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In the 1930s, stones surfaced that might explain what happened to the settlers of the lost colony of Roanoke. Learn their story -- plus how modern science might help determine whether they're real -- in this episode of BrainStuff. […]

From ancient myth and the inventions of Archimedes to the work of Tesla and countless sci-fi authors, the concept of a death ray is a powerful expression of technological might. But here’s the catch: they don’t quite exist. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they explore the various figures, inventors and frauds who claimed to have invented a death ray.&nbs […]

Not only was Teresa Carreño the most famous pianist of her day, she is considered to be Venezuela’s first international super star. And her personal life was just as compelling as her public persona. <br><br><br> […]

Crush out this week with Chuck and Noel - Mini Crush #52 is wandering aimlessly through the minefield of life.&nbs […]

It's episode 78 and boy do the girls feel lightheaded (not really, just Anna) - anyway they talk about Trump's comments about "ISIS being defeated" (untrue), the harsh winter realities for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the feminist kitting circle in India challenging the patriarchal norms, and so much more! Also starting this week (the 23rd) our merch is on sale on Tee Public! Also send over any non-profit/charities/programs that we can donate t-shirt sales to!! WE LOVE YOU! <br><br>FOOTNOTES:<br><br>1. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/19/has-isis-been-defeated-in-syria-as-trump-claims">Has Isis been defeated in Syria, as Trump claims?</a><br><br>2. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/01/blast-northern-syrian-town-targets-soldiers-reports-190116115319189.html">Civilians, US troops killed in blast in northern Syria</a><br><br>3. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/02/india-most-dangerous-country-women-survey">India is the most dangerous country for women. It must face reality</a><br><br>4. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/feminist-knitting-circle-india-upending-patriarchal-norms-181219220607167.html">The feminist knitting circle in India upending patriarchal norms</a><br><br>5.<a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/01/harsh-winter-takes-deadly-toll-syrian-refugees-190116171040810.html"> Harsh winter takes deadly toll on Syrian refugees</a><br><br>6. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/01/winter-storm-brings-misery-syrian-refugees-190116090730266.html">Another winter storm brings further misery to Syrian refugees</a><br><br>7. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/01/lebanon-storm-hit-camps-syrians-relief-aid-190116015920349.html">In Lebanon's storm-hit camps, Syrians help with relief aid</a><br><br>8. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/01/feel-feet-anymore-syrian-refugees-brave-harsh-weather-190114135342878.html">'Can't feel my feet anymore': Syrian refugees brave harsh weather</a><br><br>9. <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/ethnicallyambiguous">Ethnically Ambiguous Merch on Tee Public</a> […]

Lifehacker finance Jedi Alicia Adamczyk would warn against the practice—and it’s good advice—but it can be tough to resist the temptation to check the stock market every day. You don’t have to do anything with this information; sometimes it’s just nice to watch the world burn, as it were, because someone said or did…Read more... […]

The versatility of the humble egg is almost mind-blowing. While eggs are perfectly delicious with nothing more than a sprinkle of salt, they also glow up remarkably easily, bringing rich, flavorful yolk and hunger-fighting substance to whatever dish you plop ‘em into. They are a breakfast workhorse, and we have…Read more... […]

Lifehacker readers love a good to-do list list. We’re goal-oriented, and we like to feel a sense of accomplishment.Read more... […]

As any veteran parent knows, getting out the door (on time) in the morning really starts the night before. Packing up lunches, stuffing homework into backpacks and having shoes ready and waiting by the door are a few of the basics that most parents have learned to save time and frustration in the morning. Read more... […]

$40 off the new water-resistant Kindle, a bunch of discounted Timbuk2 bags, Anker’s newest true wireless earbuds, and more lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web. Read more... […]