acidrabbit (27)in #economy • 7 years agoMore than half of America's economic growth is in the hands of only 5% of American employees! Are you in the 5%?The study of science, technology, engineering, & math (STEM) is at an all-time low in America. Only 15% of the world's…acidrabbit (27)in #medicine • 7 years agoNew studies show that all humans will develop cancer if they live long enough!New studies every day are informing the public of cancer prevention and causes. As it turns out, the cancer cell will…acidrabbit (27)in #lego • 7 years agoThe word LEGO had a secret meaning that the makers didn't know about!In 1932, Ole Kirk Kristiansen was a master carpenter and joiner in Denmark and established his business in the village…acidrabbit (27)in #cartoon • 7 years agoThe Flintstones was originally intended for adults! Good thing, because their sponsor was definitely not kid-friendlyBarbera and Hanna created the ever-popular cartoon The Flintstones after they had been labeled as "kids only"…acidrabbit (27)in #architecture • 7 years agoThere is a treehouse that is over 90 feet tall!The tree that the house resides in is 80 feet tall and over 12 feet long. This tree comfortably holds an 11 floor…acidrabbit (27)in #movies • 7 years agoTron was denied a Special FX Oscar because it used computer graphics!The original 1982 Tron was a very influential film. It's one of the first films to use computer generated graphics to…acidrabbit (27)in #brand • 7 years agoOrbit gum started as a replacement brand due to rationing during WWII! What brands did it replace?Orbit gum is pretty common nowadays, boasting over ten different flavors. The brand would have never gotten started if…acidrabbit (27)in #history • 7 years agoDuring WWI Romania sent its treasures to Russia for safe-keeping, but to this day Russia refuses to give them back!Fearing an eventual German victory during World War I, the Romanian government decided to send the Romanian National…acidrabbit (27)in #chemistry • 7 years agoThe first person to take LSD did so by accident—and then liked it so much he took it again on purpose!A Swiss scientist by the name of Albert Hofman was hired at a pharmaceutical company in Switzerland. He was assigned…acidrabbit (27)in #airlines • 7 years agoThe man who grounded 4,000 planes on 9/11 was on first day of his jobOn September 11, 2001, four commercial planes were hijacked by foreign terrorists. All other commercial flights were…acidrabbit (27)in #real-story • 7 years agoA man lost in the widerness cut down some power poles in order to get rescued! Read his wild storyA man in Saskatchewan, Canada was boating one day when he unfortunately ran into some bad weather. He ended up…acidrabbit (27)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoBitcoin train goes off the rails, plunging below $8,500Top digital currency bitcoin dropped more than 16 percent on Friday, losing over half of its value since January…acidrabbit (27)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoOnly crypto is allowed, a restaurant in ManhattanThere is restaurant in Manhattan that allows only cryptocurrency as payment method. I hope more businesses will follow this example. :)acidrabbit (27)in #gaming • 7 years agoNVIDIA Tells Retailers To Sell To Gamers, Not Cryptominers As GPU Shortage Causes Extreme Price GougingThere are many examples today of how PC gaming is flourishing better than ever. You only have to look towards the…acidrabbit (27)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoFireLotto is international blockchain crypto lotteryacidrabbit (27)in #science • 7 years agoChina Just Overtook The US in Scientific Output For The First TimeA national report on the state of US science has concluded the United States is still the world leader in science and…acidrabbit (27)in #programming • 7 years agoProgrammer moraleProgramming is most beautiful job in world, but it can move me to tears sometimes.acidrabbit (27)in #iq • 7 years agoInherited IQ Can Increase in Early ChildhoodPositive stimulation can boost intelligence; its absence can lead to regression When it comes to intelligence…