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Newly discovered fish species looks just like Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus
A newly discovered fish species named Solenostomus snuffleupagus resembles the beloved Sesame Street character Mr.…
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Antarctica's winds permanently bent New Zealand's trees sideways
At Slope Point, New Zealand, strong winds from Antarctica have caused trees to grow at unusual angles. These trees are…
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Cop fired and arrested after pulling gun on colleague who microwaved fish
A South Carolina police officer was fired and arrested after pointing his gun at a colleague who microwaved fish in…
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Poster of The Birds of Palestine
John Rooney's 'The Birds of Palestine' is a collage showcasing various bird species found in the region. The poster is…
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MacBook Pro shoppers, this 16GB/512GB setup is just $395 while stock lasts
A near-mint Apple MacBook Pro 13″ (2020) with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is available for $394.97 until June 14. This…
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Acupuncture hits different in Nebraska
The article discusses the perception of acupuncture in Nebraska, highlighting a humorous social media reaction to an…
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This cybersecurity course library includes over 90 classes for $50
InfoSec4TC is offering a Platinum Membership that provides lifetime access to over 90 cybersecurity courses for…
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Backrooms is a blockbuster
The film Backrooms has achieved significant box office success, earning $35 million on its opening night and projected…
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Stars ditch Trump's "Freedom 250" concert series after they realize he's behind it
The Freedom 250 concert series, initially promoted as a non-political event, has lost several scheduled acts after its…
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Tiny E-ink note-taking gadget
A new tiny note-taking gadget featuring an e-ink display has been developed by Paul Lagier. The device allows users to…
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A murderer's daughter listened to a podcast about her dad and got physically sick
A woman known as Heather Jane experienced a traumatic reaction after listening to a podcast about her father, Albert…
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Site tracks significant U.S. layoffs
The US Layoffs Tracker provides daily updates on significant layoffs in the United States, as mandated by the WARN…
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This weekend's blue moon is also a micromoon (but won't be blue and isn't smaller)
This weekend's Blue Moon will occur as a micromoon, being at its furthest point from Earth. It is best viewed just…
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RFK Jr.'s "just a rash" disease filled Texas hospital beds
A recent study highlights the serious impact of a measles outbreak in Texas, contradicting claims that the disease is…
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Her wedding necklace cost $75,000. She died guarding a worthless mine
Baby Doe Tabor, once one of the wealthiest women in America, died in poverty while guarding a mine she believed would…
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Judge orders Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center
A judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, stating that only Congress has the…
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Radiohead's OK Computer performed with Nintendo 64 soundfonts
A new album titled 'OK Nintendo' reinterprets Radiohead's classic 'OK Computer' using Nintendo 64 soundfonts. The…
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Windows 11 Pro helps aging PCs feel modern again for $10
Windows 11 Pro is now available for $9.97, significantly discounted from its regular price of $199. The upgrade…
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Backrooms makes $10.4m in preview screenings
The horror film 'Backrooms' has generated $10.4 million in preview screenings, making it A24's most successful film to…
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Drug that grew extra teeth in mice enters first human trial
Researchers at Kyoto University Hospital have initiated the first human trial of TRG-035, a drug designed to promote…
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Oscar Mayer's Wienermobiles returned to Indy to haul buns
Oscar Mayer's Wienermobiles made a return to Indianapolis for the second annual Wienie 500 event. The event featured…
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The pyramids' missing casing stones have a better story than "thieves"
The missing casing stones of the Egyptian pyramids have a more complex history than simply being stolen. Research…
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A company accidentally spent $500 million on Claude in one month
A company reportedly spent $500 million in one month on the AI assistant Claude due to unregulated usage by employees.…
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An Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at George W. Bush, kicking off a copycat era
An Iraqi journalist, Muntadhar al-Zaidi, famously threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush during a press…
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California should tax empty homes and dead storefronts
California is considering a vacancy tax to address the issue of empty homes and storefronts. San Diego's Measure A,…
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Two green-skinned children appeared in a 12th-century English village
In the 12th century, two green-skinned children appeared in the village of Woolpit, England, claiming to come from a…
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Freedomland USA: was this 1960s theme park just a five-year land scam?
Freedomland USA was a theme park in the Bronx that operated from 1960 to 1964. It faced financial difficulties and…
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Comedian brings Kevin O'Leary's data center right to his backyard
Comedian Walter Masterson has proposed relocating Kevin O'Leary's controversial data center project from Utah to…
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Mazeball kept my sanity intact through a boring phone call
Mazeball is a simple website that provides a calming experience by displaying colorful balls bouncing through a maze.…
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Watching sun-bleached stadium seats get restored with a flame is weirdly satisfying to watch
A video showcasing the restoration of sun-bleached stadium seats using flame has gained attention for its satisfying…
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Ceramic Nancy PEZ dispenser opens into a flower vase
Artist Sarah Duyer's latest creation is a ceramic PEZ dispenser featuring the character Nancy, which doubles as a…
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Disney World's "Carousel of Progress" now to include progress
Disney World's iconic attraction, the 'Carousel of Progress,' is set to undergo a significant upgrade. The new version…
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Don't worry, good things happened this month too
Despite the overwhelming negativity in the news, there are still positive developments happening around the world. Sam…
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Steam Deck price jumps by three hundred dollars
Valve has increased the prices of its Steam Deck models by $200 to $300 due to rising component costs. The Steam Deck…
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Where is the Board of Peace's aid cash for Gaza?
The Board of Peace, established by President Trump, has not received any funds for Gaza reconstruction despite pledges…
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Eastern black rhino Zuri cools off with a hose — and it's adorable
Zuri, an eastern black rhino at Chester Zoo, has become an internet sensation as she cools off with a hose during a…
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Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, which seems off-brand
Patagonia is suing drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia for allegedly causing irreparable damage to its brand.…
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This app digitizes your paper clutter for $48 for life
SwiftScan VIP is an app that digitizes paper documents using a smartphone. Currently, a lifetime subscription is…
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Library of Leng archives decades of articles about Magic: The Gathering
The Library of Leng is an online archive that has indexed over 208,000 articles related to Magic: The Gathering, some…
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CNN sues Perplexity AI over "verbatim" copies of articles
CNN has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging that the company generates verbatim copies of its news…
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during Florida test
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a ground test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, raising concerns…
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Scientists built a machine to solve what AI can't
A team of scientists has developed a new machine designed to tackle complex combinatorial problems that current AI…
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Games matter because games don't matter, says a philosopher
Philosopher C. Thi Nguyen argues that the value of games lies in their arbitrary scoring systems, which allow for…
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A coder fed 20 years of his messages to AI to audit his friendships
A software engineer analyzed 20 years of his messaging history using AI to evaluate his friendships. Vadim Drobinin…
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Ex-CIA official arrested with $40M in gold bars at home
Former CIA official David Rush has been arrested after authorities discovered $40 million in gold bars at his home in…
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This horse-racing board game gives players zero control over anything
A long-standing horse-racing board game has been published under various names for decades. Players have no control…
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Harris Faulkner thinks international travelers are dying to visit flyover states
Harris Faulkner suggests that international travelers are eager to visit flyover states, framing a controversial…
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Here's the $250 bank note with Trump's mugshot on it
A hypothetical $250 bank note featuring President Trump's mugshot has been proposed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
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Artist paints Zuckerberg's yacht on fire
Artist Ryan Hill has created a painting depicting Mark Zuckerberg's yacht on fire, reflecting a sentiment shared by…
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Start solo-mining Bitcoin from your desk for $60
The BlockChance Bitcoin Ticket Miner allows users to engage in solo-mining Bitcoin from their desks for a low price of…
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