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Wednesday 19 July 2017

Red Pill, Blue Pill, Expired Pill

Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer.
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AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
GO AHEAD, TAKE THAT EXPIRED ASPIRIN
The Myth Of Drug Expiration Dates
digg.com
Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer.
IS THIS AVOCADO TOAST'S FAULT?
How The Marrying Age Has Changed Over The Last Century
flowingdata.com
Looking over the past century, as a whole, people are staying single longer and marrying later.
THE GHOST IN THE CHATBOT
My Race To Give My Dying Father Artificial Immortality
wired.com
If even a hint of a digital afterlife is possible, then of course the person I want to make immortal is my father.
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This Bank Saves You Money Without You Even Trying
aspiration.com
Aspiration is cool for a bunch of reasons. They reimburse you for any ATM fees worldwide. They help you earn up to 100x more interest than the Big Banks. They even let you set your own account fee — even if it's zero. Best of all, Aspiration gives 10% of any fees accrued to charities seeking to expand economic opportunities for all Americans.
HERE COMES TROUBLE
WHAT CANCER TAKES
A Life Without Food
harpers.org
The last time I ate real food, actually chewed and swallowed, was six years ago.
TIME FOR TRASH SKYSCRAPERS
Hong Kong Has Nearly Run Out Of Space For Its Garbage
motherboard.vice.com
Hong Kong disposes of 15,000 tons of trash every day, the equivalent of throwing out the Brooklyn Bridge each night. And the 427 square-mile territory is running out of space for it.
SOLVING CHECKERS
A 4,000-Word Article About Checkers
theatlantic.com
…which is really about a duel between two men, one who dies, and the nature of the quest to build artificial intelligence.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
SMOL BUT MIGHTY
Here's A Bush Full Of Kittens Playing Peekaboo Because You Deserve To Feel Happiness
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We're fairly sure the universe gave us both kittens and bushes for this exact purpose.
IN THE NEWS
Trump And Putin Had Undisclosed Second Meeting At G20
Is The Guy Who Voiced Kermit The Frog A Jerk, Or Did He Get Fired Unfairly?
The Remains Of A Swiss Couple Have Been Found, 75 Years After They Went Missing
Tillerson To Shut Cyber Office In State Department Reorganization
DIGG PICKS
5 Gadgets You Need For Your Summer Getaway
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It's not the destination, it's the journey. These gadgets will make both more awesome.
It's almost Thursday — keep your head up.

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