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Ricky Gervais mocks celebs in the 'I Take Responsibility' anti-racism PSA
Comedian Ricky Gervais had some fun at the expense of the A-listers who appeared in a new public service announcement attempting to combat racism.
Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff
The 4 Best Manly, All-American Movies Of 2019
It goes against every liberal piety to portray the hippies as evil, but Quentin Tarantino points out that it spawned a murderous cult in Hollywood.
Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff
The "Foodie Call": A Third of Women Admit to Going on Dates Just for a Free Meal
The “Foodie Call”: A Third of Women Admit to Going on Dates Just for a Free Meal
Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff
Who Is Your Favorite James Bond Actor?
Six men have inhabited the role. Only one can do it best.
Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff
Chuck Norris is Hosting a Chuck Norris Look-Alike Event in Texas | Mental Floss
Attendees will get a “sweet belt buckle,” fake beard, and a “Chuck Norris style T-shirt” to assist in the look.
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Tech | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook, Reddit get low marks for handling of Holocaust denial content
The two companies, along with Discord and Steam, get a "D" in a report card prepared by the Anti-Defamation League. Facebook disagrees with the grade.
Science & Technology | Tech
Wi-Fi slow? Best ways to fix Wi-Fi problems
There are plenty of reasons your Wi-Fi keeps slowing down: signal congestion, router location, firmware issues, hardware limitations, or even the physical size of your home. Then again, it could just be your neighbors.
Science & Technology | Tech
Twitter and White House deny claims that researcher hacked Trump’s account
Security researcher and ethical hacker Victor Gevers claims he breached Trump’s Twitter feed by guessing his password. Twitter and the White House denied the report.
Science & Technology | Tech
You can now stake your claim in Apple’s $500 million iPhone slowdown settlement - The Verge
If you owned an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, SE, 7, or 7 Plus that was slowed down by Apple’s battery management, you can now file a claim as part of the $500 million class action lawsuit settlement.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple will extend the lifespan of your AirPods by choosing when they charge - The Verge
iOS 14, Apple’s latest iPhone operating system, will extend the lifespan of your AirPods by predicting when to finish completely charging them. A similar feature was released previously on iPhones and MacBooks.
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Music | Music
Music | Music
Sunday Conversation: Sammy Hagar And Rick Springfield On Their Rum Business, Wanting To Tour Together And Taking Over Catalina
Sammy Hagar brought fellow rocker Rick Springfield into his Beach Bar Rum business. And now the two tell me they have much bigger plans, from touring together to a monthly party in Catalina.
Music | Music
Editor Searches for the Source Photos of Everyone on the Cover of 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
Since 2017, editor Chris Shaw has embarked on the very noble, if not thankless task of tracking down and identifying the source photos of every person who
Music | Music
The reason why The Rolling Stones hated ‘Between The Buttons’
Why did The Rolling Stones hate 'Between The Buttons'? Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have both been extremely critical of the 1967 record over the years.
Music | Music
Keith Richards: "This thing is designed to keep us apart, and everything we want to do is be together"
It’s doubtful that there’s any single individual in the rock firmament more deserving of the accolade ‘needs no introduction’ than Keith Richards. In living the ‘Human Riff’ legend for almost 60 years, the Rolling
Music | Music
From Chuck Berry to Muddy Waters: 15 of Keith Richards’ favourite songs
We've pulled together a list of Keith Richards 15 most inspirational songs and musicians as we look at the songs which shaped The Rolling Stones guitarist
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Guitar: Gear & Tips | Music
Music | Guitar: Gear & Tips
The Rolling Stones – Let It Bleed: Keith Richards guitar lesson
In the final part of our guitar lessons focussed on classic 1969 albums, we enrole at Keef's slide school
Music | Guitar: Gear & Tips
Learn 6 of the most famous guitar chords in the history of rock
From the Beatles to Bond and beyond
Music | Guitar: Gear & Tips
Guitar lesson: how to play 3 of the best David Bowie riffs | MusicRadar
Learn the guitar licks from a trio of hits
Music | Guitar: Gear & Tips
Gibson PAF Humbuckers: Why Are They So Revered, and How Do They Really Sound? | GuitarPlayer
Is the PAF’s purported “magic” just hype, the inflated elitism brought on by the laws of supply and demand?
