Thursday, May 18, 2017

Some Fries With Your Tater Tots?

Fictional character Mark Watney did it. So why can't you?
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THIS IS GETTING WEIRD
BEST SPUDS FOREVER
What Would Happen If You Ate Nothing But Potatoes?
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Fictional character Mark Watney did it. So why can't you?
DEEP DREAMS FROM MY FATHER
Let's Elect An AI As President
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Could an artificially intelligent president be trained to maximize happiness for the most people without infringing on civil liberties?
IT'S ALL A BLUR
Entire Films Condensed To A Single Frame With Long Exposure
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Jason Shulman photographs entire movies with ultra-long exposures, creating impressionist photo masterpieces in the process
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Are These The Best Swim Shorts Money Can Buy?
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Orlebar Brown's tailored swim shorts offer the perfect shape and fit. Made from quick-drying fabric to take you from the beach to the bar, they make looking stylish look easy.
I WANT TO BE THE VERY BEST
FLOWER POWER
My Absurd Quest For A Coachella-Ready Body
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What does it mean to have a body that's ready for a music festival? Nate Dern heads to the gym — and then Coachella — to find out.
I/O BOY
Just The Good Stuff From Yesterday's Google I/O Keynote
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Google introduced Google Lens, a stand-alone VR headset and... photo books? Here are the highlights from today's conference.
HOCKEY STICK ACCELERATION
America's Cars Are Suddenly Getting Faster And More Efficient
bloomberg.com
Half of today's vehicles blow away the baddest rides of the 1970s. But the reasons are more complicated than you might think.
AN ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER
The Amazing Life And Work Of Maria Sibylla Merian
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The beautiful botanical illustrations of a 17th-century entomologist, artist, and adventurer.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
LAND ROVER: DAVY JONES EDITION
Doofus Drives His Land Rover To The Edge Of The Ocean, Which Promptly Tries To Swallow It
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This guy wanted to get a photo by the ocean, and the locals in the video's comments are not impressed: "Is IBSP a moron magnet?"
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What You Need To Know About David Clarke, The Polarizing Sheriff Who Says He's Joining The Trump Administration
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The 10 Best Shirts To Jump-Start Summer
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When it comes to warm-weather style, these lightweight shirts do all the heavy lifting.
If the President were an AI, could we program it to declare Thursday the last day of the workweek?