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15 Jul 10:55
Marvel should call any minute now. image twitter | fb
Philip.paulssonHeh
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14 Jul 17:40
Ice cream that doesn't melt in your...cupboard? Uni students create ice cream product that stores at room temperature [Cool]
Philip.paulssonYay McGill!
14 Jul 14:27
Scientists Create A “New Black,” The Darkest Material Ever Made
Philip.paulssonNeat.
Vantablack is the new black.
British scientists have created a "new black" so dark it absorbs all but 0.035% of visual light.
According to experts, Vantablack is as close to a black hole imaginable, as it is so dark that the human eye struggles to discern its shape and dimension.
Created by Surrey NanoSystems, the material is ten times stronger than steel.
Surrey NanoSystems
Scientists have grown Vantablack on sheets of aluminum foil.
Surrey NanoSystems' chief technical officer, Ben Jensen, pointed out how you would expect to see the foil's crumpling underneath, but instead the human eye sees nothing.
"All you can see … it's like black, like a hole, like there's nothing there. It just looks so strange," The Independent quotes him as saying.
Surrey NanoSystems
Arranging the carbon nanotubes vertically makes sure the light cannot escape the layer and is almost completely absorbed.
The material will be launched at the Farnborough International Air Show this week.
Jensen said the company was scaling up production to meet the requirements of its first customers in the defence and space sectors.
Vantablack is expected to be used in telescopes and apparatus used to capture images of space.
14 Jul 13:54
Planning to make it big in the music industry by releasing a hit album? Dream On. A long forgotten PC Mag article resurfaced this week to remind us that the music industry had changed drastically over the last decade. According to Activision chief...
Aerosmith made more money from video games than from any one of its own albums
by Sean Buckley
Philip.paulssonHaha wow!
Planning to make it big in the music industry by releasing a hit album? Dream On. A long forgotten PC Mag article resurfaced this week to remind us that the music industry had changed drastically over the last decade. According to Activision chief...
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13 Jul 02:30
Anonymous says FML
by Anonymous
Philip.paulssonHah!
Today, on the bus, a little boy gave me the dirtiest look, pointed at my pregnant stomach, and menacingly said, "I know what you did." FML
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11 Jul 14:28
As usual, Apple users are getting excited over a rumored new iPhone feature known as "2008 Samsung Phones Had It" [Obvious]
Philip.paulssonHahah
11 Jul 10:56
White House nixes Patent Office pick after tech-sector outcry
by Joe Mullin
Philip.paulssonYay!
The White House has reportedly put its chosen nomination for head of the US Patent and Trademark Office on ice.
Two weeks ago, Philip Johnson, the top intellectual property lawyer at Johnson & Johnson, was set to be named the next director of the patent office. Johnson has opposed changes to patent laws for years, and he was the head of the Coalition for 21st Century for Patent Reform, or 21C, an umbrella group opposing broad patent reform.
Johnson's bid looked like a 180-degree turn for the Obama Administration, which had pushed for a comprehensive patent reform bill to be passed. A bill called the Innovation Act was passed by a wide margin in the House of Representatives, but it died in the Senate in April. Large pharmaceutical companies were a key part of the opposition to the patent bill.
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10 Jul 19:18
Heroic Lab Saves A Drowning Baby Bird
Philip.paulssonMore like "Jack shook it off like 'you sonovabitch, you stole my snack!'"
Gives new meaning to “bird dog”.
Jack the dog jumped into action as soon as he saw a little bird in distress.
The dog's human picked up the bird and put it back in it's nest.
Jack, like most great heroes, shook it off it like it was nothing.
10 Jul 17:06
Relax, Cycling Probably Won't Give You Prostate Cancer
Philip.paulssonPhew!
Repeat after me: Relative risk is not the same as absolute risk.
Mail Online has published a story linking cycling to an increased risk of prostate cancer.
The researchers found the first evidence of a link between cycling and prostate cancer. They conclude that the association "warrants further investigation" and are keen to stress that the finding is preliminary.
...the statistical link with prostate cancer could create a new, and unexpected, health concern for the millions of men who regularly cycle.
Via dailymail.co.uk
Should you be worried?
(Tl;dr: No, you should not be worried.)
Jean-Paul Pelissier / Reuters
10 Jul 13:58
madamefuxalittle says FML
by madamefuxalittle
Philip.paulssonBeing elderly is going to be awesome. You can get away with so much shit!
Today, an elderly lady sat next to me on a bench, and started telling me out of the blue about how bad it is to have saggy boobs. I was uncomfortable enough at the unwanted info, without her then looking at my chest and adding, "But I expect you already know that, dear." FML
10 Jul 13:37
British Royal Family Places Queen Elizabeth In Nursing Home
LONDON—Concluding it was the best way to ensure she remains comfortable during her twilight years, the British Royal Family recently placed Queen Elizabeth II into a local nursing home, sources confirmed Wednesday.
