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  • Adhesive nose bridge strips for DIY face masks help keep my glasses clear

    These adhesive nose bridge strips help keep my glasses from fogging up. I have two masks that came with nose bridge strips sewn in. Those two are the only masks… Read the rest of the article: Adhesive nose bridge strips for DIY face masks help keep my glasses clear

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  • If you can work remotely, Barbados want you to come and stay for a year

    The Caribbean island nation of Barbados is issuing 12-month "Barbados Welcome Stamps" as an incentive for people to come and work remotely. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said people can… Read the rest of the article: If you can work remotely, Barbados want you to come and stay for a year

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  • New ad starring Kellyanne Conway highlights Trump's creepy relationship with his daughters

    Creepy TrumpWatch this video on YouTube "Creepy Trump," the new ad by the progressive group MeidasTouch, is, well, creepy. Kellyanne Conway's words — which were targeted at Joe Biden —… Read the rest of the article: New ad starring Kellyanne Conway highlights Trump's creepy relationship with his daughters

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  • Aedan's "Evolution" features vibrant flower and insect closeups

    Aedan – EVOLUTIONWatch this video on YouTube Aedan's EP Microclimat includes the single "Evolution," the video for which is a breathtaking series of extreme closeups of colorful insects and plants.… Read the rest of the article: Aedan's "Evolution" features vibrant flower and insect closeups

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  • The best (and worst) materials for DIY masks

    Vacuum cleaner filters are a good material to use in homemade masks, according to a study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection. Masks made from tea towels, cotton-blend fabrics, and… Read the rest of the article: The best (and worst) materials for DIY masks

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  • Melania statue in Slovenia is removed after it was burned by mysterious "vandals"

    U.S. first lady Melania Trump statue set on fire in SloveniaWatch this video on YouTube After a year of enduring the unfortunate sight of a Melania Trump statue — a… Read the rest of the article: Melania statue in Slovenia is removed after it was burned by mysterious "vandals"

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  • Trump's campaign against mail-in voting is backfiring by discouraging Republican absentee voters

    Trump has been railing against the idea of mail-in voting for a while now, even as he claims that it's fine sometimes, like when he does it, and even though… Read the rest of the article: Trump's campaign against mail-in voting is backfiring by discouraging Republican absentee voters

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  • Free downloads to print and assemble tiny papercraft arcade consoles

    French artist Paiheme Studio created these delightful papercraft arcade video game consoles to keep idle hands busy during the pandemic. They come in three styles, all beautifully displayed on their… Read the rest of the article: Free downloads to print and assemble tiny papercraft arcade consoles

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  • SCOTUS rules Donald Trump financial records must be released to NY DA, but House won't get tax returns before election

    The Supreme Court of the United States ruled Thursday in the Trump financial documents case, and upholds the Manhattan DA's subpoena. In a 7-2 decision, SCOTUS ruled that Manhattan District… Read the rest of the article: SCOTUS rules Donald Trump financial records must be released to NY DA, but House won't get tax returns before election

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  • Supreme Court says eastern half of Oklahoma is Native American land

    In its first of 3 decisions today, SCOTUS gives a nod to tribal sovereignty.

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  • Artist creates cool models of postapocalyptic levitating homes

    The Wind TeaserWatch this video on YouTube Felix Alejandro Hernandez R of Hernandez Dreamphography creates intricate fantastical models from possible dystopian futures, like his project "The Wind."

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  • Pixar director shows how to make flipbooks, from inside his closet

    Make Your Own Flipbook with Pixar’s Pete DocterWatch this video on YouTube To escape the noise of children playing, Pixar's Pete Docter (director of Monsters, Inc., Up, Inside Out, and… Read the rest of the article: Pixar director shows how to make flipbooks, from inside his closet

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  • Harvard and MIT are suing over the Trump administration's student immigration ruling

    As reported on Monday, July 6 (via NPR): Foreign students attending U.S. colleges that will operate entirely online this fall semester cannot remain in the country to do so, according… Read the rest of the article: Harvard and MIT are suing over the Trump administration's student immigration ruling

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  • 'The Wonder Years' but with a Black family

    "Reboot with a twist" alert. Deadline: ABC has handed a pilot production commitment to The Wonder Years, a new iteration of the network’s 1980s family comedy-drama. It comes from Dave… Read the rest of the article: 'The Wonder Years' but with a Black family

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  • The kitchen appliance helps you make high potency edibles right at home

    Unless you’re a regular cannabis user, you might be surprised to learn that the plant itself is basically just that — a plant. It’s not until you put cannabis under… Read the rest of the article: The kitchen appliance helps you make high potency edibles right at home

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  • Baroque punk papercraft bust by Asya and Dmitry Kozins

    Asya and Dmitry Kozins specialize in intricate wigs, costumes, and sculptures made of paper, like this "Baroque Punk" created for I.C.Art. Check out the short video below:

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  • The legal battle over those novelty Sea Monkeys and X-Ray Specs involves white supremacy and a 60s bondage film star

    Sea Monkeys — those little frozen brine shrimp that came with an elaborate aquatic playground that was never actually as cool as the marketing made it look — were invented… Read the rest of the article: The legal battle over those novelty Sea Monkeys and X-Ray Specs involves white supremacy and a 60s bondage film star

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  • "Promissory Note" marries MLK's moving words with music and imagery

    Promissory NoteWatch this video on YouTube Filmmaker Jazeel Gayle took a key passage from Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech and transformed it into a powerful short film… Read the rest of the article: "Promissory Note" marries MLK's moving words with music and imagery

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  • Your allergies are bad because of tree sexism

    I'm one of those people who's damn near allergic to everything — or at least, according to my doctor, to all forms of dust and tree pollen, which might as… Read the rest of the article: Your allergies are bad because of tree sexism

    • Thom Dunn
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  • In a pinch, this solar powered phone charger could just save the day

    With our smartphones serving as the vital tether that links us to the rest of our lives, it’s no wonder how low batteries and power emergencies can occasionally feel like… Read the rest of the article: In a pinch, this solar powered phone charger could just save the day

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