From IEDs in the mail to the potential erosion of human rights, the internet had some scary things to discuss last week.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: Release date, price, specs, four cameras, 5G, all-screen – CNET
It’s got no notch, no bezels, four cameras and it won’t break your bank. Just saying.
Feathered Friends Large And Small Flock On Cornell’s ‘Wall Of Birds’
Artist Jane Kim was nicknamed “Michaelangela” for her work on Cornell’s massive Wall of Birds mural — 40 feet high and 100 feet wide, capturing 375 million years of avian evolution in paint.
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Inside The Ever-Expanding Wizarding World: Harry Potter At 20
It’s hard to remember a world before Harry Potter. But it’s been 20 years since readers in the U.S. were first introduced to the boy wizard, whose story has captivated audiences since.
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This Segment Is Rated R
It’s been 50 years since the Motion Picture Association of America film came out with its rating system. Listeners share their stories about the first R-rated movie they saw.
25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (Holiday 2018): Controllers, Screen Protectors, Etc
Have a Nintendo Switch? You really should get some of these accoutrements. We list the best chargers, screen protectors, cases, stands, controllers, adapters, and more.
Tesla Gets Profitable and More This Week in the Future of Cars
Plus: Paris gives cars le boot, scooters clean up their act, and more.
‘Little’ Considers Power, Personhood, And Wax Artistry
Edward Carey’s new novel is about the life of wax museum pioneer Madame Tussaud — but it’s also about the French Revolution, about humans, bodies, art and loneliness, and it’s deeply, painfully sad.
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Regions of My Brain: The Airbnb Reviews
In a humor piece, Irving Ruan imagines Airbnb reviews for parts of the brain.
John Hennessy on the Leadership Crisis in Silicon Valley
The Alphabet chairman and former Stanford president talks about strengthening ethics training for entrepreneurs and future business leaders.