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Gadgets 8 multitools that break the "Swiss Army Knife" mold Boing Boing's Shop

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toys Twistable snake reminds me of my childhood Jason Weisberger

chain reactions The latest marble chain reaction video is the best so far Mark Frauenfelder

Science This toilet seat checks your heart health David Pescovitz

politics Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of The House, 116th Congress is most diverse ever Xeni Jardin

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fake news Kidnapping solved, Tom Cruise’s love plot, and inside Area 51 – in this week’s fact-challenged tabloids Peter Sheridan

toys Silly Putty is fun for most everyone Jason Weisberger

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art Gorgeous, betentacled machined sculpture from Chris Bathgate: the BU 622411311751 Cory Doctorow

happy mutants Wonderful marble run made out of fidget spinners, and a parable about accessibility and abled people Cory Doctorow