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‘Doop Doop’ and the other theories that explain pop hits (pretty well) Computers may soon write our hits from scratch. One algorithm can predict with 60% accuracy whether a song will be a Top 5 hit.
We have all heard the line: “Pop music is so formulaic.” But what does that mean? What is that formula? What makes a pop hit a hit? And how can we write one so we can get the royalties from that next Katy Perry chart topper? It turns out that a lot of researchers have been asking the same question. The Hit Potential Equation In 2011, a team of researchers at the University of Bristol came up with a Hit Potential Equation, for the purpose of predicting the next UK hit. The Equation is based on musical features, such as tempo, beat-variation, loudness, time signature, “danceability,” and simplicity. The formula…
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The (many) lies pornographers tell Porn counting goes like this: 1, 2, 3, Gang, “INSERT FANTASY NUMBER HERE.” And basically everything else is a lie also.
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The stomach-turning online world of ‘popping’ We examine an online subculture forming around the world's worst boils, zits, recluse spider bites, and exotic skin conditions. Disgusting images ahead!
Human beings are gross. We’re barely-functional assemblages of fluids and bones, held together by a barrier of skin that constantly struggles with an atmosphere full of pollutants. And when that delicate membrane gets irritated, things get even grosser. So gross, in fact, that the resulting video looks like something out of horror sci-fi. Welcome to the world of r/Popping, the Reddit destination for “pictures, videos, and stories about cysts and pimples.” Over 86,000 people subscribe to this Subreddit to see and share the nastiest boils, zits, recluse spider bites, and assorted skin conditions in grisly detail. Here’s a warning, right off: we’re about to share some insanely disgusting images, videos,…
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Quantum behavior could be explained by parallel worlds Many Interacting Worlds interpretation could explain some of the truly incomprehensible behavior of quantum particles.
20 vintage ads that will make you squirm, possibly cry Advertising is a Mad Men world minus anything that can conceivably offend someone. It wasn't always that boring.
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YouTube’s 15 most insane science projects The age of the lone inventor tinkering away in his own backyard is far from over—but this stuff is barely legal.
Most innovation these days is conducted by large teams of scientists and engineers in well-funded labs, but it pays to remember that many of the inventions that make modern life possible started out in much humbler circumstances – from the Wright brothers’ bicycle workshop to the kitchen stovetop where Charles Goodyear first made vulcanized rubber. But don’t think the age of the lone inventor working away in his own backyard is over completely. To find proof of this, you need look no further than YouTube. There are all sorts of creations on there that are imaginative, ingenious, and complex. And very, very dangerous. While you might stare open mouthed in…
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15 most legendary Reddit threads of all time From a guy running the same Civ game for 10 years, to another guy borking his mother, we have something to suit your taste.
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10 cathartic ways to quit your shitty job (that people have actually pulled off) Sometimes your typical two weeks notice just won't do...
Many people fantasize about creative ways to quit their jobs in a way that humiliate their horrible workplace and/or boss, and the theme has been the subject of great cult classic movies like Office Space. It doesn’t hurt that surveys now show most people’s dream job is to be a YouTube content creator, and petty revenge we can all relate to is truly the stuff of a million clicks. Still, you know as well as I do they won’t ever actually take that fantasy to real life. You want to keep that reference as clean as possible after all. Here are 15 people who actually did epically quit. Resigning in…
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Chinese police cage, interrogate man for criticizing traffic cops online "Uncle Police, I'm so sorry, I'm wrong."
A viral video from China shows a man in a strange Thomas the Train like cage being interrogated by police. According to the translation, the caged man, who says his name is Luhua, is remorseful for WeChat group comments where he criticized traffic cops for confiscating motorcycles. “Uncle Police, I’m so sorry, I’m wrong,” Luhua pleads with the police officers, who demand information on the WeChat group and a grovelling apology. He repeatedly excuses the crime by claiming he was drunk, and he probably ended up getting off with a fine and a light beating. The video is a helpful reminder that freedom of speech is a radical concept and…
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Cops share their creepiest paranormal encounters Cops have to deal with a lot of weird shit, and the paranormal—or what seems to be—is sometimes part of it.
11 obscure kung fu movies you need to watch For every big-budget martial arts spectacular, there were dozens of cheaper films. But these are just as good as the hits.
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Viral ice cream licker faces up to 20 years behind bars Stupid for clicks.
You’ve probably seen the ice cream licker video by now, which has gone viral and racked up almost 12 million views just on Twitter alone. In it, a woman is seen entering a Walmart, opening a container of Blue Bell ice cream, licking it, and then putting it back in the freezer. https://twitter.com/BlindDensetsu/status/1144954255318671366 Now Lufkin Police detectives believe they have discovered her identity, and say they intend to charge her with second-degree felony tampering with a consumer product. The charge carries a sentence of anywhere from two to 20 years. “We’re appalled that someone would do this,” said a statement from Lufkin Director of Public Safety Gerald Williamson. “We take…
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Top 10 most inadvertently funny movies in horror history You won’t pee your pants out of fear but you might poop yourself from laughing.
Five horror movies that were a nightmare for the actors Watching horror movies can cause nightmares. Sometimes, working on a horror movie set can do the exact same thing.
Deadliest Place on Earth: Disneyland rides with blood on their tracks “The Happiest Place on Earth” is littered with the ghosts of fallen visitors.
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Antifa activist DEMOLISHES My Little Pony nazis in emotional video Stunning.
The internet is in love after transgender Antifa personality Christine Chandler decided she’s had enough of nazis in her My Little Pony and uploaded a savage take-down featuring gratuitous Christmas tree dismemberment. “You freakin’ nazis,” begins the viral video. “I’m going to kick you all out of Equestria!” Watch this video on YouTube Christine then picks up the seasonal decoration and grunts as she meticulously strips it of its little plastic limbs over several beautiful minutes. Having destroyed the tree, the activist once again proclaims her just cause. “My brothers and sisters of Antifa, we will show you freakin’ nazis: get the hell out of Equestria now!” We also learn…
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The future of humanity depends on this secret society and their 200 million samurai They can raise 200 million samurai at will.
Did you know there’s a war on for the future of humanity? The White Dragon Society meets up in a televised conference in Japan to discuss how they’re going to take over the world with their 200 million samurai they can summon at will. Also, special message to Queen Elizabeth: Isis is upset and wants her crown back. Watch this video on YouTube
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Want a job? The science of nonverbal cues may be what you need Body language is more important than spoken words. We explain the science + demonstrate a hypothetical job interview.
Deadliest Place on Earth: Disneyland rides with blood on their tracks “The Happiest Place on Earth” is littered with the ghosts of fallen visitors.
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Holy shit! These guys recreated Louis Theroux’ autism scene perfectly Etsubatsu!
Watch this video on YouTube Compare to the original scene from Louis Theroux’ Extreme Love: 1. Autism, which you’ve definitely seen by now. It’s also the origin of the reeeeeeeeeeee. Watch this video on YouTube
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Top 35 unforgettable moments in Star Trek history Moments across the entirety of Star Trek that we won't ever forget.
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Someone paid a bum $20 to publicly read the most offensive poem ever written Now this is art.
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5 scientific ways strangers can tell you’re gay (even if you’re in the closet) We don't endorse stereotypes unless they're funny or we have science on our side, and the data is in: the "gaydar" is anything but a myth.
Meet the “Virtuous Pedophile” network protected by Twitter The "Minor-Attracted Persons" movement is led by a Canadian doctor who demands a "P" in "LGBT," and Twitter is accommodating them.
