The Inconvenient Truth About Monogamy
Do you think monogamy was put in practice to benefit women? Think again.
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Do you think monogamy was put in practice to benefit women? Think again.
The lensman behind "Sign O' The Times" talks about some of his most iconic Prince shots.
This was… quite a turn of events.
Using neural networks, YouTube channel Neural Networks and Deep Learning bumped up the frame rate of this video of a M65 Atomic Cannon artillery test from 24FPS to 48FPS.
Two years ago, Reddit had the internet's biggest QAnon problem. Today, that problem is gone — but the company can't really explain why.
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The Carolina Reaper comes for all of us.
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The philosopher and gender theorist discusses tensions in the feminist movement over trans rights.
A soothing instrumental cover of the iconic 1980s yacht rock song.
The population density of the country over 500 years ago is very different from its population density today.
We hope Nintendo is watching this guy's video and taking down notes.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci and Senator Rand Paul have a tense exchange about herd immunity at a Senate hearing on Wednesday.
Tired of taking calls in your bathroom? This home office can be built in your backyard in a single day.
A teenager asked that age-old question on TikTok, creating a viral backlash, and then, a thoughtful scientific debate.
"Did we get your attention? Good."
Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames, stars of the HBO docuseries "The Vow," on escaping Keith Raniere's cult NXIVM and what came after.
Hilary Duff gives a tour of her surprisingly rustic mansion, equipped with a chicken coop, in this edition of Architectural Digest's Open Door.
Here's a data visualization that shows that the majority of America's economic output is concentrated in and around its largest cities.
Dumbbells are impossibly expensive right now, thanks in large part to resellers taking advantage of a shortage.
"I thought we were doing a good thing, and after we altered the course of US politics and i made enough money to retire at 27, I realized I was wrong."
It's a perfect demonstration of the boycott effect, a phenomenon of sedimentation happening much faster in a vessel with inclined walls.
Earth may gain a new minimoon later this year, or the object could be a decades-old rocket booster.
The 73.5-foot wave Gabeira surfed in Nazaré, Portugal was the biggest wave anyone surfed in the 2019-20 winter season.
Pump the jams without ever having to deal with a wire again. Not only are the earbuds themselves wireless, but the case charges using the Qi standard.
A detailed explainer on how you make the most sumptuous English pie imaginable.
The massive Asian version is running out of habitat, raiding farms and killing the occasional human.
How manufacturers tried to sell consumers on a tiny DVD disc which was 8 centimetres in diameter.
What would a piano sound like if you replaced the strings with guitar string on all of its notes?
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Milo the parrot and tis owner have a delightful way of playing with each other.
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Former detective Brett Hankison was indicted on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.
Can you even fire a gun like this or will the other gun be destroyed?
An artist-activist catalogues the physical remnants and political legacies of "segregation walls," unassuming bits of racist infrastructure that hide in plain sight in American neighborhoods.
The four-day work week sounds like a fantastic idea, and in some cases, it really could work — but in all too many, it's still an impossible dream.
This insane paint job demonstrates the magic of thermochromatic pigments.
That's a good boy.
The richest man in the world hasn't issued a single grant for the $10 billion climate fund he announced seven months ago.
We are nothing but a tiny speck of dust in a universe of giants.
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Colonial exploitation made the indigenous Aztec people disproportionately vulnerable to epidemics. Indigenous accounts show their perspective.
It's so thick that it almost looks like a smoke screen.
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From the creator of "The Haunting of Hill House" comes a new ghost story loosely based on the 1898 horror novella "The Turn of the Screw." "The Haunting of Bly Manor" will be released on Netflix on October 9.
The acclaimed director has an unimpeachable body of work, but why isn't it more extensive? The answer lies in the long list of movies and TV shows that he hasn't made.
In his new book, "Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, And The Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty," Jeff Pearlman reveals the inner workings of the Kobe-Shaq dynasty, full of behind-the-scenes infighting, untold hilarity and endless controversy.
The US Supreme Court changed size seven times in its first 80 years, from as few as five justices to as many as 10. Now, some argue it's time to revisit the issue.
Working through your cinema backlog? This scratch-off poster is a wonderful visual representation of your film fandom.
Looking to get your exercise in wherever you are? This three-in-one paddle, ski and rowing machine folds down so small that you can even stash it in your luggage. It's raised over $3 million through crowdfunding, and it's still going strong.
If you're easily distracted from work or studying, these crowdfunded smart glasses are worth considering. Not only can they track distractions, but they can redirect you toward more productive behavior.
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