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U.S. murder rate approaches a record low [ [link removed] ]
That seems like good news. Way to not murder people, guys
People who spread rumours have a reproductive advantage, study finds [ [link removed] ]
Apparently gossipers find it easier to find and keep partners, apparently, which thereby provides more opportunities to procreate. So start spilling the tea
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Tales From the Blue Line – The Night Gardener [ [link removed] ] -When a landscape architect moves into a new neighborhood and discovers that her garden is being meticulously tended by a mysterious nocturnal presence, she uncovers a decades-old legacy of quiet, trans-generational care.
Tales From The Blue Line: Every morning at three, Mason and Ally ride the Blue Line into downtown Chicago together. The train brings out its own brand of weird, which has led to Mason and Ally trading spooky stories to help their commute pass a little faster.
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Controversial Dog Rental Platform Allows Dog Owners to Lease Their Pets to Strangers by the Hour [ [link removed] ] - Everybody has a side hustle these days. Seriously though, I can see all sorts of potential problems with this idea. It’s not like renting out your car or extra room. This is a living thing
Scientist says hell is real and we’re all trapped inside a giant Matrix-style video game [ [link removed] ] - I feel like you can’t look around at what’s happening in the world at the moment and think this is an absolutely crazy idea
Fast Replies Boost Hiring Likelihood, Study Finds [ [link removed] ] - Don’t play hard to get. Waiting more than a day to respond dropped hiring odds by roughly 90%, regardless of a worker’s quality rating or experience
2-Month-Old Babies Getting Regular Screen Time, Stunning Study Shows [ [link removed] ]- They have to check their email in case they hear about that job they applied for
Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it [ [link removed] ] - That’s the sort of news you love to hear about
More People Call For Mental Health Help On Cloudy Days, Study Finds [ [link removed] ] - It would probably be better for their mental health if they saved their days off for days with nice weather
Harvard Professor Known for UFO and Extraterrestrial Research Picked to Lead New White House UFO Council [ [link removed] ] - What ideas do you think the guy who thinks literally everything that happens is because of aliens will bring to the table?
Cops: Woman Denied Owning Coke In Her Butt [ [link removed] ] - That cocaine could have belonged to anyone
Possible Human Remains Found Inside Chimney at Queens School [ [link removed] ] - Phoebe Cates from Gremlins was unavailable for comment
Giraffes Are Smarter With Numbers Than Anyone Expected [ [link removed] ] - My tax guy is a giraffe. He does great work
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