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5 facts about button-pushing, from a true expert

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Science What seven years of research taught me about crosswalks, elevators, and "like" buttons. As I researched my recent book, “Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing,” about the origins of American push-button society, five main… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2FPwTgf"

Muscle memory is real, but it’s probably not what you think

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Muscle Month The term can refer to two different things. We all know this phenomenon as muscle memory, but when biologists and neuroscientists study it they mean at least two slightly different things. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2B2mh9W"

The FAA tries to fight flight cancellations with intentional delays

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Aviation LaGuardia and other airports had serious delays this morning, but the FAA says it was part of the plan. Staffing issues pegged to the government shutdown are causing delays at airports beyond the TSA lines. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2TccqoQ"

Dirt can make or break a rodeo

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Science A good performance requires great dirt. With the right soil, rodeo performers, both human and animal, can slip, slide, and stop perfectly. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2FXftO5"

Daily Deal - Ghost of a Tale, 40% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 40% on Ghost of a Tale !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Sunday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2My6xA3"

Gadgets to keep your private life (and prized possessions) secure

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Gadgets Fend off nosy neighbors, curious co-workers, and anyone else who tries to pry into your stuff. The best ways to keep your skeletons in the closet. Keep your secrets a secret. Read on. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2G1Z0Iy"

How well does Tesla’s autopilot detect lane-splitting motorcycles?

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Technology A Tesla owner’s experience shows there’s still a ways to go. Tesla is working to improve its Autopilot software to better detect lane-splitting motorcycles. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2FZ8u77"

Make Facebook useful by turning off all its annoying features

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Technology Just strip it down to the basics. Between data privacy scandals and the psychological toll social media can take on your brain, quitting Facebook can be an alluring prospect. But it’s not always… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2HxWiNf"

This kit can help you escape dangerous situations

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Technology Escape artists. In an ideal world, everyone would walk around with a Batman-style utility belt. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2ScHM1C"

Now Available on Steam - RESIDENT EVIL 2 / BIOHAZARD RE:2

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RESIDENT EVIL 2 / BIOHAZARD RE:2 is Now Available on Steam! A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2. via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2FMzB62"