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Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Enough Legroom For A Centipede

Even Trump's staunchest supporters don't see him as a savior, the cure to their ailments.
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Morning · Wed, Oct 12
THE TRUMPIVERSE
'THE DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE'
In Trump's America, Towns In Poor Health Don't Think He Will Save Them
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Even Trump's staunchest supporters don't see him as a savior, the cure to their ailments.
THE CUCK ESTATE
How Julian Assange Turned WikiLeaks Into Trump's Best Friend
bloomberg.com
Can a lonely man in a tiny bedroom deliver a real October Surprise?
IT'S THE POWER FIT
What's Up With Trump's Ill-Fitting Suits? A World-Famous Tailor Explains
theslot.jezebel.com
Although he wears a number of very expensive suits from several masterful tailors (Brioni and Martin Greenfield Clothiers — Obama's tailor of choice — among others), he can never quite pull them off.
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STATE OF THE SKIES
THANKS, OBAMA
Why Air Travel Is Getting Worse
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President Obama promised to fight corporate concentration. Eight years later, the airline industry is dominated by just four companies. And you're paying for it.
ROOM FOR HUNDREDS OF LEGS
How The Super-Rich Fly
cnn.com
A contemporary-style bedroom with a touch of classical elegance, complete with king-size bed and designer furniture, Champagne at the ready and magnificent panoramic views. It could be a five-star hotel suite, but this is actually the cabin of a soon-to-be-launched Airbus A330 VIP, nothing less than a full-on $200 million flying palace.
AUTO-CANNIBALISM
WATCH: A Drone That Automatically Hunts Down And Captures Other Drones With A Net
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The One Touch Interceptor TI automatically hunts down any foreign drone that has entered its airspace, and safely brings it back to Earth, promptly ruining your $500 Christmas present.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
MOSCOW MEW
A Russian Pop Tribute To Pokémon Is As Ludicrous As You Would Expect
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With Pokémon Go all the rage the world over, Russian pop star Nikolay Baskov got one heck of an idea for a musical number. He would embody none other than Pikachu himself, bring out a bodacious pika-posse and sing a song of hugging. (The lyrics: "I will hug you, hard. I will hug you, passionately. There is no one in the world more beautiful than you.")
IN THE NEWS
McDonalds Puts Ronald McDonald Into Hiding In Response To Creepy Clowns
Turkey Arresting 215 More Police Officers In Post-Coup Investigation
Hurricane Matthew Estimated To Have Caused $10 Billion In Damage
If you're freaked out about the election, just remember, some scientists think this universe is a simulation, so it's likely nothing is real.

