Over on Submitterator, frycook keeps finding these amazing/horrible old U.S. Army newsreels. He or she has posted some great stuff, including this gem, in which the chemical corps tests psychoactive substances on a cat while the narrator cheerfully natters about the strategic military benefits of hallucinogens.
Dosing cats with Uncle Sam
Marjorie Taylor Greene scoffs at LA firefighters — why can't they just make it rain?
While firefighters battle a couple of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history, Marjorie Taylor Greene scoffs at the effort, wondering why "they" don't just plant some water seeds… READ THE REST
"Toxic male technique" uses poison semen to control insects
Scientists have found a way to use toxic masculinity for good. Australian researchers have successfully genetically engineered insect semen to be poisonous, reducing the number of female insects able to… READ THE REST
Mathematicians discover the ideal body shape for hula hooping
Using 1/10th scale 3D-printed hula hooping robots and a lot of math, researchers have determined the ideal body shape for hula hooping. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE… READ THE REST
PDFs don't have to be annoying
TL;DR: Edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with a lifetime subscription to UPDF for just $59.99. If you've ever tried to sign, edit, or reorganize a PDF using outdated or overpriced software, you… READ THE REST
Fix your photos faster than you can say "cheese"
TL;DR: Step up your photo editing with a lifetime of Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for $19.99 — a powerful, fast, and user-friendly tool for managing and perfecting your shots. Whether it's sorting… READ THE REST
Tired of your PC's attitude? Fix it with Windows 11 Pro.
TL;DR: Don't give up on your PC yet. Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97 (reg. $199). Have you thrown some side-eye at your computer recently? Maybe it's slow, clunky, or just… READ THE REST
