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  • David Pescovitz
    12:49 pm Tue, Oct 24, 2023
    This Diablo IV liquid-cooled gaming PC contains real human blood

    As part of Blizzard's marketing for the release of Diablo IV Blood Harvest, the company is holding a blood drive for fans. The goal is (naturally) 666 quarts of donated… Read the rest of the article: This Diablo IV liquid-cooled gaming PC contains real human blood

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  • David Pescovitz
    11:50 am Tue, Oct 24, 2023
    Drought in Amazon reveals rocks with ancient human faces

    The record drought in Brazil has caused the Amazon River to drop to its lowest point in over a century, causing declines in crops and increased water insecurity for the… Read the rest of the article: Drought in Amazon reveals rocks with ancient human faces

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  • David Pescovitz
    11:27 am Tue, Oct 24, 2023
    Man builds perfect 1980s video store in his basement (video)

    Anthony Sant'Anselmo works in animation at South Park Studios during the day. But he moonlights as an employee of a 1980s videostore. It's in his basement. He's the only customer.… Read the rest of the article: Man builds perfect 1980s video store in his basement (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    11:04 am Tue, Oct 24, 2023
    Unassuming home features bizarre theme room with no obvious purpose

    This large contemporary home just sold for $630,000 in Nappanee, Indiana. Built in 1981, it's a large abode, featuring 7 bedrooms, 8.5+ baths, and a 3-car garage. It also include… Read the rest of the article: Unassuming home features bizarre theme room with no obvious purpose

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:23 am Mon, Oct 23, 2023
    Man arrested after pretending to be a shop mannequin to steal jewelry

    Police in Warsaw, Poland arrested a 22-year-old man for attempting to steal jewelry from a shopping center. When the stores were closing, he apparently pretended to be a shop mannequin… Read the rest of the article: Man arrested after pretending to be a shop mannequin to steal jewelry

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:00 am Mon, Oct 23, 2023
    Turns out the Moon is older than we thought—40 million years older!

    In 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts carried home a stash of Moon rocks that more than 50 years later are still delivering new scientific insights. Turns out that one of the… Read the rest of the article: Turns out the Moon is older than we thought—40 million years older!

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:33 am Mon, Oct 23, 2023
    Demolition company accidentally bulldozed wrong home

    Susan Hodgson of Atlanta, Georgia was on vacation when one of her neighbors called to ask her if she had intended to have her unoccupied family home demolished. Unfortunately, the… Read the rest of the article: Demolition company accidentally bulldozed wrong home

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:11 am Mon, Oct 23, 2023
    Help identify the chairs of Star Trek

    From the original Star Trek to the latest series, the futuristic interiors were always tastefully appointed with fantastic designer seating, from space age loungers to iconic modern dining chairs. Ex… Read the rest of the article: Help identify the chairs of Star Trek

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:50 am Fri, Oct 20, 2023
    Bizarre mystery mermaid-like creature washed up in Papua New Guinea

    This bizarre decaying creature washed up on a beach on Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea. What the hell is it? James Cook University environmental scientist Helen Cook said the beast… Read the rest of the article: Bizarre mystery mermaid-like creature washed up in Papua New Guinea

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:16 am Fri, Oct 20, 2023
    Judge who owns gun store booted from bench for pointing gun at Black man in court

    New York judge Robert J. Putorti has been booted from the bench for pointing a loaded gun at a Black man in his courtroom. The incident occurred eight years ago… Read the rest of the article: Judge who owns gun store booted from bench for pointing gun at Black man in court

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:50 am Fri, Oct 20, 2023
    Nun chases and tackles activist during rowdy protest (video)

    Environmental activists entered construction site in Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier, France this week to protest the construction of a huge 3,500-seat church in a national park. The protestors' plan was to chain themselves… Read the rest of the article: Nun chases and tackles activist during rowdy protest (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    9:35 am Fri, Oct 20, 2023
    Rare footage of Dr. McCoy touring the sets of Star Trek: The Next Generation (video)

    In 1990, ABC brought DeForest Kelley (aka Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy) aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D for a tour of the sets featured on Star Trek: The Next Generation. The… Read the rest of the article: Rare footage of Dr. McCoy touring the sets of Star Trek: The Next Generation (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    7:58 am Fri, Oct 20, 2023
    Woman exacts revenge for 15 years on man who spit on her friend

    Fifteen years ago, Linda Hurd was a college student enjoying a night at a comedy club when her friend accidentally knocked a drink onto some guy. The man—who Hurd later… Read the rest of the article: Woman exacts revenge for 15 years on man who spit on her friend

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  • David Pescovitz
    1:23 pm Thu, Oct 19, 2023
    Russia stops circulating new currency because church illustrated doesn't feature a cross, but neither does the real one

    Russian orthodox priests complained about a new 1,000 ruble note because the church dome illustrated on the bill doesn't feature a cross. Thing is, the real 17th century church doesn't… Read the rest of the article: Russia stops circulating new currency because church illustrated doesn't feature a cross, but neither does the real one

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  • David Pescovitz
    12:17 pm Thu, Oct 19, 2023
    These items can change your life and cost less than $100

    DIGG unearthed this Reddit thread from 2022 where commenters shared items that cost less than $100 but they believe can "change your life." Here are some of them: • A back-scratcher… Read the rest of the article: These items can change your life and cost less than $100

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  • David Pescovitz
    10:45 am Thu, Oct 19, 2023
    John Mayer weaves "Your Body is a Wonderland" with the Grateful Dead's "Dark Star" (video)

    Fulfilling prophecy, John Mayer wove his megahit "Your Body is a Wonderland" with the Grateful Dead's "Dark Star" during his solo acoustic tour stop in Chicago last night. He also… Read the rest of the article: John Mayer weaves "Your Body is a Wonderland" with the Grateful Dead's "Dark Star" (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    8:00 am Thu, Oct 19, 2023
    University offering master's degree in magick and the occult

    "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law,' proclaimed Aleister Crowley. And if thou will is to get an advanced academic degree, the University of Exeter's new… Read the rest of the article: University offering master's degree in magick and the occult

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  • David Pescovitz
    7:47 am Thu, Oct 19, 2023
    How counterfeit money is made and passed (video)

    Jeff Turner has been called the "Picasso of counterfeiting." He counterfeited more than $1 million in US bills before finally getting busted in 2019 and spilling the beans to the… Read the rest of the article: How counterfeit money is made and passed (video)

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  • David Pescovitz
    3:49 pm Wed, Oct 18, 2023
    Scores of UFO reports flooding the US Pentagon

    Dozens of UFO reports are streaming in to the US Pentagon each month, says Sean Kirkpatrick who heads the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office. That number is expected to rapidly increase… Read the rest of the article: Scores of UFO reports flooding the US Pentagon

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  • David Pescovitz
    11:14 am Wed, Oct 18, 2023
    How to make bloody band-aids that taste delicious

    Chef Genevieve LaMonaca posted this fun recipe for making edible band-aids. Of course they're meant for Halloween but would be more fun to share when nobody's expecting a tray of… Read the rest of the article: How to make bloody band-aids that taste delicious

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