Yeast is sort of like the John C. Reilly of the natural world: it’s one of the hardest-working funguses out there (it gives us carbs! And beer!) but it doesn’t get nearly as much credit as it deserves. Now, scientists have given yeast yet another superpower: it can get you …
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Everyone goes through something of a satanist phase. Maybe you drew “666” on your Converses and your youth pastor had to sit down and have a talk with you. Maybe you read a book about Anton LeVay and thought, “Hey, the dude had a few good ideas.” Or maybe you …
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After Chicago police arrested and released two men involved in the alleged attack on Jussie Smollett, the Empire actor’s lawyers fired back at reports that his client orchestrated the attack. “As a victim of a hate crime who has cooperated with the police investigation, Jussie Smollett is angered and devastated …
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Country music sensation Lauren Alaina keeps herself busy. This year’s ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year juggles life on the road, performing in multiple cities each week, and she still finds the time to make a positive difference in the community. With a little help from her biggest fans …
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In August, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Alternative to Opioids Bill, making it possible for patients in the state who had been prescribed opioids to opt for medical marijuana instead. The Opioid Alternative Pilot Program (OAPP), which is the first of its kind in the U.S., officially began accepting …
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The true crime documentary, Abducted in Plain Sight,which recently appeared on Netflix, initially seems to be a nightmarish but otherwise unremarkable suburban kidnapping story. Set in the 1970s, Robert and Mary Ann Broberg and their three young daughters, Jan, Karen and Susan, are a nice Mormon family from Pocatello, Idaho, …
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Kevin Spacey appeared in a Nantucket, Massachusetts, courtroom on Monday for his arraignment on sexual assault charges. The felony charge of indecent assault and battery stems from a 2016 incident in which the actor allegedly stuck his hand down an 18-year-old man’s pants, grabbing his genitals, after buying him drinks …
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Tiny penises may soon be trending. On Wednesday, the painter Illma Gore unveiled the first of what will be 26 depictions of political and cultural figures, both contemporary and historic, ranging from international terrorists to saints to superheroes. The roster includes Harvey Weinstein, Brett Kavanaugh, Richard Spencer and Osama Bin …
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Let’s get this straight: It’s all about the puppet, stupid. The main attraction ofKing Kong, now officially open for awestruck audiences at the art deco Broadway Theatre in New York City, is naturally the much-anticipated 20 foot tall, 2,000 pound wonder of the world that’s been shipped in from Australia …
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The Minnesota Timberwolves revealed a special alternate jersey that honors Minneapolis native, Prince, ESPN reports. The Nike-designed uniforms aptly feature a deep purple base with light purple lettering, while the design includes a couple of references to Prince’s Purple Rain album cover. The lettering on the jersey mimics the album …
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