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A fascinating list of 8 tech companies that turned down merger offers. Not all of the stories ended well. Some of the companies, however, thrived.
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From Art of Manliness, a wonderful collection of spy concealments.
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| During World War II, a British publisher used Monopoly sets to smuggle maps, compasses, and money to prisoners of war. |
From Lifehacker, how to stay focused on your current task with a procrastination pad. Personally, I like working from to-do lists and this seems like a great way to manage my free time.
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An online gallery of the objects from Apollo 11 that are currently housed in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
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Here's a real piece of cinematic history: Audrey Hepburn's screen test for Roman Holiday.
Hat tip: Open Culture
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An assortment of vintage advertisements starring notable authors (hat tip Book Riot). Yes, it's true that there was a time when authors would endorse different products. Nowadays authors aren't as well known so it's unlikely that you would see these kinds of ads.
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A review of the new documentary profiling Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson, Dear Mr. Watterson, at Christianity Today.
