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The longest case of hiccups ever
“The longest recorded case in medical history can be credited to one Charles Osborne, a farmer who continuously hiccuped for 68 years.” | learn more
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150 years of Nature papers
“Science is a network, each paper linking those that came before with those that followed. In an exclusive analysis, researchers have delved into Nature’s part of that network. We explore their results, taking you on a tour of 150 years […]
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Bikes masquerading as TVs
A bike manufacturer tried everything to lower shipping damage of their product, and nothing did the trick until they started making their boxes look like TVs. “Here’s how that one tiny decision made a huge impact.” | learn more
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Scripted TV costs are getting higher
With Apple joining the ‘original series’ party, costs of production are now up to $15-17 million per hour of TV. | learn more
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Hackers can use lasers to ‘speak’ to your Amazon Echo or Google Home
Well, I guess it’s time to keep the shades closed! “By sending laser-powered ‘light commands’ to a smart assistant, researchers could force it to unlock cars, open garage doors, and more.” | learn more
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The struggle to grow a beard is real, so men are faking it
If you ever see me with a full beard, you’ll know… “Eye shadow, fibers, sprays—a desire for full, fabulous facial hair launches search for creative solutions; nailing ‘the Rick Ross look.’” | learn more
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South Korean academics can’t stop, won’t stop
They keep adding their kids as co-authors to published papers to help boost their chances of getting into good universities. | learn more
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Hesitant hitmen jailed over botched assassination in China
Nobody was harmed in the making of this hilarious news. My read is that the Chinese are ‘crushing it’ at capitalism vis-à-vis subcontracting. | learn more
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Vice reporter accidentally uncovers nationwide Airbnb scam
“While searching for the person who grifted me in Chicago, I discovered just how easy it is for users of the short-term rental platform to get exploited.” | learn more
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TurboTax has been fighting to prevent free tax filing for 20 years
I have always had a slight distaste for Intuit and now it’s grown stronger. “Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its […]