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Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The History of TV Dinners
mentalfloss.comHow the humble TV dinner changed American life in the mid-20th century.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Man astonished to learn proper use for slot on his car after '38 years on earth'
mirror.co.ukA man named Justin has gone viral on TikTok after sharing the discovery he made regarding the fuel cap of his car - and it turns out not many others knew about it either
Seriously, how can people be this stupid?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
I Survived Getting Lost in the Florida Swamps
fodors.comIn this trave fail, a Florida Spring Break hiking trip goes awry. After simply walking into the forest from a service road, a group of inexperienced hikers gets lost in Apalachicola National Forest, near Tallahassee. Here is one woman's account of the exp
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
X doesn't mark the spot: As Millennials and Baby Boomers feud, a generation is left out
nbcnews.comGeneration X has largely earned a reputation for being disconnected politically, and is overshadowed by the older Baby Boomers and the younger Millennials.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
New Study Reveals Why Working from Home Makes Workers More Productive
inc.comHow do virtual and in-office workers differ? It might surprise you.
I’ve always been a big fan of working from home because I AM far more productive.
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Social Media | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Social Media
X is shutting down Circles
theverge.comSay your goodbyes to Circles by October 31st.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Threads adds a bunch of new features in first notable update
digitaltrends.comThreads had released its first significant update since bursting onto the scene at the start of this month as a rival to Twitter.
Science & Technology | Social Media
New leak gives us another look at what Instagram's Twitter competitor will look like
bgr.comThe Verge got access to an internal meeting at Meta which went over Project 92, the Instagram's upcoming Twitter competitor.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram could be working on a paid verification feature
engadget.comInstagram might be considering the possibility of offering paid verification to users, based on code seen by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi..
Science & Technology | Social Media
Kanye West suspended from Twitter after posting a swastika
theverge.comKanye West was previously suspended in October.
Musk acted 100% properly here.
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Cars | Cars & Motorcycles
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Here's Why Dodge Discontinued The Dart...Twice
slashgear.comNot many car models get an encore after being shelved, but the Dodge Dart has come and gone twice. Why hasn't this automobile found success?
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
The RUF R Spyder Is a More Extreme 911 Speedster
roadandtrack.comRUF has become a player in the war on windscreens.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
The Coolest Cars of the 1970s
roadandtrack.comThe 1970s were all wings and wedges and jaw-dropping designs, the best of which stand the test of time today.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
The Mighty 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
silodrome.comThe Ford Mustang Boss 429 was famously created to homologate the big block 7.0 liter Ford V8 for NASCAR racing. It was the largest engine ever fitted to a
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Here's How Long A Tesla Model S Battery Will Actually Last
slashgear.comThe Tesla Model S is one of the more popular Teslas on the market, and it has been on the road long enough so we can tell you. We have all the details.
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Golf | Sports
Sports | Golf
20-year-old amateur golfer becomes PGA Tour champion but can't collect prize money
nbcnews.comA 20-year-old amateur golfer became a PGA Tour champion Sunday.
Sports | Golf
20-year-old amateur golfer becomes PGA Tour champion but can't collect prize money
nbcnews.comA 20-year-old amateur golfer became a PGA Tour champion Sunday.
Sports | Golf
From Ben Hogan to Tiger Woods, golf's oldest major has produced some iconic champions
sports.yahoo.comThe cradle of golf has witnessed many of the finest performances in the game’s history. Gray skies, piercing rain, howling wind and a looming sense of history await any player who challenges the British Open.
Sports | Golf
Lee Trevino has a clever setup trick for making all short putts
golf.comIn today's edition of Play Smart, we look at a tip from Lee Trevino on how to make all of your short putts.
Sports | Golf
10 short-game rules that every golfer should follow
golf.comIf you want to be a great golfer, you must have a reliable short game. Here are 10 rules every golfer should follow around the greens.
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News | News
News | News
100-Year-Old Roadside Stop Pea Soup Andersen's Closes Without Notice
lamag.comThe iconic Pea Soup Andersen's has closed its doors permanently after 100 years of service.
I always loved stopping here. The drive north will never be the same again. California is doing nothing to save its history which is disappearing very quickly.