Music | Guitar: Gear & Tips
Do vintage electric guitars really sound better with age?
In this opinion piece, vintage-guitar expert Huw Price goes head-to-head with the myth that, like a fine wine, vintage guitars improve with age.
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Movies & Television | Entertainment
Entertainment | Movies & Television
Tarantino’s ‘Star Trek’ Idea Is an ‘Earthbound’ 1930s Gangster Movie, and It’s Not Dead Yet
Tarantino's idea was based on the episode "A Piece of the Action" from the second season of "Star Trek: The Original Series."
Entertainment | Movies & Television
Exploring Quentin Tarantino’s Cinematic Universe: Explaining how all his films are connected
Seeing how Quentin Tarantino's Cinematic Universe connects Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Reservoir Dogs and more.
Entertainment | Movies & Television
No Time to Die plot details reveal Bond movie’s opening, SPECTRE connections
Daniel Craig’s final James Bond movie changed release dates to November 25, 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and shelter in place orders. But now new details about Rami Malek’s villain, the action sequences, and ties to Blofeld and Spectre, are making the
Entertainment | Movies & Television
Amazon Prime Video doesn't get the credit it deserves
People don't talk about Amazon Prime Video as much as Netflix, but they should. The service offers loads of great content and is affordable.
Entertainment | Movies & Television
That Time When Johnny Cash and Kirk Douglas Had 'A Gunfight'
As the 1960s dawned, Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas became a screen legend with a single role, in the historical epic Spartacus. At around the same time, Johnny Cash, a larger-than-life country-music star, would make an inauspicious big-screen debut in Five Minutes to Live, with results that would suggest he was a much more effective singer than actor.
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Man's Best Friend | Pets & Animals
Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend
Why Fireworks Scare Some Dogs But Not Others
Canine scientists investigate why loud sounds cause some dogs to lose their cool and offer insight on effective treatment
Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend
Dogs might be able to detect coronavirus in humans, researchers say
Like medical detection dogs that can sniff out cancer or Parkinson's, canines might be able to help with rapid, non-invasive screening for coronavirus.
Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend
A Dog Will Deliver You Bottles Of Wine Outside This Maryland Shop
Stone House Urban Winery in Hagerstown, MD, is currently going viral thanks to some adorable photos of their delivery dog Soda who brings wine bottles out to customers as a sort of no-contact delivery, according to WJLA.
Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend
Shelter Makes Dog An 'Office' Parody Video To Help Him Find A Home!
He's been waiting two years — and he's such a good boy ❤
Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend
The New Dog Sport: A Dog’s Nose Work Is Never Done | The Outline
Nose work is a new sport in which dogs seek out specific scents. It’s also an opportunity to let dogs do what they do best.
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Travel | Travel
Travel | Travel
Remembering U.S. Airlines That Are No Longer With Us
Earlier today the CEO of Boeing said a major U. S. airline might go out of business as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Here's a look at some of my favorite airlines that are no longer with us.
Travel | Travel
10 U.S. Beaches Where You Can Drive Right Up to the Water - Coastal Living
From national parks to beach party hot spots, these are the best places in the U.S. to get some sand in your treads.
Travel | Travel
The World's Longest Flight Is so High-Tech You Won't Even Get Jet Lag
This Singapore Airlines plane is specially designed to cut jet lag and make a 19-hour flight bearable, and dare we say, actually enjoyable.
Travel | Travel
How to See a Dozen Presidential Homes in One Road Trip for Less Than $220 | Mental Floss
Want to see the country while indulging your love of all things presidential? These three road trip itineraries show you how to get from place to place without breaking the bank.
