Rabu, 11 Mei 2016

Hop On The Highway To The Death Star

Why Do We Still Talk About The 'Biological Clock'?, The Senate Is Launching An Inquiry Into Facebook's Trending News — Here's What's Going On, Money Magazine's 'Best Checking Account In America', Here Comes Hyperloop One: Startup Raises $80 Million, What Percentage Of The Population Is Older Or Younger Than You?, The Gruesome Origins Of Belgium's 'Cat Parade'
The Daily Digg
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Why Do We Still Talk About The 'Biological Clock'?
A TICKING TIME BOMB
Why Do We Still Talk About The 'Biological Clock'?
theguardian.com
It seems like the concept of the biological clock has been with us forever. In fact, the metaphor was invented in the late 1970s. And it has been used to reinforce sexist ideas ever since.
POKING THE BEAR
The Senate Is Launching An Inquiry Into Facebook's Trending News — Here's What's Going On
digg.com
On Monday, Gizmodo published a scoop where anonymous former "curators" who worked on Facebook's trending news module reported that they had suppressed trending conservative topics and outlets. Now, the Senate is launching an inquiry.
BANKING WE DIGG SPONSORED
Money Magazine's 'Best Checking Account In America'
aspiration.com
Aspiration lets you earn 100x more interest on your checking, with no ATM or monthly fees. Plus, they donate a dime to charity for every dollar earned.
GET HYPE
Here Comes Hyperloop One: Startup Raises $80 Million
fastcompany.com
The Hyperloop — a futuristic magnetic levitation transportation system that promises to make it possible for people to ride at 750 miles an hour in comfortable pods between San Francisco and Los Angeles in as little as 30 minutes — could be very big business.
KIDS THESE DAYS, ALL 43% OF 'EM
What Percentage Of The Population Is Older Or Younger Than You?
flowingdata.com
This interactive from Flowing Data shows you, based on your age and gender, what percentage of the population is your junior or senior.
NEEDED MORE THAN NINE LIVES
The Gruesome Origins Of Belgium's 'Cat Parade'
nytimes.com
In the Middle Ages, hurling cats from a great height on what came to be known as "Cats Wednesday" was apparently seen in Ypres, Belgium as both a practical solution to the city's feral cat problem and a source of gruesome entertainment.
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HIGHWAY TO THE DEATH STAR
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WATCH: Turns out "Danger Zone" goes perfectly with "Star Wars." Credit: Weston Wong
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Selasa, 10 Mei 2016

Iron Man > Man Of Steel

Siri's Creators Want To Take On Facebook, Be Your Everything, And Eat The Internet, Iron Man Is Marvel's Ironclad Heart And Soul, An Entire Clothing Store, Built From Scratch To Fit You, 'I Ended Up Selling All My Valuable Stuff To Buy Pills', Lawsuits Are Flying Over North Carolina's 'Bathroom Bill' — Here's What's Going On, 15 Facts About The United States' New National Mammal, The American Bison
The Daily Digg
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Siri's Creators Want To Take On Facebook, Be Your Everything, And Eat The Internet
VIV-ID DREAMS
Siri's Creators Want To Take On Facebook, Be Your Everything, And Eat The Internet
buzzfeed.com
Viv, a new AI-powered personal assistant, isn't quite ready yet, but its first public demo showed a service that makes it so ludicrously easy to buy things that you can drop a grand in 140 seconds.
WE LOVE HIM WITH ALL OUR ARC REACTOR
Iron Man Is Marvel's Ironclad Heart And Soul
blogs.wsj.com
The fans have spoken, and they've chosen Marvel over DC, and Iron Man over the Man of Steel.
CLOTHES WE DIGG SPONSORED
An Entire Clothing Store, Built From Scratch To Fit You
suitablewear.com
Give Suitable your measurements once and whenever you need something — from casual threads to three-piece suits — they'll make the perfect fit for you and ship it to your door.
AMERICA ON DRUGS
'I Ended Up Selling All My Valuable Stuff To Buy Pills'
theguardian.com
Response has been slow to the turmoil cause by addiction overrunning parts of central Appalachia. Some think this is because others don't believe opioid addicts deserve help.
A BINARY BATTLE
Lawsuits Are Flying Over North Carolina's 'Bathroom Bill' — Here's What's Going On
digg.com
In March, North Carolina passed a sweeping bill that locked LGBT people out of legal protection from discrimination and targeted trans people. After contentious debate, North Carolina and the Federal Government both announced separate lawsuits against each other, today. Here's what you need to know.
THE 'MURICAN BISON
15 Facts About The United States' New National Mammal, The American Bison
doi.gov
On May 9, 2016, President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law, officially making the American bison the national mammal of the United States. Here are 15 facts about the majestic beast.
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THROUGH HELL AND HIGH WATER
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This babbling British river may be one of the most dangerous stretch of water in the world. Credit: Tom Scott
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Senin, 09 Mei 2016

