- 12 ways to ace your finals that aren’t all different study methods. Try drinking a cup of cocoa (yum!) or going for a jog. [The Huffington Post]
- Nine things you bought in 1999 that you probably regret now. Because we know those Pokemon cards and your razor scooter are just collecting dust. [Funny or Die]
- Christmas decorations: the best of the worst. Did you buy a leg-lamp from A Christmas Story or a skunk ornament? We hope not. [Jezebel]
- An illegal immigrant studying at Harvard reacts to the DREAM Act (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act). The story of her incredible journey. [The Daily Beast]
- The Food Network’s 12 Days of Cookies. Take a study break and bake up one of these recipes from the fine chef’s you see on TV. Our personal favorite? Paula’s Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies! [The Food Network]
- You know all about iPhone apps, but what about the apps for Android users? Here are the top 10 must-have apps for all Droid lovers. [The New York Times]
- Know someone who’s got it all? Somehow we bet she doesn’t have this: a $2 million bra from Victoria’s Secret. Yes! You cracked the secret VS! This is what we need during a recession. [CNN]
- It might not be the North Pole, but still, just looking at The White House’s Christmas decorations gets us excited for Dec. 25. Sasha and Malia are lucky to have Santa visit this house! [Holidash]
- Our new favorite celeb couple? Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal! If you’re behind on their blossoming romance here’s a handy timeline. Taylor can refer to this when she’s recording her new album and undoubtedly a song about Jake! [MTV News]
- Does infidelity and promiscuity run in your family? Could be a taboo topic but new research shows there may be a genetic explanation for why some people are more prone to these behaviors than others. [Business Week]