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Your iPhone uses more electricity than your fridge
A new report sheds light on the massive energy footprint of the global digital economy.
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Can climate science be rendered conservative-friendly?
Climate hawks have been criticized for failing to craft messages that appeal to conservatives. But is there any way to make the brutal logic of climate change congenial to modern-day American conservatism?
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Beautifully imagined maps show fictional cities and their transit systems
The imaginary metropolises on Ian Silva's imaginary islands have better public transit systems than most real cities.
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Stephen Colbert thinks we should frack children’s brains
Sure, fracking companies could impose gag orders on children, but that won't change their thoughts. We need to drill into their brains for that.
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This week in GIFs: Whining, deception, and downright stupidity
Oh lordy. BP throws a temper tantrum, Rush Limbaugh spews BS, and a 12-year-old got rich. Shoot me.
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Why your hybrid doesn’t get that promised mileage
Ford is making "goodwill" payments to owners of C-Max hybrids to atone for inflated mileage claims. Now EPA says it will revamp its rules on how mileage is measured.
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Decapitated snake bites itself (warning: it’s kinda creepy)
From the “don’t mess with nature because it will kill you twice” files.
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Turn your empty beer bottles into reusable glassware using string and lighter fluid
Try it and let us know how it goes! Assuming you've still got internet after burning down your house.
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Free app helps you give your leftovers to someone who needs them
Leftover Swap can help your doggie bag find a new, loving home.
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Journalist discovers that eating the world’s grossest burger will make you puke
Lean in for the heroic, harrowing tale of a young Vice writer who ate an entire ONE BITE of a monstrous burger before giving up.
