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cool stuff
Alan Carr Reads an Indignant Letter Written In-Flight by a Passenger Seated Next to the Lavatory
British comedian Alan Carr read a rather amusing, yet indignant letter that was written in-flight on December 21, 2004 from a very disgruntled...
laughingsquid.com
@ 30+ days ago
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auto / cool stuff
50 years on, Ford Escort RS returns as official continuation car
cityam.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Viral ‘Blood Rain’ Video Is Fascinatingly Weird
Omid Badrouj is a tour guide who operates on Hormuz Island in Iran. Hormuz Island is famously home to Red Beach, where the earth contains...
outdoors.com
@ 30+ days ago
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auto / cool stuff
‘I Get To Whack Every Damn One of You’ – When Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Brutal Radio Message Kept Pit Crew in Check
profootballnetwork.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Volkswagen's cheapest EV could get a hot GTI version, but only if you want it badly enough
Starting under $ 22,000 (20,000 euros), Volkswagen’s new ID.EVERY1 will be its cheapest EV when it arrives in 2027. Volkswagen’s tech development boss, Kai Grunitz, says...
electrek.co
@ 30+ days ago
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'AITA for calling out my husband's friend after he made inappropriate comments about my son's paternity?'
"AITA for calling out my husband's friend after he made inappropriate comments about my son's paternity?"I (23 F) have been married to my husband,...
someecards.com
@ 30+ days ago
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8 Places the Romans Failed to Conquer
Even the mighty Roman Empire couldn’t bring these peoples to their knees. The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius once said, “be like the cliffs against...
mentalfloss.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Toyota unveils futuristic Citroen Ami rival with two seats but no pedals
Rivalling the Citroen Ami and Microlino, Toyota's FT-Me concept aims to be a stylish and comfortable way to beat modern city traffic. Toyota has...
express.co.uk
@ 30+ days ago
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Should You Sleep in the Nude? Here’s What the Experts Say
For certain people, stripping naked before bed time may offer surprising benefits. Getting a good night‘s sleep is essential to your health. If the...
mentalfloss.com
@ 30+ days ago
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MIT engineers achieve solar power breakthrough that could affect drinking water of millions: 'We've done it'
Thanks to a groundbreaking solar-powered desalination system developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers, more communities could...
thecooldown.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Little Girl Who Thinks She’s a Dog Was Raised by German Shepherds and an Estrela Mountain Dog
When she was a toddler, a little named River thought that she was a dog and so did the five German shepherds (Koba, Meeker, Brenna,...
laughingsquid.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / innovation
CES 2025: The Coolest Gadgets and Concepts We've Seen So Far
We're tracking down the most intriguing offerings at the world's biggest tech show. No really, the TV is actually getting closer After the movie Avatar...
cnet.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Kurt Vonnegut’s Prescient 1988 Letter to People 100 Years in the Future
During a Letters Live event on December 12th, 2024, British actor Benedict Cumberbatch spoke with a general American accent to read “Ladies and...
laughingsquid.com
@ 30+ days ago
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19 Garlicky Recipes So Good, Even Vampires Will Approve!
laraclevenger.com
@ 30+ days ago
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architecture / cool stuff
Solar film you can stick anywhere to generate energy is nearly here
Since 2012, UK-based Power Roll has been working on a way to print low-cost solar film to generate clean energy from sunlight. It's now one crucial...
newatlas.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Doloresaurus – An LED Illuminated Dancing Dinosaur Skeleton That Roams Around San Francisco
Doloresaurus – An LED Illuminated Dancing Dinosaur Skeleton That Roams Around San Francisco Doloresaurus is a LED illuminated dinosaur skeleton...
laughingsquid.com
@ 30+ days ago
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400-Year-Old Cache Of Treasure Found Hidden Inside The Leg Of A Statue In A German Church
Workers restoring St. Andreas Church in Eisleben uncovered a hoard of 816 coins hidden away in a statue's leg during the Thirty Years' War.The post...
allthatsinteresting.com
@ 30+ days ago
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The Real History of the Folk Song ‘Kumbaya’
Two things typically spring to mind when thinking of “Kumbaya.” Most people either image kids enthusiastically singing the tune around a campfire or,...
mentalfloss.com
@ 30+ days ago
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business / cool stuff
The Footage From This Failed Rocket Launch is Spellbinding
petapixel.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / learning
Scientists detect 8 strange alien signals originating from nearby stars
Are we alone in the universe? This time less question has driven scientists to explore the cosmos for decades. The search for extraterrestrial...
thebrighterside.news
@ 30+ days ago
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Unique BMW M3 E46 Touring Concept Filmed Up Close
BMW secretly built the M3 E46 Touring in 2000, but it wasn’t until 2016 that the car was publicly unveiled. We had to wait even more...
bmwblog.com
@ 30+ days ago
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I can imagine James Bond using one of these ultra-rare pocket-watch cameras
Are you into incredibly rare old cameras that no mortal can afford? Vintage camera shop Mint & Rare has posted a Reel to its Instagram (@...
digitalcameraworld.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Thousands of Einstein Documents Are Available Online For Free
Albert Einstein, the iconic physicist whose theories reshaped our understanding of the universe, left behind a treasure trove of 80,000...
techfixated.com
@ 30+ days ago
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JAC’s sleek EV coming to Australia
Chinese carmaker JAC may only currently sell a turbo-diesel ute in Australia – alongside a lineup of heavier commercial vehicles – but it wants to...
