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Microsoft’s fonts catch a fraudster in Canada.
Document forgers be forewarned: pay attention to font selection, or else. | learn more
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Dropgangs, or the future of darknet markets.
Technology is enabling black markets to function with more privacy for both buyers and sellers. The latest version of this is called a Dropgang, and it’s fascinating. | learn more
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Indian Science Congress skimps on science
“The remarks, which also included a claim that a Hindu god created the dinosaurs, sparked an uproar among scientists and congress organizers and on Twitter.” | learn more
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Coming to America sequel is confirmed
The original is one of my favorite movies, so I hope you’re as excited as me. | learn more
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Rich New Yorkers are paying pro dog hikers to take pets to the country.
No judgement here – I might do it too if I were in the same position. “Call them coddling or overindulgent, but affluent dog owners like the Carillos have given rise to newfangled services like My Dog Hikes and Kristi’s […]
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Is it possible to mediate while drunk?
This is a neat play-by-play documenting how it went for someone who tried. Spoiler: he was able to meditate, but it wasn’t great. “A Reddit user performed an interesting experiment: trying to meditate while drunk after consuming copious amounts of […]
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How to combat robocalls.
The good news is there’s a plan called STIR/SHAKEN. The bad news is it’s going to require tech changes at all the carriers across the world. I started reading this because I hate hate hate incoming phone calls these days. […]
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Insights from reading 1,182 ER bills.
“A $5,571 bill to sit in a waiting room, $238 eyedrops, and a $60 ibuprofen tell the story of how emergency room visits are squeezing patients.” | learn more
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The year’s weirdest and wackiest inventions.
If anyone gets the swimming pool trailer and wants to invite me over, I will bring Kind bars and wine. | learn more
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Bernie Madoff’s victims are close to getting their $19 billion back.
This is a total shock to me – the victims have recovered 70% of their original principal. Everyone who had invested under $1.4mm (~1,400 people) has been repaid in full. Serious round of applause is owed to the trustee Irving […]