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  1. DrLeftover

    2024 Hurricane Season

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/what-happened-to-predictions-of-a-historic-hurricane-season/ar-AA1qc5sq
  2. DrLeftover

    "Dye in Doritos used in experiment that, like a 'magic trick,' created see-through mice"

    "a little dust from chips on their hands" .... I've seen people eat an entire bag in one sitting.
  3. DrLeftover

    "Dye in Doritos used in experiment that, like a 'magic trick,' created see-through mice"

    The other question is: "what else is that stuff doing to you when you eat the chips?"
  4. DrLeftover

    "Dye in Doritos used in experiment that, like a 'magic trick,' created see-through mice"

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/dye-doritos-used-experiment-magic-142003405.html
  5. DrLeftover

    I’m Basically Furious Today

    How has it happened that totally disrespecting the teacher and the students that are in school for an education instead of engaging in endless gossip considered acceptable?
  6. DrLeftover

    "Shocking leak suggests your phone really is listening in on your conversations"

    I started doing that when certain ads on certain websites asking permission to activate the cameras. I remember one of the ads was on CNN, and another time Yahoo asked for the permission. It's been awhile, but you can be sure that they've only gotten sneaker about it. There is script...
  7. DrLeftover

    "Shocking leak suggests your phone really is listening in on your conversations"

    My brother is convinced that his "smart TV" is not only listening to them, but watching them through the game bar. He may have a point.
  8. DrLeftover

    "Shocking leak suggests your phone really is listening in on your conversations"

    In a discussion with my daughter who is very tech-aware, we wondered if this was a trial balloon by the internet companies like FB and G and A to see how much screaming there was, THEN they'd gauge when and how to let it leak out that they've been doing it for years. BEFORE they end up called...
  9. DrLeftover

    Drinks that you are addicted to?

    Coffee. Water. Bourbon. Usually in that order. With the occasional cup of green tea when I don't feel like making a whole pot of coffee.
  10. DrLeftover

    Top 5 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Movies

    I haven't seen any of them, and didn't know he had made that many.
  11. DrLeftover

    "Shocking leak suggests your phone really is listening in on your conversations"

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13805393/Facebook-partner-brags-listening-phones-microphone-serve-ads.html
  12. DrLeftover

    Something’s Poisoning America’s Farms

    The next thing you know your French Fries will glow in the dark. oh, wait, hang on, let me rephrase that. https://newatlas.com/science/genetically-engineered-potato-glow-stress/ https://www.sciencealert.com/gorgeously-glowing-plants-shine-bright-throughout-their-life-cycle
  13. DrLeftover

    Something’s Poisoning America’s Farms

    It's not only chemicals in municipal sludge, medicines and contagious viruses can be found in it as well that may not be neutralized by sewage processing. Such as https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.11022
  14. DrLeftover

    BBC "Fact-checking Kamala Harris’s first campaign interview"

    I wish you could expect the same whatever the candidate is.... male / liberal / black / gay / Buddhist / female / straight / etc etc.... But I think we all know better.
  15. DrLeftover

    BBC "Fact-checking Kamala Harris’s first campaign interview"

    Why not?
  16. DrLeftover

    BBC "Fact-checking Kamala Harris’s first campaign interview"

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy78g4vg3po And https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/politics/fact-checking-harris-cnn-interview/index.html
  17. DrLeftover

    "Suspected jihadists kill hundreds in Burkina Faso attack"

    more https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/suspected-jihadists-kill-hundreds-burkina-faso-attack-2024-08-27/
  18. DrLeftover

    "At least 38 killed in multiple armed attacks"

    more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/26/at-least-38-killed-in-multiple-armed-attacks-in-pakistans-balochistan Another hotspot flares up.
  19. DrLeftover

    "Europe’s most dangerous volcano rumbles, and Italians weigh the risk"

    more https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/aug/24/europes-most-dangerous-volcano-rumbles-and-italian/ That was the only outlet for the story I could find WITHOUT a pay wall!
  20. DrLeftover

    Your Thoughts on Sustainable and Fast Fashion

    ..... and "some people" confuse a necessity with stuff they want. Basic Necessities are things like water and food. "Fashion" isn't anywhere on the list, and if something is "trendy", even if it is food, it is removed from the list by Common Sense.
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