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Project Mkultra: One of the Most Shocking CIA Programs of All Time

Sep 23, 11:30AM

Project Mkultra: One of the Most Shocking CIA Programs of All Time

When the extent of the U.S. government's domestic spying program was revealed this past summer, many were surprised and outraged: how could a government which so prizes liberty of its citizens covertly collect data on its own people?

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This Multi-Million Degree Gas Cloud Spans Half a Million Light Years

Sep 23, 10:38AM

This Multi-Million Degree Gas Cloud Spans Half a Million Light Years

This glowing purple cloud may look stunning, but you wouldn't want to get too close—because it's actually a multi-million degree celsius gas cluster.

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The US Tylenol Problem, Visualized

Sep 23, 9:49AM

The US Tylenol Problem, Visualized

In the last 10 years, 1,500 Americans died after taking too much of one of—nominally—the world's safest drugs: acetaminophen or, as you might know it, Tylenol. This viz goes a long way to explaining why that's the case.

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Alleged Android 4.4 KitKat Images Suggest a Flattened, 2D Design

Sep 23, 9:10AM

Alleged Android 4.4 KitKat Images Suggest a Flattened, 2D Design

Some images of what's alleged to be Android 4.4 appeared over the weekend, with screen captures of a phone supposedly running the new KitKat release giving us a look at what may be Google's ever-so-slightly redesigned new mobile OS.

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NYT: FAA's New Electronic Device Rules to 'Go Into Effect Next Year'

Sep 23, 8:26AM

NYT: FAA's New Electronic Device Rules to 'Go Into Effect Next Year'The New York Times is reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration is about to finalize its loosened restrictions on in-flight gadget use—more than a year after it first announced it was mulling the idea.

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Netflix's House of Cards Has Stormed the Emmys

Sep 23, 7:35AM

Netflix made history last night by scoring three Emmys—in the process becoming the first company to win awards for online-only shows.

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Tow Away Zone: Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra

Sep 23, 12:53AM

I love big band, but I also get that it can be lame. Like really really lame. But Thad Jones and Mel Lewis aren't like that. They and their band actually groove and are generally badasses, and their 1969 album Central Park North is a classic. "Tow Away Zone" is the first track and it's one of my favorites. Composed and arranged by Thad Jones (who plays flugelhorn), the chart has soul influences, but also conveys the urgency of a city like New York. Drummer Mel Lewis gives driving tempos to keep things moving without being overbearing. I think my favorite part of "Tow Away Zone" is the sort of shout chorus that happens at 2:38. It's a little different from how charts were usually set up in the 40s and 50s because there are moving lines rather than emphasizing unison, but that's what makes it fun. [Amazon, iTunes, Spotify]

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Honestly This Compact Crossbow Is Quite Small

Sep 22, 11:52PM

There's no governing body proclaiming this the world's smallest crossbow, but it's only slightly larger than a full-sized crossbow arrow so it's got to be up there. Joerg designed this crossbow to be safe. The arrow is fully encapsulated so it won't accidentally shoot off in an unexpected direction. You cock the crossbow with strong rubber and it's the right length for the tip to stick out. That way the crossbow can accommodate all different broadheads and unload safely. It's 1.5 lbs without an arrow in it. And Joerg gives it the Slingshot Channel seal of approval: "Ideal as a backup crossbow!" Okay, you heard the man.

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A Collaborative To-Do List App That You Might Actually Want To Use

Sep 22, 11:06PM

A Collaborative To-Do List App That You Might Actually Want To Use

Here are two facts about me. Number 1: I have a roommate. Number 2: Sometimes I notice that there's no more dish soap in the hall closet. If my roommate and I used a collaborative to-do list app we could stay coordinated for the communal shopping, but we prefer different systems that can't sync to each other. That's why I really feel the motivation behind List Weaver.

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This is Every Lego Lover's Dream Wedding

Sep 22, 10:00PM

This is Every Lego Lover's Dream Wedding

So, you're thinking of walking that plank they call marriage? Sorry, that sounds cynical. What I mean is, "Are you ready for a lifetime of marital bliss, where everyday is full of rainbows and sunshine?" There's no better way to say "I do" than with Lego.

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iPhone 5S' fingerprint security can be easily broken, hackers say

Sep 22, 9:43PM

Apple says that the new iPhone 5S' fingerprint sensor is "a convenient and highly secure way to access your phone." The former is true. The latter, not so much. The fingerprint security can be easily broken. Jealous spouses and industrial spies, rejoice!

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Watch A Livestream of the Equinox Right Now

Sep 22, 8:58PM

Summer is really over. For real. Today. No. Stop making cutoffs. Actually, if you're in the southern hemisphere summer is just beginning. You may proceed. The Earth will reach the equinox at 4:44 EST and the Slooh Space Camera is livestreaming now. If you haven't started talking about nutmeg and using words like "autumnal" you're way behind. [Space.com]

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A Matching Numerical Keypad For Your Wireless Apple Keyboard

Sep 22, 8:00PM

A Matching Numerical Keypad For Your Wireless Apple Keyboard

Belkin's new YouType Bluetooth Wireless Keypad looks a lot like Apple's Magic Trackpad. But the only folks who might actually find it 'magical' are accountants, because Belkin trades gestures and multi-touch input for a set of numerical keys and extra shortcuts for navigating large documents.

