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Saturday 5 January 2019

Teeth That Bite

Why do so many accomplished chefs call Popeyes their favorite fried chicken?
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Morning · Sat, Jan 05
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EATING IT UP
A DEEP-FRYER DIVE
The Mysterious, Stubborn Appeal Of Mass-Produced Fried Chicken
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Why do so many accomplished chefs call Popeyes their favorite fried chicken?
WHEN CONSPIRACY AFFECTS POLICY
Here's What Happened When An Alaskan City Took Fluoride Out Of Their Drinking Water
sciencealert.com
Despite what dentists keep telling us about the protective effects of fluoride on people's teeth, virulent myths insisting otherwise somehow manage to persist.
GRIN, AND BEAR IT
Animal Teeth, Wood And Porcelain: How The First Dentures Were Made
gizmodo.com
After thousands of years of attempts, dental science has recently managed to replace human teeth with lasting, authentic-looking implants (if still expensively), but for hundreds of years before that, sophisticated dentures were king.
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DUNKING IS OUR SOLEMN DUTY
OH, COME ON... AND SLAM
I'm Tired Of All The Dunking
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Our garden-variety dunking — as in "humiliating buffoons online" — has gotten stale. Still, that doesn't mean we should give it a rest.
AN INSIDE LOOK
ALIVE AND WELL
These Four New Yorkers Are Experts In Living. What Do They Know That We Don't?
nytimes.com
In 2015, we began following six people over age 85. Last year the four remaining showed that old age is not what you think.
THE PAW OF THE LAW
A Day In The Life Of Vermont's Most Popular Police K9 Team
burlingtonfreepress.com
South Burlington Police Officer Sarah Bellavance, 28, wakes up at her home after a busy night at the police department. Her shift goes until 1:15 AM, but she'd stayed a bit later. Her four-legged partner, K9 Rush, snoozes in his open crate in a nearby room, hears her alarm and begins to whine at the door.
'MY GENERATION'S REGIS PHILBIN'
Why Kenan Thompson Is The Most Underrated 'SNL' Cast Member Ever
vulture.com
Comedian Ron Funches has admired Thompson's generous comedic spirit since the latter was a child actor on "All That," and he continues to sing his praises to this day.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
FAINT OF HEART
This Is Most Definitely Not How This Couple Envisioned Their Wedding Ceremony Going
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We wish these two a humor-filled, less nerve-wracking marriage.
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Happy first Saturday of 2019!

Friday 4 January 2019

Do We Need To Dumb This Down?

Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: Maybe you don't need a smartphone, the nuclear bomb is the most important piece of technology ever created and there's one guy who's drawn all of those ski slope maps.​
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Morning · Fri, Jan 04
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GOTTA GET AWAY
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Every Smartphone Should Have A Dumb Mode, 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: Maybe you don't need a smartphone, the nuclear bomb is the most important piece of technology ever created and there's one guy who's drawn all of those ski slope maps.​
A MINOR DRAWBACK
Giant Mirrors. Ocean Whitening. Here's How Exxon Wanted To Save The Planet
topic.com
In 1997, scientists working for the oil company offered visionary solutions for climate change. The only problem? Their plans might destroy the earth in the process.
TOO BAD WE'RE NOT BASED IN SF
Dream Job? Get Paid $130,000 To Live On This Island In The Middle Of The Bay
sfgate.com
Are you ready to escape the hectic pace of the Bay Area but reluctant to give up that cushy salary of yours? There's no need to flee to Austin or even Sacramento. Your dream job may have just opened up in the middle of the San Pablo Bay.
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BETTER LIVING THROUGH WHATEVER
A MEATY ISSUE
Protein Mania: The Rich World's New Diet Obsession
theguardian.com
If you are worrying about the amount of protein in your diet, then you are almost certainly eating more than enough. This is the paradox of our new protein obsession.
THE PRICE OF INNER PEACE
Enlightenment Can Be Yours For Just $10
theoutline.com
The School of Practical Philosophy promises sustainable happiness at an affordable price, but what is it really selling?
EAT A LOT OF ASPARAGUS AND SWEET POTATO
Ranking Vegetables By How Healthy They Are
melmagazine.com
Brussels sprouts? Mushrooms? Blooming Onions? Which will best cancel out the damage I did over the holidays?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
NOT NOW, SWEETIE
Woman Wants To Show Off A Pirouette, Things Go Horribly Awry When Her Daughter Moves In For A Hug
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She's got some dance moves that will really sweep you off your feet.
IN THE NEWS
US Added 312,000 Jobs In December, Beating Expectations
Los Angeles Accuses Weather Channel App Of Covertly Mining User Data
Here Are The First Images From China's Historic Landing On The Far Side Of The Moon
VIDEO: We Really Hope This Video Of A Seamless Folding Screen Is Real
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We know it's been a short week, but thank god it's Friday.