A 14,000-volt electrical shock gave this man star-shaped cataracts

A 14,000-volt electrical shock gave this man star-shaped cataracts

In the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers recount the fascinating case of an electrician who, after sustaining a 14,000-volt shock to his left shoulder, presented with "bilateral stellate anterior subcapsular opacities of the lens." Translation: Starburst-shaped cataracts.

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The NSA’s website for kids isn’t creepy. Nope. Not creepy at all.

The NSA's website for kids isn't creepy. Nope. Not creepy at all.

Just a friendly reminder that the NSA‘s children’s website, "CryptoKids," is an actual thing that exists.

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The Weirdest and Most Revolting Foods That You Could Actually Eat

The Weirdest and Most Revolting Foods That You Could Actually Eat

One of the great joys of exploring other cultures is seeing how other people eat — but sometimes, you need a strong stomach to deal with what you find. Around the world, people eat fried tarantulas, sheep’s heads, duck embryos, and tons of other weird items. Here are the strangest and most revolting food items on Earth.

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