60 of the Best Cult Classic Movies Released This Century

What defines a cult classic film? (Thora Birch and a pre-breakout Scarlet Johansson play irresistibly glum teens.) Which youd definitely expect to go well. It’s is absolute comic anarchy following a man being menaced by…well. It’s one legitimately hilarious silent film-style gag after another on an impossibly low $150,000 budget. McConaughey plays the only average-height member of a family of short-statured individuals. Including Gary Oldman, cast as a person with dwarfism....

September 19, 2024 · 3 min · 492 words · Calvin Porter

Ernest Duchesne: The Forgotten Discoverer of Penicillin

What Duchesne had discovered was the natural antibiotic penicillinan achievement typically credited to Scottish physician Alexander Fleming. Culture of penicillium mould. This led Roux to suspect that certain microorganisms in the water might be inhibiting mould growth. He suggested Duchesne explore this idea as the foundation for his thesis. Each time, the fungal spores died. He concluded that in the struggle for survival, the bacteria had the upper hand. Initially, the animals became seriously ill, but they recovered quickly....

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 340 words · Carlos King

I Tried the Kettlebell Ladder Workout, and I Have Opinions

I tried it, and I have opinions. What is the kettlebell ladder workout? Put the kettlebell down, and rest for as long as it takes you to take one breath. Do two kettlebell swings, and then rest for two breaths. Do three kettlebells wings, and then rest for three breaths. Keep going like this. Once you get to 20, you go back down the ladder. 19 swings, 19 breaths. 18 swings, 18 breaths....

September 19, 2024 · 4 min · 836 words · Kenneth Wolf

SocialAI Wants You to Be the Only Human on Its Social Media Network

SocialAI is a “social media” platform where you are the only member. These bots aren’t malicious, nor are they built by anonymous sources from all around the globe. Instead, it’s all generative AI, responding to your post as if it was a user. Here’s how it works. Really, that means choosing personalities and belief systems that inform the responses from your AI followers. If you want supporters, fans, and cheerleaders, you’ve got the option to pick those....

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Tony Phillips

Ten Unexpected Places in Your House to Check for Mold

But being proactive when you see mold only works if you, you know,seethe mold. If you want to be sure that theres no mold lurking in your house, check these ten spots. Floors You might be walking on mold every day and not even know it. Water pipes Mold needs a few things to surviveoxygen, food, and water. If you thinkyou smell mold when you turn on your faucets, you probably are....

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 287 words · Daniel Lawrence

The First Seven Customizations You Should Make in iOS 18

Android has always had the reputation as the mobile OS to go with for customizability. If you like to mess with your phone, you go that way. If you prefer a more curated experience, you choose Apple. In some ways, Apple’s iPhone has never felt more like Android. But iOS 18 brings some new changes we haven’t had on iPhone before. For the first time, you’re able to now place your app iconsjust about wherever you want....

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 275 words · Jill Savage

The GoPro Hero 13 Black Is Worth the Upgrade

Some gadgets dont feel like they can sustain an annual release schedule. This year, GoPro finally seems to have learned its lesson, with its biggest shake-up in years. Theres also a cinematic anamorphic lens set for release next year. The catch is these lenses all cost extra. Since the camera already comes with its own set of fingers, its pointless without multiples. That way, you wont have to un-thread and re-thread the fingers built into your camera each time....

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 381 words · Donna Schwartz

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 19, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Festive occasions. Blue category - When you want to watch something educational. Purple category - Parlez-vous francais? BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Connections puzzle!...

September 19, 2024 · 3 min · 491 words · Lisa Reed

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 19, 2024

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Ronald Andrews

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 19, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for September 19, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

September 19, 2024 · 3 min · 466 words · Paul Flores

25 Shows Netflix Canceled Way Too Soon

Others just kinda disappear, and we find out that they were canceled well after the fact. Streaming services havecomplicated and shadowy motivationswhen it comes to the shows they renew or cancel. Dead Boy Detectives (2024) The good news? The shows heightened drama, period detail, and willingness to be a little silly were highlights. Theres a great graphic novel from IDW (GLOW vs. The Star Primas) that captures the tone of the show quite well....

September 18, 2024 · 2 min · 414 words · Jeffrey Francis

How to Keep Your Gym Gear From Stinking

Does your gym bag reek? Youre not alone, but it also doesnt have to be this way. With proper care, you’ve got the option to keep your workout gear stink-free. Just do yourself a favor and start taking care of everythingbeforeit starts to smell. (But even if youve already let things get bad, we have tips for you.) I’ll get into specifics below, but it helps to understand some general principles....

September 18, 2024 · 2 min · 387 words · Antonio Christian

My Two Favorite Packing Methods

At least one weekend per month, I go on a little trip. These are almost never thought out. I usually have 24 hours to plan and execute my travel, if that. Here are the two methods I prefer for packing clothes and saving room for other essentials. For instance, I’ll wrap my sunglasses in my swimsuits, then wrap my beach clothes around those. I’ll wrap my sandals in the outfit I plan to wear with them....

September 18, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Scott Stewart