Saturday, June 12, 2021

Don't Be A Thor Loser

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Loki,' 'In The Heights' And More, A Best-Selling Author Who Advises Against Reading Books, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character', That $1,700 Alibaba Electric Jeep? Someone Bought It, And Here's What Showed Up
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Sat, Jun 12
GOTTA SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT
YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE MY WORD FOR IT
A Best-Selling Author Who Advises Against Reading Books, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character'
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This week's characters include an evolutionary biologist who thought "The Metamorphosis" was science fiction, a state political party who thinks child labor laws should be abolished and more.
WOLF IN JEEP'S CLOTHING
That $1,700 Alibaba Electric Jeep? Someone Bought It, And Here's What Showed Up
electrek.co
It turns out that getting the Jeep assembled was a bit more of a task than any of us had expected.
'ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES'
The Rise And Fall Of Chrissy Teigen, Twitter's Biggest (Unwitting) Troll
jezebel.com
Twitter can make a star out of anybody, but the fall from grace can be just as swift.
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We needn't suffer the cycle of buying and slowly killing houseplants anymore. Let the Pico Max take care of the water and artificial sunlight, and you'll actually get to enjoy your plants for once.
WATCH THIS SPACE
BETTER LOKI NEXT TIME
What To Watch This Weekend: 'In The Heights,' 'Loki' And More
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Here are our recommendations on what's most worth watching this weekend both in theaters and on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Starz and Paramount+, including Marvel's "Loki" and Mark Walhberg's new action film "Infinite."
EDITOR'S PICK
INTERESTING
The Meaning Of Life, Songs About Sickass Lobsters Who Rule, And More Of The Week's Funniest Tweets
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They say you are what you own, but Twitter makes a convincing case that, actually, you are what you get owned for.
ALL BUSINESS, NO PLEASURE
MORE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE
We Finally Know What Was Sold In Wuhan's Markets Before The Pandemic
vice.com
A study filled crucial gaps in our knowledge about the live animal trade in China that some have blamed for causing the pandemic.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The Rise And Fall Of Planet Hollywood
esquire.com
Thirty years ago, the biggest celebrities on earth opened a chain restaurant. For a few years, it was the hottest ticket in town. Then it went bankrupt. Twice. The brains behind this pop-culture phenomenon explain how it happened.
FIRED UP
Companies Fire Employees For These Personality Traits, But Maybe They Should Be Getting Bonuses
fastcompany.com
The founders of Motto say that the most innovative workers approach problems and solutions with blinding originality despite all their quirks and sharp elbows.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
UNCOMFORTABLE
Traveler Reveals The Top 10 Most Racist Countries She's Ever Visited
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Khanyisa Mnyaka, author of "Traveling While Black And Lesbian," lists the top 10 most racist countries she's ever been to and the reasons why.
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Our Backs Are Killing Us, And This Wildly Popular Crowdfunding Project Wants To Help
indiegogo.com
Not only does the Trigger Point Rocker help with your posture while sitting, but it's also an impressive tool for at-home exercise. 2021 is the year we tackle our back pain.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
SUPER SMASH YOUR CONTROLLER
The 100 Hardest Video-Game Bosses, Ranked
vulture.com
From gods and zombies to a ship and a song, the one trait they share is an ability to end your game swiftly. (From 2017)
Even the worst weekend is still the best two days of the week.