For the first time in history, Tanzanian voters have elected an albino to Parliament. "Albinos have suffered widespread persecution in Tanzania, where witch doctors say magic potions made with albino body parts can bring good luck." (via Submitterator, thanks, Marilyn Terrell!)
Tanzania, where albino people are persecuted, elects first albino MP
Venezuela says it will annex most of Guyana—and all of that newly-found oil there
Venezuela, the despotic economic hole kept running by oil, declared plans to annex most of Guyana, the much smaller country next to it. Guyana, with its cricket and tea, enjoys… READ THE REST
Passport and Nobels
My life-long work of performance art is to somehow maintain my original passport: notwithstanding the life and opportunities of a techno-nomad. READ THE REST
Trump's trade war cost the world $2t, wiping 6% off the global one percent's books
Trump's trade war has reduced the world's net worth by $2 trillion ($1.5 trillion of which came off the balance sheets of the 1%), with losses most deeply felt in… READ THE REST
Save $169 on a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and never look back
TL;DR: Revamp your digital world with this incredible lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, with its seamless interface and top-notch security, for only $29.97 (Reg. $199) until 11:59 PM on 1/07.… READ THE REST
Upgrade your tech for the new year with this refurbished iPad Pro, less than half price right now
TL;DR: Save over $350 on a refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 256GB, plus a free accessories bundle, with this sweet deal on sale for just $315.99 right now. Tech fans, it's time… READ THE REST
Make your rockstar dreams a reality for only $15.97 with this Guitar Lessons Training Bundle
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