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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NOMATIC'S Travel Bag is just the right size for 3-7 day trips and has a clever design that allows you to switch between backpack and duffel in seconds with no dangling straps.
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
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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.