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Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Best Movies of 2019: Good Movies to Watch From This Year - Thrillist
The best movies in theaters, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies everywhere. Start watching now.
Books | Books
Watch: Rare Trio of Bald Eagles Raise Eaglets Together on the Mississippi River - Geek.com
They say it takes a village to raise a child — but in a nest along the Mississippi River, three bald eagles have decided that it takes a trio to raise newly hatched …
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
What Happens When a Convicted Killer Moves to Town?
Thomas Kokoraleis, a member of the “Ripper Crew” that once terrorized Illinois, was released from prison last month and moved to Aurora. The mayor and many residents want him gone.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
The Best Baby Wipes: The Brands With The Safest Ingredients | The Gentle Nursery ™
Overwhelmed by the number of baby wipes on the market? The best baby wipes are the ones that work well and also reduce your baby’s exposure to harsh chemicals and fragrances. There are actually very few brands that meet these criteria. Here’s
Recipes | Recipes
Sour Cream Apple Cake
Just the right combination of sweet, tangy, moist and delicious, this yummy apple cake becomes an instant favorite at any table. It's not too sweet and incredibly moist, thanks to the sour cream in the batter, and the tart apple-cinnamon flavor wins over
Recipes | Recipes
Sour Cream Coffee Cake -My Favorite!
For many years this has been one of my favorite coffee cakes. Because it is made with the finest ingredients: butter, sour cream, fresh eggs, vanilla and cinnamon and walnuts. The aroma fills my house with a luscious scent, I feel like I've produced somet
Entertainment | Entertainment
How CBS Colorized the 'I Love Lucy Funny Money Special'
Lucy's hair is the exact shade they wanted!
Entertainment | Entertainment
The Lost Adventures of the I Love Lucy Cast
Ten rare television appearances by the Lucy gang that are worth checking out.
Music | Music
12 Soulful Facts About Aretha Franklin | Mental Floss
The documentary of Queen of Soul's legendary gospel album, 'Amazing Grace,' has finally been released—nearly 50 years after it was recorded.
Science & Technology | Technology
An in-depth look at the internal politics at HQ Trivia that has left the startup scrambling to stay afloat
This week’s banishment of host Scott Rogowsky was merely a symptom of the ongoing struggle to decide who will lead HQ Trivia. According to multiple sources, more than half of the startup’s staff signed an internal petition to depose CEO Rus Yusupov, w
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Vlasic Is Working on Pickle Chips Made Entirely of Pickles | Mental Floss
These aren't just pickle-flavored potato chips. Vlasic is developing chips made from real, vacuum-fried pickle slices.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea | Mental Floss
You may think you're being sneaky by ordering wine this way, but restaurants are well aware of this trick.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
The Infinite Scroll: Life under the unbreakable lure of the screen.
“Phoning it in” means to do something with very little effort or enthusiasm. The idiom seems oddly prescient now, given that it dates back to a time before the internet.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The Hulk's 5 Funniest Moments in the MCU - Nerdist
Bruce Banner may be a tortured soul, but he sure is a funny one. Here are the Hulk's five best comedic moments in the MCU.
Music | Music
Beyoncé: Homecoming: The Live Album Album Review | Pitchfork
Beyoncé’s historic Coachella set is preserved as a stunning live album that captures an artist at her peak, flexing her catalog and shining a light on the genius of black artists that came before her.
Entertainment | Celebrities!
Lori Loughlin ‘Could Spend Years, If Not Decades, Behind Bars’
Lori Loughlin ‘could spend years, if not decades’ in prison for her alleged involvement in the college admissions scandal, L.A. lawyer Neama Rahmani tells Us Weekly — details
Science & Technology | Technology
Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time coming to the Mac - 9to5Mac
Apple is working on bringing the Mac and iOS closer together with the introduction of macOS 10.15 and iOS 13. Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, and more are expected to be unveiled for Mac during its Wo…
Entertainment | Netflix
Netflix's random play button is what we've all been waiting for
The company is testing a feature that could put a stop to endless Netflix scrolling.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
12 Wines Under $12: How Low Can You Go and Still Find Values? - The New York Times
The quest for exciting bottles gets trickier as the price drops. But you can still find some gems with a $12 limit.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Bots have invaded Instagram comments
Instagram has a serious bot problem, including accounts trying to sell verified badges.
Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty
The Best Mascaras at Sephora, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
“I never thought it possible, but I am now the proud owner of long, dark doll eyelashes.”
Business & Finance | Business
MoviePass Denies Report Claiming It Lost Millions of Users
MoviePass’s never-ending death spiral gained a burst of momentum Thursday with the release of a new Business Insider report, which claims the service now only counts 225,000 subscribers. However, a spokeswoman for MoviePass is disputing the report.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The 25 Happiest Cities in America | Mental Floss
With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.
Science & Technology | Tech
Amazon strikes at Spotify with new free streaming music with ads
Amazon is launching a free music service to compete with Spotify's offering. It complements its existing Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited plans.
