Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Plant Parenthood

How To Buy Plants And Keep Them Alive
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HOW TO BE AN ADULT
How To Buy Plants And Keep Them Alive
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You should own a plant. It'll make you happy. Here, a guide to purchasing your first plant and helping it thrive.
THIS ISN'T SPIN
A 20-Cent Device That Could Transform Health Care
wired.com
The Paperfuge is a hand-powered centrifuge made of paper, string, and plastic that can spin biological samples at up to 125,000 rpm.
STOOGES THEY AIN'T
Are The Marx Brothers Still Funny?
thedailybeast.com
The first comedic break-outs of the talkies liked to talk a lot. A whole lot. Do their witty wordplay and manic gags hold up?
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The New Year's Resolution You Can Actually Keep
smiledirectclub.com
The first things people notice about you isn't your abs, it's your smile. So how about making this year's resolution to get the smile you've always wanted.
IT'S A REGIONAL THING
WELL IT'S BETTER THAN 'DO YA, PUNK?'
Why Do Canadians Say 'Eh'?
atlasobscura.com
Canadians are not particularly amused when you eagerly point out their "eh" habit, but the word has become emblematic of the country in a way that is now mostly out of their control. But what even is this word? How did it come to be so associated with Canada?
MAPPING THE BINARY
The Female-To-Male Ratio Of America, By State And County
digg.com
Every state, every county, two sexes, one map.
NOT SLEEPING WITH THE FISHES YET
The Codfather
hakaimagazine.com
Since his release from prison in the 1980s, Carlos Rafael has ruthlessly run his Massachusetts seafood business with little regard for the law.
FIGHTING ON
WHY WE DIDN'T SEE BIN LADEN'S BODY
The Crimes Of SEAL Team 6
theintercept.com
SEAL Team 6 is the most celebrated of the US military's special mission units. But hidden behind the heroic narratives is a darker, more troubling story of "revenge ops," unjustified killings, mutilations, and other atrocities.
STARMAN
The Last David Bowie Left On Earth
noisey.vice.com
A year after Ziggy Stardust ascended, we track down the David Bowie impersonator who is still dedicating his life to the Thin White Duke.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
TIME TO GO INTO THE AIR IN THIS PLANE!
Turkish Airlines' DIY De-Icing Method Does Not Inspire A Lot Of Confidence
digg.com
This video is a testament to the powers of human ingenuity and to the fact that entrusting your life to a flying metal tube is still kind of scary.
IN THE NEWS
Everything You Need To Know About The New Reports On Donald Trump's Alleged Russian Connections
What You Missed During Day One Of Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearing
Dylann Roof Sentenced To Death In Charleston Church Massacre
Thousands Urged To Flee Ahead Of Flooding California Rivers
Watch President Obama's Farewell Address
Remember, failing to plant is planting to fail.