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A Young Magician Wanted to Build an Epic Magic Collection. Did He Go Too Far?

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:55:21 GMT

quote [Rory Feldman was accused of deceiving, defrauding, and stealing. But he says he’s been the target of a relentless smear campaign by a “magic mafia.”] Entry Comment: I am a seeker of everyday magic

As the Ocean Warms, a 'Cold Blob' in the Atlantic Has Puzzled Scientists. It Might Be a Warning Sign About a Key Current System

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:02:19 GMT

quote [A patch of water south of Greenland and Iceland has cooled by nearly 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1900. A new study suggests that it shows a crucial system of ocean currents is weakening, which could alter Earth's climate] Entry Comment: Given that our blood is just like the Atlantic,

PEACE AND FREEDOM - Official Video by Carsie Blanton and The Burning Hell.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:21:22 GMT

quote [*Eagle Scream*] Entry Comment: “The guiding principle of ruling elites was--and still is: When change threatens to rule, then the rules are changed.” -Michael MOTHERFUCKIN' Parenti

The Brits panning for gold

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:46:25 GMT

quote [In remote rivers, prospectors still hunt for treasure • Some spend 200 days a year searching • They even hold tournaments] Entry Comment: The British gold is flowing

Who Were the Original Monsters in “Now Is the Time of Monsters”?

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:36:03 GMT

quote [The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters.] Entry Comment: Following the quote trail all the way back to '88.

Inside the Food Truck Mafia Wreaking Havoc Around the National Mall

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:27:44 GMT

quote [Turf wars. Food and fire hazards. $15 ice-cream cones. How an organized network of unlicensed food trucks took over America's Front Lawn.] Entry Comment: making meals like a food truck

Death toll exceeds 20,000 across Europe in June 2026 heat wave

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:23:05 GMT

quote [mortality risk rises rapidly as daily maximum temperatures increase (Fig. 1c). Days above 40 ◦C cause a >6% increase in weekly mortality rates compared with days around 25 ◦C. In most cases, warmer regions in Europe appear less vulnerable to heat, consistent with evidence of adaptation – but this pattern reverses for days above 40 ◦C, with warmer regions experiencing greater mortality risk, potentially indicating fundamental limits to adaptation (Fig. 1a).] Entry Comment: The author's blog calls for better heat wave media representation – first-aid people here were indeed very alarmed. (Thumb)

Brocken Spectre: An Eerie Optical Phenomenon

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:58:52 GMT

quote [In northern Germany, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, between the rivers Weser and Elbe, stands a mountain that is home to mysterious legends and strange weather.] Entry Comment: The rare Brocken Spectre that shines in the rain

Don't Hang Up On AI Scammers. Do THIS Instead.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:22:56 GMT

quote [How to break any AI scam phone call in just a few easy steps] Entry Comment: Aardvark Aardvark Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque New Mexico Aardvark Aardvark.

WTV - What's This Video? Daily Music Video Guessing Game

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:42:03 GMT

quote [Can you guess the music video hidden beneath TV static? A free daily music video guessing game - like Wordle and Heardle but for music videos!] Entry Comment: And I don't boycott the music video channel