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Saturday, 6 February 2021

A Farewell To Armie

Armie Hammer's Hollywood Career Is In Freefall As Scandal Explodes On Social Media, A Newsmax Host Who Demanded A McFish At 9 In The Morning, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character', Here's Which States Are The Worst At Delivering Vaccines
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WHO DID WHAT NOW?
BAD HAIR DAY
A Newsmax Host Who Demanded A McFish At 9 In The Morning, And More Of This Week's 'One Main Character'
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This week's characters also include a political reporter with an ill-advised hot take about AOC, a celebrity raconteur who didn't read the room and more.
CALL ME BY WHAT NAME
Armie Hammer's Hollywood Career Is In Freefall As Sex Scandal Explodes On Social Media
variety.com
The new year kicked off with what will likely be the most bizarre celebrity story of 2021: Armie Hammer began trending online for being a cannibal.
BEWARE THE HORNED SCREAMER
Birds Named By People Who Hate Birds, Getting Owned By My Kid, And More Of The Week's Best Tweets
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This week, as we close in on one year since the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic, we're watching the vaccine roll out painfully slowly and experiencing the crushing pain of isolation and ennui. Fun!
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PICTURE THIS
Synchronized Swimmers In A Lake, And More Best Photography Of The Week
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Also featuring photos of the 2020 protests in Portland.
EDITOR'S PICK
PICK UP THE PACE
Here's Which States Are The Worst At Delivering Vaccines
businessofbusiness.com
Most of America is unvaccinated. Currently, Idaho has administered the first dose to the lowest percentage of its population — just 6% — out of all 50 states.
THE TRUTH IS…
Q TIPS
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Bizarre QAnon Floor Speech, Translated
vice.com
If you don't speak fluent QAnon, you might have missed a few things.
FYI ABOUT UTI
What You, A Man, Should Know About UTIs
insidehook.com
Urinary tract infections are extremely common in women, and often develop during sex. Here's what men should know about UTIs and how to help.
IT'S NO BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY
The History Of A-Ha's 'Take On Me'
mentalfloss.com
The biggest hit that pop band a-ha ever had was actually a reworked idea. "Take on Me" had failed three times before.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
DON'T TAKE YOUR GIRLFRIEND TO HOOTERS
Here's How Hooters Waitresses Are Trained To Handle Customers Who Are A Couple
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Hooters, the wings restaurant with scantily-clad women, is thought to be primarily a men's hangout, but the wait staff is trained on what to do if a couple pays a visit.
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Behold The Best Boots For Winter Weather
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All alliteration aside, every single one of these boot is well worth your consideration for the worst conditions of the year.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
PRINCE AMONG MEN
The Oral History Of Prince's Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show (2020)
theringer.com
As the heavens opened up and rain poured down, the Purple One ran through a handful of covers and some of his own songs, delivering an iconic set on the biggest stage possible and only expanding his legend.
ONE GIANT STEP
Why Some People Swear By Alcoholics Anonymous — And Others Despise It (2018)
vox.com
The research offers some insights, but it's complicated.
Have a great Weeknd!

Friday, 5 February 2021

For Chris's Sake

Why Is The Internet Trying To 'Cancel' Chris Pratt?, Here Are All The 2021 Super Bowl Commercials Worth Watching, It's Not Just You. A Lot Of Us Are Hitting A Pandemic Wall Right Now
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Fri, Feb 05
UP IN THE AIR
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Here Are All The 2021 Super Bowl Commercials Worth Watching
digg.com
The Weeknd is headlining the halftime show, but as always, the Super Bowl ads are set to be just about as entertaining as the mid-game live performance.
'EMOTIONALLY ZAPPED'
It's Not Just You. A Lot Of Us Are Hitting A Pandemic Wall Right Now
huffpost.com
The last few weeks of the coronavirus crisis has been especially taxing on our mental health. Here's why, and some advice on coping.
FOR CHRIS'S SAKE
Why Is The Internet Trying To 'Cancel' Chris Pratt?
thedailybeast.com
2020 may be over, but the internet is intent on dragging its beef with Chris Pratt into the new year.
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This Superb Coffee Grinder Is One Of The Biggest Kickstarter Success Stories
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Years ago, the folks at Fellow came to prominence by running a top-notch Kickstarter. Now, everyone can benefit from their hard work with this damn fine coffee grinder.
STEP ON THE GAS
REGARDS, SPINACH
Stock Market BF And Astrology GF, Jeff Bezos Stepping Down, And This Week's Other Best Memes, Ranked
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Also featuring high school starter packs, spinach can email now and me showing my wife.
WHAT A GAS
Samer Recognized A Fart Online
defector.com
This afternoon in Slack, our work chatroom, Patrick shared a cute little viral video, as we do from time to time. None of us were prepared for what happened next.
ELECTRIC AVENUE
The Countries That Pay The Most And Least For A Tesla, Visualized
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Over the last 10 years, Tesla has made the once derided electric car into a hot commodity across the globe. But how affordable are their vehicles in different countries?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
INSTANT KARMA
Dodge Challenger Tries To Race A Tesla Model 3, Quickly Realizes He Made A Huge Mistake
youtube.com
A Dodge Challenger attempts to overtake a Tesla Model 3 and quickly rear ends an unfortunate Honda.
IN THE NEWS
Senate Passes Budget Resolution, Vice President Harris Breaks Tie
House Ejects Marjorie Taylor Greene From Committees Over Extremist Remarks
3 Pennsylvania Neighbors Dead After Fight Over Snow Shoveling, Authorities Say
Voting Technology Company Smartmatic Files $2.7 Billion Lawsuit Against Fox News, Rudy Giuliani And Sidney Powell Over 'Disinformation Campaign'
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Stay Toasty Outdoors With This Water-Repellent Heated Blanket
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This durable, flexible heated blanket is a nice option for cold weather camping, chilly office spaces or even warming up your bed. It plugs in via USB, so a portable power pack is all you need.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
'IT WAS INCREDIBLY VIOLENT'
How A Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost At Sea (2020)
outsideonline.com
Chris Carney and his two-man crew had four weeks to cross the world's largest ocean. But catastrophes left them stranded in the middle of the sea.
CRASH COURSE CORRECTION
How The Dumb Design Of A WWII Plane Led To The Macintosh (2019)
wired.com
At first, pilots took the blame for crashes. The true cause, however, lay with the design. That lesson led us into our user-friendly age — but there's peril to come.
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