NYET
Did #TrumpWon Actually Originate In Russia? Here's What The Data Says
Typically you see a trend jump from one city to another before reaching country-wide or world-wide status. This was not the case here.
Medium
LAYING IT ON THICK
The Age Of The Instagram Eyebrow
At its most correct, it should look as if it were airbrushed on with a stencil. That’s the dream. That’s the Instagram eyebrow.
SAY WHAT?
Alexa, What Is The Internet Talking About Right Now?
If you've got an Amazon Echo, Digg can give you a briefing of the day's trending stories.
NEXT UP: DIVING FOR PLATINUM
I Paid Off My Credit Card By Searching The Ocean For Gold
Bryan Rengel rebuffed law school for a career as a diver — but it took him years to get his finances above water
LEAVE YOUR KEYS IN THE BOWL
Lyft's Cofounder: Private Car Ownership In Cities Will All-But End
When networked autonomous vehicles come onto the scene, below the cost of car ownership, most city-dwellers will stop using a personal car altogether.
TALK LESS, SMILE ALSO LESS
10 Ways To Adapt To Prison
Say less. When in doubt, say nothing at all. Listening, really listening, will educate you to the lingo and to what’s happening around you.
NO GRANDFATHER NEEDED
How I Gained Access To T-Mobile’s National Network For Free
"I had a TMobile prepaid SIM on a spare phone with no active service, so I came up with a fun challenge: could I somehow get access to the internet without a data plan?"
YOU'RE WELCOME, NEXT GENERATION
Star Trek’s Warp Drive Might Become A Reality
How our dream of exploring the stars might actually someday come true.
RETAIL THERAPY?
Does Trauma Make You A Bargain Hunter For Life?
A recent study shows that World War II vets who experienced heavy combat were immune to the power of brands.
TOUCH OF GENIUS
How 'The Grey Album' Re-Invented The Remix
Danger Mouse’s 2004 Jay Z / Beatles mashup was a breakthrough for sampling, genre-bending, and DIY production.
THANKS GANNETT!
Digg Raised A Series C
We are excited to announce that Digg has closed a Series C round of funding, led by the Gannett Company, America’s largest newspaper publisher.
DIFFERENT SPHERES
Ten Ways ‘Proxima b’ Is Different Than Earth
Because “Earth-like” doesn’t necessarily mean “like our Earth.”
SAVING OUR BUTTS
The Death Of The Prostate Exam
New research says the annual prostate prod is unnecessary. What will comedians do now?
THIS PROJECT IS LITERALLY HIS BABY
How I Used A/B Testing To Hack My Kids
“I wonder how we can get them to sleep more.” This simple thought, expressed by my wife, not even a question, became a challenge to me.
MONETIZING BLISS
Our Parents Discovered Leisure. We Killed It.
Instead of viewing work as the inevitable grind and hobbies as core to one’s identity, as in the post-war era, today’s professionals strive to equate career with leisure.
YES!
Verne Lundquist Is The Voice That College Football Deserves
Verne Lundquist has never been the no. 1 play-by-play guy, but his is the voice of some of the greatest moments in sports history. And after 40 years, he’s as ecstatic as ever.
SOME, OR ALL, LIKE IT HOT
The Burning Desire For Hot Chicken
Three days, three Nashville restaurants, and three revelations about why we love what hurts.
HOOK, LINE AND SCALE
I Got Scammed By A Silicon Valley Startup
Telling my story isn’t going to be easy. Oftentimes I feel embarrassed, enraged, and regretful when I have to relive it, but in the end it is a story and life lesson which should be shared so that others may know major red flags to look out for when choosing to work for a startup or new business.
IT'S JUST 'INDUSTRY'
There Is No 'Technology Industry'
The label’s become too big to be useful, and tech could suffer for it.
THEY SEE SPARKS FLY
A Quick History Of The People Who Catch Forest Fires At The Beginning
The humble and noble profession of the fire lookout.