Miscellaneous | Mid Century
A Vintage Airstream Trailer Is Now the Ultimate Live/Work Mobile
At just 80 square feet, The Kugelschiff is a renovated Airstream Bambi II that now serves as a tech entrepreneur’s tiny home and office.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
5 'Game of Thrones' Characters Who Are More Important Than You Think
As we steel ourselves for the final episodes of 'Game of Thrones', we thought it'd be worthwhile to remind you of some low-key power players who either have the position or a special power that could make them indispensable to the goals of the lead charac
Entertainment | New Star Trek!
Star Trek: Discovery finale fixes original series canon in the most hardcore way | SYFY WIRE
The Season 2 finale of Star Trek: Discovery made darn sure canon was "fixed." But did it go too far? Was Spock out of line? Here's how Trek canon corrected the problems.
News | Interesting Stuff
10 Ingenious Ways to Reuse K-Cups | Mental Floss
You don't have to feel guilty every time you use your Keurig machine. After enjoying your coffee, try recycling your K-Cup pods into something new.
Politics | Op-Ed
How Bibi Did It:
The West’s most successful politician scores again
Watching Benjamin Netanyahu win elections has become so customary that it is easy to miss the profound significance of his April 9 victory. When Netanyahu lost to Ehud Barak in 1999—the last time he was booted from office in an election—the Labor Party alliance won 26 seats.
Politics | Hamas, Gaza & The West Bank
The Moral Case For Israel Annexing The West Bank—And Beyond
Israel has the moral right to annex all of the West Bank. Israel’s right to exist is non-negotiable and it has a right to apply Israeli law to its nation.
History | History
The False “Nakba” Narrative
The term “Nakba,” originally coined to describe the magnitude of the self-inflicted Palestinian and Arab defeat in the 1948 war, has become in recent decades a synonym for Palestinian victimhood, with failed aggressors transformed into hapless victims
News | News
92-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Guard Charged With 5,230 Counts Of Accessory To Murder
German prosecutors say they have charged a former Nazi concentration camp guard with 5,230 counts of accessory to murder. The 92-year-old suspect, whose name wasn’t released, is accused of assistin…
Music | Vinyl Records!
Do Remastered Records Actually Sound Better? • Gear Patrol
What is remastering? Do remastered records actually sound better? We asked a master engineer and music journalist to get to the bottom of it.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Pinterest shares rise 28% on first day of trading, worth $13 billion | VentureBeat
Shares of Pinterest closed 28.58% higher than the IPO price on the first day of trading, giving the image-sharing site a $12.83 billion valuation.
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
Live Episodes of All in the Family and The Jeffersons Are Coming to ABC
Jimmy Kimmel is bringing back All in the Family and The Jeffersons for one live TV special. EP’s include Kimmel, Lear, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Justin Theroux, and Brent Miller. Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, and Wanda Sykes will star.
Recipes | Recipes
How to Make THE BEST Homemade Bread - I Heart Naptime
The BEST bread recipe that's super soft and has the perfect touch of sweetness. Top it with fresh homemade jam for the ultimate treat!
Music | Music
Black Flag - Revenge (live 1981) Pre - Henry Rollins
Black Flag - Revenge music clip taken from "The Decline of Western Civilisation." Penelope Spheeris, 1981
Gaming | Gaming
Facebook's AI extracts playable characters from real-world videos | VentureBeat
In a newly published paper, scientists at Facebook AI Research describe a system that can extract controllable characters from real-world videos.
Psychology | Personality
Living With High-Functioning and Hidden Anxiety | The Mighty
The Mighty's mental health editor Sarah Schuster writes what it feels like to have "high-functioning" anxiety, the kind you keep hidden as you go through the busyness of life.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook exposed millions more Instagram passwords than we realized
Facebook today revealed it'd discovered millions of improperly secured passwords on its server. So, you know... business as usual.
Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty
The Best Shampoos at Sephora, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
For dry hair, thinning hair, blondes, and curls.
Politics | Politics
The Lesson of Mueller: An innocent man's defense can look like a guilty man's obstruction
President Trump neither committed a Russia collusion crime that he needed to cover up nor took formal action that impeded the probe.
Sports | Golf
PGA Tour trainer: This is an underrated secret to hitting the ball longer - Golf
More strength isn't always the key to hitting your ball farther. In fact, it can often hurt you. Just ask this GOLF Top 100 Teacher.
Politics | Politics
The One Crucial Line In The Mueller Report That The Media Is Taking Wildly Out Of Context
The Mueller report is finally here and nobody who is currently pontificating about its contents has actually read the entire thing, myself included.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
Want to Be a Better Boss? Harvard Business Review Study Says You Need to Be Tough and Nice
These five tips show you how to strike the right balance.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Life
Lone soldiers celebrate Passover in the army | The Jerusalem post
Both lone soldiers will take part in Seders and the traditional customs while on base. The soldiers said their unit has become their family.
News | The News
FDNY Spirit Run honors firefighters who battled Notre Dame fire
New York probationary firefighters carried both American and French flags Wednesday during their final Spirit Run before their graduation in tribute to the firefighters who battled the horrible fire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday.
