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China secretly trained Russian troops, and some have since fought in Ukraine
China has been secretly training Russian troops, with some having participated in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.…
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Would you spend $650,000 to ride a transforming mecha?
Unitree, a robotics company based in Hangzhou City, China, is offering a transforming mecha robot for $650,000. The…
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Plex lifetime pass is jumping from $250 to $750 in July
Plex is significantly increasing the price of its lifetime pass from $250 to $750 starting in July. This marks the…
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Victorian hair jewelry: bracelets and rings woven from the dead
Victorian hair jewelry was a sentimental practice where locks of hair were woven into bracelets and rings. This…
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Tom the Dancing Bug: The Shadow Docket comes out of the shadows!
The article discusses the comic strip 'Tom the Dancing Bug' by Ruben Bolling. It invites readers to join a community…
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Erotic wooden puzzles from 1960s spark joy
William Accorsi's erotic wooden puzzles from the 1960s embody the playful spirit of folk art from that era. These…
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Vintage clown photos capture old circus culture
Vintage clown photos from the book 'The Circus. 1870s–1950s' provide a fascinating look into old circus culture. The…
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This MacBook Pro is only $400 — yes, really.
A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2020) is available for $399.99, significantly reduced from its MSRP of $1,580. The…
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Sci-Hub and Libgen descend from a Soviet tradition of smuggled science
Sci-Hub and Libgen have their roots in the Soviet practice of samizdat, where forbidden texts were shared underground.…
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Occupy Wall Street co-founder built an AI organizing mentor that runs offline
Micah Bornfree, co-founder of Occupy Wall Street, has developed a free AI organizing mentor called Outcry that…
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Microsoft 365 is almost $100/year, but you can get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for life for only $135
Microsoft 365 subscriptions can add up to nearly $100 per year, making alternatives appealing. A new bundle offers…
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In 1997, NOAA recorded a sound louder than any known animal
In 1997, NOAA recorded an unusual underwater sound known as 'the Bloop' off the coast of southern Chile. Initially…
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Granta published a likely AI-written story as a prize finalist
Granta has published a story that is suspected to be written by AI as a finalist for a literary prize. The story,…
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Tesla Cybertruck owner, intending to test "wade mode," learns about "sink mode"
A Texas man attempted to test the Tesla Cybertruck's 'wade mode' by driving it into Grapevine Lake, leading to…
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Greenlanders offer Trump envoy the universally understood finger gesture for "no to annexation"
Greenlanders expressed their disapproval of a Trump envoy's visit aimed at promoting goodwill and annexation. Jeff…
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The 1960 blob that gave all mystery blobs their name
In August 1960, a mysterious large mass washed ashore in Tasmania, leading to widespread speculation about its…
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The UK has formally declared Badger Badger Badger worthy of preservation
The UK has officially recognized the internet classic 'Badger Badger Badger' for preservation. This decision by the…
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Fake courtesy machine automates the modern art of insincere politeness
A new machine has been introduced that automates insincere politeness in social interactions. This device reflects the…
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Dave Baker's "Halloween Boy" resurrects pulp adventure comics
Dave Baker's "Halloween Boy" is a new graphic novel that blends elements of pulp adventure comics with modern…
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Surprise, there's another gaming price hike
PlayStation is increasing the prices of its PlayStation Plus subscription service starting May 20, 2026. New customers…
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The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship flunks health inspection
The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship has failed a recent health inspection, marking the first failure of 2026. The…
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Bear-deterring "Monster Wolves"sold out in Japan
Japan is facing a significant bear problem, leading to a surge in demand for bear-deterring 'Monster Wolves.' These…
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JD Vance attacks "crazy leadership in Washington" from his convenient seat inside Washington leadership
JD Vance has criticized the leadership in Washington while simultaneously being part of it, highlighting a…
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This photo editor is for anyone intimidated by Photoshop's… everything
The Luminar Neo Lifetime Bundle is currently on sale for $64.97, offering an affordable alternative to Photoshop for…
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Drew Friedman's new Mel Brooks portrait marks the comedian's 100th birthday
