U.S. Used Missile With Long Blades to Kill Qaeda Leader in Syria

As previously reported India had rocket propelled swords in the late 18th century!

We May Be Living in a Simulation, but the Truth Still Matters

I like this article because Kara Swisher actually gets the history right. Read my series on this starting with Can I move to a Better Simulation Please?.

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Facebook defends its simple 2 question survey on the trustworthiness of news publishers

What if everyone recognizes a news source and say half of them trust it but it isn't true?

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When should web designers use modal overlays?

"OK, yes, there are times when modals make sense (compose new tweet comes to mind), but if the web has a bigger annoyance than this (apart, possibly, from autoplay video), I don't know what it is."

Please enjoy the irony of trying to read this article on a mobile phone while the text shifts crazily around the page to make room for the autoplay video ad.

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We Need to Raise Taxes for Shareholders and Cut Them for Companies

Yes - totally agree with this.

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New York Times responds to Donald Trump's lawsuit threat: bring it on

Nice letter.

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Brexit: British clubs could suffer in transfer window, warns sports expert

If only this had been made clear before the vote. FFS.

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California may end tyrannical daylight savings

Yes, I'd vote for this. Please do it.

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Wisdom teeth removal is rarely necessary

Glad to hear it because my dentist is always wanting to rip out my wisdom teeth and I've always refused...

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Case made for 'ninth planet'

Can we call it Pluto?

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