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Cordyceps strain could have cancer-fighting capabilities
If you're familiar at all with the Cordyceps genus of fungi, it's likely because of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis—the so-called "zombie ant" fungus that hijacks the bodies of certain bugs, turning them into mindless drones so help them spread their spores. (See also: The Last Of Us, The Girl With All The Gifts, et cetera.) — Read the rest
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The gamer in your life is going to love receiving Xbox Game Pass Core this holiday season!
TL;DR: Save 16% on this giftable Xbox Game Pass Core membership, now $49.99 (reg. $59) for 12 months through November 17.
You probably have a gamer on your holiday shopping list to find a gift for, but can you actually afford to treat them to a brand-new PS5? — Read the rest
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Gangs shoot at Spirit Airlines flight from Florida trying to land in Haiti — flight attendant grazed
Gangs shot at a Spirit Airlines flight that was about to land in Haiti today, forcing the plane of 48 passengers to change course and make an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic. The international airport in Port-au-Prince then shut down the rest of its flights. — Read the rest
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This new flexible display using contact lens materials can be pulled, stretched up to half its length, twisted, and folded up
LG demonstrated a new flexible display that doesn't just fold in half like those in new smartphones. This one can be stretched up to 50 percent of its length—from 12" to 18". It can also be twisted and folded without breaking. — Read the rest
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You'll get double the fun with Minecraft Java and Bedrock, now just $20 for both!
TL;DR: Save 33% on Minecraft's Java and Bedrock worlds, now only $19.97 (reg. $29) through November 17.
What's the world's best sandbox and world-building game? Minecraft! You probably played it as a kid or teenager, but the old saying does apply here: it's an oldie, but a goodie. — Read the rest
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Elon Musk is the new Kari Lake as he gloms on to Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Remember when Kari Lake glommed on to Donald Trump, hoping to bask in the toxic rays of his orange shadow, only to wear out her welcome at Mar-a-Lago? Now it is Elon Musk who has hitched himself to Trump — seemingly the MAGA leader's new best buddy as the two billionaires golf together, dine together, and even take calls from foreign leaders together. — Read the rest
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Sister relationship destroyed after Trump supporter defends husband's threatening "dark humor"
A clueless Trump supporter turned to Reddit seeking validation after her sister disowned her for laughing at her husband's threatening remarks about women's bodies. But Redditors had only scorn for her behavior.
During a social gathering at her sister's home, the Redditor (a 34-year-old woman using a throwaway account) and her husband began talking about the election. — Read the rest
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These mysterious fiery falling objects in sky over Dallas weren't meteors (video)
On Saturday night, residents of Dallas, Texas were treater with a fiery spectacle in the sky as a slew of falling objects lit up the sky. What were they? Well, we know what they are not.
According to meteorologists, it wasn't a meteor shower. — Read the rest
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Smoking toad venom helps veterans with PTSD, addiction, and depression
Zach Skiles is a veteran and clinical psychologist who, informed by his own experiences, is helping other veterans deal with PTSD, depression, and drug addiction. As a researcher with University of California at San Francisco, Skiles leads veterans through psychedelic experiences to help alleviate some of their suffering. — Read the rest
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Shooter at Ohio nursing home was 70-year-old resident — he needed room repairs so he grabbed his gun
The Ohio man who shot two people at a nursing home on Friday turned out to be a 70-year-old resident, who decided to settle his frustrations over some repair issues once and for all — with a gun.
The elderly gentleman, Roger Murray, "had filed multiple repair requests for his apartment and felt his requests were not being adequately met," explained the New London Police Department in a press release. — Read the rest
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"Wicked" toys from Mattel featuring link to porn site pulled from shelves, now available on eBay
Mattel released Wicked dolls for kids with "Wicked.com" printed on the packaging. See below.
Unlike WickedMovie.com, Wicked.com invites visitors to "Watch over 25 years of award-winning porn movies and parody porn films in 4k HD and check out videos directed by Stormy Daniels!" — Read the rest
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Young elephant gets revenge on bully by kinking her shower hose
Researchers at the Berlin Zoo have documented sophisticated tool use by an Asian elephant named Mary, who demonstrated remarkable skill in handling water hoses for showering.
The study revealed that Mary exhibited complex behaviors typically associated with advanced tool use. "She very systematically showered her body and coordinated the trunk-held water hose with limb behaviors to reach her back," the researchers noted, highlighting the elephant's methodical approach to self-care. — Read ...
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Kamala Harris lost because she wasn't a lifelong bully, says Lara Trump (video)
After days of playing the blame game, with Democrats finger-pointing their way out of an explanation as to why Kamala Harris lost to convicted felon Donald Trump, stable genius Lara Trump thinks she has the answer: Harris "insulted people" and that's "how you lose the American public." — Read the rest
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"Don't be certain of anything" Bertrand Russell's 1951 guide to fighting fanaticism is more relevant than ever
In 1951, during the rise of McCarthyism, philosopher Bertrand Russell wrote an article titled "The Best Answer to Fanaticism—Liberalism" in The New York Times Magazine.
