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Can We Survive Extreme Heat?

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Can We Survive Extreme Heat? Humans have never lived on a planet this hot, and we're totally unprepared for what's to come August 27, 2019 at 09:19PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2U8O8NO

The Super-Rich Who Are Begging To Be Taxed

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The Super-Rich Who Are Begging To Be Taxed Aside from military contractors, it's rare to find a group of Americans so openly besotted with the idea of taxation as the Patriotic Millionaires are. August 27, 2019 at 08:59PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2Hwxkvg

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me on YouTube!

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I'm a Celebrity... Get Me on YouTube! Over the past 20 or so months, some of the biggest stars in the world have turned to something people do to get famous in the first place: vlogging. August 27, 2019 at 08:49PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2ZlAc9g

This Hemp Duvet Set Is Fair Trade, Eco-Conscious And Perfect For Lazy Days

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This Hemp Duvet Set Is Fair Trade, Eco-Conscious And Perfect For Lazy Days Using a durable and comfy blend of both hemp and organic cotton, this pillow case and duvet set is made by hand in India. Even as you sleep, you can help foster sustainability. August 27, 2019 at 08:19PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2zri1zA

Save Over 15% On The Azio Atom Mouse

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Save Over 15% On The Azio Atom Mouse Upgrade your gaming experience with a PixArt 3360 optical sensor and responsive huano gaming. August 27, 2019 at 08:14PM Continue: https://ift.tt/30FwMui

Why 'I Am Legend' Is Such An Affecting Apocalypse Movie

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Why 'I Am Legend' Is Such An Affecting Apocalypse Movie The Will Smith vehicle was a popular flick when it came out in 2007, but it rarely gets mentioned today. But if you look at the evolution of zombie and end-of-the-world stories, you can't really go too far without mentioning it. August 27, 2019 at 08:14PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=854s&utm_source=ifttt&v=9VEDxyQnA6U

A Book from Alan Turing… and a Mysterious Piece of Paper

A Book from Alan Turing… and a Mysterious Piece of Paper I recognized the writing immediately: it's lambda calculus, with a dash of combinators. But what on Earth was it doing here? August 27, 2019 at 06:34PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2HnUFiD

The Entire Plane Of The Milky Way Captured In A Single Photo

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The Entire Plane Of The Milky Way Captured In A Single Photo By photographing two separate nighttime scenes, one in the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern hemisphere, amateur astrophotographer Maroun Habib cleverly produced this dazzling image of the complete galactic plane visible from Earth. August 27, 2019 at 04:49PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2HsAdx9

The 'Strange, Unduly Neglected Prophet'

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The 'Strange, Unduly Neglected Prophet' After nearly a century of obscurity, Silvio Gesell is making a comeback. August 27, 2019 at 04:29PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2L9V1ui

The Poisonous Laxative That Built America

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The Poisonous Laxative That Built America As Lewis and Clark mapped the West, they depended on a hearty dose of mercury to cure both constipation and syphilis. It's a miracle they didn't die August 27, 2019 at 02:39PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2HuTP3x

What Life Is Like Inside Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville-themed Retirement Communities

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What Life Is Like Inside Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville-themed Retirement Communities If you've dreamed of living in a community that echoes Buffett's famous sentiments, you’re in luck. August 27, 2019 at 02:39PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2Zv9MwR

Facing fire over opioid crisis, US drugmakers eye a booming new pain market in India

Facing fire over opioid crisis, US drugmakers eye a booming new pain market in India As India loosens its stringent narcotics laws, US companies including Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and a network affiliated with Purdue Pharma are rushing in. August 27, 2019 at 02:19PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2Pk6Nrg

Brazil Plans To Reject $20 Million For The Amazon Fires Pledged By G7

Brazil Plans To Reject $20 Million For The Amazon Fires Pledged By G7 August 27, 2019 at 01:44PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2U7Jfoh

China Arrests Australian Writer On Espionage Charges

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China Arrests Australian Writer On Espionage Charges Yang Hengjun, a former Chinese diplomat who reportedly became an Australian citizen in 2002 but retains a Chinese passport, has also lived and worked in the United States. He is also the author of three spy novels set in China. August 27, 2019 at 01:44PM Continue: https://ift.tt/3462XFp

The Guy Who Brings His Guitar To The Party Has Nothing On The Conductor Who Brings His Baton To The Party

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The Guy Who Brings His Guitar To The Party Has Nothing On The Conductor Who Brings His Baton To The Party Orchestrating a social gathering is tough. All sorts of dynamics are at play, different sections intermingle, tempo changes and some people just do their thing solo. That's why a good party host not only brings the tunes, but also acts like a good conductor. August 27, 2019 at 01:29PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_source=ifttt&v=GBF_EK_OldA

The Biggest Loser: Why Donald Trump Couldn't Hack It In Hollywood

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The Biggest Loser: Why Donald Trump Couldn't Hack It In Hollywood Donald Trump spent years trying to make it as a Hollywood mogul. Nobody bought his act. August 27, 2019 at 01:14PM Continue: https://ift.tt/2Pk1kRg

Conan's Assistant Tries To Watch More TV On The Job Than Robert DeNiro's Infamous Employee

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Conan's Assistant Tries To Watch More TV On The Job Than Robert DeNiro's Infamous Employee Robert DeNiro recently made headlines for suing an employee who watched 55 hours of "Friends" in just four days while on the clock. Conan O'Brien's assistant, Sona Movsesian, is pretty sure she can beat that no problem. August 27, 2019 at 01:09PM Continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_source=ifttt&v=cNo5qWBuqDk

Two Sisters And The Terrorist Who Came Between Them

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Two Sisters And The Terrorist Who Came Between Them Sam is Lori's older sister, but Sam was the one always getting in trouble. Parties, older boyfriends, dead-end jobs, dead-end marriages. And now, three federal charges: providing material support to ISIS, aiding and abetting ISIS, and lying to the FBI. August 27, 2019 at 12:19PM Continue: https://ift.tt/324wLAz