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Celebrate Earth day with tonight's amazing meteor shower

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Space The ancient Lyrid meteors have never failed to amaze us. One of the trustiest meteor showers will light up the night sky late on April 22 and in the wee morning hours of April 23rd. This is truly a happy Earth Day. The Lyrid… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2KWoJpQ"

Electric seaplanes could be this Canadian airline's ticket to ditching fossil fuels

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Technology Battery-powered planes are coming. The flights just have to be short. Most electric flying machines look futuristic. Harbour Air is taking a different approach. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2VlgOpT"

Get a lifetime of online security from FastestVPN for $40

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This service covers you on up to 10 devices. Get a lifetime of online security from FastestVPN for $40. The service covers you on up to 10 devices. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2GA1PA7"

Meal kits are full of wasteful packaging—but they might still beat the grocery store

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Environment Don't subscribe just yet. A meal kit full of wasteful packaging isn't good for the planet. But the food you buy in a grocery store can be even worse. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2ViGjbq"

Daily Deal - ALAWAR PREMIUM games, 85% Off

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Today's Deal: Save up to 85% on ALAWAR PREMIUM games !* 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 Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2XwVvzd"

Archaeologists unearth more evidence that when a civilization drinks together, it stays together

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Science The Wari people used their corn-based beer to spread their culture across Peru. The Wari empire, an ancient Peruvian civilization that predated the Inca, made advances in agriculture, art, architecture, and warfare. They also drank a ton of beer. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2KRwJIn"

Our bridges are failing. Here's how we could fix them.

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Technology Everyone wants to build, and no one wants to do maintenance. We took a look back at our biggest mistakes, then imagined how we could fix them. This franken-bridge shows both the past and present in one span. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2PnCOuZ"

Daily Deal - VVVVVV and Super Hexagon, 50% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 50% on VVVVVV and Super Hexagon !* 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 Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2IyTmzp"

Now Available on Steam - Faerie Solitaire Harvest, 10% off!

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Faerie Solitaire Harvest is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!* Match cards, rescue Faeries, and raise Magical Pets as you explore the many and vast enchanted worlds of Faerie Solitaire Harvest! *Offer ends April 29 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2VgFSyd"

40 percent off a Dyson stick vacuum and other neat deals happening today

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Gadgets The low-down on the day's best bargains. PopSci is always on the lookout for today's best deals. Our lists will be updated throughout the day, so check back to see if stumbled upon any awesome new discounts. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2DrI7EJ"

Say 'aloha!' to this not-actually-extinct Hawaiian flower

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Science Megapixels: It was rediscovered by a drone. The hibiscus Hibiscadelphus woodii wasn't extinct—it was just hiding. Researchers in Kaua'i recently rediscovered it via drone. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2XxuFH9"

Techathlon podcast: Supervillains vs. CEOs, streaming stats, and the week’s biggest tech news

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Technology Play along with our podcast and you won't win great prizes, but you might laugh and learn something. Learn about the latest tech news while playing along with our game. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Ds4oCF"

You know nothing. Meet the real John Snow.

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Health Forget the mother of dragons. This is the father of epidemiology. Game of Thrones ’ Jon Snow may know nothing, but the real-life John Snow knew a heck of a lot. In fact, the 19th century Snow helped found the entire field of epidemiology… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2XzvQWG"