Thursday, May 31, 2018

May The June Be With You

It used to be that not picking up the phone was be like someone knocking at your door and you standing behind it not answering. Not anymore.
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THE TIMES, A'CHANGIN', ETC.
BLAME THE BOTS
No One Picks Up The Phone Anymore
theatlantic.com
It used to be that not picking up the phone was be like someone knocking at your door and you standing behind it not answering. Not anymore.
TAKES A SIP FROM TRUSTY VAULT 13 CANTEEN
War Never Changes, But Could 'Fallout 76' Change 'Fallout'?
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The signs are all there: A vault, a Pip-Boy, a blue and gold jumpsuit and a distinct lack of people. You've been here before! Just how much more is there to discover?
TREAD CAREFULLY
The WWI Tank That Helped Change Warfare Forever
bbc.com
On 31 May 1918, a small tank designed by a famous French car maker and a brilliant army officer saw its first action. Its inspired design still lives on in the tanks of today, 100 years later.
THE FAKEST VINTAGE
Your Next Glass Of Wine Might Be A Fake — And You'll Love It
wired.com
Replica Wine makes cheaper copies of your favorite wine at a discount by analyzing its chemistry. Often, even professional critics can't tell the difference. Is this heresy or just good business?
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This Travel Bag > Your Travel Bag
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WE'RE ALL GETTING RIPPED OFF
IT AIN'T GOOD
The Average Teacher's Salary In Every State, Mapped
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As recent teacher strikes have highlighted, some states are doing a much worse job of keeping teachers housed and fed than others.
FREE LOVE IN THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION
The Revolutionary Sex
aeon.co
For one shining moment, being a Russian woman meant sexual freedom and radical equality. Never seen before – or since
SIDESTEPPING THE SYSTEM
Can Black-Owned Banks Help Fix Financial Inequality?
newrepublic.com
Can divesting from America's big financial institutions help fix racial inequality?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
A MAN AMONGST SHORT MEN
Rare, Surreal Color Footage Of The Tallest Man To Ever Live, Robert Wadlow
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Wadlow, who grew to 8'11" as a result of hyperplasia of the pituitary gland, died in 1940 at the age of 22.
IN THE NEWS
Kim Kardashian Visits White House To Talk Prison Reform
Big Banks To Get A Break From Limits On Risky Trading
Dissident Russian Reporter Who Was Reportedly Murdered Shows Up (Alive) At The Press Conference About His Death
Trump Asked Sessions To Retain Control Of Russia Inquiry After His Recusal
FROM THE DIGG STORE
This Portable Battery Pack Charges 3 Devices At Once
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Everyone should have a portable charger. And this one is optimized for maximum convenience.
It's gonna be June! Hmm, just doesn't have the same ring to it.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Home Security That Works

Outsmart burglars the moment you plug it in. Everyone has things they care about. For some people it's their loved ones. For others, it's their collection of rare bobblehead toys. Both are cool by the way, we're not here to judge you.
 
 
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Nature Rally

In Maine, a strange legal debate is raging over rights to the state's most important seaweed.
Digg Editions
Morning · Wed, May 30
HUMAN & NATURE
PLANT OR ANIMAL? WHO KNOWS!
A Fish Called Rockweed
hakaimagazine.com
In Maine, a strange legal debate is raging over rights to the state's most important seaweed.
THE GOOD, BUT NOT GREAT OUTDOORS
Nature, As Ranked By Google Users
gizmodo.com
Finally, the masses can hold the Gulf of Saint Lawrence to account.
EXTREMELY NORMAL FRUIT
Japanese Melons Fetch Record-Breaking $29,000 At Auction
munchies.vice.com
This might be the one time in your adult life when it's appropriate to say "Nice melons" to a stranger.
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An Intuitive Project Management Tool That Works At A Glance
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With monday.com you can manage projects and tasks in a single board, move through the timeline visually and intuitively and communicate with your teammates in the context of each task. Plus, it connects with all the apps you already use and love like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Zapier.
WHERE NOTHING MATTERS
RACE TO THE BOTTOM
Hell Is Real, And It's The Infield Of The Indy 500
deadspin.com
The Indy 500 is a tale of two events. Some of its traditions are of the genteel sort that give goosebumps to enthusiasts of the 500-mile, 200-lap sprint. And then there's the Snake Pit, where thousands get mind-numbingly wasted in the oppressive heat of a Sunday afternoon.
WEST COAST, COSTLY COAST
The Cities Where A House Costs Nine Times The Median Income
citylab.com
The rule of thumb is that the cost of your house should equal roughly 2.6 years of income. But in some US cities, houses cost more than nine times what the median household earns.
HEAD GAMES
Genetic Intelligence Tests Are Next To Worthless
theatlantic.com
And not just because one said I was below average.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
OH MAN, OMAN
A Flash Flood In A Desert Looks Absolutely Insane
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Last week a cyclone brought Oman three years' worth of rain in a single day.
IN THE NEWS
'Roseanne' Reboot Canceled After Star Compares Valerie Jarret To An Ape. Why Did ABC Air It In The First Place?
Hurricane Maria Was So Much Worse Than We Thought
New Pokémon Game Announced For Nintendo Switch, Has Multiplayer & Poké Ball Controller
The Danger That Italy's Political Crisis Poses For The Global Economy
Kim Kardashian And Trump Will Meet At The White House Wednesday
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A Gym That Fits In Your Pocket
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Mokii is a complete bodyweight training system that packs into a super portable kit. It's great for at home or on the road, and the app shows you exactly how to do each workout.
Wednesday already? Where does the time go?