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What Would Happen If You Just Stopped Sleeping Forever

Sep 22, 7:00PM

It's a lazy Sunday. Maybe you slept in super late; that's kinda what Sundays are for. But what good is all that comatose-time doing you anyway? What if you just cut it out and were productive or something instead?

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When Was the Last Time You Switched Cell Carriers?

Sep 22, 6:10PM

When Was the Last Time You Switched Cell Carriers?

Everyone hates their carrier, right? That's just a thing. They're either so huge that you get ripped off and can't get any customer service, or they're so small that their service coverage is weird and their handset options are lousy. But it increasingly seems like there are viable alternative options. Like Republic Wireless's $20-a-month unlimited plan. It's actually solid and now the company is offering the Moto X. Is that tempting? Do you have some crazy grandfathered plan from the late 90s or do you move from deal to deal every few years? Jump ship or stay loyal below.

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How To Be A Fly On the Wall From 100 Feet Up

Sep 22, 5:05PM

Last month we wrote about what it's like to be a window cleaner in New York City. The New York Times did a video profiling veteran Spiderman Brent Weingard and documenting him cleaning windows or just, you know, hanging out. It was great. But you gotta wonder who was behind the camera on that piece. Because whoever it was was up there too.

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BBM Is Being Delayed For Android and iOS

Sep 22, 3:29PM

BBM Is Being Delayed For Android and iOS

Look, we all know that BlackBerry is in a tail spin and has been for awhile. And at this point the situation can only become an incredible underdog story or a put the dog out of his misery moment. There's no status quo anymore. But somehow the hole keeps being dug deeper. BlackBerry announced an abysmal early earnings report and major layoffs on Friday, and now there's something else. BlackBerry was forced to release a statement yesterday saying that the new BBM apps for iOS and Android, which were supposed to be released yesterday and today respectively, are being delayed. And that's just suboptimal.

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A Love Letter to My First Four Phones

Sep 22, 3:00PM

A Love Letter to My First Four Phones

Last month was spent in a state of upheaval. After seven years in New York I was heading back to the opposite coast, which had led me to go though of the hundreds of pounds of accumulated junk one accidentally collects in boxes over the years.

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A Crap Ton of Hot Glue Went Into This Beautiful Snowscape

Sep 22, 1:55PM

A Crap Ton of Hot Glue Went Into This Beautiful Snowscape

Looking out a window at fresh snow is beautiful. Even in cities there's a moment where everything is pristine, nothing is moving, and the snow dampens any noise. But if you're not stoked for winter or you live somewhere with eternal sunshine you can get your snow fix another way.

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Why do people still wait in line for the new iPhone?

Sep 22, 4:28AM

Why do people still wait in line for the new iPhone?

Why do these people still wait in line to buy a new iPhone? Or a new console? Or a new game? What's the point? Do they think they're going to be more special than the rest of the world for 24 hours? A week perhaps? This video tries to get some answers.

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The NYPD Really, Really Wants You to Upgrade to iOS 7

Sep 22, 12:54AM

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Four Year Strong: Beatdown in the Key of Happy

Sep 22, 12:00AM

Vaguely screamy, ostensibly-semi-"hardcore"-but-mostly-without-the-"hard"-part pop punk isn't typically the foot you lead with if you want somebody to respect and admire your musical taste. But screw it, it's Saturday night and let's have some FUN.

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Listen to the radio diary of a zucchini plant aboard the ISS

Sep 21, 11:00PM

Listen to the radio diary of a zucchini plant aboard the ISS

Astronaut Don Pettit personifies one of the zucchini plants aboard the International Space Station in his series "Diary of a Space Zucchini." Now New Hampshire Public Radio has given that zucchini and its existential reflections a voice.

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The Best Criminal Get-Rich Scheme? Selling Stolen Graphing Calculators

Sep 21, 11:00PM

The Best Criminal Get-Rich Scheme? Selling Stolen Graphing Calculators

You're down and out. You need to make some quick cash. You're not opposed to criminal activity. What do you do? Cook meth? Nah, just sell some stolen graphing calculators out of state.

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Every Museum Should Have a Flying RC Sailboat as a Sign

Sep 21, 11:00PM

Every Museum Should Have a Flying RC Sailboat as a Sign

The minimal facade of The New Museum has been host to some wild installations since it opened in 2007—ranging from a sign reading "HELL, YES!" to a giant long-stemmed rose. Today, workers finished installing the museum's latest outdoor sculpture: A 30-foot-high remote controlled ship by artist Chris Burden.

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