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war and conflict

The UN Is Warning Countries It’s a Terrible Idea to Stop Accepting Syrian Refugees

The UN is warning nations that have pledged to accept Syrian refugees not to backtrack on their promises in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks.
Samuel Oakford
11.17.15
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The Prickly History of Pubes in Porn

Although recent debates about the disturbing lack of pubic hair in pornography have centered around contemporary feminism, women have been trimming their hedges for centuries.
Shawn Binder
11.17.15
Design

Weather-Activated Textiles Ensure Nothing Rains On Your Parade

Fabrica uses hydrochromic ink to create textiles with patterns only visible when wet.
Anya Tchoupakov
11.17.15
asia & pacific

Justin Trudeau Steps Off a Plane in the Philippines and Into a Pile of Canadian Garbage

When he landed in Manila Tuesday, a red carpet was waiting for Justin Trudeau along with fresh pressure from local activists to clean up at least 50 containers of garbage a Canadian company shipped to the Philippines in 2013.
Hilary Beaumont
11.17.15
terror in paris

Anonymous Launches New Operation Against Islamic State Supporters After Paris Attacks

Members of the hacktivist collective say they’re trying to identify and report "supporters of people behind the Paris attacks," but critics are questioning their motives.
Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn
11.17.15
Features

40oz Beats: A Brief History of Malt Liquor in Hip Hop

From Eazy-E to Wu-Tang Clan, hip hop performers have a long history of celebrating the low quality, cheap and strong booze.
Tim Scott
11.17.15
News

Google Is Fixing a Dangerous Gmail Bug That Could Let Others Impersonate You

The internet giant vowed to fix a bug in the Gmail Android app after initially underestimating the flaw.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
11.17.15
short circuit

Spotify Doesn't Make Artists Enough Money, But Maybe Your Listening Data Will

New “Fan Insights” dashboard will tell artists more about their fans.
Rachel Pick
11.17.15
leadership by giving no fucks

Mike Leach Gives No Fucks, And That's Why Washington State Is Winning

Mike Leach seems to care as little as ever. It's the best explanation for how the Cougars have finally found success again.
Mike Piellucci
11.17.15
Art

No One Knows What Created This Forest of Deformed Trees

Witchcraft? Snowfall? German photographer Kilian Schönberger made a photo series about the most mysterious forest in Europe.
Leander Roet
11.17.15
vodka

Accusations and Insults Are Flying in the UK's Artisanal Vodka Wars

Chase says that they don’t make their vodka from scratch the way his Chase Distillery does, despite claiming that they do. Instead, Chase says his competitors start with something called “neutral spirit,” which is a ready-made, high-proof alcohol.
Alex Swerdloff
11.17.15
Tech

Will the Paris Attacks Lead Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Encryption Apps?

Privacy advocates worry that governments will use terrorism as an excuse to take away people's right to secure communication.
Cole Kazdin
11.17.15
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