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Good news in a weird way for white dudes: turns out most serial killers are not actually white males.  

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The US political landscape is littered with interesting parties that were either a bad idea or just withered away over time. 

http://curiousmatic.com/6-obscure-defunct-political-parties/

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"It essentially allows us to run the Internet by ourselves."

In the cluttered backroom of a Lower East Side hacker space called xCubicle, a group of young engineers and tech enthusiasts meet Tuesday nights to discuss their shared goal: creating a city-wide network operated by the people.

Jokingly dubbed an “underground resistance” at a recent meeting (they used to meet in the basement of a nearby cafe), the group is organized around the subreddit r/nycmeshnet.

They’re united by a dissatisfaction with monolithic ISPs and overreaching government programs, and to avoid that, they want to set up a decentralized wireless network called a meshnet, which ideally could replace landlines owned by cable companies.

Basically, a meshnet (which we explained here) is a network where each device connected to it, called a “node,” both downloads and transmits data along to other peers. Using fairly simple equipment, a community of people running such nodes could set up and administer their very own wireless, encrypted, Web-like network.

“It essentially allows us to run the Internet by ourselves,” says Kurt Snieck, 23, an electric engineer involved in the project.

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Great writeup on Curiousmatic about NYCMeshnet, a new project I just got involved with. Still trying to fix a bad flash of OpenWRT on my Nanostation, but as soon as I do, we’re hoping to have the first working node up and running. Really exciting stuff happening here. I’ve missed the last few meetings, but it’s a worthwhile project to get involved with if you’re interested in privacy, security, and the next version of the Internet.

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This sad but true. Full article here.

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+1 to out Norwegian pal keeponrambling - check out his stuff! 

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7 Interesting Everyday Things Invented By Accident

Number 5 on the list is the Popsicle. Can you guess the others?

http://bit.ly/1gcSsTA

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4 Facts That Will Brighten Your Day!

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3 Common Myths About Serial Killers Debunked By Professionals.

http://bit.ly/1gnrzse

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Dying someday? Here are 17 creative things you can do with your body or ashes after death.

http://bit.ly/M4fwZh

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Curious about your credit score? This quick guide tells you how it gets calculated.

http://bit.ly/1vGZFjG

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Perfect Coffee Wins You Friends, Influences People, And Makes Life Better. 6 easy steps to coffee bliss.

 http://bit.ly/1rvM1zt

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Which Crazy Modern-Day Do You Belong To? 

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Do you know the facts about climate change? You can find out fast With This Awesome Quiz! 

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African nations are banding together to build a green wall. It's a simple environmental idea supported by many.

More at http://bit.ly/1n47gVN 

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Tiny homes are becoming a big trend. You can learn all about tiny houses with our super-fast, uber-trustworthy guide.

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Positive Trends Over the Last Few Decades

Positive trends are often obscured by a news cycle that may seem dominated by crime and violence. But it’s not all bad. Here are 5 positive trends over the last few decades! 

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Shopping last minute? Don't worry, we're here to help. Find out details on how to showroom, give gifts with your phone, buy presents with Bitcoin, and purchase ethically made clothes.

From The Curiousmatic Guide to Last Minute Holiday Shopping.

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Law isn't always a matter of guilty and not guilty; in some cases, the law itself should be judged.  Though many people aren't aware of the fact, jurors have the power to nullify laws they think are unfair. How does this work, when has it worked, and when is it appropriate to use? Find out more about Jury Nullification.