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  • Can you learn to throw knives in a day? This man finds out.

    This week Derrick tackles the art and science of knife throwing. See if he can hit his goal in a day. Visit watercooler for more episodes! Read more… More about Watercooler, Funny, Target, Challenge, and Tutorial Source: Mashable Original Post: Can you learn to throw knives in a day? This man finds out.

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • All the tiny details you missed from the 'Rick and Morty' Season 3 finale

    There’s a lot to absorb in the twenty or so minutes of any Rick and Morty episode. And the Oct. 1 season finale, “The Rickchurian Mortydate,” proved to be no exception. Whether the sheer volume of jokes per minute, deeper philosophical implications, or emotional arcs, there’s a lot you can miss on the first watch. …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 'The Exorcist' is rewriting all the rules of horror, and that's why we love it

    We hold these horror truths to be self-evident: Unless you’re the “final girl” at the end of the slasher flick, women and people of color are usually the victims in scary movies and TV shows, not the heroes. (Just ask Michael Che, who made a too-real quip about it on this week’s Saturday Night Live.) …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • This Kickstarter motorcycle helmet looks like Tony Stark could have made it

    Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Somebody had better call the patent offices at Stark Industries and Wayne Enterprises, because the CrossHelmet would give give both companies a run for their money.  This smart motorcycle helmet boasts a technological overhaul for traditional motorcycle helmets, …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Tom Petty was a movie soundtrack staple. Here are 5 essential uses of his work

    Tom Petty may not have set out for a Hollywood career, but there’s no question that his music has made an impact on the movies. And if you’re familiar with his songs, that’s no surprise.  His music feels epic and down-to-earth at the same time – they’re exactly the kind of songs you hear when …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 'The Onion' keeps publishing the same mass shooting story, because we're all stuck

    There’s a feeling that many Americans have become familiar with in the wake of major mass shooting incidents: A mix of horror, shock, bitter resignation, and helplessness.  It’s a feeling that washes over you every time there’s a major mass shooting in the U.S., and then retreats in between incidents. The word major is necessary …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Salesforce launches $50 million initiative to fuel social impact startups

    Salesforce continues to build a social good movement within the technology sector. Since it was founded in 1999, the cloud computing giant and its CEO, Marc Benioff, have been trailblazers in redefining “corporate social responsibility,” with philanthropy baked into the company’s DNA. Now it’s taking that mission even further, using its powerful position in tech …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Hey, smartphone makers: I still want a headphone jack

    It’s been a year since Apple famously removed the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and called it “courage.” The headphone jack, Apple reasoned, was obsolete and unnecessary. Wireless was the way to go, and the iPhone’s Lightning port was better for audio anyway. Soon, the company implied, you’ll forget that the 3.5mm jack …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Tom Petty gave us the movie moment every high school band dreams of

    Our guitarist was flying into one of his hysterical panic attacks at the worst possible moment.  “I forgot how to hit the note,” he panted, panic flashing in his eyes. “I forgot how to hit the note!!!“ In less than a minute, our band was due onstage for the big talent show closing number at …

    October 3, 2017 | by Raheel