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The cast of Friends went on a trip to Vegas before the show aired in 1994. The producer told them it would be the last time they would be able to go on vacation without being famous.
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The Big East's Coaching Lineup
Rick Pitino
Dan Hurley
Greg McDermott
Kevin Willard
Shaka Smart
Shaheen Holloway
Richard Pitino
Ed Cooley
Chris Holtmann
Thad Matta
Kim English
Top to bottom the best list of Coaches in College Basketball
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Walgreens, $WBA, CEO has said anti-shoplifting strategy backfired: ‘When you lock things up…you don’t sell as many of them’
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It's time to cleanse your timeline with this wholesome thread 🧵
1. Whoever restored that photo is a hero ❤️
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Dutch inventions
1. Microscope (1590) – 🇳🇱
2. Telescope (1608) – 🇳🇱
3. Artificial Kidney (1943) – 🇳🇱
4. Heart-Lung Machine (1953) – 🇳🇱
5. Pendulum Clock (1656) – 🇳🇱
6. Fahrenheit (1724) – 🇳🇱 🇩🇪
7. CD (1979) – 🇳🇱 🇯🇵
8. DVD (1995) – 🇳🇱 🇯🇵
9. Wi-Fi Standards (1990s) – 🇳🇱
10. Bluetooth Standards – 🇳🇱 🇸🇪
11. ASML Machines (Advanced Microchip Technology) – 🇳🇱
12. Electron Microscope – 🇳🇱 🇩🇪
13. Clapskate (Speed Skates) (1996) – 🇳🇱
14. Submarine (1620) – 🇳🇱
15. Polder Technology (16th century) – 🇳🇱
16. Delta Works (1953-1997) – 🇳🇱
17. Stock Exchange (1602) – 🇳🇱
18. Fluyt (Large Sailing Ship) – 🇳🇱
19. Greenhouse Technology – 🇳🇱
20. Oil Painting Technique (15th century) – 🇳🇱
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A random winner from AI is Encyclopedia Britannica.
The physical book seller is 250 years old and got clapped by the internet (namely Wikipedia).
But is now considering a $1B IPO. How? It’s licensing its info database for LLMs and AI chatbots. This is on top of running websites (Brittanica, Merian-Webster) that get 7B annual page visits and education tools.
It's currently doing $100m in revenue with 45% (pro forma) profit margins, per NYT.
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Link: nytimes.com/2024/12/20/busin…
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UConn just keeps on rolling. Five-star 2025 prospect Braylon Mullins announced he is heading to Storrs next season, picking the Huskies over Indiana and North Carolina. The 6-5 guard from Greenfield, Indiana is a high-level shooter with good feel. Another splash for Dan Hurley.
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Today, the HBO documentary on the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is set to release.
Politico says the reveal will send shockwaves down the financial markets, as well as the US election.
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The Huskies and Longhorns agree to a home-and-home series ⚔️
👉 Dec. 8, 2024 in Austin
👉 Dec. 12, 2025 in Storrs
I know I'm a couple hours late, but I could have sang better than the butchering of the National Anthem we heard tonight. I haven't heard it sang that terribly since Fergie. My other thought is, was this a PR stunt because now I know who she is? 🤣