THEY DIDN'T KNOW JACK
A Startup Tried To Disrupt The Grilled Cheese Sandwich. It Failed
The Melt had cash, technology and some of Silicon Valley’s finest minds — yet it failed to disrupt the humble sandwich.
AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD
A Casual Explanation Of Sports
One man's conflicted relationship with sports as a participant, observer and philosopher.
DISTURBING IMAGES
Dead By The Sword Of The Former Red Power Ranger
Ricardo Medina pled guilty in March to killing his roommate with a nearly 3-foot blade. He said it was self-defense; the victim’s family says it was murder.
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BOOM GOES THE, UH, WATER
Crazy Footage Shows Massive Underground Water Main Explosion In Ukraine
Luckily nobody was injured when an underground water pipe in Kiev, Ukraine blew a huge crater in the middle of a street.
SWIMMING WITH THE FISHES
Pro Wrestler Randy Orton Comes Outta Nowhere To RKO His Own Dang Son
Randy Orton and his family decided to spend a relaxing day at the pool Memorial Day weekend. However, like any good athlete, Orton takes no days off, which means nobody, not even his own family, is ever safe from a smackdown.
WISCONSINITES CAN'T SPELL 'WISCONSIN' :(
The Most Common Words That People Don't Know How To Spell In Every State
"Suspicious," we get. But "nanny"?
THEY MAY BE OVERSHARING
In China, Umbrellas And Basketballs Join The Sharing Economy
As Chinese entrepreneurs and investors pile in, some skeptical industry insiders are wondering: Has China reached peak sharing?
CALL HIM MAYBE
Trump Asked World Leaders To Call His Private Cellphone, And Other Trump News From Tuesday
All the Trump news you need to read today.
IT'S NOT ALL PRIVILEGES
The Man Trap
Traditional ideas of masculinity persist in the workplace, even though men are now expected to do more of the household chores — and work longer hours.
WHO'S DRIVING THIS THING?
Uber, But For Meltdowns
Sexual harassment, corporate-espionage charges, taking advantage of drivers: The company that practically courts bad PR is in an existential crisis.
WE BET THE HACKERS WANNACRY TOO
Why The WannaCry Attack Was One Of The Biggest And Strangest Computer Attacks Ever
Despite its widespread scope, the WannaCry Attack didn't seem to have any long-term effects on the world and the hackers reportedly only made $100,000 from the attack.
FREER PEOPLE, BETTER SCIENCE
Cutting H-1B Visas Endangers Scientific Progress For Everyone
The contribution of highly skilled foreign talent to US innovation and economic growth is well-established, and much of this growth is closely tied to academic research.
WE'RE WINNING BY LOSING
AI, The Humanity!
AlphaGo’s victory isn’t a defeat for humans — it’s an opportunity.
LONG LIVE THE KING
Ruthless Pupper Exacts Fluffy Revenge
Want to feel like an accomplice to a murder? Watch puppy playtime take a deeply dark turn.
TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF
Get Ready For Skyscrapers Made Of Wood. (Yes, Wood)
The age of timber has officially begun, and it’s set to transform the way our cities look and feel.
KNEES WEAK, WALKIN' ON SPAGHETTI
Watching This Guy Attempt The World's Longest Slackline Record Is Making Our Palms All Sweaty
Ultimately, he's probably pretty safe with his harness rig, but that doesn't mean this is something we would ever consider doing personally.
HOW ABOUT THEM?
Hunting Down The Lost Apples Of The Pacific Northwest
David Benscoter honed his craft as an investigator for the FBI and the United States Treasury, cornering corrupt politicians and tax evaders. The lost apple trees that he hunts down now are really not so different.
OUT TO SEA
Long Way Home
When I first wrote the Dutchman, ten years ago, he was sailing around the world alone for the sixth and final time. His plan, he said, was to keep on sailing, continuing this last circumnavigation until the day he died.
TAKE A MULLIGAN AND PUT ON YOUR SNORKEL
Well-Meaning Putz Flings His Golf Club Into A Lake
He just wanted to rescue his ball and carry on with the game. The universe had other plans.
IN THE OXYBENZONE
So, Is Sunscreen Going To Kill You?
How to protect your skin when there’s so much conflicting information out there.
'I AM LOVABLE! I AM LOVABLE!'
How The Self-Esteem Craze Took Over America
Sometimes, ideas that are a bit scientifically suspect catch on because they are too good to not believe.
TONGUE TIED
High-Level State Department Official Struggles To Explain The Tangled Spaghetti Of Trump's Foreign Policy
In a press conference, the acting Assistant Secretary of State was asked to explain how President Trump could criticize Iran's commitment to Democracy while standing next to Saudi Arabian leaders, where there isn't an electoral democracy. His answer had the finesse of that kid who gets called on, but didn't do the reading.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
Learn Everything You Need To Know About Cybersecurity (And Then Get Certified In It)
Study for the CISA, CISM, & CISSP Exams and maybe even jumpstart a new career.
