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30 Years Ago: Captain Picard Becomes Locutus of Borg
On June 18, 1990, Capt. Jean Luc Picard appeared on the view screen on the Enterprise bridge, half his face covered with the robotic additions…
A.I. Bot Writes a Nirvana Song From Band’s Lyrics
Kurt Cobain may be gone, but is there something to be learned from his songwriting? YouTuber Funk Turkey (real name Kirt Connor) has been gaining…
The Meme-Fueled Rise of a Dangerous, Far-Right Militia
The Boogaloo Bois dress in Hawaiian shirts, stitch igloo patches on their clothes and bags, and spend their days slinging pro-gun memes back and forth…
Will Protests Spread Coronavirus?
Today’s protest flyers ask something unusual of attendees: that they wear a mask and maintain distance from one another if they can. Most people, including…
Motley Crue and Def Leppard Announce 2021 Dates and Refund Policy
Motley Crue announced the rescheduled 2021 dates — and refund policy — for their Stadium Tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett. The 31-show trek,…
David Draiman: New Disturbed Music Is ‘In Its Infancy’
Quarantine has given people more downtime than they could have ever imagined, so it’s no surprise that a lot of musicians have been working on…
You probably won’t get COVID-19 from flushing the toilet
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These 4 Pandemics Changed the Course of Human History
Do food shortages, social distancing or political posturing define your current life? If so, you can at least take some comfort in the fact that…
The best smart plugs, outlets, and power strips for automating your home
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Fever 333: Racist Statue Removal Shouldn’t Confuse Anyone
The fight for racial equality and human rights has seen some symbols celebrating the past fall in recent weeks. Speaking with NME, Fever 333 vocalist…