Does this toga make my gluteus look maximus?

August 31, 2024

Does this toga make my gluteus look maximus? Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Herculaneum papyri scrolls were buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The scrolls were too fragile to read — until now. Using AI machine learning and computer vision, researchers can decipher what’s on them without physically unwrapping the delicate material.

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Elder fraud is on the rise – These are the most common scams

Here’s a stat that blows me away: One in every 10 seniors is a victim of identity theft each year. Americans over the age of 60 lost $3.4 billion in fraud schemes in 2023. That’s almost an 11% increase from the year before, and things are only getting worse.

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Antivirus isn't just for your computer - Here's why you should protect your smartphone, too

You probably know that antivirus software is essential for your computer. Without it, you’re browsing without protection, exposing yourself to ransomware, viruses, Trojans, spyware and countless other threats. But your computer isn’t the only gadget that needs antivirus protection.

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Chic-Fil-A's new streaming service

Chick-fil-A’s new streaming service might not be a game-changer, but at least you’ll have a side of drama with your nuggets!

Every 1 to 3 days

How often docs say you should 💩. All bodies are different, and the most important thing is knowing what’s regular for you. Good tips here if you’re not! Poop jokes aren’t my favorite kind of jokes, but they’re a solid No. 2.

Fasting retreats are a bad idea

Just because you bring your phone, doesn’t mean you have to use it.

4,500 years of work

Saved by Amazon developers using an in-house AI assistant. Crazy, right? Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says Amazon Q’s Java skills are so good that 79% of the autogenerated code went live without any changes.

1,030 calories

In the Big Arch, McDonald’s biggest burger ever. It includes two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of cheese, crispy onions, pickles, lettuce and a new tangy sauce. Right now, you can only get one in Canada and Portugal, but I’m sure it’s coming to the U.S. soon.

$200K liquid net worth

Would make 56% of Americans content, according to a poll of folks ages 18 to 43. Money doesn’t buy happiness, but a safety net sure doesn’t hurt.

$100M podcast deal

For football players Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason. “New Heights” recently hit No. 4 on the podcast charts. Hope they thanked Taylor Swift for the boost. Amazon’s podcast division, Wondery, will host the livestream and give paying subs early ad-free access. Jeff, call me. I’ll do it for $50 million.

23% of those 18 to 34

Never answer the phone. Never! And 56% assume a call out of the blue means bad news. Hey, it’s hard to blame them, given how bad spam calls have gotten in the last few years.