750-Pound Alligator Believed to Be 100 Years Old Removed From Florida Park

South Florida police department officials recently removed a senior citizen from a local park — and the “resident” happened to be a massive alligator, estimated to be 100 years old. The gargantuan gator […] The post 750-Pound Alligator Believed to Be 100 Years Old Removed From Florida Park appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2FNiu2Q via IFT...

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SpaceX, Tesla CEO Elon Musk Drops Rap Remix ‘RIP Harambe’

Elon Musk has sent rockets to space, designed electric cars, and now, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO just teased a new creative project: “RIP Harambe,” a bizarre rap remix available on SoundCloud. On […] The post SpaceX, Tesla CEO Elon Musk Drops Rap Remix ‘RIP Harambe’ appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2JTDxVq via IFT...

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SNL Spoofs Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ With ‘Horrifying’ Discover Card Skit

Saturday Night Live recently parodied Jordan Peele’s Us with a hilarious Discover Card skit, and it explores the creepy side of identity theft. The SNL skit, which debuted on Saturday, March 30, has […] The post SNL Spoofs Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ With ‘Horrifying’ Discover Card Skit appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2FNf0gE via IFT...

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Google Maps Celebrates April Fool’s With Twist on Classic ‘Snake’ Game

For April Fool’s this year, Google Maps is serving a dose of ’90s nostalgia — in the form of the OG arcade game Snake (with a twist, of course). Starting today, users can […] The post Google Maps Celebrates April Fool’s With Twist on Classic ‘Snake’ Game appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2I2pNoP via IFT...

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Watch: Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Florida, Stuns Witnesses

Officials say a flashing fireball witnessed by drivers and captured on dash cam footage on Saturday night turned out to be a meteor that was picked up on weather radar. Videos captured by stunned […] The post Watch: Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Florida, Stuns Witnesses appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2TLziuI via IFT...

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Why Haven’t We Found Aliens Yet?

For a few decades now, the leading edge of science and especially astronomy has been at least partially dedicated to the search for one of the most fundamental philosophical questions we have — […] The post Why Haven’t We Found Aliens Yet? appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2TLwoX5 via IFT...

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Go To Hell With ‘Darksiders’ and These Other Nintendo Switch Games

What makes Hell such a great video game setting? Is it because demons and monsters provide endlessly creatively foes to violently slaughter without moral dilemma? Is it because fiery hellscapes are visually arresting? […] The post Go To Hell With ‘Darksiders’ and These Other Nintendo Switch Games appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2COn0wi via IFT...

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Save on Smart Notebooks and Science-Driven Journals

Technology is great but sometimes you need the feel of an old fashioned journal or notebook to gather your thoughts. In these cases, though, not just any old drug store notebook will do. […] The post Save on Smart Notebooks and Science-Driven Journals appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2K2cyae via IFT...

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Places Around the World Are Briefly ‘Going Dark’ for Earth Hour 2019

If you find your city, town, or village darker than usual tonight, do not panic: People around the world are taking part in an annual movement called Earth Hour, which involves turning off […] The post Places Around the World Are Briefly ‘Going Dark’ for Earth Hour 2019 appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2HNNstR via IFT...

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Mark Zuckerberg actually calls for regulation of content, elections, privacy

It’s been a busy day for Facebook exec op-eds. Earlier this morning, Sheryl Sandberg broke the site’s silence around the Christchurch massacre, and now Mark Zuckerberg is calling on governments and other bodies to increase regulation around the sorts of data Facebook traffics in. He’s hoping to get out in front of heavy-handed regulation and get a seat at the table shaping it. The founder published a letter simultaneously on his own page and The...

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Watch: YouTuber Sends Big Mac Burger Into Space, Eats It

How does a burger taste after it’s been in space? One man decided to find out by launching a McDonald’s Big Mac “100,00 feet, 24 miles high” into space, where temperatures drop to minus […] The post Watch: YouTuber Sends Big Mac Burger Into Space, Eats It appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2Ua4d9d via IFT...