10 Jul 13:23
If you got to choose how you died, what would you choose?
Philip.paulssonHaha awesome.
09 Jul 11:14
Magnanimous Boss, King Of Kings, Allows Employees To Watch World Cup In Office
Philip.paulssonLOL
BOULDER, CO—In a glorious display of his infinite compassion and charity, sources within PLG Marketing Group confirmed Tuesday that the great and magnanimous CEO Daniel Weiss, King of Kings, will allow his employees to freely watch the World Cup sem...
09 Jul 04:22
US nabs a hacker in the Maldives, but Russia sees it as “kidnapping”
by Joe Mullin
Philip.paulssonCold War starting up again?
The recent arrest of a Russian hacker by the US Department of Homeland Security is stirring up diplomatic difficulties.
The suspect, 30-year-old Roman Valerevich Seleznev, is the son of a Russian lawmaker. The Russian Foreign Ministry, which says he was arrested in an airport in the Maldives, has condemned the tactics used by the US. Seleznev has now been transported to Guam, where he has made his first court appearance.
"We consider this as the latest unfriendly move from Washington," stated the Ministry, according to a Reuters report. The Russian Foreign Ministry's statement (Russian) describes the event as a "kidnapping."
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08 Jul 18:11
Moon Finally Hatches
Philip.paulssonHeh
WASHINGTON—Several weeks after discovering unusual fissures on the lunar surface, astronomers confirmed today that the fracturing of the moon had begun to rapidly accelerate.
08 Jul 02:00
Doritos' New "Roulette" Flavor Has A Few Painfully Spicy Chips In Each Bag And People Are Filming Themselves Eating Them
Philip.paulssonHahah nice.
Eat at your own risk.
You know, like Russian roulette. But with chips instead of guns.
Doritos
Some consumers are calling the spicy chips "a solid slap in the face," and hundreds have taken to posting videos of themselves taking the challenge on YouTube, the Financial Post reports.
The Roulette edition was launched in Canada last month, but — sadly — it's not clear whether they'll come to the U.S. or not.
07 Jul 11:12
Hidden Talent
Philip.paulssonHah! Any TF2 fans in the house?
Here is a comic that Norrin wrote! How 'bout that.
04 Jul 01:46
You Almost Definitely Missed This One Amazing Joke In "Friends"
Philip.paulssonHahah nice.
No spoilers, because Friends has been over for a while now. Via WingsofDiscord on Reddit.
So it turns out that the dry cleaner who refuses to put Joey's picture on the wall may have a history.
NBC / Columbia Pictures / Via reddit.com
NBC / Via gifbay.com
03 Jul 00:12
15 Maps That Show Where Everyone Is Hanging Out In Your City
Eric Fischer’s maps show where tourists take photos vs. where locals take photos when exploring. Spoiler: Locals know where it’s at.
Red = Tourists
Blue = Locals
Yellow = May be either tourists or locals
New York, New York
London, England
Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California
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02 Jul 19:46
There's no question that draft beer is the best beer, but the cost of getting fresh from the tap brews at home can be substantial. Purchasing a kegerator (along with all of its accessories), CO2 and the kegs of whatever varieties you prefer can add...
SYNEK's countertop tap puts your kegerator out to pasture
by Billy Steele
Philip.paulssonCool.
There's no question that draft beer is the best beer, but the cost of getting fresh from the tap brews at home can be substantial. Purchasing a kegerator (along with all of its accessories), CO2 and the kegs of whatever varieties you prefer can add...
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02 Jul 17:01
13 Ways To Turn Video Games Into Drinking Games
Philip.paulssonAww.... I miss the days of pre-drinking by playing mario kart and mario party!
I’m super smashed, bro.
Super Smashed Bros.
Nintendo / Via nintendo-gifs.tumblr.com
New Stupor Mario Bros.
Nintendo / thinkstock / James Grebey
02 Jul 11:53
This Powerful PSA Shows The Chain Of Events That Come With Driving Under The Influence
Philip.paulssonDidn't watch it, but it's weird that the Quebec driving safety association name is so similar to their liquor store!
Every action has a consequence.
This Quebec PSA created by SAAQ is so simple and effective.
By grabbing his keys at the bar, this man sets off a chain reaction that will impact himself and everyone around him.
One action leads to another, which leads to yet another.
Hopefully this ad will serve as a wake up call to anyone who would consider driving drunk.
