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The US Military Is Genetically Modifying Microbes to Detect Enemy Ships

12.18.18

By Daniel Oberhaus

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22 Years Ago, ‘Harold & Kumar’ Almost Sent Two Characters to a Very Different Fast-Food Chain

Krispy Kreme reportedly backed out right before filming, forcing the movie to replace its doughnut subplot with Hot Dog Heaven.

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By Tony Alpsen
Life

Gen Z Is Taking ‘Adult Gap Years’ to Recover From Burnout Instead of Waiting for Retirement

Young workers are stepping away from hustle culture to travel, rest, move home, or figure out what they actually want.

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By Sammi Caramela
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30 Years Ago, Quentin Tarantino Somehow Helped Rewrite One of the Worst ‘SNL’ Movies Ever

The notorious bomb grossed less than $61,000 on an $8 million budget.

2 hours ago

By Tony Alpsen
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Life

Researchers Accidentally Discovered a New Island in Antarctica After Bad Weather Changed Their Route

The island had only been marked as a vague “danger zone” before scientists aboard an icebreaker got close enough to map it.

2 hours ago

By Sammi Caramela
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Kevin James Once Tried to Play Billy Joel’s Piano, and Billy Joel Immediately Humbled Him

The King of Queens star became friends with Joel after a Florida concert and eventually started popping up during his live shows.

3 hours ago

By Tony Alpsen