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15 Fascinating Dad Facts for Father's Day

Impress your friends and family around the grill today.

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6 Priceless Treasures Lost in Shipwrecks | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Shipwrecks!

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The new magnetism of mid-size cities

For many millennials, second cities are becoming their first choice

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10 incredibly useful online sites you didn't know about until now

If you had to guess, how many different websites do you think exists in the world today? From simple blogs to complex businesses, the internet spans the gamut dispensing and gathering a myriad of information. Keep your answer in your head because, at the

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

NBA free agency: Klay Thompson wants to stay with the Warriors, but can they keep him? - SBNation.com

Golden State will soon be in a predicament similar to Oklahoma City. The Thunder traded James Harden. What will the Warriors do?

Science & Technology | Tech

13 apps for your iPhone that are better than the ones Apple made

These 15 apps have beaten Apple at its own game.

Science & Technology | Tech

Apple's iOS 12 Will Bring Speed and Smarts to iPhones and iPads

All the iOS 12 features you'll care about.

Science & Technology | Tech

F-35s in Japan are still losing dogfights to F-15s sometimes — here's why

F-35s focus on stealth, not dogfighting. "If you get into a dogfight with the F-35, somebody made a mistake. It's like having a knife fight in a phone booth."

Science & Technology | Tech

What Are Screens Doing to Our Eyes—And Our Ability to See? | WIRED

Our eyes are hardening; we can barely see our phones any more. We must learn to look at the wider world.

Science & Technology | Tech

The tech elite are abandoning Silicon Valley in droves because of 'groupthink' and out-of-control living costs— here's where they're headed

Peter Thiel, Tim Ferriss and other members of Silicon Valley's tech elite are decamping for more diverse and often affordable areas.

Sports | Sports

17 'unbreakable' baseball records

The saying, "Records are made to be broken," is about as old as the existence of sports records themselves. But in baseball, some achievements truly stretch the limits of that adage. Johnny Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters -- the second of which

Sports | Sports

Incredible Warriors plane pic shows Draymond Green with the real trophy

The trophies and rings are nice, but Draymond Green's real prize for winning the 2018 NBA title? A bag of sweet, sweet Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

We know who got the real prize here.

Sports | Sports

Who Has the Edge at Every Position in the NBA Finals? | Bleacher Report

Is the fourth straight version of the NBA Finals clash between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers really as unbalanced as it seems at first blush? Though LeBron ...

Sports | Sports

The Warriors And Rockets Have Reinvented Modern NBA Defense. Yes, Defense.

HOUSTON — The NBA Finals are the crown jewel of the playoffs for obvious reasons, but it’d be hard to argue with anyone who views this vaunted Western Conferen…

Sports | Sports

This College Dropout Made Almost $1 Billion Betting on Horses. Now He's Finally Telling How He Did It

Beating the odds was so easy that when he won $13 million on a single horse race once, he never bothered to cash the ticket.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Pick: Which TV dad do you think commands the most respect?

Vote for your favorite TV dad who gave the best advice.

Fathers Day, classic TV style!

Entertainment | Entertainment

No, 'Star Wars' Isn't Failing Because Of Hateful Trolls. It's Failing Because Kathleen Kennedy Has Done A Garbage Job.

On Monday, former Hollywood Reporter editor Marc Bernardin took it upon himself to explain the ongoing failure of the new Star Wars lineup to set the world aflame. His answer: the fans are the problem.

No one wants social justice talking points (one version anyway) forced fed by increasingly crappy Star Wars films. “Shockingly,” feminizing every film costs you a big chunk of the audience. Weird, right? The people at Disney seem mystified as to why we’re not all grateful to have their oh so enlightened societal views force fed.

Entertainment | Entertainment

'Solo' Is Everything You'd Expect From a Han Solo Movie–And That's Not a Good Thing

Instead of an origin story that explains how he became Han Solo, this movie shows the iconic character fully formed.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now - Thrillist

From "Kill Bill" to "Ip Man," we take a look at some of the best action movies available on Netflix.

