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Friday, 15 November 2019

Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles

She Woke Up From Surgery As A Different Person — And A Great Songwriter; I Spent A Day As A Times Square Mascot; The Resurrection Of The Greatest Sci-Fi Writer You've Never Read; and more.
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THAT'S THE GOOD STUFF
MUCH TO THINK ABOUT
The Week's Best Memes, Ranked
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For the week of November 11, we have a handful of contenders: Keanu as a tumbleweed, Maclunkey, the "Payphone" exit and Claire Saffitz zoning out.
THE DRAGON REAPPEARING
The Resurrection Of The Greatest Sci-Fi Writer You've Never Read
slate.com
I wanted to learn why a beloved science fiction writer fell into obscurity after his death. I didn't expect that I would help bring his books back to life.
MUSIC ON THE MIND
She Woke Up From Surgery As A Different Person — And A Great Songwriter
indiewire.com
The bizarre odyssey of how Oscar-winning actress Mary Steenburgen came to co-write the year's best original movie song began 10 years ago, when she woke up after a minor arm surgery feeling like her mind was on fire.
A HEAD ABOVE THE REST
The Unparalleled Genius Of John Von Neumann
medium.com
It's difficult to effectively refute the claim that John von Neumann is likely the most intelligent person who has ever lived.
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7 Secrets People Who Retire Comfortably Know About Financial Advisors
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Choosing the right financial advisor can determine your financial trajectory for years to come.
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS
COME OUT OF ONE'S SHELL
I Spent A Day As A Times Square Mascot
melmagazine.com
Who knew that dressing as a Ninja Turtle for seven hours could be such a miserable slog?
DON'T LET THEM BE EVIL
I'm The Google Whistleblower. The Medical Data Of Millions Of Americans Is At Risk
theguardian.com
When I learned that Google was acquiring the intimate medical records of 50 million patients, I couldn't stay silent.
WHAT BEAUTY HAVE I SEEN?
The Story Of The 1991 'Beauty And The Beast' Screening That Changed Everything
vulture.com
An in-progress version of the Disney film premiered at New York Film Festival in September of 1991, and upended animation as we knew it.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY
'HOW DO YOU GUYS DRY CLOTHES?'
A New Zealander Who Just Moved To The United States Observes The Weirdest Things About Life In America
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A Kiwi makes 23 observations that he finds odd about certain American customs
IN THE NEWS
Ousted Ukraine Ambassador Set To Testify In Public Impeachment Hearing
Santa Clarita, California, High School Shooting Leaves 2 Students Dead, Multiple Injured
WATCH: Here's The Crazy Moment The Browns' Myles Garrett Ripped Off Steelers QB Mason Rudolph's Helmet And Hit Him With It
Italian Council Is Flooded Immediately After Rejecting Measures On Climate Change
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The 8 Best Gifts For Commuters
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Whether it's walking, biking or riding, most of us have to spend a significant amount of our lives traveling to and from work. This holiday season, give a gift that will make that necessary hassle a bit easier to bear.
At least we'll always have Keanu.

Thursday, 14 November 2019

Sometimes Wish I'd Never Been Born At All

The Everything Town In The Middle Of Nowhere, The Strange Life And Mysterious Death Of A Virtuoso Coder, Why The Super-Rich Love South Dakota
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Thu, Nov 14
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ON THE MARGINS
PRIME LOCATION
The Everything Town In The Middle Of Nowhere
theverge.com
Why thousands of Amazon packages converge on a tiny Montana town.
DECIPHERING A CIPHER
The Strange Life And Mysterious Death Of A Virtuoso Coder
wired.com
Jerrold Haas was on the brink of blockchain riches. Then his body was found in the woods of southern Ohio.
'ONLY THE LITTLE PEOPLE PAY TAXES'
Why The Super-Rich Love South Dakota
theguardian.com
South Dakota is known for being the home of Mount Rushmore — and not much else. But thanks to its relish for deregulation, the state is fast becoming the most profitable place for the mega-wealthy to park their billions.
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SHE ATE NUTS AND SHE KICKED BUTTS
The Story Of Squirrel Girl, Told By Those Who Brought Her To Life
polygon.com
"The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl," created by Ryan North and Erica Henderson, turned one of the Marvel Universe's most notorious running gags into one of its most well-rounded superheroes.
GAME OVER, MAN
Fantasy Vs. Reality: The Rise And Fall Of One-Game Wonder Jonas Gray
espn.com
Five years ago, an unknown Patriots running back named Jonas Gray put up a monster performance against the Colts. A few days later, an uncharged phone changed the course of his career.
FROM CRADLE TO COURT
Meet The Man Suing His Parents For Giving Birth To Him
theguardian.com
Anti-natalists view life not as a gift or a miracle, but a harm and an imposition. And their notion that having children is a bad idea seems to be gaining mainstream popularity.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
THE AGONY
Dog Panics When His Favorite TV Show Gets Paused
rumble.com
This hilarious dog does not like it when someone pauses his TV program.
IN THE NEWS
The Highlights From The First Day Of Public Impeachment Hearings
Feral Hogs Steal $22,000 Worth Of Cocaine From Drug-Trafficking Ring
Arizona Congressman Spells Out 'Epstein Didn't Kill Himself' With The First Letter Of 23 Tweets
NASA Renames Space Object After Uproar Over Old Name's Nazi Connotations
The Motorola Razr Is Back, Has A Foldable Screen And Looks… Pretty Awesome?
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The 8 Best Gifts For Nature Lovers
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Does your brother spend every vacation in the wild? Maybe your mom is a daily hiker. Well, the nature lovers in your life will definitely appreciate these top-notch gifts.
Not all heroes have tails.