Wednesday, April 1, 2020

A Gouda Day To Die Hard

The World's Most Dangerous Cheese, The Least Helpful TV Characters Of The Century, The 00s Cam Girl Who Livestreamed Every Second Of Her Life
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HINDSIGHT IS 20-20
WELL, THAT'S CONCERNING
A Pandemic Expert Tells Us Why She Was So Wrong About Coronavirus
vice.com
"I just assumed that the US system would be a little bit better…and I just couldn't have been more wrong."
THE WHOLE TRUTH
We May Never Know The Coronavirus's Real Body Count
theatlantic.com
"It sounds like it could be totally obvious — just count body bags. It's not obvious at all."
YOU CAN'T JUST 'REOPEN'
The Story Out Of Wuhan Is Not Very Comforting
motherjones.com
Wuhan is "reopening," but their version of reopening is more stringent than our version of total lockdown — and people are still getting infected.
CAROLE KING WAS RIGHT
Coronavirus Lockdowns Have Changed The Way Earth Moves, Literally
nature.com
Researchers who study Earth's movement are reporting a drop in seismic noise — the hum of vibrations in the planet's crust — that could be the result of transport networks and other human activities being shut down.
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Getting Nutrition Advice The Easy Way
noom.com
If this sounds too good to be true, it's not! The Noom weight loss app allows you to progress through your wellness journey from anywhere and everywhere.
WHAT COULD GO WRONG
'NO ONE HAD DONE WHAT WE DID'
The 00s Cam Girl Who Livestreamed Every Second Of Her Life
dazeddigital.com
Sex, showering, breaking up: Tanya Corrin and her boyfriend Josh Harris set up cameras all over their apartment for an internet project that pre-empted everything from influencer culture to digital sex work and reality TV.
CHEDDAR OFF DEAD
The World's Most Dangerous Cheese
theoutline.com
Sardinia's casu marzu teems with maggots, and might eat through your stomach. Why can't people stop eating it?
REMEMBER THE SAND SNAKES?
The Least Helpful TV Characters Of The Century
theringer.com
From Randy of "That '70s Show" to Mark from "Parks and Recreation," these are the characters that added nothing to, or totally derailed, some of the best shows of the past 20 years.
A BOOM BUST
The Soviet Union's Rocket Tank Was An Explosively Bad Idea
popularmechanics.com
Maybe not the most practical use for a rocket engine, but maybe one of the best.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
NO HANG UPS
Woman Has Funny, No-Nonsense Way Of Shutting Down Phone Scammers Real Fast
rumble.com
Some people just hang up on these scammers. While some, like this woman, opt for a more colorful way of rejection.
IN THE NEWS
White House Prepares For Us Death Toll From Coronavirus To Exceed 100,000 And Warns Next 30 Days Are Crucial
Hospitals Tell Doctors They'll Be Fired If They Speak Out About Lack Of Gear
Senator Kelly Loeffler Reports More Stock Sales Amid Insider Trading Allegations
Should We All Be Wearing Masks In Public? CDC Revisits The Question
DIGG PICKS | AFFILIATE
Who Doesn't Want A Star Fleet Mug?
teepublic.com
Teepublic has a curated selection of the very best Star Trek gear in the world. Not only are you getting a pillow, mug or tee that shows off your fandom, but you're supporting the independent designers who actually made them.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
STOLEN LEGACY
Her Family Owned The Building. The Nazis Took It Away. Now She Wanted Justice (2015)
momentmag.com
"I've come to claim my family's building," I told him. Herr Münch looked nonplussed, perhaps even slightly amused.
MYPILLOW IS HIS PILLOW
The Preposterous Success Story Of America's Pillow King (2017)
bloomberg.com
Former drug addict Mike Lindell's multimillion-dollar idea came to him in a dream.
THEY BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK AND SHOAL
China's Island Factory (2014)
bbc.co.uk
New islands are being made in the disputed South China Sea by the might of the Chinese state. But a group of marooned Filipinos on a rusting wreck is trying to stand in the way.
Please, no inappropriate COVID-19 jokes on April Fool's Day this year.