Entertainment | Entertainment

'Westworld' Fans Have Figured Out the Real Purpose of the Native Hosts

The Ghost Nation's motives might not be so sinister.

Politics | Opinion

See Robert Plant's Cosmic Take on 'Black Dog' From 'ACL' - Rolling Stone

Robert Plant returns to 'Austin City Limits' for the first time in 14 years as the Led Zeppelin singer headlines the hour-long October 15th episode.

Politics | Opinion

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Welcome to the Finger-Wagging Olympics

It's time to look at ourselves — and our collective moral outrage — in the mirror, says former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Music | Music News

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor closed indefinitely

HONOLULU (AP) — Damage to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu was worse than expected and it will remain closed indefinitely, officials said. Boat t

Music | Music News

Inside Jimi Hendrix’s blood-spattered record collection

Jimi Hendrix's record collection is viewable at Handel & Hendrix in London, on Mayfair's Brook Street. Here's what's in it

I want to see this!

Music | Music News

Nokie Edwards, the Ventures' Lead Guitarist, Dead at 82

Prolific, influential surf rock musician dies of complications from hip surgery

Sad news. He was a guitar legend.

Music | Music News

Vic Damone, Who Crooned His Way to Postwar Popularity, Dies at 89 - The New York Times

In an era dominated by Sinatra, Como and Bennett, Mr. Damone built his own following on records and television and in nightclubs.

Music | Music News

Is the Rock Star Dead? - Noisey

We speak with rock critic David Hepworth, author of 'Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of The Rock Stars,' about the rise and fall of music's chaotic anti-heroes.

History | History

The Greatest Generation: Remembering D-Day, June 6, 1944

Historic images of the D-Day landings at Normandy.

History | History

D-Day: How technology helped win the Normandy invasion and World War II - The Washington Post

The brave troops who stormed the beaches in France had a secret weapon: brilliantly designed boats that made the attack possible.

People like to vilify companies like DuPont now, but while corporations like Google show their absolute stupidity in refusing to work with our military, the WWII generation were adults and understood that the marriage of tech and national defense was crucial.

History | History

Busboy who held dying Robert F. Kennedy shares senator's last words

Roughly 50 years after the death of Robert F. Kennedy, the busboy who held the dying senator detailed his last words in a Friday report.

History | History

Apollo 12 Astronaut Alan Bean Dead at Age 86, Now Only 4 Moonwalkers Left Alive

'Anyone who had the opportunity to know Alan was a better person for it, and we were better astronauts by following his example.'

History | History

10 Pivotal Facts About the French and Indian War | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Science & Technology | Science

You know that smell after it rains? Here's where it comes from

A new study may finally identify the mechanism through which the earthy smell of rain gets into the air, and it has to do with "frenzied aerosols."

I have always wondered about this.

Science & Technology | Science

Medical dilemma of 'three-parent babies': Fertility clinic investigates health of 17 teenagers it helped to be conceived through controversial IVF technique

A private fertility clinic in the United States has launched an investigation into the health of 17 teenagers who were born as a result of a controversial IVF technique that produced the world’s first “three-parent” embryos more than 15 years ago, T

This is seems wrong and ill-advised for SO many reasons.

Science & Technology | Science

Absolutely mindblowing video shot from the Space Shuttle during launch

Drop whatever you're doing and watch this. NASA has released videos shot from onboard the Space Shuttle's Solid Rocket Boosters in the past, but you've never seen one prepared as masterfully as this.

Science & Technology | Science

Microbial life found living on the exterior of the International Space Station?

A new report claims that Russian scientists have discovered traces of marine life living on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS).

Science & Technology | Science

Astronomers discover Earth-sized 'diamond' 900 light years away

The world's largest diamond, the Cullinan, is a tad over 3,100 carats uncut. Its estimated value is some $2 billion, and it only weighs about 1.37

Health & Fitness | Health

What Can We Do To Stop Suicide?

