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  1. Here's our first look at the Surface Book, Microsoft's answer to the MacBook Pro

    Wow. Microsoft finally did it. After years of rumors and speculation the company finally unveiled its very own laptop. Not a tablet that could replace a laptop (although there's that too), but a bona fide laptop, with an attached keyboard.

  2. Glass walkway suspended 3,540 feet above ground cracks under tourists' feet

    A section of a new glass-bottomed walkway at Yuntai Mountain Geological Park in Henan Province, China, cracked at around 5 p.m. Monday afternoon, causing the tourists on it to understandably freak out. Lee Dong Hai, a tourist who was on th

  3. Burger King's Black Whopper is turning people's poop green and everyone is vastly confused

    Turns out, there may be an unintentional trick to Burger King's new Halloween treat The Halloween Whopper, a limited-edition burger available throughout the month of October, comes with a black bun to make it extra spooky See also: This i

  4. Caffeinated Peanut Butter Now Exists

    The next time you need a caffeine fix, skip the percolator, auto-drip and cold brew — and instead reach for peanut butter.via FN Dish – Food Network Blog bit.ly

  5. Strike One by Ted Gore

    Strike One by Ted Gore Interested in going on a workshop to the Italian Dolomites with Erin Babnik and I?There is a great 12-page brochure, packed with details that you can download HERE To stay up to date with me and get the first annou

  6. Congrats (Right in the Face)

    via FAIL Blog bit.ly

  7. DARPA is implanting chips in soldiers’ brains

    DARPA is implanting chips in soldiers’ brains For decades, DARPA, the secretive research arm of the Department of Defense, has dreamed of turning soldiers into cyborgs. And now it’s finally happening. September 28, 2015 at 04:35PMvia Digg f

  8. The Money Spent Selling Sugar to Americans is Staggering

    The Money Spent Selling Sugar to Americans is Staggering Why do we eat what we eat? Three experts attempt to answer. September 28, 2015 at 04:32PMvia Digg theatln.tc

  9. New photo added on July 12, 2015 at 12:14AM

    July 12, 2015 at 12:14AM

  10. Standing on Water by CK Lam

    Standing on Water by CK Lam This was a fun shot at Vesturhorn. More photos from Iceland coming up. :) CK Lam: Photos Image unavailable: Image for Standing on Water by CK Lam. This image was not available in the recovered archive. View

  11. News in Brief: Pope Francis Reverses Position On Capitalism After Seeing Wide Variety Of American Oreos

    News in Brief: Pope Francis Reverses Position On Capitalism After Seeing Wide Variety Of American Oreos WASHINGTON—Admitting the startling discovery had compelled him to reexamine his long-held beliefs, His Holiness Pope Francis announced T

  12. News in Brief: Pope Francis Lays Hands On Ailing U.S. Infrastructure

    News in Brief: Pope Francis Lays Hands On Ailing U.S. Infrastructure NEW YORK—Treating the frail, long-overlooked structures with an unparalleled display of compassion, Pope Francis reportedly inspired a crowd of onlookers Friday by laying

  13. Standing on Water by CK Lam

    Standing on Water by CK Lam This was a fun shot at Vesturhorn. More photos from Iceland coming up. :) CK Lam: Photos Image unavailable: Image for Standing on Water by CK Lam. This image was not available in the recovered archive. View

  14. Apple iPhone 6s Buyers, Rose Gold Is Bros’ Gold

    Apple iPhone 6s Buyers, Rose Gold Is Bros’ Gold The rose gold version of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus was clearly catching the eye of prospective smartphone buyers waiting outside Apple’s flagship stores in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Septe

  15. The Super Blood Moon Is Coming — Are You Ready?

    The Super Blood Moon Is Coming — Are You Ready? ​On Sunday, most of the Americas, Africa and Europe will be treated to a super blood moon, a rare phenomenon that reminds us both that space is awesome and that we shouldn't mess with space. H

