The art and science of swearing

When you hear someone casually drop the word “fuck,” what’s your reaction? Offended? Surprised? Confused? In any case, I’m fairly certain hearing someone curse out of nowhere provokes some kind of immediate reaction. We have a taboo in this culture against profanity and when someone breaks that taboo, it gets your attention. But why is…

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2024 Olympics July 27: Live updates, highlights, results

The Olympics are officially underway after a memorable opening ceremony Friday in Paris. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Saturday’s events were headlined by gymnastics, swimming, beach volleyball and tennis. Men’s basketball has also begun, though Team USA doesn’t compete until Sunday. Katie Ledecky’s quest for her 11th Olympic gold medal began Saturday in the 400m freestyle,…

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Shark & Stingray Beach In Maldives

698 Fulidhoo is a small, budget-friendly local island we visited recently in the Maldives, along with Dhigurah island, which we loved for its beaches and sandbar. Aside from scuba diving, the prime attraction in Fulidhoo is the shark and stingray beach, where you can see nurse sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays in the shallow water…

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Legal tech, VC brawls and saying no to big offers

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. To get Startups Weekly in your inbox every Friday, sign up here. This week we are talking about Wiz’s bold decision, VC’s public feud, legal tech’s new capital and a16z’s close call. Let’s go! Most interesting startup stories…

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The 6 Best Hotels in Tokyo

I love Tokyo. I think it’s one of the most fascinating cities in the world. I love the organized crowds where you would expect chaos. I love how it is a fast-paced, contemporary city that still honors its traditions. It’s also a massive city with an endless array of incredible things to see and do….

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