George Washington was a fascinating and inspiring figure, one of the most famous in American history. While there’s much to admire about our first president, it’s important to remember he was also a man formed by his place and time. He owned enslaved people, believed in “assimilation” for Native Americans, and failed miserably in his […]
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If you’d prefer to kit out your system with a PlayStation-style controller, then you can’t go wrong with this retro-style gamepad that copies the general button layout of a classic SNES controller in a variety of colors. Even though it’s retro-styled, it’s not old fashioned in any way. It has lots of modern features, like
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Spoilers follow for “Joy to the World.” If there’s one thing Steven Moffatt loves to do with Doctor Who, it’s to find a monster buried in the mundane. He’s made statues, shadows, lost children and even the idea of silence into some of the show’s most terrifying villains. Sadly, the mysterious extra door you often
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If you ever played with those word refrigerator magnets back in the day, Ransom Notes will give you an instant shot of nostalgia. It also has what I think is the most important quality in a party game: no complicated rules, setup or explanation required. Each round starts with an open-ended question card, like “describe
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Looking for an engaging and educational science activity to do with your students? This DIY Lava Lamp Experiment is perfect for the classroom. It’s a hands-on way to explore the principles of density, chemical reactions, and how liquids and gases interact. Plus, your students will love watching their colorful creations come to life. Here’s how
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Available for: PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch | Length: 14.5 hours Cult of the Lamb is a beloved title around here, and while it started out as a single-player experience, it recently received an update that brought a local co-op mode. Thanks to the Unholy Alliance update, you can now summon a new playable character, The Goat,
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Android phones have been the first to feature a bunch of notable standards. They were the first to support 4G, 5G, USB-C (way back in 2015 no less) and in-screen fingerprint sensors. And when it comes to wireless charging, you can trace that lineage all the way back to the Samsung Galaxy S3 from 2012
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Android phones have been the first to feature a bunch of notable standards. They were the first to support 4G, 5G, USB-C (way back in 2015 no less) and in-screen fingerprint sensors. And when it comes to wireless charging, you can trace that lineage all the way back to the Samsung Galaxy S3 from 2012
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The Russian government has banned crypto mining in ten regions for a period of six years, . Russia has cited the industry’s high power consumption rates as the primary reason behind the ban. Crypto is particularly power-hungry, as mining operations already account for . This ban takes effect on January 1 and lasts until March
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Lilium, a company working on flying taxis that can take off and land vertically, has ceased operations. As TechCrunch notes, German media Gründerszene was the first publication to report that it laid off 1,000 workers a few days ago after it failed to secure more financing to continue its technology’s development. Patrick Nathen, the company’s
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