Friday, November 15, 2019

Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles

She Woke Up From Surgery As A Different Person — And A Great Songwriter; I Spent A Day As A Times Square Mascot; The Resurrection Of The Greatest Sci-Fi Writer You've Never Read; and more.
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THAT'S THE GOOD STUFF
MUCH TO THINK ABOUT
The Week's Best Memes, Ranked
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For the week of November 11, we have a handful of contenders: Keanu as a tumbleweed, Maclunkey, the "Payphone" exit and Claire Saffitz zoning out.
THE DRAGON REAPPEARING
The Resurrection Of The Greatest Sci-Fi Writer You've Never Read
slate.com
I wanted to learn why a beloved science fiction writer fell into obscurity after his death. I didn't expect that I would help bring his books back to life.
MUSIC ON THE MIND
She Woke Up From Surgery As A Different Person — And A Great Songwriter
indiewire.com
The bizarre odyssey of how Oscar-winning actress Mary Steenburgen came to co-write the year's best original movie song began 10 years ago, when she woke up after a minor arm surgery feeling like her mind was on fire.
A HEAD ABOVE THE REST
The Unparalleled Genius Of John Von Neumann
medium.com
It's difficult to effectively refute the claim that John von Neumann is likely the most intelligent person who has ever lived.
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7 Secrets People Who Retire Comfortably Know About Financial Advisors
smartasset.com
Choosing the right financial advisor can determine your financial trajectory for years to come.
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS
COME OUT OF ONE'S SHELL
I Spent A Day As A Times Square Mascot
melmagazine.com
Who knew that dressing as a Ninja Turtle for seven hours could be such a miserable slog?
DON'T LET THEM BE EVIL
I'm The Google Whistleblower. The Medical Data Of Millions Of Americans Is At Risk
theguardian.com
When I learned that Google was acquiring the intimate medical records of 50 million patients, I couldn't stay silent.
WHAT BEAUTY HAVE I SEEN?
The Story Of The 1991 'Beauty And The Beast' Screening That Changed Everything
vulture.com
An in-progress version of the Disney film premiered at New York Film Festival in September of 1991, and upended animation as we knew it.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY
'HOW DO YOU GUYS DRY CLOTHES?'
A New Zealander Who Just Moved To The United States Observes The Weirdest Things About Life In America
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A Kiwi makes 23 observations that he finds odd about certain American customs
IN THE NEWS
Ousted Ukraine Ambassador Set To Testify In Public Impeachment Hearing
Santa Clarita, California, High School Shooting Leaves 2 Students Dead, Multiple Injured
WATCH: Here's The Crazy Moment The Browns' Myles Garrett Ripped Off Steelers QB Mason Rudolph's Helmet And Hit Him With It
Italian Council Is Flooded Immediately After Rejecting Measures On Climate Change
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The 8 Best Gifts For Commuters
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Whether it's walking, biking or riding, most of us have to spend a significant amount of our lives traveling to and from work. This holiday season, give a gift that will make that necessary hassle a bit easier to bear.
At least we'll always have Keanu.