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Thursday, 20 July 2017

Ringing Hollow

"The flat-Earthers are obviously wrong — the world is a sphere, and it's hollow."
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Morning · Thu, Jul 20
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OH, THE HUMANITY!
THEIR HOLE LIVES REVOLVE AROUND THIS
A Journey To The Center Of The Modern Hollow Earth Theory
vice.com
"The flat-Earthers are obviously wrong — the world is a sphere, and it's hollow."
THE IMPERFECTION IS KEY
How Usain Bolt's Stride Helps Him Get The Gold
nytimes.com
Bolt is the fastest sprinter ever in spite of — or because of? — an uneven stride that upends conventional wisdom.
FOR LOVE AND MONEY
I Faked Being Engaged For The Discounts
thecut.com
You know what I learned through my experience of fake betrothment? Being engaged is amazing; when you're a bride-to-be, the world rolls out the red carpet for you.
BURN DOWN THE INTERNET
WATCH: This Interview With Social Media Star Jake Paul Is The Worst Thing We've Seen In A While
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Jake Paul is a social media star with millions of followers. He's also a truly shitty neighbor.
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MODERN WARFARE
BACK IN THE USSR
How To Get Away With Spying For The Enemy
topic.com
The wild story of one lawyer, two men and some very unlikely defenses for espionage against America.
DEVASTATING
A Dispatch From Hell
nytimes.com
In October, Iraqi forces set out to retake Mosul, one of Iraq's largest cities and ISIS's biggest stronghold in the country. It would take them nine months and cost thousands of lives.
WILLFUL BLINDNESS
Why Do We Ignore Mass Atrocities? An Expert On Psychic Numbing Explains.
vox.com
"There is no constant value for a human life."
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WHERE THE HECK HAVE YOU BEEN?!
Doggy Is Overwhelmed With Doggy Emotion Upon Being Reunited With An Old Friend
digg.com
Sandy the dog was initially very skeptical of the big brown box that arrived on her doorstep. All she knew was that it smelled eerily like a human she liked very much.
IN THE NEWS
Trump Says He'd Never Have Hired Sessions If He Knew He'd Recuse Himself From Russia Probe
John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
Addiction And Intrigue: Inside The Saudi Palace Coup
Big German Bank, Key To Trump's Finances, Faces New Scrutiny
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If you treat Thursday like a mystery box that contains an old friend, your day will be good!

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

Red Pill, Blue Pill, Expired Pill

Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer.
Digg Editions
Morning · Wed, Jul 19
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AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
GO AHEAD, TAKE THAT EXPIRED ASPIRIN
The Myth Of Drug Expiration Dates
digg.com
Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer.
IS THIS AVOCADO TOAST'S FAULT?
How The Marrying Age Has Changed Over The Last Century
flowingdata.com
Looking over the past century, as a whole, people are staying single longer and marrying later.
THE GHOST IN THE CHATBOT
My Race To Give My Dying Father Artificial Immortality
wired.com
If even a hint of a digital afterlife is possible, then of course the person I want to make immortal is my father.
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HERE COMES TROUBLE
WHAT CANCER TAKES
A Life Without Food
harpers.org
The last time I ate real food, actually chewed and swallowed, was six years ago.
TIME FOR TRASH SKYSCRAPERS
Hong Kong Has Nearly Run Out Of Space For Its Garbage
motherboard.vice.com
Hong Kong disposes of 15,000 tons of trash every day, the equivalent of throwing out the Brooklyn Bridge each night. And the 427 square-mile territory is running out of space for it.
SOLVING CHECKERS
A 4,000-Word Article About Checkers
theatlantic.com
…which is really about a duel between two men, one who dies, and the nature of the quest to build artificial intelligence.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
SMOL BUT MIGHTY
Here's A Bush Full Of Kittens Playing Peekaboo Because You Deserve To Feel Happiness
digg.com
We're fairly sure the universe gave us both kittens and bushes for this exact purpose.
IN THE NEWS
Trump And Putin Had Undisclosed Second Meeting At G20
Is The Guy Who Voiced Kermit The Frog A Jerk, Or Did He Get Fired Unfairly?
The Remains Of A Swiss Couple Have Been Found, 75 Years After They Went Missing
Tillerson To Shut Cyber Office In State Department Reorganization
DIGG PICKS
5 Gadgets You Need For Your Summer Getaway
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It's not the destination, it's the journey. These gadgets will make both more awesome.
It's almost Thursday — keep your head up.