Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Don't Stop Retrievin'

How Much Money You Need To Retire In Each State, Visualized, The Wild Story Behind The NBA's Most Unlikely Heist, The Long-Forgotten Flight That Sent Boeing Off Course, and more.
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FIGURING THINGS OUT
FLIGHT OF FALLACY
The Long-Forgotten Flight That Sent Boeing Off Course
theatlantic.com
The flight that put the Boeing Company on course for disaster lifted off a few hours after sunrise. It was good flying weather — temperatures in the mid-40s with a slight breeze out of the southeast — but oddly, no one knew where the 737 jetliner was headed.
GOOD OLD BOYS
There's A New Way To Calculate Your Dog's Age In Human Years
thecut.com
How old is your dog in human years? This new formula promises to tell you, as long as you can deal with a little bit of math.
MAKING A MURDERER
Nearly All Mass Shooters Since 1966 Have Had Four Things In Common
vice.com
The largest study of mass shooters ever funded by the US government reveals stunning information about perpetrators.
COASTING ALONG
How Much Money You Need To Retire In Each State, Visualized
digg.com
Some states require over $1 million in savings to retire comfortably, while some states require much less.
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Indochino's Biggest Sale Of The Year Is Here, Don't Miss Out!
indochino.com
With everything you need for the big event available in one easy, personalized, affordable swoop, you'll never consider entering those tacky big box rental shops at a mall again. Indochino's biggest sale is here!
THE INJUSTICE OF IT ALL
OUTSIDE THE WIRE
The Afghan DJs Abandoned By The US Military
theverge.com
When the US entered Afghanistan, local DJs were hired to help with the war effort. And when the American military pulled out, they abandoned those voices, leaving many of them for dead.
SACKING SACRAMENTO
The Wild Story Behind The NBA's Most Unlikely Heist
espn.com
How did an executive in one of the league's smallest markets steal tens of millions of dollars — and get away with it for years?
CALL OF DUTY
When Corporations Let Cops Kill Us
melmagazine.com
Can we help end police shootings by hitting Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness and others right in the pocketbook?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS
This Skateboarder Has Absolutely No Regard For His Body, And It's Incredible
youtube.com
The jumps landed by Milton Martinez (see 1:48, 8:20) can't be good for his knees (or any part of his skeleton), but they are something else.
IN THE NEWS
US Senate Unanimously Passes Hong Kong Rights And Democracy Bill
Navy Wants To Eject From Seals A Sailor Cleared By Trump, Officials Say
Gordon Sondland Testifies There Was 'Quid Pro Quo' Involved In Ukraine Deal
Human Patient Put In Suspended Animation For The First Time
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The 8 Best Gifts For Board Game Fans
digg.com
Board games make everything better. Big family get-togethers, weekends in a cabin with some close friends and a Friday night in with the kids are more enjoyable when there are games on the table.
We're already halfway through the week. Hang in there.