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jeudi 12 décembre 2024, 17:50
A US government-funded study reports a connection between everyday cooking oils and the surge in colon cancer among young people, as reported by The Mirror. The research, published in the medical journal Gut, examined 81 tumor samples from patients aged 30 to 85. — Read the...
Behold Bashar al-Assad, recently-departed despot of Syria, in repose. The snaps are floating around virally on the net, described as having been found in his abandoned palace outside of Damascus, though I don't see them in any real news reports. So perhaps it's just some...
TL;DR: Save 75% on this Babbel lifetime license and start your New Year's language learning resolution early—go to checkout now. If you set a goal to learn a new language in 2024, how's that going? Did you keep up with a few months of sporadic language lessons? — Read the...
Coca-Cola from Mexico, or as it is colloquially known, Mexican Coke, is beloved by its fans for being made with 'real sugar,' but science couldn't verify the presence of sucrose… until now. The debate about Mexican Coke goes on and on. — Read the rest The post The magic of...
Sony recently wound down blu-ray production, and now top competitor LG is following suit. No more disks, no more players. For major manufacturers, the format (if not optical media entirely) will soon be history. Samsung quit years ago. LG has now officially discontinued its ...
Commercial pilots were able to capture footage of some 'pretty crazy' UFOs; it was probably Starlink. The footage is fun. A research paper determined these illusory UFOs are probably reflections of sunlight off Starlink satellites. This is an incidental conspiracy theory...
Animal Farm Creamery in Shoreham, Vermont, makes butter that reputedly changes people. This video shares the charming story of a family that loves making butter, and restaurants understand the quality. In just a couple of minutes, Hillary Hague shares the process and a...
Musician Jesse Welles released this short song about United Health Care. Welles captures the frustration and futility of UHC's average customer. Getting insurance to pay for what it was supposed to can be a bigger job than getting well. It is unlikely that the murder of a...
Time Map is an interactive historical map of the world. You can zoom in to place and time to find out what happened, who was what, where was when… it's like the end condition of a very complicated computer game that the player has just quit because their situation is too...
Here's a profile in courage for you: FBI Director Christopher Wray, appointed by then-president Trump and about to be fired by president-elect Trump, has resigned to avoid the humiliation of it. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray told a town hall of...
Forget your favorite Baldur's Gate 3 mods. The question of 'what if a knight had a gun' looks to have been definitively answered, with the conclusion being 'it'd be fun as hell.' Upcoming indie game Kingmakers seeks to let you live that fantasy, putting you in the shoes of a ...
In a world full of dogs barking at passing cars and squirrels, there exists a cat so regal and majestic, that it doesn't need to chase its tail or hunt imaginary mice. No, this cat has far more important work to do: overseeing the daily activities of the pedestrians below. —...
In November, 22 people got stuck on a thrill ride at Knotts Berry farm. In this scary video, you can see them all dangling mid air. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! While some people are stuck sitting upright (in a way that still looks...
Nothing says happy holidays like watching Cybertrucks failing spectacularly! The Daily Show recently posted an almost 3-minute-long compilation of hideous Tesla Cybertrucks breaking down, getting stuck, falling apart, and more. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE...
A 17-year-old boy in Washington state went to the dentist to get his wisdom teeth removed, and died during the routine procedure. Six months later, his parents are suing, reports The Seattle Times, alleging that Dr. Bryan McLelland — who has both a dentist's license and a ...
TL;DR: Save 69% on a Pearls book summaries lifetime subscription and set a goal to work on self-growth. If one of your 2025 New Year's resolutions is to spend less time on social media, this new app might be the antidote you're looking for. — Read the rest The post Ditch...
A couple who allegedly stole $11,000 worth of jewelry were busted after their getaway car — and getaway boat — failed to take them away. The bungled burglary took place yesterday morning in Washington state, according to KOMO News, when a man and woman reportedly robbed...
mercredi 11 décembre 2024, 23:00
TL;DR: Head to checkout to grab this rugged, reliable near-mint Chromebook that's perfect for work, study, or on-the-go use for just $59.99. So, you've got 60 bucks burning a hole in your pocket. You could spend it on a round of cocktails or that overpriced candle everyone's...
When the first people to arrive in Tasmania 40,000 years ago ventured into wilderness at night, they were greeted by what they could only imagine was the sound of demons from hell. The blood-curdling shrieks earned this unique marsupial its demonic name 'Tasmanian devil,'...
California health officials are investigating a potential case of bird flu (H5N1) in a child who became ill after consuming raw milk. The patient, who visited an emergency department in November with fever and vomiting, tested positive for influenza A after drinking raw...
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