The Great Seattle Pot Heist

The Great Seattle Pot Heist
A rash of marijuana thefts has Seattle growers wondering: Is the government leading the thieves right to them?

August 23, 2019 at 06:57PM
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The Largest Electric Vehicle In The World Produces More Power Than It Uses

The Largest Electric Vehicle In The World Produces More Power Than It Uses
Since electric vehicles can recover energy through regenerative braking rather than wasting that energy as heat in a traditional braking system, the extra weight the dump truck carries on the way down a hill actually delivers more energy to the batteries than the truck used on the way up.

August 23, 2019 at 06:57PM
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The Exclusive Inside Story Of The Fall Of Overstock’s Mad King, Patrick Byrne

The Exclusive Inside Story Of The Fall Of Overstock’s Mad King, Patrick Byrne
On Thursday, Patrick Byrne, the founder and longtime CEO of former e-tailing giant Overstock.com, resigned, citing his involvement as a federal informant in the investigation of accused Russian spy Maria Butina. That's not the whole story. This is.

August 24, 2019 at 02:01AM
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I Visited 47 Sites. Hundreds Of Trackers Followed Me

I Visited 47 Sites. Hundreds Of Trackers Followed Me
For several days this spring, I lived my life through this Invasive Firefox, which logged every site I visited, all the advertising tracking servers that were watching my surfing and all the data they obtained.

August 23, 2019 at 05:50PM
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Bird Twitter Is My Oasis In Internet Hell

Bird Twitter Is My Oasis In Internet Hell
I've found a place to clear my head when I'm stressed by my impending deadlines or when a troll emails me a death threat. It's what I wish the internet could always be.

August 24, 2019 at 05:22PM
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Turns Out A Road Made Of Solar Panels Was, In Fact, A Bad Idea

Turns Out A Road Made Of Solar Panels Was, In Fact, A Bad Idea
There will be some hiccups on our path to a more environmentally-friendly future. Some hiccups, like exploding electric cars, will be bigger than others. So, I’m willing to excuse France for the very, very predictable failure of their solar panel road.

August 23, 2019 at 02:00AM
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The New American Homeless

The New American Homeless
Housing insecurity in the nation's richest cities is far worse than government statistics claim. Just ask the Goodmans.

August 22, 2019 at 08:06PM
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They Bought Trendy 'Teacup Pigs.' Now They've Got Enormous Hogs

They Bought Trendy 'Teacup Pigs.' Now They've Got Enormous Hogs
"From getting nightly snuggles from a 200-pound pig — quite literally hogging the bed — to having your sweet baby ejaculate for 10 solid minutes on your motorcycle."

August 23, 2019 at 11:21PM
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Justin Trudeau: The Rise And Fall Of A Political Brand

Justin Trudeau: The Rise And Fall Of A Political Brand
Thanks to his clever use of social media, he was dubbed the first prime minister of the Instagram age — but after four years in power, cracks in his image have started to show.

August 22, 2019 at 11:28PM
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I miss Microsoft Encarta

I miss Microsoft Encarta
We could barely believe that a whole bookshelf of Encyclopedias was now in our pockets. I spent hours and hours just wandering around random articles in Encarta. The scope of knowledge was overwhelming, but accessible.

August 22, 2019 at 08:16PM
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We Are Honestly In Awe At The Size Of This Big Cat

We Are Honestly In Awe At The Size Of This Big Cat
Are you looking to adopt a cat that will likely need to be fed several pounds of food on a daily basis? A cat that might crush you in your sleep should he decide to cuddle? Well, meet BeeJay.

August 22, 2019 at 09:50PM
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Welcome To Palmerston Island, Population 35

Welcome To Palmerston Island, Population 35
Reachable only by boat, this remote Pacific atoll is inhabited by descendants of a footloose Englishman. The idyllic vibe is unmistakable, but it's tested by the realities of living in a very vulnerable place in a warming world.

August 22, 2019 at 07:12PM
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Seattle Has Figured Out How To End The War On Drugs

Seattle Has Figured Out How To End The War On Drugs
While other cities are jailing drug users, Seattle has found another way.

August 23, 2019 at 11:43PM
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Let’s Meet Again in Five Years

Let’s Meet Again in Five Years
They thought college was too soon for lifelong love, so they scheduled their next date for a little later — 60 months.

August 24, 2019 at 02:00AM
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Why It's Nearly Impossible To Kick A 90-Yard Through A Field Goal

Why It's Nearly Impossible To Kick A 90-Yard Through A Field Goal
The farthest NFL field goal ever made is 64 yards — why trying to kick any farther than that is nearly impossible to pull off.

August 24, 2019 at 05:22PM
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This Week's Best Memes, Ranked

This Week's Best Memes, Ranked
It's an internet fight and only the funniest meme will emerge victorious. This week's challengers? The Popeyes' chicken sandwich, that one weird picture of Goofy and more.

August 24, 2019 at 12:27AM
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Meet the Man Who Started the Illuminati

Meet the Man Who Started the Illuminati
How did a Bavarian professor end up creating a group that would be at the center of two centuries of conspiracy theories?

August 23, 2019 at 02:31AM
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Could We Edit Away Our Pain?

Could We Edit Away Our Pain?
A family of street performers could walk on coals. The secret of why they felt no pain could be CRISPR's next trick.

August 23, 2019 at 11:21PM
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Texas Might Have Accidentally Decriminalized Marijuana

Texas Might Have Accidentally Decriminalized Marijuana
And it isn't the only state where laws intended to legalize hemp have gone hilariously awry.

August 22, 2019 at 05:56AM
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Europe To See Third Major Heat Wave This Summer, As Temperatures Soar From France To Scandinavia

Europe To See Third Major Heat Wave This Summer, As Temperatures Soar From France To Scandinavia
It's the latest in a series of extreme heat events demonstrating the influence of a warming world.

August 23, 2019 at 09:05PM
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