After a 24-hour server outage, the pre-release Minecraft alpha ($10) was purchased by maddened crowds every 3 seconds, earning the creator some $350,000 in one day. (Thanks, smmoulder, via Submitterator!)
Minecraft creator earns $350K in one day
Qantas jet flies for months with massive tool stuck in engine, and nobody noticed
Occasionally, you hear stories about surgeons who leave sponges or surgical implements inside patients before sewing them up. Here's a similar tale involving a Qantas A380, which flew on several… READ THE REST
Former hospital CEO detained amid corruption scandal
The U.S. healthcare system is ruthless and profit-seeking by design. That it's also infested with frauds and crooks is an example of why the freedom in free markets rarely extends… READ THE REST
Hertz's pattern of customer abuse: 230 false arrests, Tesla gas charges, and now a $10k threat over unlimited miles contract
I'm not saying Hertz is a criminal organization; I'm just saying it behaves like one. In 2022, Hertz falsely accused 230 customers of car theft. Some of the innocent customers… READ THE REST
Transform dull knives at home: pro sharpener now 80% off
TL;DR: I'm making my knives feel new with an Angle Pro Knife Sharpener, on sale for $40 through December 8. Check out here. Last Thanksgiving, I tried to carve the turkey, and… READ THE REST
A laptop for less than your next dinner out — $70 Chromebooks are here for Cyber Week
TL;DR: Get durability, fast Wi-Fi, and Google Assistant in a compact refurbished Chromebook—check out now to grab it for just $69.97 (reg. $229) during Cyber Week. For $70, it's hard to say… READ THE REST
Stay secure anywhere with the portable Deeper Connect Air VPN router
TL;DR: This VPN router can unblock content on your streaming services, and it's available for $149.97 during Cyber Week through December 8. While digital VPNs typically demand monthly fees, the Deeper Connect router is… READ THE REST
