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'WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES'
The Newly-Released Image Of Ultima Thule, The Farthest Object Ever Explored, Is Mind-Blowing
Yesterday, we only had a low-res image of Ultima Thule, a space object over 4 billion miles away from the Sun, but now the picture has really changed.
GOTTA BE BETTER THAN SEASON 2, RIGHT?
Is The New Season Of 'True Detective' Good? Here's What The Reviews Say
After a disappointing second season, "True Detective" returns on January 13 for a third season. Can Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali prove time is a flat circle by bringing the show back to its former glory?
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SISTER ACT
Girl Checks On Her Sister In The Nursery, Does The Sweetest Thing Possible
Either this 4-year-old is an angel or a genius and is going to be using this video as leverage for extra candy and toys.
SHE'LL INHERIT THE EARTH
Laura Dern's Big Little Truths
Don't call it a Dernaissance. The actress, who immortalized roles like Amy Jellicoe of "Enlightened" and Sandy Williams of "Blue Velvet," has always been a force. The world is just playing catch-up.
SOMEHOW WORSE THAN PC GAMERS
Why Do Film People Care So Much About Frame Rates?
On the arbitrary love of choppy-looking visuals in cinema.
FRY DAY
This Is How Stupidly Hot It Is In Australia Right Now
This sizzling footage was captured two days after Christmas in Western Australia and we're getting sweaty just looking at it.
BELIEVE IT
How To Change Without Willpower
If you can convince yourself of a new belief, the desired behavior changes will follow, without an iron willpower.
GET POOR QUICK
How To Lose Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars On Amazon
A growing number of self-proclaimed experts promise they can teach anyone how to make a passive income selling cheap Chinese goods in the internet's largest store. Not everyone's getting rich quick.
STAYING STRONG FOR MOM
We've Never Seen A Dog This Chill About Getting A Shot At The Vet
Ah, to be a dog — unladen by human fears and neuroses, simply striving to be a brave and good boy or girl whenever possible.
THE PRODUCE AISLE
The Grocery Store Where Stars Are Born
The Northeast Los Angeles Super A — and its parking lot, where Lady Gaga's and Bradley Cooper's characters wrote "Shallow" — has become internationally famous. But it was a local landmark well before "A Star Is Born."
WILL TURN YOU INTO A PUDDLE
Boy Reunites With His Cat, Who Had Gone Missing Seven Months Earlier
Here's a very sweet and hopeful moment to kickstart your 2019 with.
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Meet Your New Year's Fitness Goals With These Sweat-Proof Buds
These AXUM Gear True Wireless Earbuds feature a 8mm custom dynamic driver, deep bass and a sweat-resistant design made to withstand your toughest workouts. Plus, use coupon code NEWYEAR2019 for an extra 19% off the sale price, bringing the cost down to $121.49.
WE REACT TO FRENCH TOAST THE SAME, TBH
Dog Sees Challah French Toast On Counter, Can Barely Contain Her Excitement
If you're happy and you know it, and you really want to show it, jump up and down and up again.
BUY THE BOOKS
This Deep-Red State Decided To Make A Serious Investment In Preschools. It's Paying Off Big-Time
Call it the Alabama miracle.
LESS THAN IDEAL
Lock Picker Exposes A Critical Flaw In Caterpillar Padlocks: They All Use The Same Exact Key
These Caterpillar locks are apparently popular on construction sites, despite the fact that they are extremely insecure.
JUST DON'T REMOVE THE BLOCK BUTTON
How I Redesigned Twitter To Be Mostly Harmless
You don't need to wait for a capital-D designer to save you from bad UX.
'THAT IS WHAT IT IS TO BE FREE'
The Philosopher Redefining Equality
Elizabeth Anderson thinks we've misunderstood the basis of a free and fair society.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WRECK
Guys Try To Start A Car That's Been Underwater For Six Months
Apparently, you can try leaving a Lada Samara for dead at the bottom of the lake, but you can never really kill it.
THE FREE MARKET ISN'T FREE
Is Capitalism Worth Saving?
A debate with economics writer Steven Pearlstein.
WHEN WE ALL 'GOT MAIL'
Remembering The Transient Connections Of The Early Internet
One thing I do get nostalgic for is the days of the early, bizarre internet service called America Online.
