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Video: retired high school teacher resurrects her "teacher voice" to scold bear misbehaving on her porch
In the mountains of Sapphire, North Carolina, a bear climbed up on a condominium porch to swipe the food from bird feeders. The condo's owner, Debbie Tomlinson, banged on the porch door to shoo it away but the bear ignored her. So Tomlinson, a retired high school teacher, accessed her "teacher voice," as she described… READ THE REST
Monkey wanted by police for rash of recent attacks
In Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture, police are looking for a wild monkey that allegedly has attacked at least 10 people in the last two weeks. It seems that the monkey is targeting children, probably because it's following the playground law about picking on people your own size. From The Guardian: In the most serious incident, it… READ THE REST
How sea turtles can help detect cyclones
Hakai Magazine has an interesting new piece about data collection in and around the Indian Ocean, where frequent cyclones can sometimes kill thousands of people. Scientists have struggled to understand or predict the patterns of cyclones because of the limits of the oceanographic buoys. They can collect data from the surface of the water, sure,… READ THE REST
Light up with a pipe that's made to make smoking simple
There's a lot of reasons to buy a new smoking piece. Maybe you dropped your old one and that cool glass octopus build doesn't work so well when it's in a million pieces. Perhaps you're making the switch from rolling your own to something a little less cumbersome. Or maybe you just want an upgrade. Whatever… READ THE REST
Life's hard enough, which is why this flexible lighter is a game-changer
From ensuring you have enough money for gas this week to keeping up with today's politics, life is far from easy. And everyday things like making dinner, commuting to work, and even lighting candles should be the least of your worries. But when it comes to reaching down into the jar of your favorite candle, unable to… READ THE REST
These $29 game design and development courses might make learning as fun as the real thing
Gaming is something that most people can appreciate. Whether you're into the classics, a casual gamer, or a die-hard who plays all the time, there are many different ways to enjoy the hobby. But we think it's safe to say, novice or professional, we're all interested in how games even come to be. If you're fascinated by gaming… READ THE REST
