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A User's Guide to Building a Subculture--Asterisk

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you’re going to need something to care about.

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Editor's Note: Subcultures can organize around hobbies or ideologies.
They often revolve around politicians, celebrities, or internet
personas. They can organize themselves around a technology, a
location, or a mission. There are sports subcultures. There are drug
subcultures. Occasionally, the organizing principle of a subculture is
self-referential. The Something Awful website was one of the most
influential sources of internet culture for years, and their dedicated
subculture was defined solely by being a member of the Something Awful
forums.

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Biden Official Offers Reason For Mystery Drone Sightings in New Jersey
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Brazils mysterious man of the hole is dead. Should his land remain
protected
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For at least 26 years a man known as Tanaru lived alone in a small
forest in the south-western Brazilian Amazon, moving around his
territory, building several houses, planting crops and hunting. He
also dug large, mysterious holes inside his homes.















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El Salvador's Congress approves ending ban on metals mining
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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) -- El Salvador's Congress approved
Monday a law that would lift the country's seven-year-old ban on
mining for metals.

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Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare
emergency
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Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of
bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency
declaration was announced. In a statement released on Monday, the L.A.














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Tiny plastic bits are now found hiding deep inside the human body
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Tiny plastic fragments have turned up inside human beings, and it has
rattled more than a few nerves. Nobody expects to find plastic in
their blood or buried in important tissues, but recent research has
done exactly that.

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What Ozempic Really Does to Your Brain
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IF YOU TAKE a GLP-1 agonist like Ozempic or Zepbound, you can see
changes to your waistline and your blood sugar within weeks. What
might be less obvious is how the drug is affecting your brain.














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CES 2025: 7 AI-powered home products we expect to see from Samsung,
LG, more
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While the internet is abuzz about the jingling keys that is generative
AI, some of the biggest companies on the planet are preparing to
unveil some of the biggest artificial intelligence integrations at CES
2025.

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Seattle, the Remote Work Capital of the U.S., Is in Denial About Its
Effects
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New census figures show that Seattle is the remote work capital of
America. But we aren't acting like it in our efforts to save downtown.














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How AI Deepfakes Polluted Elections in 2024
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The most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and
content whose artificial origins weren't disguised. They were often
openly shared by politicians and their supporters.

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2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
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For people who make video games, 2024 was a year of holding on for
dear life. At the annual Game Developers Conference in March, "Survive
till '25" was this year's incantation, summoned to keep morale on
pace.














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Is It True That ... We Should All Drink More Water?
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Do we really need to gulp down eight glasses of water a day - or is it
a myth? We ask an expert.

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This Brazilian Velvet Ant Is So Dark That It's Ultrablack
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The first thing to understand about velvet ants is that they are not,
in fact, ants. They're wasps, some of which are wingless, and are
named in part for their fluffy exteriors.














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How Employees Are Coffee Badging To Avoid Full Days At The Office
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Experts indicate that workplace trends often reflect the current job
market. During the pandemic, when there was high demand for workers,
the concept of 'quiet quitting' became a dominant theme. However, as
the job market tightens, especially for white-collar positions,
'coffee badging' is trending.

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The Diet Age Could Soon Be Over
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Doctors might be slow to admit it, but Ozempic and other GLP-1s drugs
are making diet and exercise obsolete.














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The Science of Having a Great Conversation
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Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you
mentally sharper, and fuel creativity.

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Why Daylight Saving Time Messes With Your Brain
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To "spring forward" is more damaging to our health than to "fall
back," according to some surprising science.













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How Christmas pudding tried to 'save' the British Empire
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Loved and hated in equal measure, Christmas pudding's cultural and
political clout have extended far beyond the dining table. It has been
called a "gastronomic paradox" - the most British of all dishes
largely made from non-British ingredients.

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5 Questions the Most Interesting People Will Always Ask in
Conversations
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The point is to get beyond the dreaded small talk.

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Kurt Vonnegut's advice to the people of 2088 also applies to the
people of 2020.
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This week, I stumbled upon some very good advice Kurt Vonnegut set
out, in 1988, for the citizens of the world of 2088.

