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Measles
Wife of White House official claims measles 'keep you healthy & fight cancer.' Not quite.
USA TODAY - Josh Hafner
The wife of White House communications director Bill Shine claimed Wednesday that the measles, now in an outbreak in New York and Washington states, "keep you healthy" and "fight cancer." The comments
Brexit
Here's an A to Z list of Brexit lies
gq-magazine.co.uk - Matt Kelly
Searching for an alphabetical outline of Brexit lies? Look no further. Matt Kelly is here to fill in the ABC of political mistruths If the alphabet …
Glasgow
The hilarious 14 different words for a piggyback in Glasgow
chroniclelive.co.uk - Magdalene Dalziel, Patrick Jack
Do you know what a carrycobag is? Visitors to Glasgow will be well aware that the city has its own unique way of speaking that can be hard to get used …
Electronics
Realism Creeps Into Driverless Dream
electronicsweekly.com - David Manners
The money hasn’t gone out of autonomous cars but it seems to be directed more narrowly and more sensibly these days. The old hope that we’d all have …
Business (Canada)
Venture Capital vs. Private Equity: Understanding The Difference
Forbes - Alejandro Cremades
With increasing coverage and interest in startups, fundraising and venture capital, many terms have become more ambiguous than ever. That can leave entrepreneurs pretty foggy on how they should really
Bose
Bose’s New Audio Sunglasses Are Actually Pretty Freaking Cool
gearpatrol.com - By Tucker Bowe
The Bose Frames ($200) are Bose’s first dive into eyewear. They’re sunglasses — available in two styles of frames, round (Rondo) or square (Aldo) — …
Classic Cars
1972 BMW 2002
bringatrailer.com
This 1972 BMW 2002 is a small-bumper, round-taillight example finished in Inka orange over a black interior. Power is from a 2.0-liter inline-four …
How to put your old phone to new use
CNET - by Marguerite Reardon
CNET’s Marguerite Reardon offers some of her favorite ways to breathe new life into an old smartphone.
World Economic Forum
Here's what household clutter does to your brain and body
weforum.org - Libby Sander
Many of us have started the year determined to be more organised: no more drawers full of plastic containers with missing lids, or lone socks. The …
Jennifer Aniston
'Jennifer Aniston cried in my lap': the inside story of Friends
The Guardian - Sirin Kale
Matthew Perry always had to have the last bit. They’d make fun of him for always wanting to have the last laugh. Paget Brewster My 12-year-old niece asked me for a T-shirt with “Central Perk” on it. She
World News
Mud, vegetation on new Pacific island baffle scientists
CNN - By Joshua Berlinger, CNN
(CNN) — Scientists who visited one of the world's newest and most unique islands last year discovered a mysterious, sticky mud, said NASA. The island is located in the South Pacific near Tonga and is called
Classic Cars
Modified 1970 Chevrolet C10
bringatrailer.com
This 1970 Chevrolet C10 is a Flareside pickup which underwent a custom build while with its previous owner. The project included cosmetic and …
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 tops list of vehicles that ‘bring the most joy’
Electrek - Fred Lambert
Tesla Model 3 is topping many lists these days like best-selling all-electric vehicles, best value retention, best-selling premium vehicles in the US, but now it is adding another one to the list: the
Mobile
Security flaw allows for spying over 5G, researchers warn
CNET - Alfred Ng
The new generation of connectivity brings a new generation of vulnerabilities.
Blockchain
It's Time To Explain Blockchain
Forbes - Nick Bawa
Since October 2017, when a British company added “blockchain” to its name and saw its stock price increase by 394%, the term blockchain has connoted an almost magical concept. Only a year later, the head
Weird
Man Wants to Sue Parents for Giving Birth to Him Without His Consent
odditycentral.com - By Spooky
A 27-year-old man from New Delhi, India, wants to take his parents to court for bringing him into this world without first asking for his …
Classic Cars
MINI development story. How Rover rebooted an icon with help from BMW
aronline.co.uk - Keith Adams
Created www.austin-rover.co.uk in 2001 and built it up to become the world's foremost reference source for all things BMC, Leyland and Rover Group, …
5 Clever Car Tricks for Winter
rd.com
How to prevent an icy windshield, quickly thaw a frozen lock, and more. Who likes scraping off ice—especially when you’re in a hurry? Save yourself …
Technology
You'd be surprised how many VPNs are owned by the same company
TNW - Matthew Hughes
The VPN industry has exploded over the past few years. Fuelled by a greater awareness of online security, a desire to watch geo-restricted content, and yes, piracy, more people are hiding their online
Classic Cars
A new DMC DeLorean could be with us for 2019!
autoclassics.com - Calum Brown
It's been something of a pipedream for DeLorean enthusiasts, but recent advancements in American law could see 325 new DMC12s hitting the streets …
Autos (UK)
The seven dos and don’ts for driving in ice and snow - how many do you know?
thesun.co.uk - By James Gratton
DRIVING in the snow and ice can be a daunting experience no matter your experience behind the wheel. So whether you've just landed your licence or had …
Environment
Why cold weather doesn’t mean climate change is fake
National Geographic
Environment Weather and climate aren't the same thing, meaning you can expect harsher winters in a warming world. 2 Minute Read A record-breaking cold snap is relentlessly descending on parts of the U.S.
Lifestyle
How You Draw an 'X' Reveals a Lot About Your Personality
Woman's Day - By Brie Schwartz
Are you a rebel or do you prefer balance? More divisive than the Oscar nominations, the most hotly contested thing on the internet right now isn't …
Ariana Grande
This parenting trick could help curb your kid’s tech addiction
Quartz
When my daughter was a preschooler in 2011, her request for technology was a simple choice between a talking cartoon dog or a Teletubbies video. But modern parenting has taken a wild turn. Games now come
LDAP
How to authenticate a Linux client with LDAP server
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
With OpenLDAP, you can manage users on a centralized directory server and then configure each desktop to authenticate to that server. If you exist …
Classic Cars
Supercharged 1969 Pontiac Firebird
bringatrailer.com
This 1969 Pontiac Firebird is powered by a supercharged 467ci V8 mated to a Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission and finished in white over a …
Lifestyle (UK)
How cold does it have to be to leave work? Employee rights in winter weather
inews.co.uk - Helen Johnson
The UK is in the grip of winter, with temperatures plummeting and snow sweeping the nation. But how cold does it legally need to be before you’re …
Lego
Watch: Chevy’s Life-Size Lego Truck Is Built to Perfection
Geek - By Genevieve Scarano
Chevy just unveiled its first-ever full-size Lego truck, and it’s the ride toy lovers have been waiting for. On Saturday, Chevy exhibited the Lego …
Technology
Disneyland Paris Rolls Out Wireless Payment System
Forbes - Christian Sylt
Theme park operator Disneyland Paris has launched a wireless system which allows guests to open hotel doors and pay for everything from park tickets to restaurants. It is a whole new world for the French
Public Health
You’d never see this ad now, but it used to be everywhere
news.com.au
Advertisers in the 1930s-50s used the catchphrase ‘doctors recommend!’ They even paid doctors to appear in advertisements to reassure people that …