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News | News
News | News
Polish Online Gift Shop Removes ‘Burn a Big Jew’ Candle Following Protest From Anti-Racist Association
A picture of the candle shaped as a stereotypical Jew holding a gold coin on sale in Poland. Photo: Screenshot. …
News | News
President Biden’s nominee to lead the DOJ’s civil rights division accused Chicago cops of ‘demonizing survivors’ by asking for access to Jussie Smollett’s phone
Just a quick flashback, because when we read this story from the Daily Caller it reminded us that at some point we’d written about the problem of the “calcified pineal gland.” A guy with half-a-million subscribers on YouTube but whose Twitter account has
News | News
Meghan Claims Racism Prevented Archie From Being A Prince. The Rule Barring His Title Dates To 1917.
In their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey Sunday night, Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, indicated that at least Meghan believed
News | News
Report: 2020 Saw The ‘Largest Percentage Increase’ In Homicides In American History
2020 may have seen the single largest increase in homicides in American history, with nearly every city reporting data showing a spike.
News | News
Massive explosion that rocked Nashville was ‘intentional act’
A massive blast rocked downtown Nashville early Christmas morning when a vehicle exploded, according to reports.
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Science & Space | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Historic NASA Launch Platform Will Be Demolished
NASA’s Mobile Launcher Platform-2—a structure involved in the Apollo and Space Shuttle missions—is in the process of being torn down.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Here’s how astronauts vote from space
NASA has a system in place so that astronauts who are in space can still cast their votes in elections. The process is relatively straightforward, with a unique ballot sent electronically that only the voter can access.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
X-37B space plane launches on its most ambitious mission to date | Engadget
The X-37B space plane has launched carrying its most experiments ever -- and an endurance record to challenge.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Attention Aspiring Astronauts: Challenge Yourself With SpaceX's ISS Docking Simulator
Before SpaceX sends its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station, see what the astronauts onboard will experience with this free docking simulator.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
South Korea says recovered coronavirus patients who tested positive again did not relapse: Tests picked up 'dead virus fragments'
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was worried the virus was reactivating after people recovered, but scientists dismissed the fear.
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Technology | Science & Technology
Science & Technology | Technology
Google Maps finally brought one of its best new features to iPhone
Just over a month after it arrived on Android, Incognito mode is rolling out for Google Maps on iOS this week. It’s just one way that Google is handing the reins to back to users when it come…
Advice | Advice & Self-Help
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
How To Properly Tip Housekeepers, Bellhops And Other Hotel Staff | HuffPost
Because you don't wan't to look like a cheapskate.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
Simple Mistakes Everyone Makes at the Grocery Store - Thrillist
Most grocery stores aren't going to try actively screwing you... but they all set up situations where you can easily screw yourself.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Here’s How To Get Food Safely Delivered During Coronavirus
During the coronavirus shutdown, Americans have been advised to practice social distancing, which means avoiding crowded places, which include restaurants, coffee shops, bars, or large gatherings. That doesn’t mean, however, that people still cannot
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Red Meat Rethink: Go ahead and have that steak, and hold the climate politics
The medical-academic complex is experiencing a bad case of indigestion over new research this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine that rescinds the longtime recommendation to eat less red meat. Climate politics is now infecting even nutritional science.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
12 Grilling Mistakes Everyone Makes | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Politics | Politics
Politics | Politics
Twitter Censors Criticism of BLM Founder Buying $1.4 Million Home In Predominantly White Neighborhood
We have been discussing the expanding censorship on Twitter and social media. The latest example involves the story of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors, 37, and her purchase of a $1.4 million home in a secluded area of Los Angeles whose
Politics | Politics
Vaccine Passports Are A Serious Threat To American Civil Liberties
Are Americans supposed to accept that the government, private employers, and businesses such as airlines and Costco, may stop you and demand that you show your COVID-19 papers?
