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HBO fantasy series “Game of Thrones,” as well as the source material written by George R.R. Martin, has garnered a zealous lot of fans who, in all likelihood, aren’t in a hurry to see the property diluted with crossovers or mash-ups. That said, if there’s any other realm that can match the fanaticism and reverence reserved …
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Right now, the world is experiencing the highest levels of displacement on record, with more than 20 million people currently under “refugee” status—more than 5 million of whom come from Syria—according to the United Nations. Since the Syrian war began, millions of people have flooded over neighboring borders in the hopes of finding peace and …
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THE GOOD NEWS: Four of the world’s rarest bird species are once again growing in number thanks to Pacific Island conservation efforts. If you’re an endangered flightless bird living in the South Pacific, 2018 is already shaping up to be your year. This is, in no small way, thanks to an unprecedented collaborative effort among …
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I attended preschool nearly 30 years ago, but three things about the experience stick out in my mind: (1) Monkey bars are magical and should be commandeered the entirety of recess. (2) Cottage cheese is the exact inverse of monkey bars. (3) You will never be able to capture the lightning in a bottle that is an afternoon …
Now that the Republican health care bill has managed to pass through the House, it heads to the Senate, where it’s expected to face stiff resistance from a unified Democratic caucus and a number of Republicans who have expressed doubts about the attempt to kill some of Obamacare’s most popular and essential provisions. Leading that …
Read More “Elizabeth Warren Just Issued An Epic Response To Trumpcare Bill”
THE GOOD NEWS: Jimmy Kimmel reminded Trump that he’s paying attention to the wrong ratings. Conservative media seemed to be overjoyed this week when it was reported that the 90th Academy Awards, on March 4, were the lowest rated since Nielsen started measuring them in 1974. The show’s host, Jimmy Kimmel, has been a vocal …
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Remember Obama? Seems like a thousand years ago when he was president, when basic politics and essential freedoms—including that of the press and transgender populations—were generally respected? Those sepia-toned memories came rushing back on Friday afternoon in New York City, when President Barack Obama made a brief appearance on Fifth Avenue while exiting an unknown office building. The …
Read More “Obama Comes To NYC And Gets Greeted Like The Ex We Really, Really Want Back”
Some of the best inventions the world has ever known exist by chance alone. The mighty Post-It Note only exists because a lab engineer at 3M failed to make a strong adhesive. The childhood wonder that is the Slinky was born after a naval engineer dropped a tension spring and watched it snake down the …
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There’s some good news and some bad news. When it comes to your diet, you’ve likely been doing everything wrong. On the bright side, you’ll never have to endure another pitiful juice cleanse again. A guide recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology aims to dispel some of the myths and …
Read More “Everything About Your ‘Healthy’ Diet Is Bad And Wrong “
There is perhaps no community that deserves more credit for “making America great” than our scientists, whose innovations have contributed trillions of dollars to the U.S. economy, launched the world’s most advanced military force, and saved millions of lives. In case you need it, here’s a refresher on the greatest hits: Benjamin Franklin deepened our understanding of electricity; Thomas …
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