Astronauts’ brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

I feel like there have been at least half a dozen horror movies that start with that premise

Want to Book a Hotel on the Moon? This Startup Is Now Taking $250K Deposits

My wife has already told me she’s not cool with me flying in space, so I don’t think she’ll react well if I book a weekend trip to the Moon for us. PanAm Airlines took reservations for their spaceplane and when was the last time you heard about them?

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Tales From the Blue Line - Five Minutes After Midnight - After missing his train by the usual five minutes, a habitually late man finds himself trapped in a hauntingly empty subway station where the clocks have stopped, the passengers have his own face, and the next stop is always the same.

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• Lying ban for politicians in Wales prompts free speech fears - Much like yelling “Fire” in a crowded movie theater, I really don’t think a ban on saying things you know aren’t true is much of a free speech threat. If politicians aren’t allowed to lie, none of them will actually be able to talk. Come to think of it, that’s not a bad idea

• 3I/ATLAS comet is not an alien spaceship, scientists confirm - Sorry guys, maybe next time

• Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals - I think all of you should go take a nap right now

• Cancer Survival in the US Hits a Milestone - Absolutely the best news of the day

• Working More Doesn’t Make You More Productive - What’s your secret to being more productive? Just always remember that if you look really annoyed any time a co-worker walks past you, everyone will assume you’re very busy

• Filipino woman worships green statue for 4 years, finds out it is animated character Shrek - Honestly that’s not the worst thing someone has decided to worship. Shrek has a lot of admirable qualities

• Man ‘tries to board’ flight at popular vacation destination ‘with dead wife’ in wheelchair - I think it’s pretty clear the guy just didn’t want to pay the extra checked bag fee for a coffin. I can understand, even if I don’t condone it

• White Castle brings back Valentine’s Day ‘Love Castle’ tradition - If you’re going to sign up for something like that, you’d better be 100% your partner thinks it’s as cute and entertaining as you do or it’s probably a good idea to have a divorce attorney on retainer

• Meet the Bigfoot hunters of the Hudson Valley — they’ve investigated hundreds of sightings, including one in a Dairy Queen dumpster - I feel like the hunt for Bigfoot is nearing its end now that everyone knows to take a DQ Blizzard with them on their expeditions

• Heinz unveils french fry box with built-in ketchup compartment - It’s like we’re living in the future!