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Saturday 19 May 2018

This Is A Ghost Email

As fewer and fewer of my friends use the platform, Snapchat has become a haven from the grinding utility of the internet
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SNAP, BUBBLE, POP
The Decline Of Snapchat And The Secret Joy Of Internet Ghost Towns
theverge.com
As fewer and fewer of my friends use the platform, Snapchat has become a haven from the grinding utility of the internet
HERE ARE THEIR MUGSHOTS
The Owners Of Mugshots.com, Which Extorts People With Mugshots, Have Been Arrested
digg.com
The criminal charges are only the latest attempt to crack down on mugshot-publishing industry, which has proven surprisingly resilient.
QUIET RIOT
Mike Myers' Disappearing Act
theoutline.com
Once a wildly popular comedian, Myers has faded entirely into the margins, seemingly by choice.
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WINNERS AND LOSERS
AND, YES, THE 'DEADPOOL' ONES TOO
The Best Way To Watch The 'X-Men' Movies
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Here's your primer on the *original* "Marvel Cinematic Universe."
PLAYING MONOPOLY
'Crush Them': The Lawsuit That Upended Silicon Valley
theringer.com
Twenty years ago, Microsoft tried to eliminate its competition in the race for the future of the internet. The government had other ideas.
WE CAN STILL IMAGINE THEM
Lost, Stolen, Blown Up And Fed To Pigs: The Greatest Missing Art Masterpieces
theguardian.com
What really stirs the imagination are not the definitive tragedies of artefacts known to have been ruined, but the stories of artworks that are lost – stolen, mislaid, hidden and forgotten – and might be retrieved.
HALTING THE EXODUS
Tech Hit This Small Town Hard. Now, Locals Hope It Will Fuel a Revival.
nytimes.com
Holywell, a town in Wales with dozens of local retailers, has struggled with the impacts of online shopping. It is applying technology to try and keep its shops open.
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
PICTURE THIS
The Best Photography Of The Week
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The most in-demand bird in America, the moody magic of DC at rush hour and portraits of Mississippi's freedom riders fifty years after their mugshots.
LET'S TAKE A SPACE SELFIE
The Week's Coolest Space Images
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Every day satellites are zooming through space, snapping incredible pictures of Earth, the solar system and outer space. Here are the highlights from this week.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
MORE THAN A LITTLE BIT OF ENGLISH
This Pool Trick Shot Genius Can Put An Ungodly Amount Of Spin On His Shots
digg.com
Jaden Dupree is 14-years-old and he can maneuver the heck out of a cue ball.
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Hey, have a good weekend. You deserve it.

Friday 18 May 2018

Save A Millennial, Blame A Boomer

​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week, the Boomers are really sorry they cheesed up things so bad, the world's best chess player will destroy you in chess and the open floor plan is bad.
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Morning · Fri, May 18
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WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Boomers Are Going Get Away With Screwing America, And Other Facts
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​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week, the Boomers are really sorry they cheesed up things so bad, the world's best chess player will destroy you in chess and the open floor plan is bad.
BURNING OURSELVES
The Truth Of Ray Bradbury's Prophetic Vision
lithub.com
"Fahrenheit 451" shows us how democracy itself can be manipulated so that we become consenting elements in a system designed to make the rich richer, the poor poorer and the middle class, the anxious consumer class, constantly on the brink of losing its credit.
FLYING UNDER THE RADAR
The Jewish Superstars Who Once Ruled Bollywood
qz.com
In the 1930s and 1940s, these Jewish starlets would redefine Indian cinema, besides becoming the heart of the party scene.
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OUT OF CONTROL
THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM
A Most Violent Year
newrepublic.com
The world that 1968 ushered in is a far cry from the one activists imagined.
UNLIMITED CHOICE FOR THE MOBILITY LIMITED
In The Lab With Xbox's New Adaptive Controller, Which May Change Gaming Forever
arstechnica.com
Microsoft's most incomplete accessory ever, at only $100, is also its most ambitious.
...WHAT
WATCH: Dudes Purposefully Let Themselves Get Obliterated By A Charging Bull
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This is the first time we've ever seen this particular rodeo stunt, and we're not surprised, because this shit looks unbelievably dangerous. Look at how far that guy flies!
'I KILLED THEM ALL'
The Life Of One Of America's Bloodiest Hitmen
buzzfeed.com
Jose Martinez was more than happy to talk about bodies. And about his own prowess in killing. They called him El Mano Negra, he said — the Black Hand.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WE CAN'T TRUST OUR EARS ANY MORE
Now The 'Brainstorm'/'Green Needle' Auditory Illusion Is Breaking Our Brains
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Days after the "Yanny" or "Laurel" debate tore up the internet, there's a new audio illusion that allows us to hear either "brainstorm" or "green needle" depending on whichever word we're thinking about.
IN THE NEWS
Trump Targets Planned Parenthood With New Abortion Rule
That Douchebag Lawyer Who Cussed Out Spanish Speakers Had Another Public Freakout Caught On Film In 2016
MTV Suspends 'Catfish' In Light Of Sexual-Misconduct Claims
Florida Teacher Accused Of Drowning Raccoons In Class Placed On Leave — And Under Investigation
Apple Is Reportedly Opening Its Second Campus In North Carolina
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The Only Charging Pad That Can Handle Your iPhone And Apple Watch
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Compatible with Apple Watch, the new iPhones and Qi-enabled Android phones, this charging station allows you to charge multiple devices at once, all while reducing cable clutter.
At least neither boomers nor millennials have ruined weekends yet, so enjoy yours.