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- I’ve read this entire AMA, and I’m still not sure why on Earth anyone would ever surgically implant magnets into their fingertips. The OP’s answer “Because science” is entirely unsatisfying—especially because the biggest mad-science benefit he gets is the ability to move staples around by twitching his finger. (/r/IAmA)
- Do you plan on visiting an apiary sometime soon? Or throwing rocks at a wasp nest? Redditor and beekeeper BrightAndDark has a 10-point strategy to avoid ever being stung. (Bonus: His list includes the term “ninja blender.”) (/r/YouShouldKnow)
- Every kid from the ’90s remembers the “Save the Rain Forest” movement. Did it ultimately accomplish anything? (/r/askscience)
- Do pets feel pleasure from human contact? And what’s the relationship between sex and Oxytocin in both men and women? Surprisingly, both questions are answered in this r/askscience thread. (/r/askscience)
- How easily could a computer program emulate your typical Reddit commenter? (/r/TheoryOfReddit)
- Redditor Daeres knows a whole hell of a lot about the ancient Celts. If only you could save Reddit comments to your Kindle. (/r/AskHistorians)
Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments.
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