We Did Nazi Any Hidden Gold

The Hunt For Poland's Buried Nazi Gold Trains, The Public Wasn't Too Keen On Electric Lights When They Were First Introduced, The Ultimate Summer Shorts, Among The Spies And Smugglers On The China-North Korea Border, Her Fiance Gave Her Heroin. She Overdosed. Does That Make Him A Murderer?, The Day We Discovered Our Parents Were Russian Spies
The Daily Digg
Monday, May 9, 2016
The Hunt For Poland's Buried Nazi Gold Trains
THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THERE TUNNELS
The Hunt For Poland's Buried Nazi Gold Trains
buzzfeed.com
Last summer, explorers in Poland claimed to have discovered tunnels built for trains carrying plundered Nazi gold, only to be debunked a few months later. But this merely proved what many have thought all along: Inside these mountains are secrets and stories that some would rather stay buried.
CARRYING A TORCH
The Public Wasn't Too Keen On Electric Lights When They Were First Introduced
clivethompson.net
Up to the middle of the 19th century, cities were lit at night by gas lighting, candles, or flame. But that changed around 1855 when electricians unleashed the first "arc lamps." Not everyone was thrilled at first.
SHORTS WE DIGG SPONSORED
The Ultimate Summer Shorts
ministryofsupply.com
Ministry of Supply's Aviator shorts combine tech and fashion in the best way possible. They're designed with warp-knit materials that allow for movement and — most importantly — breathability. Plus, they're versatile enough to dress up or down.
BRIDGES TO NOWHERE
Among The Spies And Smugglers On The China-North Korea Border
newrepublic.com
How could real relationships develop in a place where trust can lead to death and fear governs everything?
WHO'S TO BLAME?
Her Fiance Gave Her Heroin. She Overdosed. Does That Make Him A Murderer?
washingtonpost.com
Prosecutors are now charging those who supplied the final dose with murder, even when that person is the deceased's friend, lover, sibling or spouse.
'THE AMERICANS' IS REAL
The Day We Discovered Our Parents Were Russian Spies
theguardian.com
For years Donald Heathfield, Tracey Foley and their two children lived the American dream. Then an FBI raid revealed the truth: they were agents of Putin's Russia. Their sons tell their story.
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WHOA
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A tornado chaser captured 360-degree video of a twister that touched down Saturday in Wray, Colorado, and it is absolutely crazy. Credit: AccuWeather
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Jumat, 06 Mei 2016

Rent. Or Do Not Rent. There Is No Buy

The Rent Vs. Buy Debate Is Silly And Other Facts, Why MakerBot — And The Maker Revolution — Failed To Deliver, This Isn't A Smart Remote, It's The Smartest Remote, Does The 'Like' Mean Anything Anymore?, How Kerry Washington Became A Publicity Magician, A Tour Of The International Banana Museum
The Daily Digg
Friday, May 6, 2016
The Rent Vs. Buy Debate Is Silly And Other Facts
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
The Rent Vs. Buy Debate Is Silly And Other Facts
digg.com
​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: the meaninglessness of the rent versus buy debate, the 11 lines of code that broke the internet and something called a "whoosh bottle".
THEY MET THEIR MAKER
Why MakerBot — And The Maker Revolution — Failed To Deliver
theawl.com
Nine months ago, MakerBot's future seemed tentatively optimistic. Now, the company is closing it's large Brooklyn factory. What happened to MakerBot?
TECH WE DIGG SPONSORED
This Isn't A Smart Remote, It's The Smartest Remote
ray.co
The Ray Super Remote replaces your jumble of old remotes with one beautifully designed, intelligent package, and its simple touchscreen lets you easily switch between any of your entertainment devices. It's the future of TV, folks.
AGREE? SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON
Does The 'Like' Mean Anything Anymore?
nymag.com
The like doesn't mean what it used to — not just to people looking for easy validation, but to brands and companies looking for popular, high-engagement accounts.
'SCANDAL,' SANS SCANDAL
How Kerry Washington Became A Publicity Magician
buzzfeed.com
The easiest way to maintain your fame while revealing nothing of your private life? Hide in plain sight.
THIS SHIT IS BANANAS
A Tour Of The International Banana Museum
luckypeach.com
In 2010, Coachella Valley local Fred Garbutt bought enough cans of yellow paint to transform the drab exterior of a dive bar into an unmissable canary-colored funhouse, where he now houses seventeen thousand banana photographs and tchotchkes he found for sale on eBay.
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A DUCK ON SWAN LAKE
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A duck paddles past three dancers from The Australian Ballet dressed in white swan tutus as they pose for photos on floating barge in Penrith Lake in Sydney, Australia, Friday, May 6, 2016. The Australian Ballet announced today it would hold performances on an open air stage on Lake Penrith in November 2016.​ Credit: AP Photo/Rob Griffith
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