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Niche Dating Sites Are Making People Dumber
The problem with matching two people who believe that lizard people control the world's currency from the sewers of L.A. is that they could have kids who will carry on their batshit ideas.
Rick Paulas
7.29.16
Pokemon

The Couple Who Invented Pokémon Go Sex Toys to Make You Squirtle
If you've ever wanted to shove Pikachu up your butt, your time has come.
Zing Tsjeng
7.29.16
Can I Hack It

The Hacker Who Turns Office Equipment into Bugging Devices
A clever hack could broadcast sensitive secrets over radio frequencies.
MOTHERBOARD STAFF
7.29.16
Expert Witness with Robert Christgau

A Lori McKenna Special: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean looks at a good portion of the folk singer-songwriter's discography upon the release of her tenth album, 'The Bird & the Rifle.'
Robert Christgau
7.29.16
thump news

SoundCloud Reportedly Just Slapped a Billion Dollar Price Tag On Itself—And Might Be Going on the Market
According to a report from Billboard, the German-based streaming platform is looking to join the three comma club.
Philipp Kutter
7.29.16
crime & drugs

Toronto cop sentenced to six years in teen's death gets bail
Constable James Forcillo is appealing his conviction of attempted murder after a judge on Thursday concluded that his use of force against teen Sammy Yatim was "unnecessary, unreasonable, and excessive" and "an egregious breach of trust."
Rachel Browne
7.29.16
Interviews

'Please Kill Me,' 20 Years Later
Authors Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain reflect on writing one of the most important rock books ever.
Elyssa Goodman
7.29.16
DIY

The Supreme Court Will Consider a Case About Cheerleading Uniforms
A case headed to the Supreme Court in the fall considers when fashion and accessories are protected by copyright.
Charles Duan
7.29.16
Art

America Is Made of Guns | Insta of the Week
Michael Murphy's isomorphic vision of America is more than meets the eye.
Beckett Mufson
7.29.16
but where will united get the money from?

Cherries Trust Considering Legal Action Against Manchester United Over Inadequate Bomb Scare Compensation
Bournemouth’s Supporters Trust could make a group claim against United, with the club refusing to meet their demands for remuneration in light of last season’s dud bomb scare.
UK Sports Staff
7.29.16
monopolies on welshness

Welsh Football Team Not Welsh Enough to be Honoured at Welsh Cultural Festival
The Welsh national team will not be honoured at this year's Eisteddfod, because an Archdruid is upset that several players do not speak Welsh.
Jim Weeks
7.29.16
Art

Wingardium Leviosa! | GIF Six-Pack
There's a new Harry Potter book, so let's levitate stuff!
Beckett Mufson
7.29.16
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