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The world of nimcels––what are they and where do they fit in online? Plus, the genetic similarities between unrelated doppelgängers. And gummy bears made out of wind turbines.
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What is a Niche Internet Micro Celebrity? (Washington Post)
Your Doppelgänger Is Out There and You Probably Share DNA With Them (NY Times)
Doppelgangers Appear to Have Similar Genetic Patterns: Study (Gizmodo)
Extreme Lookalikes May Share Much Deeper Ties Than We Ever Realized (Science Alert)
Would You Eat a Windmill? These Scientists Hope So. (Gizmodo)
Wind turbine blades could someday be recycled into sweet treats (American Chemical Society)
Mon. 06/06 - Gummi Bears: A 100 Year Look Back (Cool Stuff Ride Home) Jackson Bird on Twitter
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The world of nimcels––what are they and where do they fit in online? Plus, the genetic similarities between unrelated doppelgängers. And gummy bears made out of wind turbines.
Sponsors:
- Indeed, Get a free $75 credit PLUS earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews at Indeed.com/goodnews
Links:
What is a Niche Internet Micro Celebrity? (Washington Post)
Your Doppelgänger Is Out There and You Probably Share DNA With Them (NY Times)
Doppelgangers Appear to Have Similar Genetic Patterns: Study (Gizmodo)
Extreme Lookalikes May Share Much Deeper Ties Than We Ever Realized (Science Alert)
Would You Eat a Windmill? These Scientists Hope So. (Gizmodo)
Wind turbine blades could someday be recycled into sweet treats (American Chemical Society)
Mon. 06/06 - Gummi Bears: A 100 Year Look Back (Cool Stuff Ride Home) Jackson Bird on Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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