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Why Do We Still Talk About The 'Biological Clock'?, The Senate Is Launching An Inquiry Into Facebook's Trending News — Here's What's Going On, Money Magazine's 'Best Checking Account In America', Here Comes Hyperloop One: Startup Raises $80 Million, What Percentage Of The Population Is Older Or Younger Than You?, The Gruesome Origins Of Belgium's 'Cat Parade' The Daily Digg Wednesday, May 11, 2016 A TICKING TIME BOMB Why Do We Still Talk About The 'Biological Clock'? theguardian.com It seems like the concept of the biological clock has been with us forever. In fact, the metaphor was invented in the late 1970s. And it has been used to reinforce sexist ideas ever since. POKING THE BEAR The Senate Is Launching An Inquiry Into Facebook's Trending News — Here's What's Going On digg.com On Monday, Gizmodo published a scoop where anonymous former "curators" who worked on Facebook's trending news module reported that they had suppressed trending conservative topics and outlets. Now, the Senate is launching an inquiry. BANKING WE DIGG SPONSORED Money Magazine's 'Best Checking Account In America' aspiration.com Aspiration lets you earn 100x more interest on your checking, with no ATM or monthly fees. Plus, they donate a dime to charity for every dollar earned. GET HYPE Here Comes Hyperloop One: Startup Raises $80 Million fastcompany.com The Hyperloop — a futuristic magnetic levitation transportation system that promises to make it possible for people to ride at 750 miles an hour in comfortable pods between San Francisco and Los Angeles in as little as 30 minutes — could be very big business. KIDS THESE DAYS, ALL 43% OF 'EM What Percentage Of The Population Is Older Or Younger Than You? flowingdata.com This interactive from Flowing Data shows you, based on your age and gender, what percentage of the population is your junior or senior. NEEDED MORE THAN NINE LIVES The Gruesome Origins Of Belgium's 'Cat Parade' nytimes.com In the Middle Ages, hurling cats from a great height on what came to be known as "Cats Wednesday" was apparently seen in Ypres, Belgium as both a practical solution to the city's feral cat problem and a source of gruesome entertainment. Get more stories on Digg.com HIGHWAY TO THE DEATH STAR WATCH: Turns out "Danger Zone" goes perfectly with "Star Wars." Credit: Weston Wong Digg iOS app   •   Digg Android app Twitter   •   Facebook   •   Tumblr   •   YouTube Advertise on Digg digg.com   •   Unsubscribe © 2016 Digg Inc. 50 Eldridge St, NY, NY 10002