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Ants better than humans at group projects
Boing Boing,
A new study found that ants perform better at solving puzzles in a group than humans, especially when the humans are not allowed to speak with one another. Longhorn crazy ants can't move in a straight line but can beat humans at navigating a complex puzzle in a group. — Read the rest The post Ants better than humans at group projects appeared first on Boing Boing.
Lyft will credit NYC riders for congestion fee throughout January
TechCrunch,
New York City’s congestion pricing is scheduled to take effect Sunday — but for the first month, Lyft said it will be crediting riders who pay the fee. New York’s program, which is supposed to reduce traffic in lower Manhattan while also raising funding for mass transit, was paused by Governor Kathy Hochul in June, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Johnson tells House Republicans that Trump wants one ‘big beautiful’ reconciliation package
Politico,
Trump’s decision is a win for House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith.
Cinemark Said You Decide What’s a Popcorn Bucket, Ya Freaks
Gizmodo,
The theater chain's celebrating January's National Popcorn Day with a Bring Your Own Bucket promo to get more butts in seats.
Watch funny treadmill sledding experiment: guy rides increasing speeds until plastic container breaks apart!
Watch a dude ride a treadmill in a plastic container at increasing levels of speed. This experiment results in the container breaking apart each time it's taken for a ride, becoming comically smaller and smaller. Things start to go downhill after about 4 mph speed, but launching off the treadmill and falling backwards onto the floor in a way that looks quite painful doesn't seem to stop him. — Read the rest The post Watch funny treadmill sledding experiment: guy rides increasing speeds until plastic container breaks apart! appeared first on Boing Boing.
Schumer presses Thune for briefings on recent attacks
Thune took control of the Senate chamber on Friday.
Jeff Baena, Filmmaker and Aubrey Plaza’s Husband, Dead at 47
Vulture,
He directed numerous comedy films such as The Little Hours and Life After Beth.
Your old keychain just got a 2025 makeover—this one charges your phone and opens bottles
TL;DR: Save 44% on the GoCable, a keychain that comes with a phone cord, bottle opener, and safe-proof cutter while supplies last. Want to become the coolest and most prepared person in any scenario? All you need is this neat keychain. — Read the rest The post Your old keychain just got a 2025 makeover—this one charges your phone and opens bottles appeared first on Boing Boing.