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How to Excel at the Moments That Matter in Life: Think Like an Actor
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From job interviews to eulogies and pitch meetings, our lives are full
of interpersonal interactions where we need to be our very best.
Here's three basic techniques to help you raise your game for the
times that really count.

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The science behind why some of us are shy
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To certain people, mingling at a party or talking to a crowded room is
the stuff of nightmares. Why are some of us hardwired to be shy?

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The 2,000-Year-Old Wonder Women Who Inspired the Comic
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The contemporary superheroine has a backstory inspired by Greek
mythology, which in turn was inspired by real-life ancient warrior
women.

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Are Flight Crews At A Higher Risk Of Cancer Than Other Jobs?
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Summary Flight crews face higher risks of a wide range of cancers - as
much as 4 times the prevalence of general population. Factors
contributing to risk include Cosmic ionizing radiation, UV exposure,
sleep disruption and chemical exposure.

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A Tech Interview That Doesn't Suck
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Subscribe to Jacob's Tech Tavern for free to get ludicrously in-depth
articles on iOS, Swift, tech, & indie projects in your inbox every
week. Full subscribers unlock Quick Hacks, my advanced tips series,
and enjoy my long-form articles 3 weeks before anyone else.

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The Risk of Cancer Fades as We Get Older, And We May Finally Know Why
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Aging brings two opposing trends in cancer risk: first, the risk
climbs in our 60s and 70s, as decades of genetic mutations build up in
our bodies. But then, past the age of around 80, the risk drops again
- and a new study may explain a key reason why.

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The AI Job Market Is Set to Snowball in 2025
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Demand for workers with AI skills is likely to continue to grow in
2025 as tech and non-tech firms seek workers in areas from sales to
implementation.

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Flood Risks Are Rising Everywhere -- and One Simple Solution Is
Finally Getting Heard
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If federal stream gages were bolstered by networks of cheaper monitors
run by communities, the results could save lives.

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The code whisperer: How Anthropic's Claude is changing the game for
software developers
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software development world is experiencing its biggest transformation
since the advent of open-source coding.

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Why US borrowing could soon eclipse Greece and Italy as world drowns
in debt
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America is currently safe due to its unique status as the financial
world's safe haven, the location to which global investors run when
there is the first hint of trouble. Borrowing costs have risen, but
there are few signs investors are unwilling to fund the deficit.

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There's nothing very new about the new French government
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Bayrou's first major test will come on Jan. 14, when he delivers his
inaugural policy speech to the National Assembly. While French prime
ministers are not required to seek a vote of confidence, the leftist
France Unbowed movement has vowed to introduce a no-confidence motion
if Bayrou does not.

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US Housing Market Is Mirroring 2008 Bubble--Real Estate Analyst
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The recent flood of new inventory in the U.S. housing market has
brought the number of homes sitting vacant and waiting for a buyer
close to levels seen only during the 2008 bubble, the real estate
analyst Nick Gerli said.

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The 'big walk' is a Christmas tradition abroad. 4 reasons you should
add it to your holiday to-do list.
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If you celebrate Christmas, you likely have some combination of cookie
decorating, Secret Santa exchanges and stuffing yourself with your
favorite holiday meal on your to-do list. One thing you may want to
add? A Christmas walk.

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Shuttered electric air taxi startup Lilium may be saved after all
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Mobile Uplift Corporation, a company set up by investors from Europe
and North America, has agreed to acquire the operating assets of the
startup's two subsidiaries, Lilium GmbH and Lilium eAircraft GmbH, per
an announcement Tuesday. The parent company, Lilium N.

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For more than 50 years the BBCs Somali service has been broadcasting
an anticolonial message without realising it
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The British Broadcasting Corporation's Somali service theme tune is
one of the most popular and recognisable sounds for people in Somalia
and the diaspora. With a whistling rhythm and melody, it is
authoritative and catchy.

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South Korea mulls creating 'KSMC' contract chipmaker to compete with
TSMC, requires a $13.9 billion investment
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Although Samsung Foundry is a major chip contract manufacturer, the
South Korean government mulls creating a government-funded contract
chipmaker tentatively called Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company, KSMC, reports The Korea Biz Wire.

