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Wednesday 15 June 2016

Ice, Ice, Maybe We Shouldn't Do This?

You might have noticed that there's a change in the air. The Daily Digg is now Digg Editions. Digg Editions still have the same great stories handpicked by our Editors, just with a little more flair, and some top news to freshen things up. Tell us what you think
A Submarine Ride To The Top Of The World
Digg Editions
Morning · Wed, Jun 15
THE ICEMEN GOETH
A Submarine Ride To The Top Of The World
damninteresting.com
In 1931, an unassuming Australian and his crew set out in a antiquated, ill-prepared submarine in an attempt to sail under the polar ice cap to the North Pole.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Clinton Wins DC, Final Primary Of The Year, And Meets With Sanders
Authorities Looking Into Orlando Shooter's Wife
Twitter Invests $70 Million In Streaming Service SoundCloud
Scientists Detect Life-Forming Molecule In Interstellar Space For The First Time
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How To Let Go Of Money Anxiety
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MAP QUESTIONS
BROADBAND ROMANCE
The Ultimate Crowdsourced Map Of Long Distance Relationships
atlasobscura.com
A survey of 600 people trying to make it work over distance reveals quite a bit about how we date now.
TURNING EVERYTHING UPSIDE DOWN
Why Is 'North' At The Top Of Maps?
bbc.com
Despite almost everybody imagining that the world is this way up, there is no good, scientific reason to think of north as being the roof of the world.
THERE'S NO THERE THERE
My Journey To A Ugandan Ghost Town
1843magazine.com
The story behind a failed Chinese investment is stranger than it seems.
JUST HAVING FUN ONLINE
HEY NOW, YOU'RE MAD ONLINE
Smash Mouth's Desperate, Endless Twitter Battle
gawker.com
"Shrek" has probably made Smash Mouth very, very rich. And yet, that's not enough for Smash Mouth's Twitter account, where day in and day out it demands recognition for its other accomplishments.
'THE NEU JORKER'
Here's The Full, Cover-To-Cover Parody Issue Of The New Yorker You Didn't Know You Needed
0s-1s.com
From the cover illustration, to the ads ("Acela: The Train for Nieces"), to the on-point writing style, The Neu Jorker — a full-length parody issue of The New Yorker — is something else.
UNNATURAL DISASTERS
CATCHING FIRE
What Would Happen If All The Volcanoes On Earth Erupted At Once?
digg.com
What would happen if all the active volcanoes in the world erupted at the same time? The short answer is: bad things. The long answer is, well, you'll have to listen to the episode!​
AT LEAST HE GOT THE BEARD RIGHT
A Man Renounced His Humanity And Tried To Live As A Goat
inverse.com
"I was hoping to be able to gallop and just be free of all human concerns, but it was very far from that."
BEFORE YOU GO
RUBBER NOSING
Baby Elephants Frickin Love Tires
digg.com
When you're young, anything is a toy. The same holds true for young elephants, who take a simple tire and have the best day ever.
Go now, find your tire.

Tuesday 14 June 2016

The Upside Of Being Overly-Sensitive

You might have noticed that there's a change in the air. The Daily Digg is now Digg Editions. Digg Editions still have the same great stories handpicked by our Editors, just with a little more flair, and some top news to freshen things up. Tell us what you think
Is There A Disorder That Makes You Over-Sensitive?
Digg Editions
Morning · Tue, Jun 14
SENSORY OVERLOAD
Is There A Disorder That Makes You Over-Sensitive?
digg.com
When a gentle glow feels like a spotlight and everyday sounds hurt your ears, life can get anxious and painful. But, discovers Emma Young, there may be an upside to being a highly sensitive person.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Omar Mateen, An 'Americanized Guy,' Shows Threat Of Lone Terrorists
French Police Start Process Of Deporting Russians Over Euro 2016 Fan Violence
Donald Trump Revokes Washington Post's Credentials
ICYMI: Just The Good Stuff From Apple's WWDC Keynote
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NOT AS CRAZY AS YOU THINK
YES YOU, CHICKEN LITTLE
Could A Satellite Fall On Your Head?
bbc.com
As the amount of orbiting space junk increases, what happens when it drops from the sky? German scientists are trying to find out.
LIFE-SAVING HYDRATION? PRICELESS
The Ad Campaign That Convinced Americans To Pay For Water
priceonomics.com
Even if they could afford it, many people would balk at the thought of paying $10,000 for a sandwich. And yet the majority of Americans pay a similar markup, essentially, for a bottle of water.
THE COMPLY AND DEMAND CURVE
The Case For Neck Tattoos, According To Economists
theatlantic.com
When it comes to demonstrating commitment, talk is cheap. Stamping a symbol where anyone can see it isn't.
GUNS IN AMERICA
PROUD CLINGER OF HER GUNS
Three Days On The Trail With The Most Radical Pro-Gun Candidate For Congress
buzzfeed.com
Best known for her support of an Oregon militia's armed standoff against the federal government, Michele Fiore is now trying to become part of that government.
A WALK DOWN MEMORY BLAME
A Brief History Of America's Massive Gun-Buying Spree
motherjones.com
How the NRA and gun makers exploited politics and paranoia to sell millions of weapons.
IS 50 ENOUGH?
Gun Laws And Terrorism: An American Nightmare
newyorker.com
Will the proliferation of extremist terrorism finally make America confront its lack of gun restrictions?
BEFORE YOU GO
BUT, UH, DOES IT BLEND?
Trying To Blend A Red Hot Nickel Ball Just Seems Super Dangerous
digg.com
The RHNB is dangerous enough when it's just sitting there, so why would you accelerate one to high speeds with a blender blade?
That's all for this morning. Now go on and have just the greatest day today.