A Michigan judge is making sure Walmart shoplifters don't leave empty-handed, loading them up with sponges and a hose so that they can wash cars in a store parking lot.… Read the rest of the article: Michigan judge orders Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in store parking lot
An oscilloscope makes the invisible world of electricity visible, letting you observe electrical signals on a video display in real-time. For $25, the Flea-Scope plugs into any computer via USB,… Read the rest of the article: The Flea-Scope is a $25 USB oscilloscope
Bloomberg has an update on Prospera, the "self-governing" enclave on the Honduran island of Roatan that was founded as a free-market paradise with its own legal system and near-zero taxes.… Read the rest of the article: A Dark Enlightenment paradise in Honduras has devolved into a massive legal battle
TL;DR: Through February 23, you can outfit your PC with Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2021 for only $54.97 (reg. $438). Has your PC performed, well, a little more slowly than… Read the rest of the article: Finally, the 2-for-1 Microsoft productivity duo you didn't know your PC needed
I came across an interactive NASA tool called Solar System Simulator. On it, you can view objects in our solar system from different viewpoints and moments in time. Fill out… Read the rest of the article: Explore Saturn and more: view solar system objects across time with the solar system simulator
TL;DR: Turn your downtime into self-growth with Headway Premium—lifetime access to bite-sized insights from the world's best nonfiction books is just $47.99 (reg. $299.95) through March 2. Ever found yourself three hours deep… Read the rest of the article: You may think you're too busy to read, but you're not
TL;DR: Charge your phone, tablet, and laptop all at once with the 100W Omega USB-C GaN Charger for $59.99, a small and powerful power bank. No outlet? No problem. Whether you're in a… Read the rest of the article: Power up three devices with 49% off this ultra slim charger
According to the Trans Legislation Tracker (TLT), 2024 was the fifth year in a row to break records for the total number of anti-trans bills considered across the United States in a… Read the rest of the article: This year, order your cookies from trans or non-binary Girl Scouts
Revenge of the Sith might be my favorite Star Wars movie (sue me), but even I can admit that the prequels dragged. Most of that is thanks to the frankly… Read the rest of the article: Every "political" scene in Star Wars lampooned
A group of scientists recently found something new and terrifying in a cave in the North of Ireland — the fuzzy corpse of a zombified spider, infected with a mind-controlling… Read the rest of the article: Newly discovered fungal zombie spiders named for Sir David Attenborough
On Morning Pages, you can write a stream of thought journal entry, but with a twist. The letters you type slowly fade until they are almost completely transparent. If you… Read the rest of the article: Morning Pages is a fun site to try stream of thought journaling
TL;DR: Save 44% on the MagTag through February 23, a credit card-shaped tracker card that'll help you never misplace your wallet, luggage, or passport holder. We've all been there, feeling the impending… Read the rest of the article: Finally, a tracker that doesn't create an awkward bulge like the AirTags do
If you want to play around on a silly website for a few minutes, then check out Cursor Dance Party!. You'll be taken to a screen with people from around… Read the rest of the article: Try cursor dance party: a silly, fun website to relax and interact with cursors
Today, I came across a fun website called City Walki that allows you to travel to cities around the world through your computer. You can choose from 130 cities on… Read the rest of the article: Explore the world from home with City Walki: virtual tours of 130 cities
Celestial Phenomenon Over Nuremberg, April 14th, 1561 is a woodcut engraving and detailed description of a mysterious event that took place in Nuremberg in 1561. Theories of religious, extraterrestrial, and… Read the rest of the article: Celestial Phenomenon Over Nuremberg, April 14th, 1561: a fascinating woodcut and mystery
TL;DR: BitMar's a streaming content finder that hunts down free, ad-free content from across the web. Pay $14.99 once for lifetime access with promo code BITMAR5 until February 23. Streaming services have become like that… Read the rest of the article: One app, endless free content — no subscriptions, no stress
The fine folks at 404media have published a harrowing report on the proliferation of AI-generated "true crime documentaries," collectively garnering millions of views on YouTube — without clearly disclosing the… Read the rest of the article: Fake AI "true crime" documentaries are taking over YouTube
Given Elon Musk's weird and obscure hiring practices, all you need is the right attire and you can claim you're the Department of Government Efficiency's newest field agent. According to… Read the rest of the article: Claimed DOGE agents tried to gain access San Francisco City Hall
The newly elected board of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC has decided to cancel a planned two year tour of the new childrens' musical Finn, which premiered at the… Read the rest of the article: New Kennedy Center leadership censors award-winning musical about a sparkle-loving shark
Forget Black Flag. Forget Skull & Bones. The best pirate game of the last ten years is, defying all expectations, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Despite the cumbersome… Read the rest of the article: The best pirate game in years is from the Yakuza series
