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 …

Vice President Joe Biden’s first photo of the VP sitting behind his aviators at his desk, shuffling papers and surrounded by Americana. The only situation that could make this photo better: him holding a sandwich while riding a train. Follow the VP here.

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

The Capella Hotel in Georgetown is hosting the last leg of its golden Easter Egg Hunt this week. And this isn’t some kids-in-the-grass type of Easter egg hunt. This the real deal– read about the winnings below. Tomorrow, Thursday through this Easter Sunday they will hide four golden eggs throughout …

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.

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] …

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 …

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  

It’s peak time, people. If you’re not trying to avoid tourists at the Tidal Basin, maybe you should do one of these other things.

He, his father and grandfather were accused after people threw stones at police and gas-company workers who were trying to collect overdue bills. … Typical developmental milestones for a 9-month-old, according to the CDC, include playing peek-a-boo and sitting without support. The agency does not mention taking part in angry …