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

If Your Poop Is Pink, Please See A Doctor

This is the tale of Franken Berry Stool: an officially recognized ailment that, although it seems goofy now, sent more than one kid to the ER with technicolor pink poop.
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Evening · Tue, Oct 11
BODILY MALFUNCTION
THAT EXPLAINS OUTKAST'S 'ROSES'
The 1970s Monster Cereal That Caused A Pink Poop Panic
atlasobscura.com
This is the tale of Franken Berry Stool: an officially recognized ailment that, although it seems goofy now, sent more than one kid to the ER with technicolor pink poop.
THE WONDER IN WOMEN
The Superhero In Your Vagina
digg.com
While it's healthy to have a variety of bacteria in our guts, there's one place where a single dominant type is best: the vagina.
THE EYES DON'T HAVE IT
The Impossibly Complex Art Of Designing Eyes
fastcodesign.com
Today's video game characters look amazing, with one exception: the eyes. And perfection could still be decades away.
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HOW DID WE GET TO THIS POINT?
TAKE NOTHING, LEAVE NOTHING
How I Came To Be Banned From The World's Most Remote Island
laphamsquarterly.org
The Island Council of this half-forgotten outpost of the remaining British Empire has for the last quarter century declared me a Banned Person. I am welcome on Tristan neither today nor, indeed, as was succinctly put to me in a diplomatic telegram last year, "ever."
BUT NOT AS DUMB AS THE DEBATE
WATCH: This Lip Dub Of Sunday's Debate To 'Time Of My Life' Is Extremely Dumb And Good
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Sunday's presidential debate was a complete shit show and a dark day for the US. But! Some genius re-cut the footage to make Trump and Hillary sing "Time of My Life," so at least we have that.
PIPELINE TO NOWHERE
The $20 Billion Arctic Pipeline That Will Haunt Canada Forever
motherboard.vice.com
It's considered the "greatest construction project" ever. Four decades on, low oil and gas prices may finally put Canada's plans for the Mackenzie Gas Project to rest.
FOR BETTER. OR FOR WORSE?
A NEW PAINT JOB ON THE MOTOR CITY
Erasing Detroit's Graffiti History
vice.com
I was shocked when I drove through Detroit earlier this year. Throughout much of the city, the buff had advanced like an unstoppable disease—the best graffiti had been covered in blotchy gray and white paint. What happened to the one-time graf mecca?
WAITING FOR A CURE
Inside The Life Or Death World Of Clinical Trials
statnews.com
For cancer patients, newest treatments force the ultimate decision, with no room for error.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
BLESS YOU DAVID ATTENBOROUGH!!!
Watch The Jaw-Dropping Trailer For 'Planet Earth II'
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"Planet Earth" is beloved by stoners and scientists alike for its beautiful portrayal of the flora and fauna that make up our world. We are truly blessed to be getting another one.
IN THE NEWS
GOP Civil War Heats Up As Party Elites Vow To Stop Defending Trump
North Carolina Struggles With Flooding As Hurricane Matthew's US Death Toll Rises To 22
Samsung Suspends Production Of The Galaxy Note 7 After More Fires
WATCH: American Hero (And Debate Questioner) Ken Bone Reveals The Story Behind His Iconic Red Sweater
That's all for now! Be the Ken Bone you want to see in the world today.

Monday, 10 October 2016

Welcome To The Bone Zone

The second debate has come and gone, and it wasn't short on drama. Whether you're looking the best zingers or another flip-flop, we've got you covered with all the highlights.
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Morning · Mon, Oct 10
IT DOESN'T GET BETTER
SO MANY SCANDALS
Just The Good Stuff From Sunday's Debate
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The second debate has come and gone, and it wasn't short on drama. Whether you're looking the best zingers or another flip-flop, we've got you covered with all the highlights.
WELL THAT HAPPENED... AGAIN
Miss The Debate? Watch It In Full Here
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​At the end of a crazy weekend that started with the leak of tapes showing Donald Trump making lewd comments about women, Trump and Hillary Clinton met for a town hall debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. You can watch the full thing here.
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BACK ROOMS
THE BOOK KEEPERS
Inside The New York Public Library's Secret Apartments
atlasobscura.com
When New York City's branch libraries were built, about a century ago, they needed people to take care of them. Those people lived in apartments attached to the libraries. Today, those old apartments have all but disappeared.
SHOWING YOU THEIRS
The World's Only Penis Museum
1843magazine.com
Opened in 1997, Iceland's phallological museum has been growing ever since. This year the exhibition will attract 50,000 visitors.
A WAKING NIGHTMARE
BUT WERE THERE CLOWNS?
The BBC Halloween Hoax That Traumatized Viewers
mentalfloss.com
A 1992 mockumentary episode about a family besieged by paranormal forces turned out to be a bit too convincing for the BBC's viewers.
THE PAIN IS ALL IN YOUR HEAD
Every Body Goes Haywire
nplusonemag.com
People ask me again and again if the doctors have figured out what's wrong. It's inconceivable to them that this is it — there is no other, underlying condition. The headaches are the condition itself.
WHEN BUSTING A NUT BUSTS YOUR DAY
The Guys Who Do Anything To Avoid An Orgasm
features.wearemel.com
For men with the rare disorder Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome, orgasms can lead to days of physical and psychological misery.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
AND NOTHING MAKES IT SADDER THAN A DEBATE
Nothing Makes A Baby Polar Bear Happier Than A Kiddie Pool Full Of Ice
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IN THE NEWS
Hurricane Matthew Blamed For 7 Deaths In NC
Trump-Backer Mark Burnett Has Threatened Staff On 'Apprentice' Leaks
NBC Announces Billy Bush Will Cease To Host The 'Today Show'
Use your day off from work to recover from the nonsense that was last night's debate. Time to go back to sleep!