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Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Here's What Music Apollo 11 Astronauts Enjoyed for Their Walk on the Moon | Military.com
NASA began equipping astronauts with small Sony TC-50 cassette recorders on the Apollo 7 mission. They used them to play mixtapes.
History | History
See the moon landing as they did 50 years ago
Astronaut Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, when he became the first man to set foot on the moon. Watch the historic Apollo 11 moments as the world witnessed them 50 years ago.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Rum Trip to Havana, Cuba for Rum Lovers
Havana, Cuba has a lot to see in offer. Check out where to go and what to do if you love Rum and only have 24 hours.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The Office Star Ellie Kemper Wants to Do a Reunion Episode
While rumors of 'The Office' getting a reboot have been swirling around for years, the outlook on that happening any time soon doesn't look good. But a reunion episode might just be possible.
Miscellaneous | Stuff I Like
The Apollo 11 Landing Site: What's It Like Now? - The Atlantic
The American flag is bleached white. But some of the boot prints could remain undisturbed for tens of thousands of years.
Science & Technology | Science
BBC - Apollo in 50 numbers: Time
Humanity has spent little more than three Earth days exploring the Moon. But that time has given us an extraordinary insight into our nearest celestial neighbour.
Sports | Cycling
Black Girls Do Bike: Shifting cycling stereotypes | The Trek Blog | Trek Bikes
Learn how Monica Garrison, the founder of Black Girls Do Bike, and women of color across the country are challenging cycling's representation problem.
News | News
Marines order Duncan Hunter to stop using Corps emblem in campaign
The California Republican used the Marine Corps emblem in a campaign mailer that tied his Democratic opponent and two Dem congresswomen to terror.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
3,271 Pill Bottles, a Town of 2,831: Court Filings Say Corporations Fed Opioid Epidemic
Cities and counties are suing major drugstore chains and Walmart, contending they distributed billions of painkillers that devastated communities.
History | History
Meet Margaret Hamilton: The Woman Behind the Apollo Project | Mental Floss
When Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the surface of the Moon in July of 1969, software was a relatively new development. In fact, the Moon mission was one of the first times this kind of engineering was used in such a fundamental way. History was being wri
Cars & Motorcycles | Sweet Sweet Rides
Redesigned C8 Corvette Stingray ditches manual transmission: The stick shift is dying
General Motors said the redesigned Corvette Stingray will eliminate the manual transmission, putting the stick shift one step closer to the grave.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Writing a Book: What Not to Do When Getting Started - Thrive Global
The world doesn’t need another book –– but it does need to hear your story.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Veronica Mars Returns to Neptune, Seedy and Seductive As Ever
The Hulu revival leans hard on what made the series great in the first place — including returning stars Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni, and Jason Dohring — but avoids succumbing to easy nostalgia.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Here Are All the Screw Ups Already in the Top Gun: Maverick Trailer
The Top Gun: Maverick trailer is here, and while there is such a thing as “suspension of disbelief” and “it’s just a movie” and “you guys are a bunch of jerks ruining nice things that people enjoy,” there are things in it that are WRONG. No
Family & Parenting | Kids
Pampers is making a 'smart' diaper. Yes, really
It's come to this: Babies may soon be wearing Pampers smart diapers.
Science & Technology | Technology
Facebook prototypes haptic feedback wristbands for AR/VR | VentureBeat
If you've dreamed of interacting with VR or AR content without needing to hold controllers in your hands, Facebook's wristbands could make that a reality.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
2020 Chevy Corvette C8 – Colors, Trims, Options, and Features
The C8 will come in a dozen colors and six interior schemes, and it'll have options never before seen on a Corvette.
History | History
The 12 Men Who Walked on the Moon | Mental Floss
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history in 1969 when they became the first people to step foot on the Moon. Ten others have followed in their footsteps.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
The birth of the electronic beep: The story behind the sound that rules our lives.
The story behind the sound that rules our lives.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Stranger Things Producer Weighs In on That Wild Winona Ryder Fan Theory
Winona Ryder’s role as both a character in 'Stranger Things' and a fixture of the 1980s has given rise to a wild theory—and this week, one of the show's producers addressed it.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Why the Moon landing matters, 50 years later
We owe our current digital age to the 1960s Space Race. What will today’s Space Race herald for the future?
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
You Can Get a Dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts for $1 to Celebrate Its Birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
How to Teach Your Dog to Greet Nicely - Whole Dog Journal
passing by humans and/or dogs without fussing or pulling. Don't expect this to happen without practicing and rewarding your dog for the behavior you want!üThanks to Ally Padgett and Rosi Garcia (above)
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
It Takes More Than Vacation to Cure Day to Day Burnout
Research shows that the psychological benefits of vacation tend to fade away fast.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
How Mom's Can Model Positive Self-Image to Their Daughters
Women who denigrate their own looks unwittingly pass negative attitudes on to the next generation of girls.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Very Important Research About the Link Between Allergies and Anxiety
There might be a hidden link between seasonal sniffles and mood disorders.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Safe Deposit Boxes Aren’t Safe
When Philip Poniz opened Box 105 at his local Wells Fargo, he discovered it was empty — and that he was totally unprotected by federal law.
