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Shogun was most popular TV show of the year on Google TV
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Blackthorne won: Shōgun was the most-watched TV show in the last year according to Google's stats, drawn from viewership of the company's own TV service. Fallout and House of the Dragon were also big hits. Road House was the most-watched movie, with Downfall of Diddy a surprise second place. — Read the rest The post Shogun was most popular TV show of the year on Google TV appeared first on Boing Boing.
Hair dryer explodes in woman's hand. Police investigate foul play
A 37-year-old woman from Karnataka, India, suffered severe injuries to her palms and fingers after a hair dryer exploded in her hand. Police are now investigating the incident and suspect foul play. According to The Independent, Basavarajeshwari Yarnal collected a parcel on behalf of her neighbor, identified only as Sasikala. — Read the rest The post Hair dryer explodes in woman's hand. Police investigate foul play appeared first on Boing Boing.
Banana and duct-tape sold again, this time for $6.2 million
GET BOING BOING AD-FREE A banana duct-taped to a wall, entitled "Comedian," has sold for 6.2 million dollars in a Sotheby's auction in New York City. The piece, one of a set three, is just a banana duct-taped to a wall. — Read the rest The post Banana and duct-tape sold again, this time for $6.2 million appeared first on Boing Boing.
The myth of Ernest Shackleton
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The release of the LEGO Endurance set sent me down a rabbit hole about Ernest Shackleton, the leader of a failed expedition to cross the continent of Antarctica. The Endurance was sunk on November 21, 1915, when it was crushed by Antarctic pack ice. — Read the rest The post The myth of Ernest Shackleton appeared first on Boing Boing.
Golden Retrievers flummoxed by a few inches of water
These two Golden Retrievers, Mr. Tub and Blue, are equal parts hilarious, pathetic, and endearing, in their ongoing quest to figure out how to retrieve a ball that's only a few inches underwater. To the flummoxed pooches, though, the ball might as well be 20,000 leagues under the sea. — Read the rest The post Golden Retrievers flummoxed by a few inches of water appeared first on Boing Boing.
Alt National Park Service has a message for DOGE leaders
The "Alt National Park Service," a movement and social media account that was created in 2017 after Trump got elected for his first term, is back in action following Trump's recent re-election. On their Facebook page, they describe themselves as "the official 'resistance' team of U.S. — Read the rest The post Alt National Park Service has a message for DOGE leaders appeared first on Boing Boing.
Former comedian Russell Brand ended up selling "magical amulets" for "EMF protection"
I've watched with fascination and disgust as Russell Brand has transformed over the years from actor, to spiritual guru and conspirituality grifter (which includes hawking cryptocurrency), to—immediately following rape allegations—right-wing Jesus loving Christian MAGA darling. It should come as no surprise that Brand, no matter what identity he chooses, somehow always finds a way to spread conspiracy theories and sell useless crap. — Read the rest The post Former comedian Russell Brand ended up selling "magical amulets" for "EMF protection" appeared first on Boing Boing.
This powerful all-terrain e-bike conquers city streets and trails at 20mph
TL;DR: Save 16% on the SWFT Z.X e-bike, which comes with pedal assist and all-terrain tires for $999.99 (reg. $1,199) with free shipping. The SWFT Z.X e-bike offers a practical alternative to traditional motorized transportation, combining the benefits of an electric vehicle with the versatility of a bicycle. — Read the rest The post This powerful all-terrain e-bike conquers city streets and trails at 20mph appeared first on Boing Boing.