Thursday, February 2, 2017

You Can't Sit Forever

We've all had days where we fall into the couch and want to never get up. But what would happen if you actually just did that? The answer is you would die.
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Morning · Thu, Feb 02
KEEP CHILLIN'
YOU'LL WANT TO BE SITTING FOR THIS
What Would Happen If You Never Got Up From Your Seat?
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We've all had days where we fall into the couch and want to never get up. But what would happen if you actually just did that? The answer is you would die.
NEXT TO STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, CHARISMA
Luck Is A Skill Set You Can Refine
nautil.us
Beyond their level of privilege or the circumstances they were born into, the luckiest people may have a specific set of skills that bring chance opportunities their way.
THEY SUCK
The Physics Of Spill-Proof Cups
wired.com
There is a popular mug that doesn't spill. Here's how it might work, along with an estimate of the maximum tipping force to knock it over.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
The Complete Guide For Learning To Code
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Want a great tech job? Here's all the best coding, design and full-stack instruction...without the student loans.
BEWARE OF THE ANIMALS
HE SAW HIS SHADOW, OF COURSE
What Are The Origins Of Groundhog Day?
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Every February 2nd, residents of the US look to a groundhog in Pennsylvania to tell them how long winter will last. Aside from the mysterious origins of the climatological logic, the tradition itself is hard to make sense of.
WHAT HAPPENS HARE, STAYS HARE
Feral Bunnies Are Taking Over Las Vegas
atlasobscura.com
They've overrun yards, state parks, and even a mental facility — and no one knows what to do with them.
MAYBE HE JUST HATES TOYOTAS?
WATCH: Here's Why You Keep Your Windows Closed At The Lion Park
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The lions are not your friends. In fact, since you're driving your loud car through their home, they're definitely not your friends.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
'NIGHTMARE INDUCING'
Here's The New Boston Dynamics Robot You're Not Supposed To See Yet
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At a recent conference, Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert gave one very lucky audience a sneak peak at their newest robot "Handle," a terrifyingly cool combination of limbs and wheels.
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Oculus Lawsuit Ends With Half Billion Dollar Judgment Awarded To Zenimax
2 GOP Senators To Vote Against Betsy DeVos As Education Secretary
Over 70 Arrested At Standing Rock As Dakota Access Aims To Finish Pipeline
1 Hostage Dead In Delaware Prison Standoff
Six more weeks of winter? We'd better sit down.