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Gadgets 1950s Morse key turned into a USB keyboard Rob Beschizza

cars Car horns used to communicate "filthy language" David Pescovitz

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Science Laser "porch light" could be a beacon for ETs David Pescovitz

music How Amazonian drum communication sounds (and acts) like human speech David Pescovitz

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trumpism Utah's paper of record calls for Orrin Hatch to step down: "his utter lack of integrity that rises from his unquenchable thirst for power" Cory Doctorow

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Games The 20 games you shouldn't miss in 2016 Brandon Boyer

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