Thursday, December 12, 2024

Is the Five-Second Rule True?

When Mississippi Once Banned "Sesame Street". How Elon Musk Backed Away From His Climate Crusade.

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December 12, 2024
Elon Musk, Spam, and Bizarre Gifts
Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors
 
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Must Read
'Eat What You Kill'
As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did the trail of patient harm and suspicious deaths.
Montana Free Press
J. David McSwane
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Chill Out
Are You Overreacting?
How to survive when provocations are a natural—and inescapable—part of life.
The New Yorker
Joshua Rothman
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Explainer
How Elon Musk Backed Away From His Climate Crusade
Once one of America's most outspoken voices on the threat of climate change, Elon Musk now argues these existential risks have been overstated.
The Washington Post
Pranshu Verma
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Bye Bye Junk
Drowning in Spam? Stop Giving Out Your Email Address - Do This Instead
Experience the life-changing magic of decluttering your inbox with these simple tips.
ZDNet
Ed Bott
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Perspectives
The Poverty of Homeownership
On both sides of the color line, to own one's home remains synonymous with freedom—even as real estate has repeatedly been proven a relentless driver of inequality.
Public Books
David Helps
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Important Tips
How to Reduce Formaldehyde Exposure in Your Home
The underregulated toxic chemical can be found in common household items from couches to clothes. We asked experts how you can reduce your exposure.
ProPublica
Topher Sanders
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Backstory
How Jaguar Lost Its Way - Long Before That Controversial Advert
What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand.
BBC InDepth
Theo Leggett
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Good to Know
Is the Five-Second Rule True? Don't Push Your Luck.
The scientific research on floor food has a clear answer.
Popular Science
Clarissa Brincat
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History
When Mississippi Once Banned "Sesame Street"
The show ran into problems during its first season in 1970 when a small group of Mississippi television consultants found it too controversial. The reason? Black cast members.
Mental Floss
Jake Rossen
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Just Because
5 Tales of Bizarre Holiday Gift-Giving
From elephants and hippos to fanfiction and sheep-shearing cake—what are you gifting this year?
Atlas Obscura
Roxanne Hoorn
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Yesterday's Most-Read Story
Nigella Lawson's Emergency Brownies Are Perfect for Small Households
This bite-sized recipe makes just two brownies.
The Kitchn
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
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