Thursday, July 27, 2017

This May Come As A Shock

We can't stress enough that you should never, ever try this for yourself. But if you're really curious, well, don't expect to be shocked.
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YOU PLAYED YOURSELF
A REAL SHOCKER
What Would Happen If You Stuck A Knife Into An Electrical Socket?
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We can't stress enough that you should never, ever try this for yourself. But if you're really curious, well, don't expect to be shocked.
THE MASOCHIST'S MARATHON
The Most Hellish Marathon In The World
esquire.com
The world's top ultrarunners fight to compete in the Barkley Marathons, an ever-shifting race designed by a madman to break their spirits through 100 miles of hellish Appalachian mountains. So far, only 14 people have completed it.
ANATOMY OF VIRALITY
A Year Of 'Chewbacca Mom' News Alerts
theringer.com
Ever since Candace Payne donned the now-famous mask, one writer has been following her story via Google News alerts.
INNOVATION WE DIGG | SPONSORED
This Company Is Revolutionizing The Credit Card Experience (No, But Really)
getfinal.com
Final offers a modern credit card experience that lets you generate unlimited virtual card numbers with the click of a button. There's $0 annual fee, cash rewards, and the peace of mind knowing you can delete card numbers whenever and without any problem.
FEELING TENSE
STUCK IN A BAD PLACE
The Biggest Lie About OCD Is That It's Funny
thebigroundtable.com
"It was a constant state of a really bad state. There'd be objectively good days, where from the outside, you'd think good things were happening, but it wouldn't even register with me."
TEENS OF NO NATION
Coming Of Age In A Country That Doesn't Exist
huckmagazine.com
Transnistria is a self-proclaimed nation that split from Moldova in 1990. Now that its first generation are becoming adults — with few prospects and an economy in free-fall — they're finding their way in a world that doesn't recognize their identity.
THE 'EDGE OF YOUR SEAT' TONE
WATCH: The Fascinating Sonic Illusion That Makes Christopher Nolan's Movies So Tense
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If you've never heard of a Shepard Tone, buckle in for some super interesting music knowledge.
DON'T MARRY A BARTENDER
Divorce Rates By Occupation, Charted
flowingdata.com
Divorce rates vary a lot by group though. Rates are higher for the unemployed than employed. Divorce among Asians tends to be much lower than other races. Rates change a lot by education level. What about by occupation?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
GOOD BASE RUNNING OR BAD FIELDING?
Minor Leaguer Hits An Inside-The-Park Grand Slam, Thanks To A Clever Slide Into Home
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​Now here's something you don't see every day.
IN THE NEWS
Senate Rejects Repeal-Only Health Care Bill — Here's The Latest On Health Care
The TSA Will Now Require Separate Screenings For All Electronics 'Larger Than A Cell Phone'
Google Is Bringing Autoplaying Video To Search Pages, For Some Reason
Scaramucci Goes After Priebus For Leaks
Justice Department Argues Against Gay Rights In A Major Federal Case
If you don't get electrocuted today, consider it a good day.