carexpert.com.au
@ 30+ days ago
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10 Awesome Cadillac Concept Cars That Didn't Make It To Production
Cadillac designers dreamed big and made machines that pushed the boundaries of style and technology. However, corporate bean counters and practical...
driversdaily.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Eminem Is a Grandpa! Rapper's Daughter Hailie Honors Him With Baby Name
rollingstone.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in November 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve...
electrek.co
@ 30+ days ago
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Stop Drinking Plastic! New Study Reveals Easy Method to Remove 99% of Microplastics from Drinking Water at Home (You Already Own What You Need)
Easy Way to Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water 7 Views Did you know you might be consuming about a credit card’s worth of plastic every...
smarthomebeast.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Man Dresses in Camouflage Ghillie Suit to Play Extreme Hide and Seek With His Dog
Mike and Rachel MacCracken, the playful humans belonging to The Golden Ellie, who previously hid inside the storage area of the couch to trick her,...
laughingsquid.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Marvel Television's 'Daredevil: Born Again' Concept Art Spotlighted on Upcoming Daredevil Comic Book Covers
Starting next month, select issues of 'Daredevil' and 'Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell' will feature Marvel Television Variant Covers featuring concept...
marvel.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
The 10 Coolest Features Of The Brand-New Mercedes-Benz CLA
It's been a long time coming, but Mercedes-Benz has fully unveiled the all-new 2026 CLA, and it was worth the wait. We've known for some time...
carbuzz.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / space
Stunning animation reveals the incredible speed of the International Space Station
POV of Spacewalk on the ISS This cool animation shows how fast the International Space Station moves as it orbits the planet Earth – just in...
supercarblondie.com
@ 30+ days ago
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This Ridiculously Detailed Spreadsheet Has Helped Me Stick to My New Year’s Resolutions for Five Years
There are tangible benefits to tracking everything you do. New Year's Eve is my favorite holiday. I love a designated time to look forward and...
lifehacker.com
@ 30+ days ago
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10 Incredible Hidden Doors (Libraries, Bookshelves, False Panels and more)
1. In-Wall Secret Bookcase Door This bookcase’s secret door discreetly hides any room entrance, letting you tuck a door to whatever you want behind it....
gadgetreview.com
@ 30+ days ago
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The Caduceus: The Mistaken Meaning of the Medical Symbol
Whoever started putting the ancient Greek icon on American public health officers’ uniforms had it confused with another snake-and-staff symbol. The...
mentalfloss.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Okay, let's talk about those alleged Avengers: Doomsday leaks
[This article may contain spoilers for Avengers: Doomsday—although, since that movie hasn’t even been filmed yet, god only knows, yeah?] Earlier today, the...
avclub.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
The Enduring Mystery of the Loretto Chapel Staircase
This staircase and its construction have dumbfounded visitors for decades. It’s considered a miracle, an engineering marvel, and even a scientific...
atlasobscura.com
@ 30+ days ago
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A clear game-changer: Water-repellent glass breaks new ground
Researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve safety in vehicles, reduce cleaning costs for...
sciencedaily.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
The committee must’ve checked out when they gave Louisville an 8 seed
While many in the college basketball communtiy are still wondering how certain teams like West Virginia, Indiana and Ohio State got left out of the...
thebiglead.com
@ 30+ days ago
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One of the Coolest Places to See Flamingos in Florida is Practically in My Backyard
Massage services are also available for those looking for an even deeper relaxation experience. World-class therapists offer several different styles...
onlyinyourstate.com
@ 30+ days ago
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writing / books / cool stuff
8 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’
Stieg Larsson’s punishing murder mystery made an icon out of Lisbeth Salander. Here’s how it came to be. In The Girl With the...
mentalfloss.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Phone inspections when crossing the U.S. border: What you need to know about your rights and security
mashable.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff / diy
Here's Why Eyebrows Become So Sparse With Age—and What to Do About It
oprahdaily.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Travel Memories Photo Contest Winner
Elevate your photography skills in the heart of Paris! Join Side Door Travel’s exclusive 2025 Photography Workshop from July 8–13, led by acclaimed...
viewbug.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
MrBeast Brags About the Human Lives He Has Suspended in Bizarre "Simulations"
"Can't wait to upload these!" To make great content requires great sacrifice. It just doesn't have to be your sacrifice. At least, that's the essence...
futurism.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
People are just finding out how Shrek was originally supposed to look and it's absolutely terrifying
An artist has revealed the 'first iteration' of Shrek and people are 'in awe' of how different the character used to look. You may count...
unilad.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Next-Generation Mazda Miata Will Be Electric With A Rotary Range Extender
Every day the automotive industry brings us closer to a world without sports cars, or coupes of any kind for that matter. Mazda is working...
jalopnik.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Where Does the Expression ‘Keep Your Eyes Peeled’ Come From?
Popular theories involve pirates—and police. Though it appears to be a straightforward command to “keep your eyes open,” the lexical evidence for...
mentalfloss.com
@ 30+ days ago
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auto / cool stuff / technology
Pretty on the inside: the BMW X3 M50 is a characterful but confrontational SUV
Gaze upon the visage of this BMW X3 and remember it, for by the end of the year the current big and botoxy grille and...
wallpaper.com
@ 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Marvel reveals horrifying first look at its new big villain
Things are back on track for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The beloved franchise has delivered some of its strongest outings in recent memory over...
bamsmackpow.com
@ 30+ days ago
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