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Neck scan ‘can spot early dementia signs’

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A five-minute scan could be used to spot people at risk of dementia before symptoms appear, researchers claim.

Scientists used ultrasound scanners to look at blood vessels in the necks of more than 3,000 people and monitored them over the next 15 years.

They found those with the most intense pulses went on to experience greater cognitive decline over the next…

Meet the bionic mushroom that can generate electricity

(CNN)Finding clean ways to generate energy is a priority for scientists eager to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. Now, a team of US researchers say they’ve found a way to make environmentally friendly energy using bionic mushrooms covered in bacteria.

Cyanobacteria are common on land and in the oceans, and scientists are intrigued by their ability to turn light into energy via…

Women who are early risers have lower risk of breast cancer, says new study

(CNN)Women who are naturally early risers were found to have lower risk of developing breast cancer than evening types in a new study. One in 100 women who considered themselves morning people developed breast cancer, compared with two in every 100 women who called themselves evening people.

Self-reported preferences for mornings or evenings were recordedin more than 180,000 women, led by Dr.…

Why there’s no shame in reading and writing erotic fanfiction

Erotic fanfiction is masturbation for the greater good

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Welcome to No Shame November! This week we’re diving into the pop culture we love that society tells us we shouldn’t.

Masturbating to horny fanfiction makes the world a better place.

Now, before your eyebrows fly right off your face (looking at you, literary snobs), hear me out. Because I know. “Smutty” or erotic…

Weekly Horoscopes For November 19-23, 2018

Time to give thanks for the Sagittariuses in your life. Er, well, maybe not considering there’s a whole lot of action in that sign that could really mess things up for you. The Sun moves into Sagittarius this week. Oh yeah, and Mercury is in retrograde in Sagittarius. There’s no chance in hell your Thanksgiving travel plans get carried out smoothly. Here are your weekly horoscopes for November…

Heres What Would Happen If Superheroes Had Babies (14 Illustrations)

People say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and we have to agree. But could it possibly fall any closer than this? The father’s genes most definitely won the womb wars in this artist’s imagination when he decided to illustrate the world’s most beloved comic book characters becoming dads.

Brazil-based artist Lucas Eduardo Nascimento, also known as Dragonarte to his 110k fans on Facebook…

These 30 Ways To Die From Electrocution From A 1931 Book Shows How Much The World Has Changed

Vintage books and magazines can tell you a lot about the way people used to live back in the day. When this old publication resurfaced on the internet, however, it raised more questions than the answers it provided.

It’s from 1931 and it’s called Elektroschutz in 132 Bildern(Electrical Protection in 132 Pictures). The book simply lists ways people could’ve gotten electrocuted and while some of…

Bookstore goes viral after finally selling a children’s book after 27 years on the shelf

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Indie bookshops are often great places for book lovers to browse for hidden gems. Some gems, though, remain hidden for a pretty long time before anyone picks them up and gives them a home.

Broadhurst’s Bookshop, an independent bookshop in the English town of Southport, just sold such a gem after having kept it on their shelves for nearly 28 years.

SEE ALSO: 10 books by women…

Someone Created The Worst Alphabet Book Ever And Youll Have A Hard Time Reading It

What do rappers and computer programmers have in common? A passion for creating kids books. After a few years of hard work, Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter have just published what they describe to be “the worst alphabet book ever,” and it’s so ridiculously hilarious, even adults would have an interesting time reading it.

“We were hanging out with our mutual friends and their kid, playing with…

Instead of a comedian, White House Correspondents’ Association enlists author Ron Chernow as speaker

New York (CNN)The White House Correspondents’ Association is shelving its tradition of having a comedian roast the president and the press corps at its annual fundraising dinner. Instead, famed author Ron Chernow will be the featured speaker.

The dinner is a key date on Washington’s social calendar. But its meaning has changed amid constant attacks on the media and increasing political…

Artist Illustrates Her Relationship With IT Guy In 13 Adorable Comics

Some comics perfectly sum up what every long-term relationship is like, but Bonnie Pang’s work is a long-term relationship. The artist said her series IT Guy & ART Girl are entirely based on the moments she shares with her partner, and they’re absolutely heartwarming.

“I have been creating comics since I was little, maybe 6-7 years old, so I have been making comics for about 20 years now,”…

Marvel Co-Creator Stan Lees Text About Racism From 1968 Explains What Kind Of Person He Really Was

News broke that Stan Lee has died at the age of 95 and fans over the world are not only mourning, but honoring the legend with countless tributes. Stan Lee penned for many comic book throughout his career, including such narratives as the iconic Daredevil, The Amazing Spiderman, Hulk, Fantastic Four, etc. But Lee wasn’t known just for being a comic book writer and creator of many of our beloved…

Do what you love and live longer, the Japanese ikigai philosophy says

(CNN)What if you could live longer just by doing more of what you love to do most?

Ogimi, the friendly village of 3,000 of the world’s longest-living people, is known for its slow pace, ocean views, community gatherings, personal vegetable gardens and residents who smile, laugh and joke incessantly. They also take great pride in living to 100 and beyond. They have fewer chronic illnessesthan…

Michelle Obama’s memoir tops Amazon best-seller list days ahead of release

(CNN)Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming” shot to No. 1 on Amazon on Friday, and it’s likely to stay there for a while.

In a year defined by Micheal Wolff’s “Fire and Fury” and Bob Woodward’s “Fear,” Obama’s memoir is a different kind of political book — there’s some criticism of President Trump, yes, but it is largely about Obama’s own life and experiences. Early headlines have highlighted both the

Stan Lee, Marvel Comics visionary, dead at 95

(CNN)Stan Lee, the colorful Marvel Comics patriarch who helped usher in a new era of superhero storytelling — and saw his creations become a giant influence in the movie business — has died.

Kirk Schneck, an attorney for Lee’s daughter, tells CNN the comic giant was taken by ambulance from his Los Angeles home on Monday morning to Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center, where he later died. The cause of…

How Tom Hardy saved bedtime

Picture the magical scene.

It’s a weekday evening, around quarter to seven.

Someone is in their pants bouncing up and down on the sofa, shouting for cereal and genuinely loving life.

Someone else lies on the floor, eyes closed, praying for the bedtime gods to step in and make it all stop.

Another person runs from room to room in the dimly-lit house, frantically tidying away toys, heating up…

Three ways to avoid bias in machine learning

Vince Lynch Contributor Vince Lynch is CEO of IV.AI, an artificial intelligence company that teaches machines how to understand human language so companies can better engage, understand and serve their customers.

At this moment in history it’s impossible not to see the problems that arise from human bias. Now magnify that by compute and you start to get a sense for just how dangerous…