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Friday 27 November 2015

The First Thing Ever Bought On The Internet

The Birth And Death Of Privacy, How Your Embryo Knew What To Do, Time For A Black Friday Sale You Actually Want, Was Pizza The First Thing Ever Purchased On The Internet?, Why Are We Suspicious Of Kindness?, What's New On Netflix In December
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Friday, November 27, 2015
The Birth And Death Of Privacy
PERSONAL PICS
The Birth And Death Of Privacy
medium.com
The lesson from 3,000 years of history is that privacy has almost always been a back-burner priority. Humans invariably choose money, prestige or convenience when it has conflicted with a desire for solitude.
GOOGLE?
How Your Embryo Knew What To Do
nautil.us
The forgotten story of the woman who discovered how animals get their shape.
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Time For A Black Friday Sale You Actually Want
mvmtwatches.com
You want to get yourself something nice on Black Friday, but don't want to wait outside a Best Buy at 4 am. Good news: MVMT's got you covered.
OR WAS IT WEED?
Was Pizza The First Thing Ever Purchased On The Internet?
digg.com
Depending on how you define "the Internet" and "ecommerce," the first thing ever bought is either a Sting CD, pizza, weed, or groceries.
CRUEL TO BE KIND
Why Are We Suspicious Of Kindness?
bbc.com
Generous people are happier and healthier, yet acts of kindness are often met with suspicion and scorn. Why?
HELLO 'BLACK MIRROR' HOLIDAY SPECIAL
What's New On Netflix In December
polygon.com
November gave Netflix users Jessica Jones and Master of None. December will give subscribers Adam Sandler's controversial film The Ridiculous 6, but don't worry, there are still some interesting titles to stream over the holidays.
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DEEP IN THE NET
Digg Pic Of The Day
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, of France, watches a basket by the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 102-91. Credit: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
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Thursday 26 November 2015

Use The Back Door

The Best Articles Of The Week: Life After Paris And A Tormented Family, Why We Need Strong Encryption, Even If Terrorists Use It Too, A Watch (And A Price) We Can All Be Thankful For, The Right Way To Carve And Serve A Turkey, The Miserable Life Of The Presidential Turkey, Where Are The Moonshots To Save The Earth?
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Thursday, November 26, 2015
The Best Articles Of The Week: Life After Paris And A Tormented Family
HOLIDAY WEEKEND READING
The Best Articles Of The Week: Life After Paris And A Tormented Family
digg.com
Why the bombings at Paris' Stade de France were so unnerving, the wrenching account of a regular family ripped apart by a lone hacker, the misadventures of jihadists seeking red mercury, and more.
MIGHT AS WELL HOLD ON TO THAT LIBERTY
Why We Need Strong Encryption, Even If Terrorists Use It Too
medium.com
Crypto back doors will weaken our own security. And they won't stop new attacks.
WATCHES WE DIGG SPONSORED
A Watch (And A Price) We Can All Be Thankful For
mvmtwatches.com
Thanks to MVMT, you don't need to empty your bank account to score a great watch. Check out their sleek and sophisticated designs, all available for less than $150.
TODAY'S THE BIG DAY
The Right Way To Carve And Serve A Turkey
digg.com
Sure there are plenty of videos that tell you how to break down a turkey, but the Culinary Institute of America goes the extra mile by showing you how to slice the component parts for easy serving.
IT AIN'T EASY BEING NOT EATEN
The Miserable Life Of The Presidential Turkey
priceonomics.com
Every November, the President of the United States grants a Turkey a Presidential pardon. The act supposedly ensures the bird a life free from the shackles of Thanksgiving dinner — a life of aimless roaming, gobbling, and other turkey activities. But the tradition comes with a dark side.
GO BIG OR LOSE HOME
Where Are The Moonshots To Save The Earth?
digg.com
Are there technological solutions for global warming? And where are the tech-utopians working to find them?​
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CAT NAP
Digg Pic Of The Day
In this photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, a lion cub is bundled up in a blanket to get warm during a power outage at the Taigan Safari Park, in Belogorsk, about 50 km (31 miles) east of Simferopol, Crimea. The weekend bombing of electricity pylons by unknown attackers wiped out power supplies to Crimea from Ukraine and the peninsula was able to fill only about 30 percent of its electricity needs. Credit: AP Photo/Alexander Polegenko
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Wednesday 25 November 2015

Today Is Picture Day

How Did 'Black Friday' Get Its Name?, When Stadiums Are No Longer Safe Spaces, This Mattress Is Made For You. Seriously., Tell Us Your Retail Horror Stories, The Downfall Of The Knights Templar, Data Mining A Century Of Yearbook Photos Reveals How Smiling Evolved
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015
How Did 'Black Friday' Get Its Name?
IT'S ALWAYS BEEN BAD
How Did 'Black Friday' Get Its Name?
digg.com
While the consumerist hellscape is relatively recent, the phrase "Black Friday" has been around for a while. And apparently it doesn't have to do with how terrible the day is for retail workers. So where did it come from?
THE WAVE HAS CRASHED
When Stadiums Are No Longer Safe Spaces
espn.go.com
Stadiums are soft, rich targets. Live sports only work because people believe they are safe, and in Paris, that belief came under attack.
MATTRESSES WE DIGG SPONSORED
This Mattress Is Made For You. Seriously.
helixsleep.com
We all sleep differently, so why aren't our mattresses as unique as we are? That's why each Helix Sleep mattress is tailor-made for your body type and sleeping preference. So, basically, it's the mattress of your dreams.
DIGG DIALOG
Tell Us Your Retail Horror Stories
digg.com
Have you ever worked retail during the holidays? As a worker or as a shopper, what's the worst thing you've seen someone do in a store? Leave your stories here!
THEY WERE A NATIONAL TREASURE
The Downfall Of The Knights Templar
ancient-origins.net
The source of the Knights Templar's fame came not only from their prowess on the battlefield, but also from the wealth they amassed during the Crusades. Yet these same riches eventually led to their downfall.
SAY CHEESE!
Data Mining A Century Of Yearbook Photos Reveals How Smiling Evolved
technologyreview.com
By mining a vast database of high-school yearbook photos, a machine-vision algorithm reveals the change in hairstyles, clothing, and even smiles over the last century.
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REST IN PEACE
Digg Pic Of The Day
​A mourner bows at a memorial altar for the late former South Korean President Kim Young-sam in front of Seoul City Hall in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Former President Kim, who formally ended decades of military rule in South Korea and accepted a massive international bailout during the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, died Sunday. Credit: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
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Tuesday 24 November 2015

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