“‘Hey, look, it’s a monkey!’” Aping Up The wild world of cryptocurrency has plenty of external critics, but it can also be marred by extraordinary infighting. As CoinDesk reports, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made fun of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection — which, notably, is built on Ethereum — onstage at the Blockchain Futurist Conference… Continue reading Ethereum Founder Mocks Bored Apes, Which Are Built on Ethereum
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“Bachelorette” Contestant Pushes Dad to Invest in Crypto, Causing Him to Lose It All
“It’s horrifying.” Not So Rosy In a convoluted turn that perfectly marries the chaotic worlds of cryptocurrency and reality TV, the father of a “Bachelorette” contestant reportedly can’t access his retirement savings because it was all stored in a now-frozen crypto wallet. As the Los Angeles Times reports, current “Bachelorette” contender Zach Shallcross pushed his dad… Continue reading “Bachelorette” Contestant Pushes Dad to Invest in Crypto, Causing Him to Lose It All
Best Monoculars in 2022
Whether you’re a fledgling birder, white-tail tracker, or private eye, monoculars are a tool of the trade. Monoculars are designed with powerful optics for surveillance, zooming right up on the action, and giving you the spotting power you need. Lighter and cheaper than binoculars, monoculars are a great tool where mobility is important. Most monoculars… Continue reading Best Monoculars in 2022
Evidence Is Growing That LSD Improves Learning and Memory
Image by Getty Images Evidence is growing that lysergic acid diethylamide — the psychedelic drug better known as LSD or by various street names like “acid” — has significant cognitive benefits. Previous findings have suggested that psychedelics like LSD can help people suffering with traumatic brain injury and even promote cardiac health — and, provocatively, even… Continue reading Evidence Is Growing That LSD Improves Learning and Memory
The World Population Is Going to Hit 8 Billion Any Day Now
Whoa. Going Up The global population is set to hit 8 billion people by November 15, 2022, according to the United Nations’ latest population projections. The report also predicts 8.5 billion people by 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.4 billion in 2100 — or, in simple terms, a rapid slowdown in the explosive growth we’ve… Continue reading The World Population Is Going to Hit 8 Billion Any Day Now
Google Employees Alarmed That the Company Suddenly Expects Them to Do Work
“…There will be blood on the streets.” Desk Jockeys Crab cake lunches aren’t enough to quell growing employee discomfort at Google. In late July, Googlers were told to get off their bean bag chairs and work — and now, upon the announcement that the company has extended a two-week hiring freeze, Insider reports that workers… Continue reading Google Employees Alarmed That the Company Suddenly Expects Them to Do Work
Best Indoor Garden Systems of 2022
Indoor garden systems allow you to conveniently grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other plants within the comfort of your own home, using methods that range from the latest technology to elementary school science. While many people think gardening requires lots of outdoor space and sunlight, that’s often not the case. With hydroponic systems, soil-based indoor… Continue reading Best Indoor Garden Systems of 2022
Man Gets So Frustrated With Comcast That He Creates His Own ISP
We can relate. DIY ISP Senior network architect Jared Mauch finally had enough last year when Comcast told him it would cost $50,000 to extend its network to his rural abode in Michigan. Furious, Mauch took matters into his own hands and started his own rural internet service provider. It was a long shot. But… Continue reading Man Gets So Frustrated With Comcast That He Creates His Own ISP
Lawn Mower Hits Old Pipeline, Spills 180,000 Gallons of Oil
Incredibly idiotic. Steer Clear The world’s worst landscaper reportedly ran over a 72-year-old oil pipeline in Chester County, Tennessee with an industrial-strength lawnmower — and spilled more than 180,000 gallons of crude oil near fragile wildlife and drinking water sources. The June accident caused a 7-inch puncture in the line, according to federal investigation results… Continue reading Lawn Mower Hits Old Pipeline, Spills 180,000 Gallons of Oil
Earth’s Continents Were Created by Epic Meteor Impacts, Scientists Say
Kaboom! The Beginning Earth’s continents were created by giant meteor impacts, according to a group of scientists studying ancient rock formations in Australia. Coauthor Tim Johnson said in a statement that researchers had theorized for decades that continents were created by hefty impacts, but until now there had been little evidence to support that hypothesis. “Our… Continue reading Earth’s Continents Were Created by Epic Meteor Impacts, Scientists Say