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Thursday, 21 June 2018

We're Really In Hot Water

Humans have spent more than 10 centuries emptying the ocean of some of its most extraordinary animals. Today, a coalition of scientists and fishermen are trying to turn the tide — and learning that conservation is much harder than destruction.
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A MARITIME MARTYR
How One Man Died So A Whale Might Live
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Humans have spent more than 10 centuries emptying the ocean of some of its most extraordinary animals. Today, a coalition of scientists and fishermen are trying to turn the tide — and learning that conservation is much harder than destruction.
SPOOKY AND MAGICAL
Visit The Islands That Used To Appear On Maps But Probably Never Existed
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Each island on the map includes a history — when it was first "discovered," what it was known for and whether anyone has tried to verify its existence in the modern era.
TAKING THE HEAT
How Melting Arctic Ice Could Cook The Tropics
hakaimagazine.com
The loss of sea ice from the Arctic Ocean will alter wind patterns and ocean currents, causing changes across the planet.
BITTERSWEET REALITY
Why One Island Grows 80% Of The World's Vanilla
atlasobscura.com
Now, it's more valuable than silver.
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LIFE ISN'T LIKE THE MOVIES
HINT: THE ONE WITH A GIANT SPACE BUTT
What Is The Gayest Marvel Movie?
vulture.com
I've never quite understood Marvel's reluctance to introduce a gay character in their movies, mostly because have you seen those movies? They are gay, honey.
AN IMPORTANT MEA CULPA
How I Broke, And Botched, The Brandon Teena Story
villagevoice.com
The original writer of the Village Voice story that inspired "Boys Don't Cry" looks back on her reporting — and the huge error she still regrets.
SPARED NO EXPENSE, MAKES LITTLE SENSE
Is 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Are Saying
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Is the fifth installment of the "Jurassic" series a terrific thunder-lizard thrill-ride or a dingy dinosaur dud? Here's what the reviews say.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY
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Dog Has Priceless Reaction After Being Caught Playing In Swimming Pool
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"If I pretend that nothing's wrong, then the human has no choice but to believe I'm innocent. Or, I could just act guilty as hell."
IN THE NEWS
Trump Reverses Course, Signs Order Ending Family Separations On Southern Border
EU Votes For Copyright Filtering Law That Could Ruin The Internet — Here's What To Read
Migrant Children Sent To Shelters With Histories Of Abuse Allegations
Koko The Gorilla Dies: She Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication
'Unite The Right' Organizer Gets Approval For Rally Anniversary Event In DC
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The Programming Languages To Learn In 2018
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You know you should learn to code. Here's where to start.
Come on in, the water's fine.

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

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Game On And Off

On Monday, the World Health Organization published the 11th edition of it's International Classification of Diseases. Amongst the many changes found within, one notable change is the inclusion of a "gaming disorder."
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HOOKED ON THE GAME
A BUFF OR A DEBUFF?
World Health Organization Classifies 'Gaming Disorder' As A Disease, But What Does That Mean?
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On Monday, the World Health Organization published the 11th edition of it's International Classification of Diseases. Amongst the many changes found within, one notable change is the inclusion of a "gaming disorder."
'A GOAL FOR POLAND, NOT AN IDEOLOGY'
How Watching The World Cup In Authoritarian Poland Made Me A Soccer Fan For Life
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As the tournament progressed, I saw how soccer, at least its international version, can transfix a nation and lift its spirits.
EASIER TO IMAGINE
Why Are There So Many Apocalyptic Video Games?
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Why exactly are we so attracted to the end of the world?
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BIT OF A STRETCH
BODIES STUDYING BODIES
Meet The Yogis Who Hang Out In Cadaver Labs
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You can hone your corpse pose by hanging out with actual corpses.
WHAT GOES UP, WILL PROBABLY BREAK
Mechanical Camera Sliders Are The Coolest Terrible Idea Of 2018
theverge.com
Oppo's Find X and Vivo's Nex are the two most recent and exciting Android devices of the year. Why exciting? Well, they bring us closer to the dream of a truly bezel-less phone, and they do it in dramatic style.
A GOOD NOSE FOR FOOD
The Elephant's Superb Nose
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Elephants' trunks are not only large and strong, they house one of the best mammalian smelling systems.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
GOOD TRY, GOOD EFFORT
Guy Throws Himself On Car To Commit Insurance Fraud, Fails To Notice The Driver's Dash Cam
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If you're going to pretend to get hit by a car for that sweet settlement money, at least make sure that car's driver isn't recording your idiocy.
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Want To Win A DJI Mavic Pro Camera Drone (And FPV Goggles)?
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Take to the skies with this ultra cool Mavic Pro Drone from DJI. It even comes with the most realistic bird's-eye view in the world: a pair of DJI goggles that let you see what your drone sees.
IN THE NEWS
Microsoft CEO Downplays ICE Contract In Email To Employees
US Withdraws From UN Human Rights Council
Flooding From Sea Level Rise Threatens Over 300,000 US Coastal Homes
Canada Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
WATCH: Corey Lewandowski Hears Of Girl With Down Syndrome Being Separated From Her Mother At The Border, Responds 'Womp Womp'
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Dr. Mario's orders: Take two fire flowers and have a good Wednesday.