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remote attacks Pagers explode all at once, killing 8 and injuring over 2,700 in Lebanon and Syria [Update] (video) Carla Sinclair

Boing Boing Gadgets This self-rolling toy is about to be your cat's new obsession Boing Boing's Shop

Environment Organic food myths busted: Why you might be wasting money on "healthier" options Mark Frauenfelder

News Man sues hospital for misplacing piece of his skull Allan Rose Hill

Cornell student's brutal threats against Jewish peers land him in prison for 21 months Mark Frauenfelder

Boing Boing Gadgets Here's your cat's new favorite toy: the Cheerble Ball! Boing Boing's Shop

geology Mercury may have 11-mile deep layer of diamonds Rob Beschizza

Boing Boing Gadgets Entertain Luna when you're not home with this interactive $20 cat toy! Boing Boing's Shop

butter Butter made from carbon dioxide instead of animal fat Allan Rose Hill

Boing Boing Shop Keep your cat happy with the Cheerble Ball, a $20 interactive toy! Boing Boing's Shop

animals That old pocketwatch you own might be lubricated with oil extracted from a dolphin's jaw Mark Frauenfelder

Boing Boing Shop Keep your cat happy with this Memorial Day treat: the interactive Cheerble Ball for $22 Boing Boing's Shop

pollution Fleece clothing a "serious pollutant"—it's made of plastic, after all Rob Beschizza

Science Goldene is a film of gold one atom thick Rob Beschizza

cuisine Mold is on the menu: Aspergillus oryzae, to be precise Carolyn Townsend

A.I. 15 second sample alone needed to make AI voice clone Natalie Dressed

youtube YouTube requires realistic AI to be labeled Rob Beschizza

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