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02 Jul 11:43
If you've wanted to use the PlayStation 4's (arguably superior) DualShock 4 controller with a PS3, you've so far had to plug it in; that's not easy if your couch and TV are at opposite ends of the living room. It's a good thing, then, that Sony has...
The PS4's gamepad now works wirelessly with your PS3
by Jon Fingas
Philip.paulssonSo many things are cool today.
If you've wanted to use the PlayStation 4's (arguably superior) DualShock 4 controller with a PS3, you've so far had to plug it in; that's not easy if your couch and TV are at opposite ends of the living room. It's a good thing, then, that Sony has...
02 Jul 11:43
For many watch lovers, Swiss mechanical movement is the gold standard. However, it's also staggeringly expensive -- it's all too common to spend several hundred (if not several thousand) dollars just to see "Genève" on your wrist. That's what makes...
Swatch's robot-made wristwear offers classic Swiss time at a tiny price
by Jon Fingas
Philip.paulssonCool!
For many watch lovers, Swiss mechanical movement is the gold standard. However, it's also staggeringly expensive -- it's all too common to spend several hundred (if not several thousand) dollars just to see "Genève" on your wrist. That's what makes...
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01 Jul 17:52
Anti-piracy music industry site hacked, turned into Pirate Bay proxy
by David Kravets
Philip.paulssonHaha nice
The website of Argentina's equivalent of the Recording Industry Association of America was hacked Tuesday and transformed into a Pirate Bay proxy, serving up torrents instead of industry lobbying affairs.
Nobody immediately claimed responsibility for the intrusion of the Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers' site, which went offline early Tuesday. TorrentFreak noted that the site was transformed into a Pirate Bay proxy for about 10 hours following the organization winning injunctions demanding that 11 ISPs block 256 IP addresses and 12 domains of the Pirate Bay.
The Pirate Bay, which serves up free video games, software, movies, and music, has been under attack globally from the content industry. The Argentine legal action makes it the first time a Latin American country blocked the Pirate Bay.
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01 Jul 17:29
43 Inconceivable Facts About "The Princess Bride" You Probably Never Knew
Philip.paulssonBest movie ever. And book.
Mawwiage.
1. The Princess Bride was almost made into a movie in the '70s, and a then-unknown Arnold Schwarzenegger was seriously considered to play Fezzik.
2. By the time the movie was actually made, Schwarzenegger was too expensive to hire.
3. The Rodents Of Unusual Size were men in rat suits.
4. One of the R.O.U.S. actors got into a fight with his wife and burned down the kennel they owned, so the film crew bailed him out of jail so he could film the Fire Swamp scene.
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5. Director Rob Reiner auditioned over 500 women for the role of Buttercup, including Courtney Cox, Meg Ryan, Uma Thurman and Whoopie Goldberg.
6. Robin Wright is originally from Texas but barely needed any dialect coaching for Buttercup's English accent. Her father is British.
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01 Jul 17:28
Here's What Happens When You Try To Eat 35 Tacos In One Day
Philip.paulssonOnly 20 tacos in 9 hrs? Weak.
And lazy Californians, not starting until 11am.
Sometimes you’re MexiCANs, sometimes you’re MexiCAN’Ts.
Design by Justin Abarca and Chris Ritter for BuzzFeed
In what can only be described as a moment of extreme ignorance, we — Justin and Norberto, two BuzzFeed writers — decided it would be awesome to try to eat 35 tacos from 35 different places in one day. Why take on such a Sisyphean task? Well, since both of us are from Los Angeles and are Mexican, we thought the strength to complete a feat like this was in our DNA.
However, there were two things we didn't take into account: First, the fact that we were doing this challenge on the same day Mexico was playing a vital game against Croatia in the 2014 World Cup. And two, the fact that eating 35 tacos from 35 places in the same day is damn near impossible.
Here's what happened.
1. Each must eat their own taco. Meaning 35 tacos each.
2. Each must finish their taco.
3. We must ask the cashier what the best taco is and order at least one of them.
4. If the taco comes with two tortillas, one may be removed.
Justin Abarca for BuzzFeed
01 Jul 15:53
Can You Guess Who These Look-Alikes Are Meant To Be?
Philip.paulssonI thought "Andy Harmer" was supposed to be Jason Sudeikis.
Quite the guest list.
It appeared photographer Alison Jackson had held one of the greatest parties of all time at the George Club in London on Monday in aid of the Spinal Injuries Association.
REX USA/Richard Young / Rex
In actual fact, Jackson held the bash with some of the lookalikes she famously works with in some of her artwork.
REX USA/Richard Young / Rex
But can you guess who each lookalike is meant to be?
REX USA/Richard Young / Rex
Frederick M. Brown / Getty