I, for one, welcome our new alien overlords
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Signs of life on an alien world... maybe / You could immediately safe thousands of dollars, but you probably wouldn't like the results / Bottles aren't very efficient message vehicles

I, for one, welcome our new alien overlords

Keith Conrad
Apr 18
 
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Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away

They detected traces of dimethyl sulfide, a potential biosignature of marine microorganisms. The planet is about 124 light years away, so I wouldn’t get too excited/worried about potential visits from alien overlords

Skipping your daily coffee run could save you thousands of dollars, according to a new study

Skipping your daily coffee run could save you thousands—just enough to afford therapy for not having coffee every day


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AS I WAS SAYING WITH BIG JOHN HOWELL
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In the latest episode of The Chicago Smokehouse, John Howell and Rick Telander light up cigars and tackle an unusual topic fluttering through Chicago headlines: a Canada goose that has taken up residence at Wrigley Field. Yes, really.

Goose on the Loose: Wrigley Field’s Unexpected Mascot Sparks Debate

John Howell / Rick Telander

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Also Worth A Look…

  • Mass. teen's message in a bottle from 1976 found in the Bahamas - I hope there wasn’t anything particularly timely in that message

  • Terrified Frontier Airlines passengers fear ‘the end’ as Puerto Rico-bound plane’s wheel breaks off in hard landing - They probably should have issued all of the passengers a change of clothing after that

  • Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say - It’s pretty big, I guess

  • There's Been a Reversal of the Binge-Drinking Gender Gap - It’s about time

  • IRS Direct File Is Reportedly Being Eliminated After This Filing Season - Well that’s less than ideal

  • Florida principal and teacher charged after 100 minors were at house party with alcohol - They didn’t think anyone would notice there were 100 drunk minors around?

  • Tennis Player to Ump: Tell My Rival to Wear Deodorant - That might be the most polite trash talk in the history of sports

  • ‘Werewolf’ suspect wanted for bizarre late-night burglary in New Orleans - His hair was perfect

  • Pub Chain Is Sorry for Felling 500-Year-Old Oak - Oops

  • Belgian teens arrested with 5,000 smuggled ants as Kenya warns of changing trafficking trends - That’s a lot of ants

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