News | News
Elvis Presley's abandoned childhood home goes up for auction
nypost.comThis is the only childhood home of the King of Rock and Roll that has ever come to market.
This is weird.
News | News
New tanks and artillery bolster Ukraine’s hopes of defeating Russia
axios.comUkraine now has more tanks on the ground than Russia, according to the Pentagon
News | News
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dead at 90
foxnews.comNASA astronaut Michael Collins died Wednesday at age 90.
News | News
Viral texts about coronavirus lockdown were amplified by Chinese operatives, US officials say - The Verge
theverge.comThe message falsely claimed that Donald Trump was going to lock down the country to stop the spread of COVID-19. The White House debunked the myth, which is now being linked to China.
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Funny Stuff | Humor
Humor | Funny Stuff
Watch Jerry Seinfeld's Hilarious 'Tonight Show' Appearance | Rolling Stone
rollingstone.comJerry Seinfeld visited 'The Tonight Show' to chat with Jimmy Fallon and deliver a rare late-night stand-up set.Jimmy Fallon's gift Tuesday night of a free television to every member of the Tonight Show audience was all the fodder Jerry Seinfeld needed to deliver a biting, hilarious five minutes of stand-up...
Jerry still has it! Even if his routine is starting to sound like my dad...
Humor | Funny Stuff
25 Men Who Have Lost The Battle Against Shopping
buzzfeed.comThey came, they saw, they sat down.
I can relate!
Humor | Funny Stuff
Snowstorm Spawns Most Hilariously Comprehensive Forecast Ever - Wired Science
wired.comThis is among the more hilarious weather statements we've seen the National Weather Service issue. Washington, D.C. residents, get ready for a taste of everything.
Humor | Funny Stuff
Who Said It: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford or Simpsons Mayor Diamond Joe Quimby?
slate.com“Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine,” Toronto Mayor Rob Ford told reporters on Tuesday. He then added: “There have been times when I’ve been in a drunken stupor.” The highly quotable Ford has never sounded more like the Simpson
Beverages | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Beverages
Vinebox's monthly wine-by-the-glass subscription service begins deliveries | VentureBeat | Business | by Ken Yeung
venturebeat.comIf you’re like me and enjoy wine occasionally, but find it difficult to select a good bottle, then joining a wine club won’t necessarily be a great investment for you. After all, why would you risk getting an entire bottle when you’re not sure if it
I like this idea.
Food & Drink | Beverages
The Proof - THE AMAZING CHAMOMILE HOT TODDY
theproof.bottlenotes.comAfter the rush of the holidays and the go-go empowerment of new year’s resolutions, we’ve finally entered the winter doldrums. And that can mean only one thing: it’s hot toddy time.
My buddies make fun of me when I order these. The joke is on them.
Food & Drink | Beverages
The Flat White has arrived in America and Australia is not handling it well
mashable.comJan. 6 will be remembered as the day the flat white died. A slow, painful, tasteless death.
Personally: I don't get it. It's still pretty much just coffee, right?
Food & Drink | Beverages
10 Cinnamon Drinks That Are Perfect For The Holidays
buzzfeed.comIt's never too early to start planning for winter . Here are a few recipes to get you in the holiday spirit (or get the holiday spirits in you! AMIRITE?!). Make sure to grab a bottle of Jose Cu...
Business | Business & Finance
Business & Finance | Business
Elon Musk is now officially Twitter's new owner, ending months of costly litigation
businessinsider.comTwitter sued Musk in early July after the billionaire said he was walking away from his agreement to purchase the company for $44 billion.
Business & Finance | Business
5 Things You Should Never Say During a Venture Capital Pitch, According to 2 VCs
inc.comA pair of investors talk about their pitch pet peeves so other founders can avoid common fundraising mistakes.
Business & Finance | Business
Where a wounded Twitter goes from here
axios.comFor Musk, saving Twitter was all about saving democracy and the public square — until it wasn't.
Business & Finance | Business
Twitter will take Elon Musk to court to force him to buy it for $44 billion
businessinsider.comElon Musk sent a letter to Twitter's board on Friday, saying he was "terminating" the agreement he signed to acquire the company just three months ago.