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450,000 PASSENGERS BOOTED PER YEAR
How Airlines Get Away With Overbooking Flights
The logic is sound, even if the practice of overbooking is deeply infuriating when you're the unlucky passenger forced to give up your seat.
'PEOPLE WANT TO AVERT THEIR EYES'
Why Has The World Gone Easy On Cristiano Ronaldo?
The soccer superstar is under investigation in the US for an alleged rape, but the case has been largely met with silence.
THEY DIDN'T MENTION THIS IN ICE AGE
Earth Is Missing A Huge Part Of Its Crust. Now We May Know Why
A fifth of Earth's geologic history might have vanished because planet-wide glaciers buried the evidence.
UH, HOLD ON TIGHT
Chinese Electricians Work On Thin Power Lines Hundreds Of Feet In The Air
They even stop on the wire for a lunch break.
NEVER STOP WORKING
People Who Never Break From Work On How To Shake Off The Holiday Rust
CEOs and workaholics offer their best tips and tricks for settling back into the routine when it's feeling overwhelming.
FETCHED FROM THE PAST
The Old Guard Of Mac Indie Apps Has Thrived For More Than 25 Years
Insights from over a century of development of Mac apps from four long-term developers.
WE LIVE IN A DYSTOPIA
How To Get A Perfect Credit Score Of 850, If That's Your Kind Of Thing
Your credit score is not the be-all and end-all of your financial health, but if you're the kind of person who insists on excellence in all your pursuits, here's how you get that perfect 850.
HOPEFULLY ONLY TEMPORARY
The Death Of Job Stability
There is nothing more American than the temp worker.
'I GO ONLINE INSTEAD OF DEALING'
'Hi, My Name Is ___, And I'm Addicted To Tech'
Whether it's a secluded residential treatment center or a 12-step group, the Seattle area has become a hub for treatment of extreme tech use. The addiction diagnosis, not officially recognized, crops up among tech workers and others.
HOLY HAND STRENGTH, BATMAN
This One-Handed Catch Is Absurdly Impressive
Washington couldn't pull off the comeback against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl, but they wouldn't have gotten as close as they did without this incredible snag by Hunter Bryant in the fourth quarter.
TRUMP TWEETS IMPACT EVERY STORY
Stocks Are Down After A Volatile Year, But That's Not The Whole Picture
An end-of-year boost couldn't save markets from wrapping up with the biggest annual decline in a decade. In a fitting ending to a tumultuous year, Standard & Poor's 500-stock index had its worst Christmas Eve performance on record followed by its best day after Christmas performance.
METHOD TO THE MADNESS
A Supercut Of Christian Bale's Outrageous Weight Fluctuations Over The Years
Over the course of his storied career, Bale has ping-ponged between slim and thick, doing whatever it takes to personify a role.
THE DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND MAN HIMSELF
The Man Behind Most Of The Ski Maps In America
The ski trail map at your local mountain was probably painted by James Niehues. Now you can see his life's work in one beautiful book.
STREAM INTERRUPTED
Netflix Pulls American TV Episode In Saudi Arabia That Criticizes Khashoggi Murder And Silicon Valley Investment
Netflix has removed an episode of comedian Hasan Minhaj's show "Patriot Act" from the streaming platform in Saudi Arabia amid pressure from the Saudi government.
THAT'S GONNA BE A NO FROM US
Finnish Dude Jumps Off A 35-Foot Cliff Into A Tiny Ice Hole
Winters in Finland must get super boring if this is what the Finnish youth have to do to have fun.
THIS WAS NOT WELL THOUGHT OUT
Texas And Georgia's Animal Mascots Meet, Things Nearly Get Out Of Hand
Bringing a huge longhorn steer onto a crowded, loud football field and then introducing a dog to the mix: not a great idea!
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Travel Like A Local With The Field Guide Collection
Equal parts travel guide and tribute, Wildsam Field Guides share local lore, interviews, memoirs, maps, essays and more about a chosen city. This set includes Brooklyn, NOLA, Nashville, SF, Detroit and Austin.
SAVING HIMSELF BY HIS BOOTSTRAPS
This Is Easily The Weirdest, Most Unlikely Hockey Save We've Ever Seen
Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk appeared to have missed a routine save — until the strap on his pad caught the puck.