NOTE: If you are depressed or suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Health & Fitness | Health

The Math Behind the Classic Eye Chart Is Surprisingly Complex | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Health & Fitness | Health

There's a Good Chance the Water You're Drinking Is Bad for You

Contaminated drinking water has become a more alarming issue in some US cities. Here's how to drink it the cleanest, safest way.

Tap water is better than bottled water!

Health & Fitness | Health

How to Exercise When You Don’t Feel Like It: A Lazy Person’s Guide to Working Out

If you prefer sweatpants to sweating, TV time to Tabata training, and crunching on chips to performing actual crunches, you and I could probably be best friends. The only difference? For some reason I pursued a master's degree in exercise science and am certified as an exercise physiologist.

Health & Fitness | Health

Which Trendy Diets Actually Work? Here's What You Need to Know: The Daily Details: Blog : Details

Not all diets are created equal. Here’s which ones actually work, and which will make you fat, drain your brainpower, and shorten your life. Choose wisely.

Politics | Politics

George Will: Vote against GOP in midterms | TheHill

Conservative columnist George Will is making the argument to vote against Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. 

This is a shocker.

Politics | Politics

Obama cyber chief confirms 'stand down' order against Russian cyberattacks in summer 2016

Michael Daniel, Obama White House’s chief cyber official testified that proposals he was developing to counter Russia’s attack on the U.S. presidential election were put on a “back burner” after he was ordered to “stand down” his efforts in th

Politics | Politics

New Milestones in Jobs Report Signal a Bustling Economy - The New York Times

With a gain of 223,000 jobs and unemployment at its lowest point since 2000, the trends are encouraging but unlikely to prompt the Federal Reserve to intervene.

Politics | Politics

Reed Hastings and the Obamas are making bank with Netflix deal

Reed Hastings, the founder, chairman and CEO of Netflix, had quite a run last week. The darling of streaming saw his company pass Disney and Comcast in market cap as his stock hit an all-time high …

Netflix in 2007 had a $3 share price and was mailing DVDs to people. The Obamas were poised to enter the White House and then had a reported net worth of $1.3 million, according to CNN Money. Fast-forward to 2018. The Obamas have an estimated combined net worth of $75 million...”

Politics | Politics

Why the Left Won't Call Anyone 'Animals' - The Dennis Prager Show

If you want to understand the moral sickness at the heart of leftism, read the first paragraph of the most recent column by Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne: "It's never right to call other human beings 'animals.' It's not something we should e

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

39 Great Whiskeys You Can Actually Find at Your Liquor Store

A comprehensive guide to the whiskeys that you can actually buy right now. Whether you’re looking for massive peat smoke for a fireside winter night, an easy summer daytime sipper on the rocks, or a bold budget bourbon for a batch of Old Fashioneds, we�

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

Study claims alcohol more important than exercise for living past 90 | abc7news.com

When it comes to living a long life - booze may actually help you live longer than hitting the treadmill.

I couldn't decide to put this in "The Cocktail Hour" or "Exercise & Fitness"!

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

Does Drinking Alcohol Actually Kill Off Your Sore Throat Germs? Science Explains

Alcohol is a well-known disinfectant and some have speculated it may be useful for treating gut infections. Could alcohol be a useful agent to treat tummy bugs and throat infections?

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

19 whiskey gifts for the sophisticated drinker in your life

Give the gift your whiskey-loving loved one really wants this year with one of these boozy gifts.

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

10 great scotches that cost less than your tee time - Golf Digest

It's time to get into scotch. Here's 10 incredible whiskies that will help you do do it without breaking the bank.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

Man Language: How To Talk Like Frank Sinatra!

Below is a dictionary of the secret man language of Frank Sinatra. Throw a few of these words into your conversations among friends.

This is advice, right?

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

Trader Joe's Best Buys, According to Employees

Here's the best food and drink you can buy at Trader Joe's.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

7 Surprising Truths About Very Wealthy People

I once interviewed a dozen millionaires, one at a time, as a personal research project. Although I'd not call them very wealthy by modern standards. It was in the 70′s. They all agreed,