Business & Finance | Business
Amazon stock plunges as company reports nearly $4 billion loss - CNN
amp.cnn.comAmazon reported a significant loss in the first three months of the year, sending the company's stock plunging.
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Technology | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Technology
iOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why
9to5mac.comApple is making AirPods more powerful than ever in iOS 18.2 thanks to a key Apple Intelligence feature. Here’s what you should know.
Science & Technology | Technology
Don’t buy an iPhone 15, even after the iPhone 16 launch makes it cheaper
bgr.comApple will discount the iPhone 15 after the iPhone 16 launch, but you should avoid all older iPhone models this year.
Science & Technology | Technology
Can You Really Delete Your Internet History?
computer.howstuffworks.comThe guys at Stuff They Don't Want You To Know talk about whether you can really delete your internet history — and why you want to.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple may owe you money if you pay for extra iCloud storage
bgr.comApple agrees to pay $14.8 million to settle an iCloud storage lawsuit alleging the company stored data on third-party servers.
Science & Technology | Technology
It's time to delete the scary amount of data Google has on you
cnet.comGoogle keeps tabs on what you search, what you watch and your location. We'll show you how to delete that info.
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Marketing | Business & Finance
Business & Finance | Marketing
Digital Marketers: Get Your Startups On The Fast Track
forbes.comAs a marketer, working with startups requires understanding the full scope of the digital marketing process -- including the skills you outsource.
Business & Finance | Marketing
Creating Content That Doesn’t Require Your Legal Department
marketinginsidergroup.comOver the years, I have worked with companies who are used to having their legal department review all of their content before it’s released to the public. When I tell them that by shifting what they write about, they can ultimately speed up their intern
Business & Finance | Marketing
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Successful Content Marketing Strategy in 2019
thriveglobal.comThe start of a new year calls for new resolutions and inspiration. This holds true for your content marketing strategy as well. Blog posts and topics that worked last year might not find similar traction this year. In order to ensure success, you must sta
Business & Finance | Marketing
7 Digital Marketing Trends You Must Use in 2019
medium.comYou Can No Longer Ignore These Trends
Business & Finance | Marketing
5 Tactics to Drive Website Traffic That Aren't SEO
entrepreneur.comAlthough all businesses with an online presence should invest in search engine optimization, it isn't the end-all, be-all when it comes to driving traffic to a professional website.
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Politics | Politics
Politics | Politics
After abortion leak, Justice Thomas warns Supreme Court can't be 'bullied'
reuters.comFollowing protests sparked by the leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision indicating the justices are poised to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, Justice Clarence Thomas said on Friday that the court cannot be "bullied."
Politics | Politics
CA Supreme Court denies lawsuit challenging Prop 22’s constitutionality | TechCrunch
techcrunch.comThe California Supreme Court today shot down the lawsuit filed by a group of rideshare drivers in California and the Service Employees International Union that alleged Proposition 22 violates the state’s constitution. “We are disappointed in the Supreme C
Politics | Politics
Payment processor Stripe bans Trump campaign - Axios
axios.comIt's an escalation of Big Tech's reaction to last week's D.C. insurrection, and the first to directly target money flows.
Politics | Politics
Pence calls it a 'dark day' in Capitol as count resumes
usatoday.comCongressional leaders say they plan to finish their count over the next several hours rather than recess until Thursday morning.
Politics | Politics
Attorney General William Barr is leaving the Trump administration
usatoday.comAttorney General William Barr, who has served as President Donald Trump's most effective shield and advocate for broad presidential authority, will be leaving the administration.
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Entertainment | Entertainment
Entertainment | Entertainment
Film Noir: The Quintessential Movies to Get into the Genre
movieweb.comYour guide to getting into one of the most enduring and important genres in film.
Entertainment | Entertainment
12 Facts About John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
mentalfloss.comDirector John Carpenter set the standard for dystopian cinema with the classic 1981 flick 'Escape from New York.'
Entertainment | Entertainment
Paramount Plus will cost $10 ad-free, $5 with ads on 'base' tier launching in June
cnet.comCBS All Access, the service that Paramount Plus is replacing, currently costs $6 a month with ads and $10 a month without.
