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All pictures by Lao Xie Xie Gen Z Are Leading a Sexual Revolution in Shanghai, Apparently
And artist Lao Xie Xie has the photos to prove it, as he documents a shift in self-expression among China’s rebel youth.
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You have to see the procedure in order to grasp the precision involved.
WATCH: Scientists Gave an Injured Bird a Second Chance With Two 3D-Printed Beak Prosthetics
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This is why your nails are brittle.
Fruits and Veggies Are Less Nutritious Than They Were 60 Years Ago (And Scientists Don’t Know Why)
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It seems like a good idea before you start to think harder…
Everything We Know About Denmark’s Controversial Plan to Let Teachers Physically Restrain Students
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Proof that many of our ancestors were more “metal” than us.
WATCH: Man Eagerly Shows Tourist Tools Used for Cannibalism: ‘We Eat People for the Power’
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Britney Spears as a robot? Ryan Reynolds as Xander? These five stars almost became part of the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ universe.
5 Stars Who Almost Appeared on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ (And Why They Didn’t)
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Before Hawkins became a pop culture obsession, ‘Eerie, Indiana’ packed a small town with supernatural mysteries and bizarre comedy.
25 Years Before ‘Stranger Things,’ This ’90s Show Introduced a Different Creepy Indiana Town
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D’Angelo’s brother Luther Archer revealed a potential posthumous album on the way and a blockbuster collaboration sitting in the vault.
D’Angelo Estate Slated to Release One Final Album and Teases Michael Jackson Collaboration
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Olivia Rodrigo made her stance abundantly clear on AI after speculation of her music video for ‘expectations’ used the tech.
Olivia Rodrigo Swears She’s Not Using AI for Her New Music Video With Chappell Roan
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Long before the idea of cancel culture even existed, these three controversial music videos got these artists in hot water.
3 Music Videos That Nearly Got Their Artists Canceled (Before Cancel Culture Existed)
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Researchers say consuming olive oil before a carbohydrate-rich meal slowed digestion and reduced blood sugar spikes in laboratory mice.
Scientists Just Found a New Life Hack to Deal With Blood Sugar Spikes. But Does It Work?
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Men Think They’re More Emotionally Intelligent Than They Actually Are, Study Finds
A study of more than 600,000 people found women performed better on emotional intelligence tests, while men tended to overestimate their abilities.
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Scientists Finally Figured Out Why Big Dogs Age Faster Than Small Dogs
A new study of nearly 900 dogs found that changes involving so-called ‘jumping genes’ may help explain why larger breeds have shorter lives.
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Introducing ‘Cloaking,’ the Latest Dating Trend Tormenting Hopeful Singles
It’s like ghosting, but worse. A dating expert explains why some people stand up their dates, block them, and disappear without a word.
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Everything We Know About the Free Adobe Clones Built With AI. Do They Actually Work?
A developer used Claude to build free, open-source alternatives to Adobe’s creative apps. They’re ambitious, familiar, and buggy.
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Anthropic Is Banning ‘Cruel’ Treatment of Claude. Yes, the Chatbot.
Anthropic is banning sustained, needless abuse of Claude. Protecting a chatbot raises questions about how tech treats people.
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The Internet Has Invented Fake Online Shopping, and There’s a Wild Reason Why People Love It
‘Dopamine sites’ let you pretend to buy products or order takeout, offering the familiar thrill of clicking without spending real money.
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(Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic) Indie Rock Singer Charged With Disturbing Crimes Days Before Homecoming Concert
Los Retros singer/songwriter Mauri Tapia has been arrested and charged with disturbing crimes that prompted his label to drop him.
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(Photo by Fred Duval/FilmMagic) Britney Spears Seemingly Throws Shots at Pop Stars Today: ‘At Least Mine Was Real’
Apparently, Britney Spears doesn’t like a lot of the new pop girls, based on the random tirade she had on Instagram.
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(Photo by George De Sota/Redferns) The Unconventional Way Michael Jackson Used to Make Music Will Blow Your Mind
Michael Jackson was a musical genius and he once proved how meticulous he was with his artistry in a very unconventional way.
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Screenshot: Epic Games Sugar Fortnite Skin Release Date and Cosmetics Revealed
The Sugar Fortnite skin arrives October 20. Here are its release times, edit styles, cosmetics, and estimated V-Bucks prices.
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5 New and Upcoming Games for Animal Lovers
These five animal-themed games span training sims, zoo management, co-op adventures, and horror—with several demos available to try.
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3 YouTube Channels That Can Help You Beat the Game You’re Stuck On
CJUGames, ManlyBadassHero, and ChristopherOdd offer relaxed commentary, creepy indie discoveries, and help when you hit a wall.
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Mercury Retrograde Is Almost Here, and These 3 Zodiac Signs Will Feel It the Most
Mercury retrograde begins October 24, and an astrologer predicts Gemini, Virgo, and Scorpio could face some uncomfortable emotional revelations.
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Why Scorpio Season Is Going to Be Chaotic as Heck This Year, According to an Astrologer
Two overlapping retrogrades could stir up drama in your love life, finances, and relationships this Scorpio season. Here’s what to expect.
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Apple iPhone Duo – Credit: Apple iPhone Duo Is Apple’s Priciest Phone Yet. Here’s How to Get $1,000 Off
Knock half off the iPhone Duo’s $1,999 price tag if you tick the right boxes at T-Mobile.
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MV Health This ‘Device’ Can Help You Get Harder and Last Longer—And You’ll Never Guess How It Works
Reward your prostate for all its hard work with a nice, relaxing massage.
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Apple iPhone Duo – Credit: Apple Preorder Here: How to Get the Apple iPhone Duo Before January
The new foldable iPhone Duo is backordered into 2027 if you preorder it at Apple. Here’s where to preorder it instead.
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What Is ‘Fizzling’? The Dating Trend That Has the Internet Livid.
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5 Signs You Might Be a Mystic, According to a Spiritual Expert
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Photo courtesy of National Geographic Inside the Swedish Legend of Blåkulla, Where Witches Partied With the Devil
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Stop subjecting your animals to the annual Halloween humiliation rituals! 5 Reasons You Should Think Twice Before Dressing Your Pet Up for Halloween
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How to Find Your Purpose in Life, According to a Therapist
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How to Write a Book Without Giving Up on It Halfway Through: A Guide
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Scientists Found Dozens of Hammerhead Sharks Hanging Out Near Swimmers. Here’s Why.
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The Internet Won’t Stop Sexualizing This Bank’s Sheep Mascot (And the Bank Is Making It Worse)
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