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Chimpanzee Star of “Buddy” Found Alive After His Owner Allegedly Faked His Death

Tonka the chimpanzee starred in the hit 90s flicks “Buddy” and “George of the Jungle” — and now he’s at the center of a legal battle in which his owner allegedly faked his death. In a press release about the bizarre case, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claims that the 38-year-old Tonka… Continue reading Chimpanzee Star of “Buddy” Found Alive After His Owner Allegedly Faked His Death

Brew a Better Cup With These Coffee Accessories

For millions of people, coffee is an essential part of the day. Whether you’re into instant coffee or have a barista-style machine in your house, your coffee is only really as good as the tools you use to make it. If you’re looking to level up your coffee game, or just want to change up… Continue reading Brew a Better Cup With These Coffee Accessories

Best Laptops Under $500

If you’re working with a budget of under $500, you’re going to have to make some compromises when it comes to a laptop. Thankfully, there are many more models in this price range than there once were. The popularity of Chromebooks and tablets has opened this category into a versatile selection of 2-in-1s and laptops.… Continue reading Best Laptops Under $500

Best Keyboard Wrist Rests of 2022

The best keyboard wrist rests keep your wrists aligned for optimum typing form. They’re made of a range of different materials, from wood to memory foam and gel. Different heights and lengths accommodate various keyboard sizes and typing styles. When you’re on the hunt for a more comfortable experience working or gaming, a wrist rest’s… Continue reading Best Keyboard Wrist Rests of 2022

Russia Says That Vladimir Putin Definitely Does NOT Have a Terminal Illness, Thank You Very Much!

Image by Getty Images Health Is Wealth The Russian government is clearly fed up with intensifying speculation surrounding president Vladimir Putin’s health — so much so that this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov felt the need to speak up about it. “I don’t think sane people can discern any sort of symptom of disease… Continue reading Russia Says That Vladimir Putin Definitely Does NOT Have a Terminal Illness, Thank You Very Much!

Drama Engulfs Plan to Zap School Shooters With Taser-Toting Drones

Stun gun manufacturer Axon International’s plan to put Taser drones in schools is so bad that the company’s own ethics watchdog shot it down. Mere hours after announcing its nightmarish-sounding Taser Drones, the company’s board of ethics put out a public statement decrying not only the weapon’s development, but the company’s decision to go public with… Continue reading Drama Engulfs Plan to Zap School Shooters With Taser-Toting Drones

The Environment Is Saved! We’re Putting Trees on the Blockchain

Good news, everyone! Climate change is now CANCELED — thanks to an ingenious plot to put trees on the blockchain. We’re obviously joking, but one suggestion — this part we’re not kidding about — that we literally “tokenize the trees“ seems to be dead serious. This jokerfying scheme first came to Futurism’s attention via Twitter… Continue reading The Environment Is Saved! We’re Putting Trees on the Blockchain

There May Be a Secret Reason Sheryl Sandberg Is Leaving Facebook

The plot thickens. Leaning Out Sheryl Sandberg, the outgoing COO of Facebook-now-known-as-Meta, made major waves this week when she announced her departure from the social media giant that she was instrumental in building. But while there seem to be some practical reasons for the decision — Facebook’s rebrand, personal and family life — The Wall… Continue reading There May Be a Secret Reason Sheryl Sandberg Is Leaving Facebook