privacy 540 million Facebook users' data exposed by third party developers Cory Doctorow

skateboarding is not a crime Old sk00l pool deck vs new popsicle skateboard Jason Weisberger

Space US silver dollar coin design commemorating astronaut/schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe David Pescovitz

facebook In a panic over fleeing advertisers, Facebook launches PR blitz to announce it is "a mirror to society" Mark Frauenfelder

Gadgets Underwater scooters are a hot new way to enjoy your summer under the waves Boing Boing's Shop

art 'My uncle from Romania just built this out of recycled old parts from everyday objects' Xeni Jardin

Gadgets You can get 5 of these best selling apps for over 90% off their regular price Boing Boing's Shop

racism Apartment complex employee suspended for barring black residents from swimming pool Mark Frauenfelder

Chaos in America, O.J. Simpson framed by cops, and Brad Pitt’s saggy butt, in this week’s dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

racism Statue of scouting founder and Nazi sympathizer Robert Baden-Powell to be removed Rob Beschizza

tabloids Meghan runs off with Princess Diana’s jewels, Prince Andrew caught fleeing, and Ron Jeremy’s wood, in this week’s dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan

History Jayne Mansfield: Viral Warrior Matt Maranian

canada Canada man surprised to find moose in his swimming pool Rusty Blazenhoff

2020 Is 2020 over yet? This website will help you figure it out. Thom Dunn

mistakes were made Woman's toaster oven caught on fire, Whirlpool told her to take it up with a company in China Mark Frauenfelder

History Tony Hawk's first skateboard is now in the Smithsonian David Pescovitz

Technology Trump to sign social media executive order, after lashing out at Twitter Xeni Jardin

AI This politician does not exist Rob Beschizza

Gadgets The Coconut Light goes anywhere, fits anywhere, and it’s hypnotically cool Boing Boing's Shop

idiots in cars This is why putting a swimming pool in the back of a pickup truck won't work Mark Frauenfelder