The Washington Post published a sweet visual explanation of how the Capitol dome is being repaired over the coming years. Check out what will be happening under the dome in this neat visual explanation, and tell me if their animation of scaffolding going up around the building doesn’t remind you …

Google is throwing a big soiree to kick off their D.C. Google City Experts program at the Long View Gallery tonight from 6:30-8:30. Google City Experts is an exclusive program offered in less than 25 cities across 7 countries that relies on local experts like you for the real scoop …

Teen takes a selfie video next to the train tracks.  Teen gets kicked in the head by a train conductor. You’re welcome.   via

If you buy a certain scientific scale on Amazon.com, the services conveniently creates a list of other drug related paraphernalia for all your shopping needs. Try the search yourself. via

This just in: political scientists are over-represented in D.C. Business Insider compiled the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to figure out which jobs are most popular in each state. Click below to see the full resolution map.

We want to be mad about this. But somehow, we can’t be. On the franchise’s Wikipedia page, owner has been changed to Atlanta Braves, a tongue-in-cheek nod to the fact that the Braves have won five of six games against the National League East rivals and 18 of the last …

Walmart just can’t get anything right [checkout discrimination] WaPo won Pulitzer prizes [two, count ’em] A reminder that hey, [maybe you should call your mom] What DC taxpayers say about DC [tax day stats] But what do your taxes say about you? [2013 tax distribution] It’s also [Jackie Robinson day] …

Congrats to Jonathan Easley on his new gig at Morning Consult as the new healthcare editor. Jonathan joins Morning Consult from The Hill where he covered healthcare since 2011. He has also reported for Roll Call and Salon. Before entering the world of journalism, Jonathan spent 10 years working in …

A great video find from six years ago, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell spontaneously burst out into song (the national anthem) during an interview. American, funny and surprisingly well-harmonized, this is worth a watch.  

A bill shortly titled “Let Me Google That For You” is about to pass. With h/t to our tipster. S.2206 — Let Me Google That For You Act (Introduced in Senate – IS) 113th CONGRESS IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES A BILL To streamline the collection and distribution …

Jayson Werth has had a good record the past couple days: people are stroking his beard and he got a grand slam. It’s been a good week. Dribbble user Alan Oronoz made a set of sweet MLB player portraits. Here’s our own Jayson Werth. Check out this beard close up:

It has been 0 days without a shoe being thrown at Hillary Clinton #NATIONAL Obama nominates his Bro; NASA is building a flying saucer; Sebelius (and Seacrest) Out; #CancelColbert worked; Bacon prices rising; we want more more fake car noises in TV news; goodbye Ultimate Warrior; did you change all …

The Internet Association hosted a swath of internet luminaries at their “interactive gala” benefitting Girls Who Code, which was pretty rocking: They had a video tribute by Sheryl Sandberg, a cocktail reception sponsored by TripAdvisor, a relaxation room sponsored by Airbnb and decorated by Little Miss Pixie, and a dessert …

Graffiti drones [are a thing] Craving grilled cheese today? [you’re lucky] Narrowly escaping punishment [DC fire lieutenant] Here’s your cherry blossom tourist scavenger hunt [the most dangerous game] Cherry Blossoms in peak bloom [quick, everyone frame a building between the branches] Photo by Nathan Jones  

Feeling vicious? Want to make some cuts to your Facebook friend list? Jimmy Walsh uncovered a surprisingly easy reason that can be viewed on Facebook to decide who gets cut: if that friend “Likes” Nickelback.