Politics | Politics
Progressives against Civil Rights | City Journal
As activists trade equality for “equity,” they jettison the principles of the civil rights movement.
Politics | Politics
Six-Foot Social Distancing Is On the Way Out But How We Got There In the First Place Is the Real Story
I'd feel better if they'd sacrificed a rooster and read the entrails
Politics | Politics
"Progressive" members of Congress’ breathtaking lies about vaccines and Israel
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
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Business | Business & Finance
Business & Finance | Business
Fry's Electronics abruptly goes out of business
Fry’s Electronics — a big-box retailer that grew rapidly in the 1990s with a chain of giant and sometimes wildly decorated stores — abruptly announced that it’s going out of business. The San…
Business & Finance | Business
The True Failure Rate of Small Businesses
Understanding how and why businesses fail can help prepare you for success.
Business & Finance | Business
How To Invest In Startups – Forbes Advisor
Startup investing is potentially lucrative, but it’s important to understand that it comes with big risks. Here’s what you need to know to begin investing in startups.
Business & Finance | Business
Enough With Working From Home, Amazon Is Making a Big Bet on Getting Back to the Office
The ecommerce and tech giant is investing $1.4 billion in offices and adding 3,500 jobs in 5 cities. The question is whether workers will be as excited about it.
Business & Finance | Business
Venture Capital Is Not The Funding Reality Of Most Startups—Here’s What Is
In reality, less than 1% of startups get investment capital. Don't worry, you have many other funding options.
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Money & Finance | Business & Finance
Business & Finance | Money & Finance
9 Tombstone Behind-The-Scenes Facts You Might Not Know
If you consider yourself a big fan of Westerns and you love Tombstone, here are some behind-the-scenes facts you should know.
Business & Finance | Money & Finance
Why it’s not so crazy that stocks are rising even though 26 million people are out of work
The are many reasons for the stock market’s buoyancy — from incentives in the industry to retirement-account purchases to behavioral biases.
Business & Finance | Money & Finance
5 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Benefit With Minimal Effort | The Motley Fool
Getting more out of Social Security has never been easier.
Business & Finance | Money & Finance
How to retire successfully when starting from scratch at age 50
This is the first of a four-part series on how to retire successfully when starting from scratch at age 50.
Sports | Sports
Sports | Sports
Stephen Jackson Moronically Defends DeSean Jackson Hitler Post
One of the major stories of the day involved Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson sharing a quote that was probably inaccurately attributed to Adolf Hitler about Jews and black people, and some praise for decades-long anti-semite Louis Farrakhan, and later apol
Sports | Sports
Revisiting Yogi Berra, the unlikely hero of the Yankees - Pinstripe Alley
Jon Pessah’s new biography, "Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask", portrays the fan-favorite in a gentler, more contemplative light.
Sports | Sports
Why Tom Brady Chose the Buccaneers - The Ringer
The greatest quarterback of all time is going to … Tampa Bay? It may seem like an odd marriage at first, but a deeper look at the details shows this union makes plenty of sense for both sides.
Sports | Sports
Even Rob Lowe’s brother is making fun of his NFL hat at the Niners-Packers game
"Rob Lowe just rooting for a good game and success of the league"
Sports | Sports
Chiefs Defeat Titans and Advance to Super Bowl For First Time Since 1970
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Titans overcame a first half deficit to advance to Super Bowl LIV.
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Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
The Truth About Nation Of Islam Complicates That Capitol Attack Media Want To Forget
Crucial details can complicate the narrative. And we couldn't allow that, could we?
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Why even the most advanced fighter jets still have internal guns
The most advanced jet in the world are still equipped with internally mounted guns for threats that high-tech weapons can't counter.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
6 Strange Maritime Mysteries | Mental Floss
From the Bermuda Triangle to the Mary Celeste, here are some of the most puzzling enigmas of the deep.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
US Army's new uniforms have been modelled on those from WWII & designed to honor 'the greatest generation'
Soldiers and officers were measured up for the dark-green jackets and pants for the first time this week as the uniform was rolled out in several units across the US.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
Finding America at a Back-Roads Gas Station – American Greatness
DICKERSON, Md.—Everything happens for a reason.