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Here’s Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video in April 2019

If Avengers: Endgame, which hits theaters in April, is not enough to satisfy your comic-book superhero fix, look to Amazon Prime Video this month. The streaming service has the Blade trilogy, the first installment […] The post Here’s Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video in April 2019 appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2HN0F6r via IFT...

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NASA’s Cassini Spacecraft Reveals Secrets of Saturn’s Mini ‘Ravioli’ Moons

Data gathered by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft when it conducted a close flyby to Saturn during the final days of its mission have revealed new details on the planet’s nearby mini ‘ravioli’ moons. The […] The post NASA’s Cassini Spacecraft Reveals Secrets of Saturn’s Mini ‘Ravioli’ Moons appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2UlMsDc via IFT...

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‘Nier: Automata – Game of the Yorha Edition’ Is the Complete Package

As we’ve discussed many times before, 2017 was the best year of the current gaming generation. It was hard to keep up with all of the amazing titles released each month. One of […] The post ‘Nier: Automata – Game of the Yorha Edition’ Is the Complete Package appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2JS3Awx via IFT...

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Batman’s Alfred Is a Suave Spy in New ‘Pennyworth’ Series Teaser

Alfred, Batman’s butler, gets the James Bond treatment in Pennyworth, a new prequel series that takes viewers back to the suave spy’s past. On Friday, Epix dropped a new Pennyworth trailer on YouTube, […] The post Batman’s Alfred Is a Suave Spy in New ‘Pennyworth’ Series Teaser appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2V8v0iI via IFT...

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Become a Certified Microsoft Excel Pro With These Training Packages

Unless you’ve been living under a very large rock for the past three decades, you’ve doubtlessly dabbled with Microsoft Excel—that number-crunching powerhouse that’s used by virtually every company in the western world. But […] The post Become a Certified Microsoft Excel Pro With These Training Packages appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2HWSPGm via IFT...

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Mystery of ‘Garfield’ Phones Washing Up in French Beaches Finally Solved

Bright orange “Garfield” phones have been mysteriously washing up on the French coast for more than 30 years and now, local beach cleaners have found out why they’ve appeared there. The retro landline […] The post Mystery of ‘Garfield’ Phones Washing Up in French Beaches Finally Solved appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2U46yT7 via IFT...

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Giant Shark’s Severed Head Found After It Was Ripped Off by Mysterious Creature

An Australian fisherman recently discovered an enormous severed shark head that was mysteriously bitten off by an even larger predator in the ocean. On Friday, Trapman Bermagui, also known as Jason, found the […] The post Giant Shark’s Severed Head Found After It Was Ripped Off by Mysterious Creature appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2FDtBdz via IFT...

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Seabirds With Sexually Transmitted Infections Discovered in the Wild for First Time

Researchers have confirmed the first experimental evidence of an infection being transmitted sexually in a wild population of animals, according to a new study. A team of scientists from the Veterinary Medicine University Vienna […] The post Seabirds With Sexually Transmitted Infections Discovered in the Wild for First Time appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2HWO9jS via IFT...

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Rare First Edition ‘Harry Potter’ Book With Typos Sells for $90,000

A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with typos fetched almost $90,000 in a U.K. auction this week. The book, which went up for sale at Bonhams auction […] The post Rare First Edition ‘Harry Potter’ Book With Typos Sells for $90,000 appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2TLdboq via IFT...

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What to Stream on Amazon Prime This Weekend

The weekend is the best for relaxing activities, including binge-watching some Amazon Prime flicks. We’ve rounded up the best movies, TV shows, and documentaries that you can stream on Amazon Prime from March 29 to April 5. Turf […] The post What to Stream on Amazon Prime This Weekend appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2FT48A3 via IFT...