Drew Friedman has created a limited edition fine art print of Mel Brooks to celebrate the comedian's upcoming 100th…
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Two-thirds of US doctors now ask an AI chatbot for treatment advice
A significant number of US doctors are now utilizing an AI chatbot called OpenEvidence for treatment advice. The…
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Vulture vomit is the leading theory for Kentucky's 1876 meat shower
The Kentucky meat shower of 1876 remains a peculiar historical event, with vulture vomit being the leading explanation…
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Tiny conspiracy notes keep turning up inside sealed groceries in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, mysterious conspiracy notes have been found inside sealed grocery products and tied to trees along…
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On one night in 1888, tens of thousands of English sheep fled their fields at once
In November 1888, a mysterious event known as the Great Sheep Panic occurred in Oxfordshire, England, where tens of…
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Those 100-foot Korowai tree houses are mostly built for film crews
The Korowai tree houses, often depicted in media as traditional dwellings, are primarily constructed for film crews…
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Meta is tracking its employees' every mouse click — and they're mad
Meta has begun tracking its employees' mouse clicks and keystrokes through a new software initiative, leading to…
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Eric Schmidt gets booed at University of Arizona commencement
Eric Schmidt faced backlash during his commencement speech at the University of Arizona. Many graduates reacted…
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Early 1900s Thermocap hair loss device looks like sci-fi medical tech gone wrong
The Thermocap was an early 1900s hair loss device that resembled a sci-fi metal hat. Marketed to men experiencing…
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This $60 app scans, signs, redacts, and sorts paper from your phone
SwiftScan VIP is a mobile app that transforms smartphones into document scanners for various formats. Priced at…
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Opening 80-year-Old WWII US Army C-Ration can with original chocolate, coffee, biscuits, and jam inside
A video showcases the opening of an 80-year-old World War II US Army C-Ration can. The can's contents, including…
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WHO declares global health emergency over Congo Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
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Two Navy jets collide at Idaho air show, all four crew eject safely
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies air show in Idaho. All…
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Swiss movie theater brings the cinema into the bathroom
A movie theater in Switzerland has innovatively installed screens in their bathroom to allow patrons to continue…
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These 100-year-old flounder photos look like abstract design studies
A collection of 100-year-old photographs of flounders showcases their adaptive camouflage abilities. Taken by…
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Moss gets a second life with non-VR release this summer
Moss and its sequel, Moss II, are set to be released on console and PC this summer. The new version features updated…
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Man throws giant rock at endangered seal, gets repeatedly punched in the head and arrested
A man in Maui was arrested after throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. The incident escalated when a…
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HBO's Lanterns trailer goes heavy on the green light
HBO's upcoming Lanterns series has released a new trailer that emphasizes the use of power rings, addressing fan…
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Grammarly caught using AI to simulate dead writers… again
Grammarly has faced backlash for using AI to simulate the writing styles of deceased authors and journalists.…
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Cuba is bracing for a U.S. invasion
Cuba is preparing for a potential U.S. invasion amid rising tensions and humanitarian crises. The country is facing…
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Doom's 1993 soundtrack inducted into the Library of Congress
The soundtrack of the 1993 video game Doom has been officially inducted into the Library of Congress. Composed by…
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Man tried to sell 150,000 poop photos he collected via AI app
A man attempted to sell a collection of 150,000 images of feces that he gathered using an AI app. The app, called…
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This website shows you exactly what sites know about you
A new website called SinceYouArrived reveals the extensive data that websites can collect about users. It highlights…
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The Steam Controller doesn't just scream. It sings, too
The Steam Controller offers unique features that set it apart from traditional gaming controllers. It can play sounds,…
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Bastl Kalimba synthesizer is really thumbsing
The Bastl Kalimba synthesizer is a unique handheld instrument currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. It combines…
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The annual SNL joke swap returns
The annual SNL joke swap has returned with the season finale hosted by Will Ferrell. Michael Che and Colin Jost…
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