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KILLER INSTINCT WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK Millennials Killed Big Hotel Rooms, And Other Facts digg.com ​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: All of the "cool" hotels are actually bad, it took Dunkin' Donuts a long time to design their new cup and we don't really have family computers anymore. A BONE TO PICK The Nastiest Feud In Science theatlantic.com A Princeton geologist has endured decades of ridicule for arguing that the fifth extinction was caused not by an asteroid but by a series of colossal volcanic eruptions. PUNDIT ON THE RUN The 'Steely-Eyed Killer' Who Became A Star on Fox News — Then Lost It All politico.com For years, Bill Cowan ran top-secret programs for the Pentagon and appeared regularly on Fox as a military analyst. Today, he's on the run. NOT A CARE IN THE WORLD My Life As A Psychopath thecut.com "For some reason, people think we want to kill people. And I think that probably comes from the lack of empathy." DESIGN WE DIGG ǀ SPONSORED Yes, You Can Afford A Custom Couch burrow.com Burrow lets you customize your couch by picking the color, size, armrest height and leg color that's perfect for you. Shipping is fast and free, and if all of that hasn't sold you yet, use the code DIGG and get $75 off your order. HOW IT'S DONE AROUND HERE NO LAUGHING MATTER I Say LOL, You Say Ek 1: How People Around The World Laugh Online digg.com Some differences are easier to parse, like the French "héhéhé." Others phrases, such as the Brazilian "kkk" and the Russian "xoxoxo," however, may be baffling or startling to an English speaker at first glance. FLAT PACK, ROUND EARTH How Ikea Quietly Tweaks Its Design Around The World fastcompany.com The Swedish furniture company just opened its first store in India–and just like Ikea does in most countries, its inventory, design, and even food have been carefully tweaked. TAKE DRUGS? How To Write A Great Rock Lyric vulture.com According to Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, who has reigned as one of pop's best lyricists for the past dozen years. VIDEO OF THE DAY PROTECT YOUR NECK, SERIOUSLY Soapbox Derby Organizers Set Up Ramp That's Too High, Chaos Ensues digg.com Soapbox races in Northern Ireland appear to be a far different and far more dangerous beast than the American version. FROM THE DIGG STORE Charge 4 Devices At Once With This 20,000mAh Power Bank store.digg.com This colossal capacity power bank doesn't just charge your devices quickly, it charges them safely with overcharge, overcurrent, and short circuit protection. IN THE NEWS Elon Musk Might Have Got Himself In A Truckload Of Trouble With His Tweet About Taking Tesla Private Some NFL Players Kneel Or Raise Fists During Anthem Before Preseason Games Protester Maimed By Portland Police: 'I Thought I Was Going To Die' A Vicious Senate Primary Is Hurting Republicans In Wisconsin TGIF: Think great igloo Friday!!! View the Edition at Digg.com »

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