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Here Are the 20+ Android Apps Infected with New ‘Joker’ Malware That You Should Probably Delete

If you’ve used any of the following Android apps, you’ll probably want to get busy erasing them AND you’ll want to check your credit card statement. Here’s why. A new malware called “Joker” has made its way into Android apps that ended up in the Google Play store. The malware silently signs users up for subscriptions...

10 Photos of the Real Serial Killers in ‘Mindhunter’ and the Actors Who Portrayed Them

The second season on Netflix’s hit show Mindhunter dropped in August and fans are pretty happy about how the new episodes turned out. The show is based on true events surrounding how the FBI established their behavioral science unit in the 1970s to study serial killers and other murderers. In real life, as in the show, the...

Dog and Cat Loving Artist Draws Sweet Comics About Life with Pets

There’s nothing sweeter than life with pets. Dog, cat, rabbit, whatever – they make us smile, lift our spirits, make us laugh and complete our families. It’s a subject that never grows old; the internet was basically invented to share cat videos, after all. Artist Beanie totally gets it. She loves her fur babies as...

6 Essential Knots People Should Know How To Tie

Learning how to tie proper knots can really save your bacon in a survival situation. But it can also help in more normal activities such as camping, fishing, hunting and more. If you want to feel better prepared, or just more able to tie things to other things, here are some top knots to become familiar...

New Physics Theory Says Time Is Slowing Down and Will Eventually Stop

In case you needed an extra thing to stress about, some scientists believe that time is gradually slowing down and may eventually stop altogether. NBD! The majority of physicists believe that the universe is expanding at an ever-accelerating rate. This theory explains a lot, but it doesn’t explain everything, and a team of physicists at...

10 Slightly Wonky Facts About Steve Buscemi

It might be hard to believe, but Steve Buscemi has been in more than 100 movies over the past 30 years; from big budget films to independent gems, he’s a character actor with a face no one is likely to forget anytime soon. But even if you’ve seen all of his films and count yourself...

15 People With ‘Dirty’ Last Names Share The Problems That Happen In Their Lives

There are many obstacles and challenges that can arise from one’s name – from initials that spell something untoward, nicknames no one anticipated, or yes, names that sound “dirty” or that can be read that way, there’s always someone out there ready to make a joke about something you had zero control over. Thanks guys,...

Blind Man Develops Smart Cane That Uses Google Maps and Sensors to Guide the Visually Impaired

For people with visual impairments, a simple trip to the store can become a significant ordeal. Even in familiar areas, things change, and the traditional tool – a white cane – has its limitations. Now, a new development in canes may change the way people with blindness move through the world. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlEi4lNFJZa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link It’s called the...

Frequently Attending Concerts Makes You Happier, Says Study

Nothing brings people together like a musical performance. Singing along with a few thousand of your best friends to a great song makes for a positive outlook and other warm, fuzzy emotions that carry over to the next day and beyond. We’ve all been there. Research validates those good vibrations. Psychologists, Melissa K. Weinberg and...

10 People Share the Nicest Thing a Stranger Ever Did for Them

We should strive to show kindness to others, everyday. You’ll never know what a simple gesture can do to someone having a bad day. And you just might find they’ll pay it forward.  Reddit user naturalenergybyproxy posted a question in r/AskReddit asking, “What is the nicest thing a stranger has done for you?” and the...

Zao Is a Deepfake App That Takes Your Photo and Makes You a Celebrity

Deepfakes are part of the latest and creepiest wave of new technology. Though they don’t seem to be especially helpful to anyone, deepfakes nonetheless look like they’ll be around for awhile. Now, it’s easier than ever to produce your own deepfake (yay) with an app called Zao, created by Chinese developer MoMo. According to Insider,...

Bees Are Declared Earth’s Most Important Living Beings

In the last meeting of the Royal Geographical Society of London, the Earthwatch Institute declared bees as Earth’s most important living beings. Unfortunately, many species of bees are also endangered. Wildlife experts studying bees say the loss of around 90% of hives in some regions may be due to loss of habitat and flowers, plus the...

5 Riddles Are Interesting Brain-Teasers

Get your mind juices flowing with these 5 brain teasing riddles of the day! #5. An empty container. #4. Bright and yellow. #3. Less  is  more. #2. Fresh only. #1. Look, Ma! No hands! Continue reading when you’re ready to check your answers!

Those Hard-to-Pronounce Generic Drug Names Are the Work of Two Women

We have a tendency to call prescriptions by their brand names long after they’ve been available as generics. That’s because the generic name is often hard to pronounce. For example: fludarabine, alglucerase, chlorothiazide. They aren’t exactly names that roll off the tongue. I’ve never given much thought to where generic names come from. I guess...