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Why shaving dulls even the sharpest of razors.
“Human hair is 50 times softer than steel, yet it can chip away a razor’s edge, a new study shows.” | learn more
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Here is a list of 17 Spanish words for popcorn used in Latin America.
I overheard this on a playground and had to dig in. | learn more
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China is very advanced in removing illegally parked cars.
A short video of their tech in action. | learn more
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Words against strangers.
I was way overconfident and lost my first set of games. | learn more
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On Mr. Beast and being alone in a circle for 100 days.
“In the video, Mr. Beast gives one of his subscribers the chance to survive for 100 days in a circle about 100 feet in circumference [to win $500k]. He has no access to the outside world. The circle is in […]
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The Onion files an Amicus brief with the Supreme Court.
It seems some district court made the imprudent decision of requiring a disclaimer before any parody content on the internet. The Onion decided to weigh in. | learn more
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How does a QR code work?
It starts with the cube shapes in the corner, called Finder Patterns. The most interesting part to me is the mask, of which there are 8 standard patterns. | learn more
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A man and a horse and a journey from Spain to China.
Xu Zhixian thought the trip would take about a year. After six months he’s made it from Spain to the Netherlands, about a quarter of the way. | learn more
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The secret history of 7 common words.
Y’all know I love etymology. This article helped me connect an old Russian-language insult back to English (via Greek). “Everyday words often hide histories revealing a time when people’s views of the world, the cosmos, and each other were profoundly […]
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The insane biology of hammerhead sharks.
These relatively modern sharks are impressive! This is a great video ~18 minutes long. | learn more