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Hanna Katzir, Israeli hostage survivor who spent 49 days in captivity,
has died
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Hanna Katzir, an Israeli hostage survivor who was released last year
after 49 days of captivity in Gaza, has died, officials said. Katzir,
78, struggled with a "complex medical condition" for "many months"
after she was released, Kibbutz Nir Oz said in a statement.

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Biden to decide Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel after a panel
deadlocks on national security risks
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A powerful government panel on Monday failed to reach consensus on the
possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal
for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision
to President Joe Biden, who opposes the deal.

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Medellin Cartel victims demand truth and justice as cartel boss Fabio
Ochoa walks free in Colombia
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- The return of former drug trafficker Fabio
Ochoa to Colombia following his deportation from the United States has
reopened old wounds among victims of the Medellin Cartel, with some
expressing dismay at the Colombian authorities' decision to let Ochoa
walk free.

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Twisted light: The Edison bulb has purpose again
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Forget LEDs, researchers from the University of Michigan have
developed a new type of incandescent light bulb. The device is capable
of emitting elliptically polarized light, described as "twisted"
light.

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Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in Lab Using Vibrating
Molecules
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Scientists have discovered a remarkable way to destroy cancer cells. A
study published last year found stimulating aminocyanine molecules
with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to
break apart the membranes of cancer cells.

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FDA escalates recall of Costco eggs to include risks of 'severe
illness or death'
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In the days leading up to Christmas, the Food and Drug Administration
has further raised the red flag on some eggs distributed to Costco
locations linked to possible salmonella exposure.

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Eating two types of fruit 'slashes early-death risk for those with
high cholesterol'
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Scientists have claimed that eating two types of fruit four times a
week can halve your chances of dying early. A study in the Frontiers
in Nutrition journal found that eating an apple four times a week can
reduce your chances of developing heart disease by around 40 percent.

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Three shot dead as gunmen attack Haiti hospital
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At least three people have been killed when armed men in Haiti opened
fire at medical staff, police and journalists during a briefing to
announce the reopening of the country's biggest public hospital.

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Russia's Arctic Sea Trade 'Evidently Disrupted' As Unique Sealift Ship
Sinks
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A unique and difficult-to-replace sealift ship operated by the
Kremlin's military logistics company sank in the Mediterranean Sea
near Spain on Christmas Eve. The loss of the 13,000-ton M/V Ursa Major
is a major blow to Oboronlogistika and the battered Russian
shipbuilding industry.

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DJ Alfredo icon of Ibizas dance music scene dies aged 71
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DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global
centre for dance music culture, has died aged 71. Amnesia, the club
where he held a residency during the 1980s, announced the news,
writing on Instagram: "Thank you for the nights and beats we shared
together.

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What Are The Implications Of $66/kWh Battery Packs In China?
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us on Google News! The Power Construction Corporation of China drew 76
bidders for its tender of 16 GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to reports. Bids
averaged $66.

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Brazil: Chinese workers found in 'slave-like' conditions
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Brazilian prosecutors found that workers building a factory for
Chinese automaker BYD in Camacari in Bahia state were subject to
"degrading working conditions," with passports confiscated and parts
of salaries retained.

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South Korea's Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons to
appear for questioning over his short-lived declaration of martial law
for the second time in a week.

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Will President-Elect Donald Trump's Plan to Implement Tariffs Cause
Stocks to Plunge? Here's What History Tells Us.
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3 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
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Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan
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Down 14%, Is It Time to Buy This Top Warren Buffett Stock Before 2025?
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Taiwan blocks Uber's $950 million Foodpanda deal, citing
anti-competition concerns
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Online food delivery platforms represent a small fraction of Taiwan's
competitive food delivery market, but Foodpanda's operations on the
island were break-even in terms of adjusted core earnings for the 12
months ended March 31, 2024, the companies said.

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Political parties to hand role of investigating misconduct by MPs to
independent body
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“In the GMB union we will continue to push for the strongest rights
and maximum protections for staff working for MPs, including through
campaigning to change our employment structure. In the meantime,
strengthening and expanding processes such as the ICGS is vital to
providing dignity and security at work.”

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