Sports | Sports
Yankees manager drops multiple F-bombs in ‘savage’ rant against umpire
Baseball history has seen some epic shouting matches between managers and umpires, but this one was savage.
Visual Arts | Photography
In the Mirrorless Age, Here’s an Argument for a DSLR
Mirrorless cameras might be the future. But there's a reason why most professional photographers still choose to shoot with a DSLR.
Sports | Cycling
Tour de France: Huge race tech gallery | Cyclingnews.com
Tubeless tyres, Team Ineos' Lightweight wheels and custom everything
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Six Stages to Celebrate the Wines of the 2019 Tour de France - Peloton Magazine
Enjoy these perfect wine pairings for le Tour, curated for specific stages.
News | Human Interest Stories
'Internet friends' showed up in real life for single mom with sick baby
Jaiden Cowley, whose daughter was born with a congenital heart defect, was overwhelmed by the "sheer generosity" of strangers.
Sports | Cycling
The 2019 Tour de France Photos You Haven’t Seen
Daily updates: Veteran cycling photographer Chris Auld captures the racing, scenery, and drama of the 2019 Tour.
History | History
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing Was A Triumph Of American Exceptionalism
The character and tenacity needed to win the space race and land on the moon were built on the western frontier and ingrained deep into the American ethos.
News | News
Delicious Headline of the Day (But Not If You Are An Israel Hater) | Israellycool
...has to be this from The National Interest, an American bimonthly international affairs magazine published by Washington DC-based public policy think tank the Center for the National Interest (founded by Richard Nixon)
News | The News
Remains of 22 servicemembers killed 76 years ago in Battle of Tarawa return to US soil - Pacific - Stripes
The 76-hour Battle of Tarawa cost the lives of about 1,000 U.S. Marines and sailors, many of whom were buried where they fell. Efforts to exhume the graves and identify remains were hampered due to incomplete record keeping and by the alterations to the c
News | News
Netanyahu unlikely to bar Ilhan Omar, though law gives him power to do so | The Jerusalem post
Israel has a law the grants the government authority to ban pro-BDS activists from entering the country. The law has been used sporadically over the past two years.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles
53 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (7-19-2019 to 7-21-2019)
This weekend in L.A. from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21 features Delicious Little Tokyo, the Margarita Showdown, Apollo 11 celebrations and screenings, the South Pasadena Arts Crawl, POW! WOW! Long Beach, the return of Smorgasburg LA’s 3rd Annual Ice
Science & Technology | Fun Science Stuff
Guess who was waiting at the Moon for Apollo 11? The Russians
How the race to the Moon between the United States and the Soviet Union was a race to the very end.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Disney Calls Heiress’s Pay Criticism a ‘Gross and Unfair Exaggeration’
Walt Disney’s grandniece Abigail Disney had said she was “livid” about the company’s pay practices after a visit to Disneyland last year.
Politics | BDS
Ilhan Omar Is Wrong. Here Is Why Anti-BDS Laws Are Perfectly Constitutional.
Jew-hater extraordinaire Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) — she of "Jews have dual loyalty" and "support for Israel is only due to monetary interest" fame — is at it again.
Psychology | Personality
Research shows that Bystanders Intervene to Help Strangers
A famous result in psychology says that people fail to intervene when they see people in violent situations, but a review of CCTV footage finds that isn't true
Travel | Travel
21 Under-$50 Vacation Essentials You Can Get From Target
From bikinis and bags to sundresses and sandals.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Michael Collins Is the Forgotten Astronaut of Apollo 11. He's Perfectly Fine With That.
Michael Collins orbited the moon on July 20, 1969, while his colleagues, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, walked on it.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Here's a Chart Explaining Anxiety and Solutions
275 million people worldwide have experienced an anxiety disorder, and millions of others experience anxiety from time to time. Here's how to cope.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Here are some concrete methods to help you achieve your goals
Commitment devices are powerful tools. They can help people quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, and save money. Here are a few examples of ways to use them to your advantage.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Jury Said He Killed Her Daughter. She Helped Clear His Name.
Something about the confession did not sound right. So an Idaho mother pushed to use the emerging technique of genetic genealogy to find another suspect.
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
Quentin Tarantino Picks 10 Films to See Before ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
From "Easy Rider" to "The Wrecking Crew," Tarantino singles out some of the 1960 classics that inspired him to make "Hollywood."
