Thursday, November 1, 2018

You Can't Buy Good Taste

His career as an eminent physicist was derailed by an obsession. Was he a genius or a crackpot?
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OFF THE DEEP END
QUANTUM CERTAINTY
My Grandfather Thought He Solved A Cosmic Mystery And It Ruined His Career
theatlantic.com
His career as an eminent physicist was derailed by an obsession. Was he a genius or a crackpot?
NO FIGHT IS TOO SMALL
Welcome To The Petty Hall Of Fame
topic.com
Throughout history, humans have not let low stakes interfere with big egos. Here are the top 60 moments in our long, long history of just being extra.
CHEWED UP BY THE MACHINE
Catfishing And Conspiracy On The City Council
texasmonthly.com
A young city councilman's Grindr photos were leaked, and he now faces a recall election. Was there a conspiracy to oust him, and did it come from inside City Hall?
NOT MAKING THE LEAP
How One Of Silicon Valley's Hottest Startups Blew A Deal With Apple — Twice
businessinsider.com
In late spring, employees of the augmented-reality startup Leap Motion were celebrating. The company was on the verge of being acquired by Apple, for what insiders said was a figure between $30 million and $50 million.
DIGG PICKS
The Pullover That Makes Winter Almost Bearable
huckberry.com
Stay cozy wherever you go this winter with the Kodiak Fleece pullover. Its fashionable cut and soft plush makes it perfect for everything from activities in the great outdoors to relaxed movie nights.
THE COST OF LIVING LARGE
CAN'T BUY CLASS
I'm Obsessed With These Ugly, Multimillion Dollar Mansions On Zillow
buzzfeednews.com
Thinking about homeownership fills me with despair, so I started looking at houses that cost more than $10 million. What I found was tacky, gilded-and-marble joy.
SAN FRANCISCO? YEP, SAN FRANCISCO
The Cities Where Middle-Income Renters Have The Best And Worst Housing Options
digg.com
San Francisco comes in a close second — but with a twist.
AMERICAN MUSCLE, UPGRADED
Inside The Only Supercar Factory In America
jalopnik.com
Plenty of auto manufacturers are known for high-tech factories that make halo cars. But usually those facilities are in Europe, like Bugatti's sparkling white plant in France or McLaren's incredible speed laboratory in England. But one of the most advanced car factories in the world can be found in America's heartland.
DIGG GIVEAWAYS
Want A Free Trip To Machu Picchu?
dojomojo.ninja
Digg is teaming up with some partners to send you on the adventure of a lifetime: a week in Peru exploring some of the most famous ruins in South America.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WATER, MEET FIRE
Barcelona Ferry Crashes Into Crane, All Hell Breaks Loose
digg.com
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Which is a relief, because this looked awfully bad.
IN THE NEWS
Divers Retrieve Black Box From Crashed Lion Air Flight
WATCH: Onboard Footage Of Last Month's Soyuz Rocket Launch Failure
Google Employees Begin Global Walkout Over Handling Of Sexual Misconduct By Executives
The Criminal Indictment Of President Nixon For Watergate Has Finally Been Unsealed
DIGG PICKS
Finally, A Way To Smoke Cigars And Drink Old Fashioneds At The Same Time
amazon.com
This old fashioned glass has a built-in cigar rest so you can fulfill two vices with one hand, leaving the other to play poker skills or smash buttons on the remote. What will the minds at Corkcicle think of next?
The holiday season begins... now.