Saturday May 14, Daily Links
SUNDAY 5.13
NEWS STORIES
Mattel Releasing a Hearing Imparied Barbie
The Barbie folks are trying to be super inclusive, so they are releasing a Ken with Vitaligo and a Barbie that’s hearing imparied and comes with hearing aids.
Wait, What?!?! The other Barbies can hear?
20 Homes Destroyed by Fire in So Cal
A coastal fire in southern California community of Laguna Niguel is responsible for the destruction of twenty homes. 900 people have been forced to evacuate.
This is West coast version of seeing the first Robin of the year. #FireSeason
Israeli Soldiers Fight With Palestinians at Funeral
A funeral for a slain journalist went off the rails when Israeli soldiers began attacking the Palestinian pallbearers.
Religious traditions really are the fabric of a strong society.
Researchers Grow Plants Using Moon Dirt
Scientists were able to grow thale cress using soil that was collected from the Moon. But after the first week, the various properties of the lunar soil stressed the small, flowering weed so much that it grew slower than those planted on fake moon dirt. Researchers are hoping this could lead lunar explorers to grow food on Moon.
Or start the next great food craze: Lunar salad!
SPORTS
New NBA Trophies Honor NBA Legends
Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Bob Cousy, and Oscar Robertson are being honored with the creation of four new trophies.
Despite rumors, Magic Johnson’s trophy will not be awarded to the best player with HIV.
Ralph Nader Is Pissed At The Times Over Lack of Baseball Coverage For NY Teams
Ralph Nader went on a Twitter rant complaining about the New York Times ‘invisible’ coverage of the early season success of the Yankees and Mets.
Ralph, the season’s barley six weeks old. Also, shouldn’t you be more concerned with other things happening in the country besides baseball?
Kyrie Loses Nike Deal
Despite having one of its most popular and profitable signature basketball sneakers, Nike will not extend its deal with Kyrie Irving beyond the 2022-23 season. Sources cite Irving’s uncertainties about his NBA future as the reason behind the decision.
You got to be like Mike, Kyrie…
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Norm Macdonald Filmed a Comedy Special to Be Released in the Event of His Death
Norm left an hour of material behind, to air on Netflix on May 30th. His sister made the announcement this week. “It turns out Norm left an hour of new material behind, recorded in his apartment during the lockdown,” Napier wrote. “It’ll be a Netflix comedy special soon. So, we have that. Which is precisely what Norm wanted.”
If he was alive the media would give this zero attention.
Gunna Mugshot Starts Fashion Trend
The LaRopa brand hoodie that rapper Gunna was wearing in his mugshot is seeing a huge boost in sales. Everyone wants to look like that mug, and sales have increased 24%.
Wait till you see him in the orange suit.
Is There a Difference Between Hillary Duff and Britney Spears Nudes?
Duff is getting praise for her brave nude photo shoot for Self Magazine while Britney Spears is getting shame for her nude Instagram shots. Now fans are questioning whether this is fair. Buzzfeed is looking at these two different reactions and asking questions.
What are you guys crazy?
The Rock Will Replace Will Smith in Aladdin 2
Since its not a good time to have Will Smith starring in billion dollar kids movie, Will Smith is stepping aside as Genie for the sequel to Aladdin. They’re replacing him with comedic door stop, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
They picked the wrong Rock. Shouldn’t Chris Rock get this?
Hulu Says Nah to Hilary Clinton Series
The streaming platform has decided not to run with a Hillary Rodham Clinton series based on the book. It’s been in development for two years.
Too bad. I was looking forward to seeing what Rodham tomatoes said about it.
Madonna Explains Why A Tree Grows Out of Her Vagina in New Nude NFT
She explains it by saying that actually happened.
Ozzy is Going to Be a First Time Grand Pop
Kelly Osbourne is pregnant with her first child, which means Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne are going to be proud grandparents, also for the first time.
They don’t care if its a girl or another prince of darkness, they just want it to be healthy
Ellen Barkin Will Take the Stand in Depp Heard Trial
Ellen is expected to be called ot the stand by Amber Heard’s legal time next week. She dated Depp in the nineties.
Luckily for Johnny Depp, her Barkin is worse than her bitin
VIRAL & TRENDING
Sandwich Historian Chooses The Five Worst Sandwiches Ever Made
TikTok’s “sandwiches of history” account researches and creates sandwiches from old timey recipes and chose what he believes to be the five worst sandwiches of all time.
Sorry, you’re missing one. The worst was a ham and cheese sandwich made by Charles Manson.
@sandwichesofhistory Peanut & Mayonnaise Sandwich (1909) #fyp #sandwichesofhistory
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
Don't Want Dementia? Eat Blueberries
Scientists say that just a half-cup of blueberries every day could help prevent dementia.
Add some ice cream and whip cream and you really got something.
Scientists Find Psychopaths Have Bigger Brains in One Key Region
A new study in Singapore used MRI scans to learn that the striatum region of the brain is ten percent larger in psychopaths. This part of the brain helps coordinate decision making, motivation, and award perception among other things.
Look at the big brain on brad!
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