Friday, March 17, 2017

The 43-Year-Old Virgin

When John Albert first joined the Marines, he didn't imagine that within a few years he'd be going to war against the Corps. But when he stumbled into a revenge porn Facebook group run by his fellow Marines, he didn't have a choice.
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FALL FROM GRACE
BREAKING THE FAITH
The Rise And Fall (And Rise) Of 'Marines United'
taskandpurpose.com
When John Albert first joined the Marines, he didn't imagine that within a few years he'd be going to war against the Corps. But when he stumbled into a revenge porn Facebook group run by his fellow Marines, he didn't have a choice.
THIS HAS GRAVITY
The Fifth Force Of Physics Is Hanging By A Thread
nautil.us
As scientists chase tantalizing hints of a new force, modern physics hangs in the balance.
HIGH SCHOOL IS A CRAZY TIME
When Americans Lost Their Virginity, Charted
flowingdata.com
By 18, a higher percentage of people had had sex than hadn't, and more insights.
DEALS WE DIGG | SPONSORED
A Happy Hour Sale On Suits? Don't Mind If We Do
indochino.com
This might be the happiest hour of them all. INDOCHINO is throwing a happy hour sale until 6pm EDT where you can score $700 suits for less than $300. Just use the promo code HAPPYHOUR at checkout.
SPILLING THE BEANS
A MAN APART
The Not-So-Secret Life Of Terrence Malick
texasmonthly.com
The world's most private director turns his lens on the place where he's always been most public: Austin.
THE WORLD ISN'T THE SAME ANYMORE
WATCH: St. Patrick Wasn't Irish, Shamrocks Don't Actually Exist, And Other St. Paddy's Day Lies
digg.com
It turns out St. Patrick was born in Britain and was kidnapped by Irish raiders when he was 16. And while there are several three-leaf plants in the world, there isn't a specific "shamrock" species.
BREWING DIFFERENCES
Why Tea And Coffee Aren't Made The Same Ways
seriouseats.com
Tea has already been figured out. Coffee, well, not so much.
MARCH MADNESS INDEED
Are A Third Of Venmo Transactions Right Now Illegal Gambling Payments?
qz.com
The NCAA championship basketball tournaments are now underway and Americans — as they do every year — have undertaken a massive distributed illegal gambling conspiracy to wager on the outcomes of the games.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
LIKE THE SUN CRASHING INTO EARTH
Newly Declassified Nuclear Test Footage Shows The Terrifying Power Of A Nuclear Blast
digg.com
The US government just declassified some old nuclear test videos. This one, in particular, is a bit different from the usual mushroom cloud view, and it's really quite something.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
17 Coffee Gadgets You'll Wish You Had Sooner
digg.com
You don't have to be a coffee snob to think these gadgets are awesome. (But if you are a coffee snob, they're gonna rock your world.)
IN THE NEWS
US Apologizes To UK Spy Agency Over Trump Wiretapping Claims
Secretary Of State Tillerson Warns Military Action 'An Option' Against North Korea
'Saturday Night Live' To Air Live Across Entire Country For First Time
Uber's Autonomous Cars Drove 20,354 Miles — And Had To Be Taken Over At Every Mile
Pentagon Tells Employees 'Don't Stream March Madness'
How close are you to the weekend? This close *holds up thumb and forefinger really close together*