  16. A Not-So-Fantastical Plan To Save California From Drought With Cacti

    Imagine the Central Valley of California not as a patchwork of drought-vulnerable crops but as a network of farms that use almost no water. Not only that, these farms can also filter existing water while providing acres of food for Californ

  17. 'Nice to MEAT you!' ;) by Adrian Sommeling

    'Nice to MEAT you!' ;) by Adrian Sommeling No, it's not about food... it's about politics and politicians ;) Models: Marco ter Beek and uhh... Clara the Cow ;) Adrian Sommeling: Photos Image unavailable: Image for 'Nice to MEAT you!'

  18. Photo taken on September 25, 2015 at 09:11AM

  19. In Some Cities a Right Turn on Red Must Yield For Traffic Controller's Clearance

    via FAIL Blog bit.ly

  20. Gender Norms Are Questioned With Hashtag ‪#‎MasculinitySoFragile‬

    Social Media has been in a frenzy to shine a light on absurd gender stereotypes using the hashtag #MasculinitySoFragile. The social construction of men in today's society is under the impression that masculinity needs to be associated with

  21. The Pope Might Delay Your iPhone Delivery?

    The Pope Might Delay Your iPhone Delivery? Seldom do two Western religions clash quite this directly. But for some devotees of the Church of Cupertino, this weekend’s Papal visit to the East Coast could bring some devastating news: Your new

  22. The Magic of Untidiness

    The Magic of Untidiness Decluttering is en vogue these days, but there is still merit and meaning to our stacks of books and objects. September 23, 2015 at 07:30PMvia Digg bit.ly

  23. Why Everything Is Bad For You

    Why Everything Is Bad For You We’re all going to die. And we all eat food. Therefore, food must be the culprit. September 23, 2015 at 07:30PMvia Digg nyti.ms

  24. The Most Influential Burgers in America

    The Most Influential Burgers in America Burger scholar George Motz gives the rundown on nine essential bun-and-patty combos that would change the burger landscape forever. September 23, 2015 at 07:14PMvia Digg bit.ly

  25. Visions of Future Physics

    Image unavailable: Image for Visions of Future Physics. This image was not available in the recovered archive. View the original reference.Visions of Future Physics Nima Arkani-Hamed is championing a campaign to build the world’s largest pa

  26. The Mystical History Of Coffee And Human Evolution

    The Mystical History Of Coffee And Human Evolution The earliest record of coffee drinking comes from Yemen, near the end of the 15th century, when the beverage was popular among Sufi mystics. It pleases some historians to imagine that the S

  27. This Is How Much It Costs To Run A Professional Race Team

    This Is How Much It Costs To Run A Professional Race Team Racing is expensive. The cars, the trucks, the tires, hell, even the snazzy polo shirts with a little logo on it all cost money. But it’s always been a mystery just how much money. U

  28. Bernie Sanders Endorsed by Deez Nuts

    Bernie Sanders Endorsed by Deez Nuts On Facebook, presidential candidate Deez Nuts (a.k.a. 15-year-old Brady Olson) endorsed Democrat Bernie Sanders and Republican John Kasich for their parties’ respective nominations. “This is not for the

  29. Tocky, A Musical Alarm Clock That Rolls, Jumps, and Runs Away to Wake Its Owner Up

    Tocky, A Musical Alarm Clock That Rolls, Jumps, and Runs Away to Wake Its Owner Up Tocky by Nanda Home is a musical alarm that rolls, jumps, and runs away to wake its owner up. The motion of the clock forces the user to physically get up an

  30. 24 Random Things Everyone Needs In Their Life

    24 Random Things Everyone Needs In Their Life Because why not? These sassy stickers: Self explanatory. Price: $3.17 Lauren Schroer / Via redbubble.com An unwelcome-mat to talk for you: If you ever get a house. Price: $34 ShopJosieB / Via