The Oakland A’s sign fan who threw viral 96 mph fastball in a speed challenge
A baseball fan threw a pitch that clocked in at 96 miles per hour during a stadium speed challenge. Two weeks later, he was signed to...
Alexa users can now opt out of having Amazon workers listen to them talk
Don’t love the idea of some random Amazon employee reviewing your Alexa query about whether or not it’s safe for the dog to eat honeydew? Now...
Hailstones the size of baseballs pound parts of Canada
The Earth continues to drop casual hints about climate change, including a gigantic hailstorm in Alberta, Canada on Friday. The city of Edmonton was quickly placed...
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch Lite, Dell XPS, and more deals for Aug. 3
Still rocking an old generation high definition TV? If so, we think it’s time you treated yourself and upgradedWalmart is currently offering a 75-inch Samsung 4K...
Meet Cuthbert, the goose that laid the golden TikTok
Every morning, Cuthbert’s commute is broadcast to 53,000 people. Unlike most people’s morning routines, his rush hour journey is neither long nor stressful. But then again,...
Not Even a Fire-Loving Bird Can Handle Climate Change’s Heat
Fire is central in the world of black-backed woodpeckers, to the point that the birds pick cavities in recently burned trees to make their nests. But...
How Do Holograms Work on Stage?
VALIS Studio/MIA/Janelle Monae Whether holograms of Tupac and Michael Jackson give you the heebie-jeebies or a dose of nostalgia, you’ve got to admit the technology is...
Dining With Our Favorite MCU Avengers Through Cookbooks
Have you ever thought about what your favorite heroes eat? I have. I’m a writer, I can’t help it. I like complete universes, even if I’m...
6 Cozy Mystery Titles With Truly Magnificent Puns
Cozy mystery titles are an integral part of this charming genre. These can be spotted in any library or bookstore’s mystery area by their bright covers,...
Reading Pathway: Selena Montgomery
Stephen Colbert’s penchant for speaking truth (or at least telling jokes) to power usually has him in my good books, but his interview this spring with...
