Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Prints Of The Universe

This ancient biometric is now on its second wind.
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DOUBLE DIGITS
IN AND OUT OF TOUCH
The Surprising History (And Future) Of Fingerprints
theparisreview.org
This ancient biometric is now on its second wind.
NEED A BLUE SHELL
The Race To Stop The Best 'Mario Kart 64' Player From Securing Every World Record
kotaku.com
For five years now, Matthias Rustemeyer has been on a quest to nab the world record for each individual track in "Mario Kart 64." With only one record left for him to break, other "Mario Kart 64" speedrunners have risen up to try to stop him.
DEVIATIONS FROM THE NORM
Identical Twins Are Living Epigenetic Experiments
theatlantic.com
Studying twins has long offered insight into the interplay of nature and nurture. Epigenetics is the next frontier
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Blu Is Offering Up Their E-Cig Starter Kit For $1
blu.com
E-cig pioneers, Blu is offering their myblu starter kit — which includes their myblu e-cig, a charger and the fan-favorite Gold Leaf Liquidpod — for $1. If you're into e-cigs, this is a pretty insane deal.
SHOOTING FROM THE HIP
THE LAST SCOUNDREL
Reviews For 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Are Out. Here's What Critics Are Saying
digg.com
Is "Solo" a worthy addition to the "Star Wars" canon or should future spin-offs be cautious about meddling with beloved characters? Here's what the reviews say.
'IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THEY'RE LIKABLE'
Is Television Ready For Angry Women?
theatlantic.com
Producer Marti Noxon has two shows about women's pain and rage debuting this summer — and the timing couldn't be better.
FAKE BADGES, REAL GUNS
The Gun-Law Loophole That Entices Tycoons And Criminals To Play Cop
bloomberg.com
An accused drug smuggler, Elon Musk bodyguards, hedge fund magnate Robert Mercer and hundreds of others got privileges meant for the police.
SAD WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
CASUALTIES OF DISRUPTION
The Tragic End To A Long Time Black-Car Driver's Campaign Against Uber
nymag.com
Hopelessly outmatched by ride-sharing apps, Doug Schifter took his own life to publicize the plight of his fellow workers.
RABBIT SEASON
On The Unsettling Allure Of 'Watership Down'
nytimes.com
Imagining a life in the fictional lair belonging to Richard Adams's rabbit protagonists in Hampshire, England.
FIRE SALE
Somebody Is Stocking Up On The Vietnam War's Most Notorious Weapon
buzzfeed.com
A gun dealer that sells firearms to the CIA has been shopping for napalm — but won't reveal the customer or how it will be used.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
TERRIFYING
Cyclist Rides Through A Train Tunnel, Which It Turns Out Is Still An Active Train Tunnel
digg.com
The light at the end of the tunnel... will kill you if you don't hurry up.
IN THE NEWS
North Korea Threatens To Cancel US Peace Summit
The Newest Star Of The Trump Movement Ran A Trump-Bashing Publication — Less Than Two Years Ago
Northeast Braces For Possible Flooding After Powerful Storms Kill Two People
Socialist-Backed Candidates Sweep Pennsylvania State House Primaries
The 'Yanny'/'Laurel' Aural Illusion Is Tearing The Internet Apart
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The Ultimate Tech Carry-On
amazon.com
Incase's hardshell roller has dedicated tech compartments that snugly fit up to a 17-inch MacBook pro, an iPad slip pocket and multiple organizer pockets. And the tech compartment's butterfly design opens flat for quick and easy airport security screening.
Whether you're Team Yanny or Team Laurel, we're rooting for you.