The Georgia congressman who called evolution "lies straight from the pit of hell" won reelection Tuesday in an uncontested race. But 4000 of his constituents managed to find a write-in candidate they could believe in — the father of evolution, who has been dead for 130 years. (Via Jennifer Ouellette)
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Scientists win award for discovering mammals can breath through our anuses
The 34th First Annual Ig Nobel prize ceremony took place at MIT last night, honoring scientific achievements that "first make people laugh, and then make them think." The winners included… READ THE REST
Fish checks itself out in a mirror before picking a fight
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Relive and digitize the glory days with Kodak Reels
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Tech's best sidekick — this USB-c hub stand is just $139.99
TL;DR: The CASA Hub Ultra Laptop and Tablet Stand is on sale for just $139.99 (reg. $159) and offers full connectivity. When it comes to keeping your tech life organized, connected, and… READ THE REST