It reads like it could have been written today. Russell wasn't advocating for any particular political party or economic system. — Read the rest
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Use this AI device to record, transcribe, translate, and summarize audio
TL;DR: Use AI to record, transcribe, translate, and summarize audio with the Focais, on sale for $99.99 (reg. $149).
It's not that I'm not paying attention. It's just that nobody remembers EVERY word your boss says, right? And let's be real: 7 am meetings are setting everyone involved up for failure. — Read the rest
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8BitDo Retro Keyboard now comes with mechanical keypad
8BitDo's Retro Keyboard (previously at Boing Boing) evokes classic Nintendo 8-bit consoles while adding mechanical keyswitches, and now there are 108 of them. Say hello to numerical keypads! And it comes with those giant Super Buttons too.
Inspired by the classics.
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Scalpers selling PS5 Pro at a loss after slow opening weekend
There are no lines out the door to grab the $700 PlayStation 5 Pro, now available in stores, and as a result scalpers are selling theirs at a loss.
A number of sellers currently have Buy It Now consoles on sale for £680-£700, while others have auctions currently sitting between £510 and £670 – while these auctions will likely rise before they end, it seems less likely that they will surpass the console's £700 retail price.
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What happens when a F1 driver goes go-karting?
Youtuber Max Fosh has graced the illustrious pages of Boing Boing before, mostly thanks to his off-the-wall pranks and legendary commitment to the bit. As is his wont, however, he's back with another scheme: embarrassing his friends at the go-kart track by secretly switching with professional Formula 1 driver Jack Aitken. — Read the rest
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A new Monkey Island game just launched – but not in the way you'd think
Monkey Island has been one of the more beloved adventure game franchises for years, attracting legions of fans with its offbeat humor and campy pirate aesthetic. Although the franchise is still going strong – the last game released in 2022 – you can play a brand-new Monkey Island game right now, with one small caveat: it's fan-made. — Read the rest
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Why drive to lessons? Learn piano on your couch.
TL;DR: Want to learn piano? Get a lifetime subscription to Skoove's piano lessons for just $119.99 (reg. $299) until the end of today.
Dreaming of tickling the ivories but don't want to dip into savings for piano lessons? With Skoove Premium, you can start your piano journey right from the comfort of your own home. — Read the rest
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Your key to your most immersive gaming yet: these low latency and noise-isolating earbuds
TL;DR: Head straight to checkout to save 25% on these immersive gaming earbuds, now only $29.99 (reg. $39).
Your gaming setup might give Pewdiepie a run for his money, but is your gaming audio gear up to par? If you're still rocking a pair of earbuds from five years ago, you're likely dampening your gaming experience. — Read the rest
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I was shocked to learn this eyeball belongs to a pig, and not a politician
Upon first glance, I thought the image on the left belonged to a certain politician. After reading the caption, I learned that this is a comparison between a pig's eye (left) and a human eye (right).
Besides looking eerily similar, what else do pig and human eyes have in common? — Read the rest
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Amazon is making a Mass Effect TV show
Amazon's Fallout TV show was surprisingly good, against all odds, and it seems that they're striking while the iron is hot. A second season of Fallout is on the way, of course, but Amazon has recently announced another show based on another beloved sci-fi game: Bioware's Mass Effect. — Read the rest
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Expert: Trump's second term will create "hellscape"
If you haven't freaked out yet about Trump resuming office, Al Franken's latest podcast episode, "The Coming Hellscape," might do the trick.
His guest, political scientist Norm Ornstein, and longtime observer of American politics, says Trump's victory could be devastating to the country. — Read the rest
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This ethereal cloud gelatin dessert looks almost too good to eat
This cloud-themed gelatin dessert created by @mr_alicakes is so beautiful, it would almost be difficult to eat it. This translucent treat barely looks real and appears as if someone preserved a slice of an actual cloudy sky and brought it down to earth. — Read the rest
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Germ theory denial is dangerous and on the rise
We don't know yet whether RFK, Jr. will have an official cabinet role in Trump's administration, but the Independent reports that Trump has "continued to promise his one-time third-party presidential rival free rein over health, food and medicines during his potential second administration." — Read the rest
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Don't know what to gift your favorite nature lover? They'll love these digital camera binoculars
TL;DR: Get ahead of holiday shopping by grabbing a loved one these HD digital camera binoculars for less than $100 until the end of today.
While Thanksgiving is still a ways from now, it's not too early to get ahead of your holiday gift-shopping list. — Read the rest
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Nostalgia for 90s malls: The shift from social hubs to ghost towns
This video of what a mall in the '90s was like during the holidays feels strikingly different from what malls are like today. It also brings back a rush of nostalgia that I wasn't prepared for.
Sadly, what stands out most to me in this video is the amount of talking and interaction between everyone in the mall. — Read the rest
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Cordyceps strain could have cancer-fighting capabilities
