Source: https://www.vox.com/2019/4/21/18223816/earth-day-2019-climate-change-plastic-extinction…
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Watch for moon, Jupiter, Lyrid meteors
That bright moon in the sky before sunup will drown most of the ongoing Lyrid meteor shower from view. But the moon offers its own delights, sweeping past Jupiter in the next few mornings. Source: https://earthsky.org/sky-archive/vega-lights-the-way-to-lyrid-meteor-radiant…
Akron’s ‘Pond Monster’ Versus Ohio’s Many Water Cryptids
Have you ever wondered why Ohio doesn’t have an official state monster? Me neither, but one reason might be it has too many mythical creatures, swimming monsters and other strange cryptids to choose just one. If the Loveland Frogman, the Minerva Monster, the Grassman or any other Buckeye State beasts are planning to lobby the… Read more » Source: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/04/akrons-pond-monster-versus-ohios-many-water-cryptids/…
Violent Attack Turns Man From Futon Salesman to Math Genius
Seventeen years ago, Jason Padgett was a drunk futon salesman living in Tacoma, Washington. Today, he’s a genius of theoretical mathematics. He has a talent for drawing fractals by hand, and can see complex numerical relationships unfold like flowers before his eyes. What caused this drastic transformation in Jason Padgett? He got hit in the… Read more » Source: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/04/violent-attack-turns-man-from-futon-salesman-to-math-genius/…
MoviePass Has Lost Over 90% of Its Subscribers in Less Than a Year, Leaked Documents Reveal
MoviePass users apparently hit the exits en masse after it scaled back the number of movies users could see each month. From a report: The flailing cinema-subscription provider has seen its subscriber rolls plunge from a peak of more than 3 million to just 225,000 in under a year, according to a new report. The numbers were reported by Business Insider,…
‘I Want What My Male Colleague Has, and That Will Cost a Few Million Dollars’
Women at the Salk Institute say they faced a culture of marginalization and hostility. The numbers from other elite scientific institutions suggest they’re not alone. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/18/magazine/salk-institute-discrimination-science.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
6 Ways to Use Your Smartphone More Wisely
Sofia Adamson – Instead of mindlessly staying glued to your screen, consider limiting the use of your smartphone to only these features and apps. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/17/6-ways-to-use-your-smartphone-more-wisely/…
Is It Time To Rethink the Fundamental Dynamics of Twitter?
At a TED conference, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said the social media company needs to rethink how they incentivize user behavior to combat abuse and misinformation. “He suggested that the service works best as an ‘interest-based network,’ where you log in and see content relevant to your interests, no matter who posted it — rather than a network where everyone…
A new study finds the opioid epidemic has led to tens of billions in lost tax revenue
It’s already the deadliest drug overdose crisis in US history. But it’s also affecting the economy and budgets. The opioid epidemic cost the federal government $26 billion in lost tax revenue between 2000 and 2016, and state governments $11.8 billion, according to a new study published in Medical Care. The study combines previous research and… Continue reading A new study finds the opioid epidemic has led to tens of billions in lost tax revenue
Paranormal Encounters at Japan’s Haunted Suicide Forest
At the foot of Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji, lying sprawled amongst some of the most majestic scenery in Japan, lies the haunted destination of broken souls known as Aokigahara, often referred to as the “Sea of Trees” and more infamously as the demon infested “Suicide Forest.” Aokigahara Forest lies at the northwest base of the picturesque… Continue reading Paranormal Encounters at Japan’s Haunted Suicide Forest