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Watch: Robots Fold Samsung Galaxy Fold Phone 200,000 Times in Durability Test

When  Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold, the smartphone you can fold up like a piece of paper, last year, the company touted a new type of tech dubbed the Infinity Flex Display that […] The post Watch: Robots Fold Samsung Galaxy Fold Phone 200,000 Times in Durability Test appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2I13mAk via IFT...

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What to Stream on Hulu This Weekend

Hulu has a lot to offer, however, deciding what to watch on the platform isn’t always easy. If you need help choosing a flick for your next movie night, you’ve come to the […] The post What to Stream on Hulu This Weekend appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2rcGAMm via IFT...

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Cute Dog Chases Possum, Gets Stuck in 100-Foot-Long Drain Pipe

Rocky, an adorable dog from North Carolina, will not be chasing possums again for a while. Earlier this week, the pup got stuck in a drain pipe, which was about 100-feet-long, after trying […] The post Cute Dog Chases Possum, Gets Stuck in 100-Foot-Long Drain Pipe appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2V3r3Mn via IFT...

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Geek Deals: Humble Hot Date Bundle

If you’d like to play something a little bit sexy, this week’s Humble Hot Date Bundle has you covered. Enjoy over $160 worth of visual novels, dating sims, and more while helping out […] The post Geek Deals: Humble Hot Date Bundle appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2FJOCnX via IFT...

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MovieBob Reviews: ‘Dumbo’

The whole point of the Disney live-action remakes is basically another version of making a ride at one of their theme parks: “Remember that thing you like? Here’s an experience of it that’s […] The post MovieBob Reviews: ‘Dumbo’ appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2Yzsx2Z via IFT...

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Top Movie and TV Trailers of the Week: ‘Twilight Zone,’ ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,’ and More

TGIF. While you’re planning for the weekend ahead, we’ve rounded up the top movie and TV trailers that you might have missed during the week. Major streaming services, including Netflix, launched new sci-fi […] The post Top Movie and TV Trailers of the Week: ‘Twilight Zone,’ ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,’ and More appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2UhoJEd via IFT...

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‘Trover Saves The Universe’ And ‘Five Nights Freddy’s’ Are Scary Funny on PlayStation VR

By putting you so close to the action, right in the middle of it really, virtual reality games have the ability to elicit strong, immediate emotional reactions like nothing else. And two of […] The post ‘Trover Saves The Universe’ And ‘Five Nights Freddy’s’ Are Scary Funny on PlayStation VR appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2HMJDoO via IFT...

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What to Stream on Netflix This Weekend

It’s finally the weekend! If you’re not engaging in spring activities, you might want to binge-watch some flicks on Netflix. We’ve put together must-see documentaries, TV series, and movies to watch on Netflix from March 29 […] The post What to Stream on Netflix This Weekend appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2E5JQSa via IFT...

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Geek Pick: Razer Blade Stealth Is An Ultraportable Dream Gaming PC

When it comes to PC gaming, you’re always going to get the best performance out of a big and powerful desktop. If you want to run games at the highest, eye-melting settings you […] The post Geek Pick: Razer Blade Stealth Is An Ultraportable Dream Gaming PC appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2OxVqrE via IFT...

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Rocket Lab Launches DARPA’s R3D2 Experimental Satellite

Rocket Lab successfully blasted DARPA’s R3D2 experimental satellite into orbit and completed its first launch of the year. On Thursday, Rocket Lab’s Electron booster lifted off from the Māhia Peninsula in New Zealand at […] The post Rocket Lab Launches DARPA’s R3D2 Experimental Satellite appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2CL2yMz via IFT...

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Snap CEO’s sister Caroline Spiegel starts a no-visuals porn site

If you took the photos and videos out of pornography, could it appeal to a new audience? Caroline Spiegel’s first startup Quinn aims to bring some imagination to adult entertainment. Her older brother, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, spent years trying to convince people his app wasn’t just for sexy texting. Now Caroline is building a website dedicated to sexy text and audio. The 22-year-old college senior tells TechCrunch that on April 13th she’ll...

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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2, Episode 11 Recap: Are You My Mother?

