December 3, 2024

Candy Cane Lane, the Great Abandonment, and an Infamous Ransom Note

Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors

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Technology

Why Certain Names Make ChatGPT Grind to a Halt

Filter resulting from subject of settled defamation lawsuit could cause trouble down the road.

Ars Technica
Benj Edwards

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Amazon In Panic Mode After Shoppers Discover Secrets Hacks

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Thought-Provoking

The Great Abandonment: What Happens to the Natural World When People Disappear?

Across the globe, vast swathes of land are being left to be reclaimed by nature. To see what could be coming, look to Bulgaria.

The Guardian
Tess McClure

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Rabbit Hole

A New JonBenét Doc Posits the Ramseys Didn’t Do It. But What About the Ransom Note?

What to understand about the infamous ransom note, from Patsy Ramsey to the intruder theory.

Vox
Aja Romano

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4

Wait, What?

The Rise of the $1,000 Family Photo

Just about anyone can take a picture with their smartphone. But some parents are paying top dollar to capture the perfect image.

The Atlantic
Erin Sagen

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Good to Know

Why You Shouldn’t Reuse Single-Use Plastics

Many of us reuse single-use plastics like water bottles, takeout containers and plastic bags. But is that safe?

The Washington Post
Sarah Raza

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“Can Someone Turn That Up?”

The 100 Best Albums of 2024

Huge blockbusters, breakout debuts, left-field gems, and much more.

Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone

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Cooking Hack

Use the Leidenfrost Effect to Make Your Stainless Steel Pan Non-Stick

Science will prevent you from wasting your time scrubbing cookware.

Popular Science
Hugh Neill

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Roadtrip