to Damien Chazelle’s La La Land … only to discover that it was, in fact, Barry Jenkins’s Moonlight that had been named Best Picture.

Though PricewaterhouseCoopers, the accounting firm that tallies the night’s big winners, has officially taken blame for the gaffe, it’s a moment that will be remembered for years to come. But it’s not the first time the wrong winner has been announced in a very public way.

1. MISS UNIVERSE // 2015

In the wake of last night’s Best Picture mix-up, Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel joked, “This is very unfortunate what happened. Personally, I blame Steve Harvey for this.” In December 2015, Steve Harvey became the internet’s favorite meme after he mistakenly named Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutiérrez, as Miss Universe, when it was Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach, who had actually won. Though both women took the error in stride, Harvey told Jimmy Fallon that “It was four minutes of pure hell.”

2. BET AWARDS // 2011

An awkward moment occurred at the 2011 BET Awards when contest winner Tiffany Green was given the opportunity to announce the year’s Viewer’s Choice Award. She announced Chris Brown as the year’s recipient—then had to quickly correct herself and announce that it was actually Brown’s ex, Rihanna, who had won. (Drake graciously accepted the award on RiRi’s behalf.) It wouldn’t be the last time Rihanna was involved in this sort of mix-up (more on that below).

3. AUSTRALIA’S NEXT TOP MODEL // 2010

In 2010, with a live crowd watching, Australia’s Next Top Model host Sarah Murdoch announced that contestant Kelsey Martinovich had won the reality show title. Tears of joy were shed and thanks were given, until a pale-faced Murdoch interrupted the happy moment to apologize and say that it was actually Amanda Ware who had been the intended winner.

“I don’t know what to say right now,” Murdoch told the finalists—and the confused crowd of 2000. “I’m feeling a bit sick about this. I’m so sorry about this, oh my God. I don’t know what to say. This is a complete accident, I’m so sorry. It’s Amanda … it was read to me wrong.”

4. NRJ MUSIC AWARDS // 2009

Call it a case of things getting lost in translation. In 2009, Katy Perry happily accepted the award for Best International Song for “I Kissed a Girl” at the NRJ Awards in Cannes, France. Except the award wasn’t Perry’s to accept—it was meant for Rihanna and “Disturbia.” Fortunately, Perry didn’t go home empty-handed: she did (legitimately) win Best International Album for One of the Boys at the same event.

5. MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS // 2002

Michael Jackson’s win for “Artist of the Millennium” at the 2002 VMAs wasn’t so much an error as it was a misunderstanding. Because the event happened to fall on the King of Pop’s birthday, Britney Spears was tasked with presenting him with an elaborate cake to mark the occasion. In her lead-up to the baked goods, she referred to MJ as the “artist of the millennium” (no caps) which he understood as “Artist of the Millennium”—an award that, unfortunately, did not exist. (Though if it had, we’re sure he would have been a top contender.)

6. “DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN” // 1948

If ever there was a time to yell “Stop the presses!,” it would have been in the moments following the 1948 presidential election, when the Chicago Daily Tribune ran a headline that boldly—albeit incorrectly—stated that “Dewey Defeats Truman.” In truth, it was the other way around. Fortunately, President Truman found the whole thing pretty funny and happily posed for pictures while holding up the paper.


February 27, 2017 – 10:00am

Take a Virtual Tour of Queen Mary’s Dollhouse

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A dollhouse built for Queen Mary in the early 1920s is more luxurious than many life-sized homes. Given to the Queen as a gift for her efforts in World War I, it features running water, electric lights, working elevators, and flushing toilets.

British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens was behind the larger design, but more than 1500 artists and craftsmen fabricated miniatures for the structure. The dollhouse’s library includes original stories handwritten by famous authors of the period. Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle all contributed pieces to the collection. In the wine cellar, 1200 thimblefuls of real booze are kept in miniature bottles. The garage houses a Daimler and a 1923 Silver Ghost limousine.

The dollhouse is also one of the biggest ever made at a 1:12 scale (one inch to one foot). When thanking everyone responsible, Queen Mary called it “the most perfect present that anyone could receive.” You can get a detailed look at the structure, which is now on display at Windsor Castle, in the video below.

[h/t BBC]


February 27, 2017 – 9:00am

15 Geeky Tote Bags For Lugging Around Your Books

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Ever have too many books to possibly hold under one arm? We know the struggle, and that’s why we did some digging to find you some excellent tote bags to hold all your stuff—books or otherwise.

1. STAR WARS; $70

Whether you’re with the Rebels or the Empire, this bag has the right patches to match your current alliance. And, should you ever change your allegiance, just flip the bag over to display the correct designs. The twill and faux leather tote has a document pocket on the Imperial side that closes with a magnetic snap. There’s also an interior pocket with a zipped pouch for transporting important memory drives across the galaxy.