Well, look at that. An exciting, focused and character-driven episode of Star Trek: Discovery. After last week’s overstuffed word jumble of an episode, it was such a relief to see this one make good […] The post ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2, Episode 11 Recap: Are You My Mother? appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2HNuyU9 via IFT...

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Lego Celebrates Batman’s 80th Birthday with Six New Sets

Last year marked the 80th anniversary of DC’s Action Comics, which was certified by Guinness as the world’s longest-running superhero comic book series. Now it’s Batman’s turn to celebrate 80 years. Yes, it’s […] The post Lego Celebrates Batman’s 80th Birthday with Six New Sets appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2OwIfY4 via IFT...

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Talking ‘Mental Samurai’ and Robot Arms With Arthur Smith

We’re enjoying FOX’s new game show Mental Samurai, which straps contestants into a wildly spinning robotic arm and forces them to flawlessly answer a dozen questions in five minutes for a chance at […] The post Talking ‘Mental Samurai’ and Robot Arms With Arthur Smith appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2CJ5Q37 via IFT...

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Climate Change Puts 1B People At Risk of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Climate change means more than extreme weather events and mass animal extinction. A new study by the Georgetown University Medical Center suggests global warming will also bring a rise in disease-carrying mosquitoes. As […] The post Climate Change Puts 1B People At Risk of Mosquito-Borne Diseases appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2U2m3ei via IFT...

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Amphibians Are Dying En Masse, Humans Are to Blame

A fungal disease has caused dramatic population declines in more than 500 amphibian species. Chytridiomycosis, which eats away at the skin of cold-blooded vertebrates, has completely wiped out some groups of frogs, toads, […] The post Amphibians Are Dying En Masse, Humans Are to Blame appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2HMfpSS via IFT...

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NASA’s Mars Helicopter Passes First Test Flight With Flying Colors

On Earth, helicopters are a staple of action movies, search-and-rescue missions, medical transport, and aerial traffic reports. On the thin atmosphere of Mars, however, they are a novelty. When NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover […] The post NASA’s Mars Helicopter Passes First Test Flight With Flying Colors appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2FJEbRt via IFT...

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Facebook Charged With Housing Discrimination

The U.S. government is suing Facebook for housing discrimination through advertising. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week charged the social network with violating the Fair Housing Act, alleging that […] The post Facebook Charged With Housing Discrimination appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2V4wDOu via IFT...

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Watch: Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Can Stack Boxes Like a Boss

They’ve given us a dynamic humanoid that does parkour and backflips and a robo dog that twerks, and now Boston Dynamics has unveiled a box-stacking bot that could be king of the warehouse. […] The post Watch: Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Can Stack Boxes Like a Boss appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2UYgMAS via IFT...

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Get Over 75 Percent Off on High-Quality VR Glasses

Virtual reality is not a flash in the pan. It is, in fact, a viable technology with many practical applications. Discover what all the fuss is about — and save over $57 — […] The post Get Over 75 Percent Off on High-Quality VR Glasses appeared first on Geek.com. from Geek.com https://ift.tt/2uzeQ6c via IFT...

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Facebook’s handling of Alex Jones is a microcosm of its content policy problem

A revealing cluster of emails leaked to Business Insider offers a glimpse at how Facebook decides what content is objectionable in high profile cases. In this instance, a group of executives at Facebook went hands on in determining if an Alex Jones Instagram post violated the platform’s terms of service or not. As Business Insider reports, 20 Facebook and Instagram executives hashed it out over the Jones post, which depicted a mural known as “False...

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Facebook launches searchable transparency library of all active ads

Now you can search Facebook for how much Trump has spent on ads in the past year, which Pages’ ads reference immigration, or what a Page’s previous names were. It’s all part of Facebook’s new Ad Library launching today that makes good on its promise to increase transparency after the social network’s ads were used to try to influence the 2016 US presidential elections. Facebook’s Ads Archive that launched in May 2018 previously only included ads...

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