At Bloomberg Business Week, Vali Chandrasekaran makes me incredibly happy by creating a series of six infographics demonstrating the ridiculous connections you can make when you start confusing correlation and causation. Did a conspiracy of baby Avas cause the U.S. housing market to implode? Was Michele Bachmann's candidacy doomed by the end of Staten Island Cakes? Are scientists raising the global average temperature in order to increase their own research funding? Find out here!
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Research finds sex dolls exceed natural human proportions by up to 52%
"The design of sex dolls—unconstrained by biological limitations—offers a unique window into human mate preferences," writes Dr. William Costello in the abstract to his study analyzing sex dolls to understand… READ THE REST
Study reveals killer whales share food with humans in display of altruism
Killer whales sharing food with other killer whales is well-documented, but a new study in the Journal of Comparative Psychology found that they also share with humans. In 2015, Jared… READ THE REST
Free tool helps dodge grant rejections as federal censorship expands
I recently discovered a terrific tool called "ScanAssist," that helps grant writers avoid all of the so-called "woke," or censored, words that the Trump administration is erasing from government websites… READ THE REST
Your laggy PC deserves better – revive it with Windows 11 Pro with this Deal Days offer
TL;DR: Don't miss this Deal Days price drop that lets you grab Windows 11 Pro for less than $10 for life until July 20. Is newer really better? We certainly don't think so, especially since… READ THE REST
Bye-bye AirTags! The price just dropped on this card-sized tracker.
TL;DR: Get major savings on this versatile tracker that fits on everything. The price just dropped on a three-pack of KeySmart SmartCards — get three for $74.97 (reg. $119.97). Bluetooth trackers are the new-age… READ THE REST
Paw-sitively purr-fect: This self-rolling toy will have your cat chasing for meow'rs
TL;DR: Get your paws on the Cheerble Ball, a self-rolling, rechargeable toy cats love. Now just $19.97 (reg. $27.99) until July 15. 🐾 If your cat thinks peak entertainment is knocking your coffee mug… READ THE REST