Find it: ThinkGeek

2. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE; $18

Where the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak once drew an illustration for a child who was so excited by it, he ate it. We assume you won’t bite into this canvas tote bag, but it is still a pretty thrilling design. The double-sided bag features an extended version of the iconic cover printed in vibrant color. And, when you purchase this tote, a book goes to a community in need. 

Find it: Amazon

3. GIANT CAT FACE; $19

Turn heads with this bold statement tote that’s shaped like a gigantic cat head. No one can question your love for felines while you’re slinging this 23-inch polyester bag with added ears on your shoulder.

Find it: Amazon

4. DINOSAURS; $18

Is there anything more exciting than a parade of dinosaurs? Dustin Harbin researched dinosaurs and other creatures who lived among them for this highly detailed design. Each ancient beast is drawn to a relative scale and gets its own nameplate stating its length. The design later spurred a leporello (a 6.5-foot infographic that folds out), which features over 100 illustrated creatures.

Find it: Society6

5. COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK; $20

Now you can put your writing journals into a bag that looks like a giant composition notebook, sort of like how you put all your grocery bags into another grocery bag for safe keeping. This cotton canvas bag comes with a small inner pocket for things like pens and knickknacks. 

Find it: Amazon

6. POKEMON; $60

This faux leather tote features the four starter Pokemon from the beloved Japanese franchise. Each pocket monster is designed in a traditional sailor tattoo style with flowers, leaves, and banners that say “Gotta Catch ‘Em All!” There’s even a matching wallet that you can store inside. The 16-inch tall bag has plenty of room for all your potions and Pokeballs.

Find it: ThinkGeek

7. RICK AND MORTY; $20

Need to get something done? Maybe have some books carried with ease? Mr. Meeseeks is here to help with this blue, polyester tote. Just make sure you follow through or you’ll have a lot of angry Meeseeks on your hands. 

Find it: Redbubble

8. MOBY-DICK SENTENCE DIAGRAM; $22

Lovers of order and diagrams are definitely a fan of the classic Reed-Kellogg system, which converts sentences into organized trees. This 16-inch wide tote sports the first and last line of Moby-Dick in parsed trees on either side of the bag. 

Find it: Pop Chart Labs

9. UNICORN TAPESTRY; $18

Even a unicorn can be prone to tsundokuThis book-centric tote is based on the famous tapestry “The Unicorn in Captivity.” Thankfully, in this version, the unicorn is free and surrounded by books. 

Find it: Society6

10. GUDETAMA; $40

Japan’s favorite lazy egg cartoon now comes in bag form. This faux leather tote is 18 inches tall and comes with two little egg arms that hang from the side. The inside is lined with a yellow and white polka dot pattern and has an inner pocket for smaller items. And, it comes with a sunny-side up Gudetama coin purse that closes with a zipper and clips into place.

Find it: ThinkGeek

11. THE LEGEND OF (FOX) ZELDA; $18

What if Link was a fox? It would certainly make running through Kokiri Forest a lot easier. This charming design is featured on both sides of the bag, which comes in three different sizes. 

Find it: Society6

12. BROKEN IMAGE; $30

Sorry—the tote bag image you were looking for is no longer available. This internet savvy design is printed on an American Apparel cotton tote. Hopefully items inside won’t become corrupted like the outside. 

Find it: BZA

13. SOLAR SYSTEM; $18

The whole solar system (sorry, Pluto) is lined up on this colorful tote. The vibrantly printed bag is covered on both sides and comes in three sizes. 

Find it: Society6

14. COLLECTION OF CAMERAS; $25

Cameras have undergone a lot of shape and design changes through the years. This collapsible canvas tote shows a variety of camera incarnations, starting with the first Kodak in 1888. The design cuts off before contemporary times, but its matching print shows modern options like the iPhone and GoPro.

Find it: Pop Chart Labs

15. NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS MOVIE; $9

This screenprinted, light-weight tote takes an old expression and modernizes it. We have to agree, there are a lot of great books out there with terrible movie counterparts.

Find it: Etsy


February 27, 2017 – 8:00am

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What’s the Purpose of the Diamond on the Front of Backpacks?

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You may have noticed that a lot of backpacks have a little leather square sewn right on the front. Just like the tiny pocket in your jeans or the hole in a spaghetti spoon, the design, which is found commonly on Herschel bags, is about more than just style.

The little diamonds—called lash tabs or pig snouts—have two parallel slits cut out of the center. This lets you weave a cord or string through and tie various items—shoes, a water bottle, a flashlight—to your bag. The strong little square is built to hold your larger items while hiking or traveling, but it can also be used for smaller objects like earbuds or name tags.

[h/t Lifehacker]


February 27, 2017 – 6:30am