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Pablo Escobar’s Pet Hippos Are Destroying Ecosystems In Colombia

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Pablo Escobar’s pet hippos are wreaking havoc in Colombia. For the first time, scientists have taken a look at the hippopotamuses left behind in South America when the infamous drug lord’s empire crumbled. By no surprise, the hulking invasive species has had a nasty effect on the Colombian aquatic ecosystem.  So, first thing’s first: why are there hippopotamuses, a species native to sub-Saharan Africa, in Colombia and what do they have to do with Pablo Escobar? When Escobar’s drug cartel was riding high, the “King of Cocaine” splashed his blood-stained…

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The Development of Git Analytics Infographic

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In our world today, firms that rely on accurate data always stay ahead of the competition. Git analytics involves the sourcing, assessment, and deployment of workflow data from one platform. The concept is an outstanding development that has helped engineering managers and their teams in so many ways. Companies that make decisions based on data-driven statistics can improve performance when handling different types of projects or rendering services. The demand for real-time analytics, to avoid errors, and work more effectively has promoted the need for Git Analytics systems in engineering…

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SNL Brutally Mocks Trumps Orange Face Tan Line Photo

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President Trump was acquitted in a Senate trial this week and Democrats are calling it a cover-up, Colin Jost said at the top of Saturday Night Lives Weekend Update this week. But does this look like a guy who can pull off a cover-up? With that line, the show displayed the awarded Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And then immediately after the speech in a more touching moment, Rush traded the medal for a bottle of Oxy, he joked before adding, Now, look, say what you want about…

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The BachelorHas Erupted Into Absolute Mayhem Over One Bad Rose

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This post contains spoilers for Mondays episode ofThe Bachelor. Poor Victoria F. never stood a chance. Neither did Victoria P. And come to think of it, neither did tweeted just as the moment happened on-screen, Years of random concerts about to pay off in 3….2…… Victoria and Chase dated before she came on the showand as Victoria later revealed to a producer, he had previously told her he didnt want her to come on The Bachelor. As Chase performed one of his songs, Victoria and Peter began to danceand perhaps…

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Meghan McCain Rages Against New York Times: Its a Garbage Publication

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Days after railing against The New York Times for publishing an opinion piece that was critical of her, The Viewsdecided to endorse both Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren. Over the weekend, the Times drew eye-rolls and criticism for issuing the controversial dual endorsement, prompting the papers editors to regular sparring partner on the showobjected to McCain smearing the paper as a whole, saying the New York Times isnt a garbage publication. It is now, McCain interjected. It was a cowardly thing to do. Behar attempted to defend the Times,…

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Portable Device Plugs Into Smartphone To Diagnose Infectious Diseases, Including Coronavirus

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A newly designed credit-card-sized device may one day make diagnosing, treating, and preventing infectious disease outbreaks simple and cost-effective – all while being ready for on-the-go deployment at a moment’s notice. The portable lab was designed by engineers at the University of Cincinnati to plug into a smartphone via its USB port. The device is sensitive enough to detect active malarial infections, and researchers add that it can be “easily customized for different biomarkers” to identify other diseases like HIV, Lyme disease, or coronavirus as well as to measure hormone levels related…

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The Laziest States Of America, Officially Ranked

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More than 15 percent of American adults do not work out regularly and are not getting enough exercise to be physically fit, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the overall rates vary by factors like ethnicity, and location. In some states, up to half of the population is not receiving enough physical exercise. Researchers analyzed data collected between 2015 and 2018 by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a state-based telephone interview survey conducted by the CDC and health departments.…

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This 1965 Live Version of Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers is Everything

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Whenever this song comes on I get instant chills. “Unchained Melody” is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (1955). Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by the Righteous Brothers. According to the song’s publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of “Unchained Melody” have been made by more than 670…

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