Nicole Rosenthal
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Airbnb Won’t Address Its Bed Bug Problem
Scroll through Airbnb subreddits and forums and you’ll find hundreds of reports of bed bug bites and sightings, as well as graphic photos documenting boil-like allergic reactions to the pests. While renters claim that guests are bringing in the bugs, Airbnb users claim renters aren’t keeping their rental spaces clean enough. According to an article […] → Read More
Caution: These Apple Chargers Can Hack Your Laptop
A hacker has converted legit Apple chargers into computer hacking tools, dubbed O.MG Cable, according to an article by Joseph Cox at Vice. The security researcher known as MG unveiled altered the Apple charging cables – which include a malware implant – at the Def Con hacking convention held in Las Vegas. They are currently selling […] → Read More
Scientists Have Made Vodka From Chernobyl’s Radioactive Grain
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth harvested grain – deemed just above the safe radiation level limit in Ukraine – in Chernobyl’s exclusion zone to create “Atomik” vodka, because why not. After distillation, researchers diluted the alcohol with mineral water from an aquifer in Chernobyl. Although the grain itself does contain trace amounts of radiation, the process […] → Read More
What Killed the Annual Presidential Salmon Tradition?
For nearly a century, the President of the United States was brought the first seasonal catch of Atlantic salmon. That tradition changed in 1992, several years before the species was deemed endangered in 2000. The answer as to why the tradition halted can be traced back to the Penobscot River in Northeastern Maine, which was […] → Read More
King Tut’s Tomb Is Being Restored After It Was Found in “Very Bad Condition”
In preparation for a brand-new museum overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, King Tutenkahamen’s famous tomb is being restored for the first time since its discovery in 1922. → Read More
Yelp Is Charging Marketing Fees to Restaurants In New Ordering Option
A new ordering option through Yelp is now charging restaurants up to 20 percent for every order placed through the app. Instead of linking customers directly to a restaurant’s phone number when a user wants to place an order, Yelp has established two options: “Delivery or Takeout” or “General Questions.” While “General Questions” connects to […] → Read More
Restaurants Are Googling Customers to Determine If They're "Worthy"
Upscale New York City eateries are Googling customers who try making reservations to insure a "certain environment" for its wealthy clientele. → Read More
Cannabis Stores Already Using Facial Recognition
The cannabis industry is experimenting with new technologies such as facial recognition software and advanced video analytics throughout grow rooms, processing facilities and retail dispensaries. Although some stores claim that customers’ information is cleared from the database within 48 hours, individuals flagged as suspicious or misbehaving can be stored in the system indefinitely. These… → Read More
This A.I. Device Could Be Your Next Wingman
While, as recently as a decade ago, it was considered weird to meet someone online, more than 40 percent of heterosexual couples report having met on a dating app. Kevin Teman, founder of Denver-based startup AIMM looks to defy the “cold” dating app algorithms and go further. With AIMM, AI coaches users through a first […] → Read More
Couples Are Taking Out "Nuptial Loans" Averaging $11,000 to Pay for Their Weddings
The average American wedding now costs $39,00, and couples are taking out huge loans to pay for them. → Read More
A Black Moon is Coming on July 31 – Here's What It Means
You’ve heard of blue moons, harvest moons and even wolf moons. But what is a black moon? If you live in North America, a black moon is coming to a night sky near you on July 31, making its first appearance in three years. But what on Earth (er, in space) is a black moon? […] → Read More
This State Pays Off Its Credit Card Debt Faster Than Any Other
According to a new report by WalletHub, residents of certain states are much better at paying their debt than others. Indiana seems to pay off its credit card debt faster than any other U.S. state, taking a little less than 10 months to pay off a median credit card debt of $2,313 with a mere […] → Read More
Woodstock 50 Reportedly Free of Charge
The lead up to the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Woodstock ‘69 certainly hasn’t been the smoothest, from sudden lineup dropouts to permit issues to lawsuits against investors. In the latest whirlwind news surrounding the event, the music festival will reportedly be free to attend (although donations are highly encouraged), according to TMZ. Sources close to […] → Read More
New Dinosaur Species Discovered at Texas National Park
Reexaminations of a fossil uncovered in the 1980s at Big Bend National Park have revealed a duck-billed dinosaur species previously uncategorizable to archeologists. The species, Aquilarhinus palimentus, is known for its aquiline nose and wide lower jaw, “shaped like two trowels laid side by side,” according to a park release. The bones of the dinosaur […] → Read More
Instagram Tourists Are Taking Over Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon – a slot canyon on Navajo land in eastern Arizona – largely went under tourists’ radars for many years. That is, until Microsoft included a series of photos from the spot in its Windows 7 desktop background themes in 2009, granting high-resolution canyon photos to hundreds of millions of people. Ever since, the popularity of […] → Read More
Research Confirms That People Who Play Racing Video Games Are Worse Drivers
If you have reason to believe your Uber driver is an avid MarioKart player, you might want to think twice before getting in the car. According to a survey by Censuswide, individuals who regularly play racing video games such as Need for Speed and Forza have more accidents and speeding tickets than average drivers. In […] → Read More