NO LAUGHING MATTER
The Failure Of 'Holmes And Watson' Shows How The World Is Changing For Cinematic Comedy
The movie seems destined for a future of faint recognition and shrug-worthy disappointment. It's an appropriate end to another negligible year for comedy at the movies.
ARE WE SURE THIS ISN'T BLACK MIRROR?
Chinese Schools Keep Tabs On Kids With 'Intelligent Uniforms'
All in all, you're just another chip in the wall.
THE POOR BOY
Concerned Dog Doesn't Want His Hurt Owner To Get Into Ambulance
We sincerely hope that this pup and owner are both recovering okay.
'EVEN MONSTERS HAVE EXPLANATIONS'
A Kind Of Forgiveness
For much of my life, I was against forgiveness, particularly for men. I held to my anger, proudly. Which is why, when I realized I had forgiven all the men in my life anyway, it was disconcerting.
'CREATING ZINES IS A RADICAL ACT'
The Vital Work Of Zine Libraries
Zines have long been a way for marginalized communities to record their stories and organize. Zine libraries are making sure those histories aren't forgotten.
FRESH DUDS
Watching A Tarantula Shed Its Skin Is As Gross As It Is Entrancing
We can't look away as this scary fuzzball squirms off its skin.
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Keep Your Money Safe With A Hand-Forged Metal Clip
Hand-forged from copper and made in small batches, Studebaker's Bessemer money clip is designed to be super strong as it takes on your own personal patina over time.
WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME
Goodbye Stress, Hello Duck
In November, a duck and a cow distracted us from everything else going on.
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MACHINE-LIKE REFLEXES
Tesla Instantly Senses Crash, Brakes Just In Time To Avoid It
LARA CROFT, TOMB ERASER
Guy Comes To Tattoo Parlor To Get A Tattoo Covered Up And, Well, You Can See Why
IT'S ALL UPHILL FROM HERE
Guy Severely Overestimates What His U-Haul Is Capable Of
ALMOST INSTANT KARMA
Driver Angrily Tells Cyclist He Can Drive Safely While Using His Phone, Promptly Crashes
LEAVE HIM ALONE, YA BIG BULLY
Protective Parent Won't Let Anyone Talk To His Little Angel That Way
BIG DUMB TIN CAN ON WHEELS
Woman Crosses Path With A Security Robot, Decides To Troll The Heck Out Of It
PREY TELL
Young Lion Finds Himself Encircled By Hungry Buffalo With Nowhere To Escape
AUSTRALIA!
Guy Tries To Fight Kangaroo Messing With His Dogs, Does Not Fare Well
TAKING THE LOW ROAD
Driver Takes Matters Into His Own Hands After Guy Cuts Him In Line For The Car Wash
AND DON'T COME BACK
Homeowner Rigs Their Burglar Alarm To Deal With Package Thieves
JACKASS: EXTREME VERSION
Here It Is: The Most Russian Video Ever
SPACE: IT'S COOL
Amazing Footage Of A NASA Probe Arriving At An Asteroid Deep In Space
KARMA IS REAL
Thief Tries To Snatch Woman's Purse, Gets So Much More Than He Bargained For
Driver Falls Asleep For A Split Second, Gets Into Spectacular Crash
Tesla Instantly Senses Crash, Brakes Just In Time To Avoid It
Guy Comes To Tattoo Parlor To Get A Tattoo Covered Up And, Well, You Can See Why
Guy Severely Overestimates What His U-Haul Is Capable Of
Driver Angrily Tells Cyclist He Can Drive Safely While Using His Phone, Promptly Crashes
Protective Parent Won't Let Anyone Talk To His Little Angel That Way
Woman Crosses Path With A Security Robot, Decides To Troll The Heck Out Of It
Young Lion Finds Himself Encircled By Hungry Buffalo With Nowhere To Escape
Guy Tries To Fight Kangaroo Messing With His Dogs, Does Not Fare Well
Driver Takes Matters Into His Own Hands After Guy Cuts Him In Line For The Car Wash
Homeowner Rigs Their Burglar Alarm To Deal With Package Thieves
Here It Is: The Most Russian Video Ever
Amazing Footage Of A NASA Probe Arriving At An Asteroid Deep In Space
