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Thursday, 6 February 2020

'I've Made A Huge Mistake'

The Motorola Razr Launch Is An Unmitigated Disaster, Experts Analyze The 'Hastily Thrown Together App That Broke Iowa, How The Name 'Karen' Became An Insult — And A Meme, and more.
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MASTERS OF DISASTER
MOTOROH NO
The Motorola Razr Launch Is An Unmitigated Disaster
inputmag.com
The Motorola Razr isn't officially out yet, but its launch is already a lesson in mismanagement and piss-poor execution.
'HASTILY THROWN TOGETHER'
An 'Off-The-Shelf, Skeleton Project': Experts Analyze The App That Broke Iowa
vice.com
"Honestly, the biggest thing is — I don't want to throw it under the bus — but the app was clearly done by someone following a tutorial. It's similar to projects I do with my mentees who are learning how to code."
A DOWNWARD SLIDER
The Burgerim Disaster
restaurantbusinessonline.com
Burgerim was once one of the hottest, fastest-growing brands in the US. Then its founder left the country, leaving behind a wreckage of unpaid workers, bankrupt franchisees and others struggling to make it work.
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Here's How To Add 284 Points To Your Credit Score Without Paying For Help
thepennyhoarder.com
Yup — you've got some algorithm spitting out a three-digit number that's basically controlling your entire life. We get it: It's frustrating. Don't give up just yet, though. Here's how to fix it.
CRACKING THE CODE
BUSINESS AS USUAL
The Oldest Company In Every Country, Mapped
digg.com
Many companies around the world have existed for a long time, and a few have been around for more than 1,000 years.
OK KAREN
How The Name 'Karen' Became An Insult — And A Meme
vox.com
The archetypal "Karen" is blonde, has multiple young kids, and is usually an anti-vaxxer. Karen has a "Can-I-Speak-To-The-Manager Haircut" and a controlling, superior attitude to go along with it.
NOT THINKING STRAIGHT
The Mystery Of Neolithic Slovakia's Rotating Villages
atlasobscura.com
Almost imperceptible today, and certainly invisible to the naked Neolithic eye, the curious rotation of the houses can be attributed to an esoteric glitch in the brain — a psychological process called pseudoneglect.
STUNK COSTS
An Economist's Guide To Potty Training
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu
Incentives are as risky in parenting as they are in business.
MAP OF THE DAY
'AW COME ON, MOM'
Great Dane Is Devastated When His Owner Tells Him He Can't Go Swimming
rumble.com
Max the dog is told he can't go swimming and has a hilarious hissy fit.
IN THE NEWS
Bernie Sanders Now Slightly More Likely To Win Iowa Caucuses After Latest Results Update
Kirk Douglas, Indomitable Icon Of Hollywood's Golden Age, Dies At 103
Senate Officially Votes To Acquit Trump On Both Articles Of Impeachment
Ponzi Scheme King Bernie Madoff Says He Is Dying, Seeks Early Release From Prison
FROM THE DIGG STORE
Get Massive Savings On These Discounted Chromebooks and Windows Laptops
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In the market for a new laptop? Before you go off and spend a grand on something you're not sure you'll love, take a peek at some of these options on sale for an incredible discount today. There's something here for every budget and every type of user.
Is this week over yet?

Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Take The 7-Day Savings Challenge

Savings take a hit over the holiday season? The Penny Hoarder's got you covered.
 
 
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It's the new year, and you survived the holidays, but your savings probably took a hit during the season of gifts and parties (and more gifts and more parties).

So while you're trying to hang out to your New Year's resolution, why not take a couple simple steps to kickstart your savings in 2020.

The Penny Hoarder has your back, and they've put together a 7-day savings challenge with 7 helpful tips and tricks. It's just 7 days (heck, you could do it all in one day if you're feeling ambitious), so why not give it a shot?

 
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No long-term resolutions needed — just 7 days and you're on the way.

 

Nothing's Fine I'm Torn

Pelosi Rips Up Trump's State Of Union Speech, No One Can Explain Why Planes Stay In The Air, Welcome To Kowloon Walled City, One Of The Most Misunderstood Places In History
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BEHIND THE MYSTERY
BUT THEY DO, THANK GOD
No One Can Explain Why Planes Stay In The Air
scientificamerican.com
On a strictly mathematical level, engineers know how to design planes that will stay aloft. But equations don't explain why aerodynamic lift occurs.
INSIDE THE WALLS
Welcome To Kowloon Walled City, One Of The Most Misunderstood Places In History
featureshoot.com
This city, where daylight entered only in patches and dank moisture pervaded the streets, was flawed and complicated, but it was also extraordinary.
OFF THE SCREEN, OFF THE GRID
Catherine Burns: The Vanishing Of An Oscar-Nominated Actress
hollywoodreporter.com
Fifty years ago, her searing supporting role in 'Last  Summer' led to critical acclaim and Academy recognition, but the actress soon disappeared from Hollywood, leaving her fans and showbiz admirers searching for answers.
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Stop Wasting Money — This App Finds Every Promo Code On The Internet
joinhoney.com
If you aren't using this app when you shop online, you're probably wasting money. Here's how it works.
WHAT A MESS
GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO HELL
The Tiny Suburb Of Fate, Texas Wants To Solve All Our Infrastructure Woes
dmagazine.com
The tiny suburb is trying to show its larger neighbors that highways aren't the answer. Will it work?
'THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO'
My Hometown Is Being Ravaged By The Coronavirus
theatlantic.com
My friend in Wuhan messaged me: "Don't come back for Chinese New Year."
VEHICLE OF CHANGE
Tesla's Cybertruck Has A Huge Cowboy Problem
marker.medium.com
Can Tesla and Rivian convince practical Ford-loving pickup drivers to buy their futuristic machismo machines?
WELCOME TO THE LIMELIGHT
Here's The Shadow Inc App That Failed In Iowa Last Night
vice.com
"I've got about 150 messages from other precinct chairs in my county asking questions about the app in the lead up to last night."
VIDEO OF THE DAY
'YOU'VE MADE YOUR POINT'
Hilariously Overdramatic Husky Complains That His Water Bowl Is Empty
rumble.com
Zeus the husky has a very funny way of telling his owner he needs his water bowl refilled.
IN THE NEWS
Watch Nancy Pelosi Unexpectedly Rips Up Trump's State Of Union Speech In Half
Iowa Finally Reports Some Caucus Results, Showing A Narrow Lead For Pete Buttigieg
AT&T Is Doing Exactly What It Told Congress It Wouldn't Do With Time Warner
Four Kids Disappeared In An Alaska Blizzard. They Were Found Alive, 18 Miles From Home
Privacy Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Genetic Volunteers May Be At Risk
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Huskies will be huskies.