A ROYAL FLUB
When Bad King John Lost The British Crown Jewels
In 1216, a group of King John’s men were traveling through some marshland when a flood engulfed them. Ever since, the whereabouts of the Crown Jewels has remained unknown.
NORDIC MOVE
The Prime Ministers Of Scandinavia, Finland And Iceland Reenacted President Trump's Orb Photo With A Soccer Ball
In between meetings about the UN's sustainable development goals for 2030, the leaders of the Nordic nations took the time to pose for a very snarky photograph.
HAVEN'T YOU READ THIS BEFORE?
My Déjà Vu Is So Extreme I Can't Tell What's Real Any More
When a brain tumor left Pat Long with persistent déjà vu, he began to question the very nature of reality.
A REAL ESTATESMAN
Meet The Real Jared Kushner
He’s a lot tougher than he looks.
WHY WE MOVE
Do Jobs Follow People Or Do People Follow Jobs?
According to a new study pulling numbers from 250 economic regions in Sweden, Norway and Finland, it all depends on what kind of jobs are created.
THE CENTER HOLDS
Watch A Server Room's Seismic Isolation Floor Protect It During The 2011 Japan Earthquake
In earthquake-prone areas, it's a good idea to design buildings — particularly those with valuable equipment — to withstand quakes. Surveillance video of a server room in Japan during the 2011 earthquake shows how the room's special floor kept the servers basically stationary.
THE FIRST BEST-SELLING DIET BOOK
Our Obsession With Calories Can Be Traced Back 100 Years — And It Hides A Much Bigger Problem
A century ago, doctor Lulu Peters introduced us to the calorie. Her teachings have been immortalized in our psyche, but nutritionists say it's time to move on.
SHE'S HAD BETTER WEEKS
Photographer Chronicles His Wife's Week-Long Labor
Documenting the experience as both a photojournalist and father, Michel Sauret has created a testament to his wife Heather’s strength — not to mention her patience.
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF CONFECTION
Watch Crystal Rose Candies Be Made By Hand And Feel A Quick Gasp Of Inner Peace
The head candy maker at "Lofty Pursuits" recognizes that calming words and a deft touch make all the difference when it comes to a very satisfying internet video.
WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
The Fascist History Of De-Extinction: The Nazis And The Aurochs
Modern critics worry about the consequences of bringing extinct species back. The Nazis weren't so concerned in their quest to bring back the aurochs.
A SERIES RUN AGROUND
The Complicated, Unfinished Legacy Of The 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Movies
There are two good "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, and then also there are two "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies that belong on any accurate list of the absolute worst films ever made.
IS IT REALLY ESSENTIAL?
A First Look At The Essential Phone
The Essential Phone, brought to us by the person who created Android, is finally ready for the spotlight. It's an incredibly audacious and ambitious project.
A BUSY GRILL IS A HAPPY GRILL
Gordon Ramsay's Guide To The Perfect Burger
It's nothing all that complicated, but Ramsay demonstrates the small tricks along the way that can have a big impact on your hamburger.
SAME OLD SHIT
It’s Time For 'Silicon Valley' To Disrupt Its Toxic Asian Stereotypes
The show questions what prevents progress in tech — but it should ask the same of itself.
APOCALYPSE COWL
The Prepper Obsession With Clothes
It's the end of the world — what are you wearing?
ONE NATION, UNDERWOOD
Is The New Season Of 'House Of Cards' Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Have To Say
Does the political intrigue swirling around Frank and Claire Underwood stay entertaining under a Trump presidency? Do we want our binge-watching to be ripped from the headlines?
ON THE BOARD
The Mesmerizing Moves Of A South Korean Longboarder
When Hyojoo Ko first took up longboarding, average Koreans didn't even know what the sport was. Fast forward just a few short years and Ko has transformed the sport into a national sensation.
CRACKING THE CODER
Why Do So Few People Major In Computer Science?
In 2005, about 54,000 people in the US earned bachelor’s degrees in computer science. That figure was lower every year afterwards until 2014, when 55,000 people majored in CS. Why has that number remained so low, despite high wages and prominence of Silicon Valley?
WHEN THE BOTS... ARE US
The Rise Of Auto-Complete Culture — And Why We Should Resist
Google wants to optimize self-expression and make us all sound the same.
4K? FORGET ABOUT IT
Researchers Discover A Method That Could Triple Our Screen Resolutions
A research team at the University of Central Florida has developed a new surface that allows the tuning of individual subpixels on a display.
SECRETS OF THE SOIL
Dirt Has A Microbiome, And It May Double As An Antidepressant
No one would blame you for not wanting your body to be infested with creatures from your garden. But maybe you should rethink your position.
JUST SAY NO TO CRIMINALIZING DRUG USE
Canada Figured Out How To Win The Drug War
Don't fight it.