Entertainment | Entertainment
NASA confirms work on a Tom Cruise movie to be shot aboard the International Space Station | TechCrunch
techcrunch.comNASA is indeed working with actor Tom Cruise on a film to be shot in space — aboard the International Space Station (ISS), it turns out. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine confirmed the news, which was detailed in an earlier report, via a tweet today. The
Entertainment | Entertainment
Fact-checking 1917: how historically accurate is Sam Mendes's First World War film?
telegraph.co.ukDid British officers swear like troopers?
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Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Visual Arts | Visual Arts
Why a web designer should design with a mobile user in mind and how this affects SEOs
thenextweb.comHey folk. How you feel when you working with someone and who don’t have a good and well creative mind insight?
Travel | Travel
Travel | Travel
10 PGA Tour stops you can play in 2022-23
golfweek.usatoday.comYou may not be able to hit it like the pros, but you can play at a number of the same courses.
Travel | Travel
New signs greet travelers on Route 66 as historic road’s centennial nears
justthenews.comUpdated historical markers were placed along Route 66 in 2021 in preparation for the upcoming centennial celebration.
Travel | Travel
Mind-blowing Delta board shows 100 passengers personalized flight details at the same time
mashable.comDelta Airlines is using Misapplied Sciences Parallel Reality tech to display flight information for up to 100 people on the same board, at the same time.
Travel | Travel
South Dakota’s Flintstones Theme Park Has Been Demolished | Mental Floss
mentalfloss.comThe roadside attraction, which first opened in the '60s, has been demolished. There's good news, though: The Arizona location will be reopened soon for a limited run.
Travel | Travel
How Do Pilots Make Up Time in the Air?
science.howstuffworks.comYour pilot apologizes for your plane leaving late but then assures you she can make up the lost time in the sky. Is she pressing extra-hard on the accelerator or what?
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History | History
History | History
America's 10 Tallest and Shortest Presidents
mentalfloss.comThe average height of the U.S. presidents is 5 feet 10 inches, but there have been plenty of outliers in American history.
History | History
New Jersey Estate Owned by Napoleon’s Older Brother Set to Become State Park
smithsonianmag.comIn 1815, exiled Spanish king Joseph Bonaparte fled to the U.S., where he lived in luxury on a sprawling, 60-acre estate
History | History
George Washington's Final Years—And Sudden, Agonizing Death - HISTORY
history.comThe Founding Father left the presidency a healthy man, but then died from a sudden illness less than three years later.
History | History
Apollo in 50 numbers: The cost
bbc.comIf the US was to beat the Soviets to the Moon, it had to spend large. The Apollo programme would end up costing many billions.
Science | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Science
Space photo of the week: Space X's Polaris Dawn astronauts 'touch the void' on 1st-ever private spacewalk
livescience.comSpaceX Polaris Dawn astronaut Jared Isaacman briefly "touched the void" as he embarked on the first-ever private spacewalk Thursday (Sept. 12).
Science & Technology | Science
Supermoon — what is it and when is the next one?
space.comLearn what makes a supermoon unique, how it impacts the moon's brightness, and when you can catch the next one in our ultimate supermoon guide.
Science & Technology | Science
NASA exoplanet hunter finds 'weird' world surviving a star's relentless bombardment — it's named Phoenix
space.comNASA's TESS exoplanet hunter has discovered a weird world called Phoenix that has managed to hold on to its atmosphere despite being relentlessly bombarded with radiation from its red giant star.
Science & Technology | Science
Mind-Blowing Experiment Reveals Antimatter Falls in Gravity
sciencealert.comAs far as gravity is concerned, both matter and its charge-flipped 'mirror' twin, antimatter, deserve a big, warm hug.
Science & Technology | Science
12 Billion Miles Away: NASA’s Voyager 2 Continues Science Quest With Innovative Power Strategy
scitechdaily.comThe plan will keep Voyager 2’s science instruments turned on a few years longer than previously anticipated, enabling yet more revelations from interstellar space. Launched in 1977, the Voyager 2 spacecraft is more than 12 billion miles (20 billion kilome