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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a bill that officially classifies beer as alcoholic.
Until now anything containing less than 10% alcohol in Russia has been considered a foodstuff.
Read more: http://twentytwowords.com/beer-in-russia-is-now-legally-considered-alcoholic/
Doctor Who fans got a surprise treat from the BBC Thursday as they wait for the 50th Anniversary Special later in November. The BBC released a special episode online that sets the stage for the special, and it brings back a star from the show’s past.
Paul McGann, who starred as the Doctor in the 1996 Fox TV movie, returns to the role in a 7-minute mini episode called “The Night of the Doctor”, written by Who‘s current showrunner, Steven Moffat (the upcoming feature-length special is entitled “The Day of the Doctor”). Although McGann played the Doctor onscreen only once before, his Eighth Doctor was accepted into the show’s continuity, and he has lent his voice talents to several Doctor Who audio adventures produced by Big Finish.
Earlier this year, McGann cleverly denied he was involved in the 50th Anniversary Special — which he technically still isn’t. But “The Night of the Doctor” finally gives fans some closure to his incarnation of the Doctor, and it helps that McGann has aged very well: He looks almost exactly like he did in the TV movie, shorter hair notwithstanding.
Read more: http://mashable.com/2013/11/14/doctor-who-night/
Photographer Gordon Buchanan traveled to the Arctic to document a polar bear family for the BBC2‘s upcoming special, My Polar Bear Family and Me.
While in a special protective cage similar in concept to an above ground shark cage, a very hungry polar bear caught a whiff of his scent.
Though she never ended up breaking into the ‘ice cube,’ her vicious 45 minute attempt “was one of the most terrifying things that I’ve ever done,” reports the Scottish artist.
He is a real doctor, right?
I have to confess that I have never watched Doctor Who. I know there have been many Doctors and I think they are actually called Time Guys. Well, whatever they are called, I ranked them solely on how they look and what they are wearing because watching a million episodes would be daunting.
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He’s the newest one, right? Well then how can he be better than the rest yet? That coat is pretty great, though, so I’m sure eventually he’ll sneak up the list of great Time Guys.
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I have no idea what is going on here. From the looks of it he is using a DJ mixer, so maybe everyone is getting ready for him to drop the beat. This makes sense, since he is a Time Guy and was able to travel to and from the future.
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Seriously, did he just leave a circus? And did she just leave a jazzercize class? Either way, they both seem comfortable and confident, so kudos to them. Also, what’s a Tardis?
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Question mark sweater and what looks like a question mark handle on his umbrella? Mr. Subtle don’t care if everyone knows he is a Time Guy. I’m guessing he was a loud Time Guy, and when the other Time Guys got together they were like, “Ugh.”
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Getting a little fresh, aren’t we, Handsy? Looking past that, the striped pants and cricket vest combo don’t really work for me. Also, the question mark on his collar is a bit much. Not the best Time Guy look, IMO.
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I’m guessing his name is Nigel? He apparently gets along with aliens, which is cool. Also, I didn’t know this show had aliens. The more you knowwwwww!
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Can Time Guys be cool dads? Because that is the way he is dressed. Like, a dad who used to be in a punk band but now runs an organic soap company.
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Was Oscar Wilde a Time Guy? God, please tell me I’m right because I would watch the shit out of that. How come I feel like this version of Doctor Who was grittier? Must be the ascot.
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This dude’s outfit is on trend. Maybe too on trend. Yet, he seems pretty youthful compared to the other Time Guys, which I feel would make him a more formidable Doctor.
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Is he named Nigel, too? I don’t know what that thing he is standing next to is supposed to be. A R2-D2 predecessor? A British traffic light? Anyway, dude’s rocking that ruffled shirt like a boss, so I’m guessing he was a pretty good Time Guy.
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With that suit it’s more Lawyer Who, amirite? Oh, wait. He’s British. More like Barrister Who, amirite? BTW, is he holding a spoon of some sort?
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Look at those locks! They look as if they have a great bounce to them. And that scarf? On point. Are those qualities that are needed in order to be a Time Guy? Because if they are then Mr. Good Hair is the greatest Time Guy ever.
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Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/justinabarca/ranking-the-doctor-who-doctors-by-someone-who-has-never-watc
Did the UK win? Of course we didn’t don’t be silly.
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Switzerland, you"re sharing too much about yourself. Stop. #EurovisionSongContest2014
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Just found who the French guitarist was #Eurovision
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What Molly was thinking… #Eurovision:
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Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/scottybryan/every-single-moment-that-mattered-during-the-2014-eurovision
Everyone knows that the Internet has a huge obsession with both cats and pop princess Taylor Swift. So it’s no surprise this witty clip from the Graham Norton Show on BBC America has gone viral with over 1.2 million hits! When Graham brings up how his guests John Cleese and Taylor Swift both adore cats, John took the opportunity to insult Taylor’s favorite pet.
“Is that a proper cat?”
Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2014/10/14/john-cleese-insults-taylor-swifts-cat/
If it’s a hot political issue in Scotland, you can bet @TannadiceLad is (not) tweeting about it. BF_STATIC.timequeue.push(function () if (BF_STATIC.bf_test_mode) localStorage.setItem(‘posted_date’, 1409066058); ); BF_STATIC.timequeue.push(function () document.getElementById(“update_posted_time_3428908″).innerHTML = “posted on ” + UI.dateFormat.get_formatted_date(1409066058); );
He’s been appearing on TV screens daily, as well as updating his blog. He’s a well-respected and experienced journalist, having reported on Scotland’s referendums in 1979 and 1997 for The Press and Journal in Aberdeen.
He follows 700 people and has somehow managed to gain almost 4,000 followers himself, all by saying nothing at all.
Everyone talks about “going green” lately. The only time I go green is on a long sea voyage! Well, this has been alot of fun. Bye Twitter.
#ff The man behind the Daft Punk helmet: @tannadicelad – he reveals all on his twitter feed
Can"t believe @Tannadicelad is the next Dr Who – you"d think he"d have kept it under his hat though.
Incisive tweeting by @tannadicelad summarising all of the good things Steven Gerrard did in the first two England matches.
Paxman says twitter is for people with “nothing going on in between their ears”. Fellow BBC journo @TannadiceLad has a withering response.
@TannadiceLad What has BBC"s Mr Brian Taylor been up to that he doesn"t want anyone to see…he"s apparently deleted all his tweets. #oops?
@loveandgarbage You could tell @TannadiceLad was a man of principle when he deleted all his old tweets.
Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/patricksmith/tannadice-lad
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