13 take-charge, kick-ass sci-fi princesses who aren't named Leia

Leia Organa, who graced the Star Wars universe with a no-nonsense attitude and a killer set of hair buns, is the most famous sci-fi princess in history. While Luke was shooting womp rats, Leia was busy learning to braid hair ... and to plot a rebellion. All in the life of a princess, right?

Screw You And Your Out Of Office Autoreply [Funbag]

# funbag Time for your Tuesday edition of the Deadspin Funbag. Find more of Drew's stuff at KSK or on Twitter . Today, we're covering suicide, nightmares, farting, bad song endings, and more. More »

A Labor Day speech from many years ago by a non-president named Dwight Eisenhower

How Labor Day speeches have changed in recent decades.

Shades of green

Why is it so expensive? This question gets asked repeatedly about ecological products and their derivatives, often angrily. Behind it lurks an attitude that sees ecological products as luxuries, and those who believe in them as wealthy, pampered and wasteful.

What Is a Buckeye?: 20 Pressing College Football Mascot Questions

With college football kicking off tonight, fans are getting their gear ready to take their seats in stadiums and couches nationwide and root on their favorite team. From Wolverines to Gators, we all have a team that possesses a special place in our hearts, but some of our favorite schools seem to be having identity crises when it comes to their mascots. What exactly is a Buckeye? What does an ...