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Honeybees found using tools, in a first—to repel giant hornet attacks
In Vietnam, Asian honeybees use feces to ward off the cousins of…
A typical family’s food bill will jump by almost $700 next year — the biggest leap in more than a decade
Source: A typical family’s food bill will jump by almost $700 next…
The Lottery Hackers
Winning millions of dollars seemed as good a retirement plan as any….
How Cap’n Crunch Gave the World the iPhone and the Surprisingly Heated Debate Over Whether He’s Really a Captain
Source: How Cap’n Crunch Gave the World the iPhone and the Surprisingly…
Report Points to Microwave ‘Attack’ as Likely Source of Mystery Illnesses That Hit Diplomats and Spies
A government-commissioned report provides the most definitive explanation yet for “Havana syndrome,”…
How Canadians can get a $400 tax credit — no questions asked — for working from home during COVID-19 | National Post
You can get some cash back for sitting in your new home…
In a Global First, Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets Will Soon Be on the Menu in Singapore
By culturing cells, food scientists have learned to grow meat in a…
The Danish climate minister closing down the oil industry for good
Dan Jørgensen has agreed the world’s most ambitious climate goal with a…
‘Millionaire’s tax’: Argentina passes levy on the super-rich to help pay for Covid response
Argentina’s government has said the new one-off wealth tax could see Latin…
UN health agency’s advice for the holidays: Don’t hug
Source: UN health agency’s advice for the holidays: Don’t hug One of…
The Swiss Cheese Model of Pandemic Defense
It’s not edible, but it can save lives. The virologist Ian Mackay…
‘Existential Peril’: Mass Transit Faces Huge Service Cuts Across U.S.
Reeling from the pandemic, transit agencies are grappling with drastic reductions in…
Ottawa eyes ‘pre-loaded stimulus’ in Canadians’ savings accounts – BNN Bloomberg
As Canadians look to Ottawa to repair an economy ravaged by COVID-19,…
‘It’s our duty’: How giving Canadians a basic income can improve health and reduce costs
The COVID-19 pandemic has resurfaced the debate on whether Canada should have…
Japan to ban domestic gas-fueled car sales by mid-2030s : The Asahi Shimbun
Japan will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by the mid-2030s…
Canadian snowbirds flocking to U.S. for the winter by shipping their cars across the border
The U.S.-Canada border closure is still in place until at least Dec….
Alberta set to retire coal power by 2023, ahead of 2030 provincial deadline
Alberta is set to meet its goal to eliminate coal-fired electricity production…
Covid: Argentina passes tax on wealthy to pay for virus measures
Dubbed the “millionaire’s tax”, the one-off levy will fund relief measures and…
One in Six Cadillac Dealers Opt to Close Instead of Selling Electric Cars: Report
When told to get with the times or get out of the…
Trudeau Says He Sees No Path For Basic Income Right Now
The prime minister was asked to share his two cents about universal…
Walmart Canada plans to give 85,000 employees a one-time COVID-19 bonus | CBC News
Full-time staff to get $250 each, part-timers to get $150 Source: Walmart…
Home is Where the Eruv Is | The Nib
What may look like a work-around to religious law to some is…
Why Humans Have No Penis Bone
Mating practices may help explain the mystery Source: Why Humans Have No…
On coffee cups & Marxism
Below is what I wrote after mentioning $1 coffee from McD’s. This…
China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington
Source: China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington
Bat banter is surprisingly nuanced
The racket that Egyptian fruit bats make when jammed next to each…
Why is the McRib Only Offered Occasionally and Why so Randomly?
Source: Why is the McRib Only Offered Occasionally and Why so…
Narcolepsy fiasco spurs Covid vaccine fears in Sweden
Source: Narcolepsy fiasco spurs Covid vaccine fears in Sweden TL;DR: surveys show…
Amazon to give $500 million in holiday bonuses to front-line U.S. workers | Reuters
Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it would spend more than $500 million…
Let businesses deduct security expenses ; anti-mask BS
Low-paid retail and restaurant employees should not have to deal with anti-COVID-mask…
Ontario passes bill to move province permanently to daylight time – CityNews Toronto
Source: Ontario passes bill to move province permanently to daylight time –…
YouTube has the reality TV we were promised in the ’80s
Boing Boing thread; more about reality TV Oh yah! I think the…
Pandemic brings India village its first school
A remote tribal village in southern India saw its first school open…
Eel-Stuffed Turkey
In this Boing Boing thread, I suggest eel-stuffed turkey: Ryuthrowsstuff Eels too!…
Video: Opinion | A Thanksgiving Eel
For the most authentic Thanksgiving, the animator Drew Christie argues that eel…
B.C. grocery store hires security guard as anti-mask hostility grows
A greeter at the Kootenay Co-op said many customers have told him…
Mark Hamill Reveals the Secret Behind His Original Star Wars Pants
Many movie fans consider Star Wars: A New Hope to be a…
Ladies, oral sex can give you STIs. Here 5 ways to stay protected
Not many people know that oral sex can also lead to several…
Canadian officials warn drivers not to let moose lick their cars – CNN
Source: Canadian officials warn drivers not to let moose lick their cars…
Various brain imaging methods (CT, MRI, etc)
TL;DR: from Wikipedia: A CT scan or computed tomography scan (formerly known as a computed axial…
GM is making the Hummer EV in record time. Here’s how – CNN
Last month, GM unveiled its GMC Hummer EV along with a video…
They were mocked on TV, but BC Ferries’ accidentally adult signs are sticking around for now | CBC News
The infamous BC Ferries mandatory mask signs mocked on late night TV…
Retailers Cut Back on Choices; ‘We Don’t Need Three Types of Red’
Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s and others cull styles to combat decision…
Exclusive: U.S. investigators were told to take ‘no further action’ on Caterpillar, ex-client of Barr
Before William Barr became President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S….
This dog-size lizard is spreading through the southeastern U.S.
Argentine tegus are breeding in multiple states after escape or release from…
Dung-slingers aim at peace
The festive fervour filled the air as men of all ages splashed…
In-N-Out opens first Colorado locations leading to fights, epic lines
The opening day lines were so long, that police in Aurora, Colorado,…
Robots Invade the Construction Site
Boosted by advances in sensors and artificial intelligence, a new generation of…