At least that's what people tell you when your plans go south.
Driving from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., recently, I did as I nearly always do: I clicked the "avoid highways" option on Google Maps and c
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History | History
History | History
Last Documented Civil War Widow Dies At 101
The last publicly documented widow of a Civil War veteran died last month at the age of 101. "It is my sad duty to report the death of Helen Viola
History | History
One of President John Tyler's Grandsons Has Died
Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr. died on September 26, 2020—175 years after his grandfather John Tyler left the White House in 1845.
History | History
A World War II Veteran Recalls Shooting Down Nazis In His P-38 Lightning
Jim Kunkle did it all. He flew the Lightning. He shot down German fighters. He earned America’s second highest award for valor in battle.
History | History
75 Years Later, It's Clear Truman Was Right To Drop The Atomic Bomb
Ultimately, the decision to use atomic weapons against Japan hastened the end to WWII, halted further Soviet aggression, and saved millions of lives.
History | History
The first vice president of color was a Republican elected over 90 years ago
Joe Biden's pledge to choose a woman as his running mate, and his consideration of several black female officeholders for the role, has spurred considerable chatter about diversity in the nation's second-highest office.
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Cars | Cars & Motorcycles
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
6 Iconic Automotive Brands That Could Vanish in the Next 10 Years • Gear Patrol
The last few years have been good to the automotive world, but if things turn sour, these well-known brands could find themselves on the chopping block.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Bill To Stop Keyless Ignitions From Killing Drivers Likely To Pass Or Force NHTSA To Act
A new bill forcing NHTSA to adopt a rule governing keyless starters on vehicles has a good chance of passing, or at least forcing the safety agency to act.
Film | Entertainment
Entertainment | Film
These are the best spy thrillers to stream right now
From Amazon Prime to Disney+ (yes, really), we’ve rounded up the ten best spy thrillers to take you to the edge of your seat…
Entertainment | Film
What's The Best Film Of The Past Decade? Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Weighs In
The Oscar-winning director speaks about what movie he enjoyed the most over the past decade.
Entertainment | Film
The Definitive Ranking of Quentin Tarantino Movies
From ’Reservoir Dogs’ to ’Pulp Fiction’ to ’The Hateful Eight,’ which one is the best?
Entertainment | Film
Quentin Tarantino Shares a Brad Pitt Story Behind 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' | Hollywood Reporter
Long before the cameras started rolling on 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino were already on the same page. They just didn’t know it yet.
Entertainment | Film
New Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio movie poster slammed by fans for 'looking Photoshopped'
Many fans are not happy with the promotional cover for Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt’s upcoming blockbuster.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Isolating COVID-19 Preexisting Condition Data After the Confusing 6% Statement From the CDC
The CDC statement that 6% of deaths were caused by COVID-19 only was not an accurate reflection of the number of deaths that include a preexisting condition
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Should You Wear Gloves to the Grocery Store During Coronavirus?
With more protective measures being recommended against coronavirus, like wearing masks, many people wonder if they should also wear gloves to the grocery store or outside. Here's what doctors say about wearing gloves right now during coronavirus.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
4 Myths About Food Shopping During the Coronavirus
A public health expert states the truth about COVID-19 and groceries, including myths about washing fruit in soapy water and leaving food out for 3 days.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
What Does the New Coronavirus Do to Your Body?
Why and how the coronavirus hijacks your cells, and how your body rallies its immune system to try to fend off COVID-19.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Your Ultimate Guide to Running and Weight Loss
You can lose weight by running—even 100 pounds or more. Discover the best running routines, plus what to eat before, during and after to keep weight down.