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This Sweet White Flower Is Actually A Sneaky Carnivore, Scientists Discover ?NPR
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For me, it must've started with my love of Little Shop of Horrors, but really, who doesn't love carnivorous plants? There is a sort of rebellious nature about these plants where the hunted becomes the prey, in a sort of way. It's particularly fascinating that this one smartly only targets smaller insects such as midges, and not ones large enough to be pollinators. To the wonders of the natural world and what else may be hiding in plain sight!
?Amanda Brown, Customer Experience Associate
Citizen Kane To Lead Criterion's First 4K Slate ?Criterion
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I've largely converted my movie collection to digital in recent years. However, The Criterion Collection will remain an exception to that rule. Their releases are always of quality and there is truly something for everyone in the collection. In a cinematic landscape that is largely dominated by reboots, remakes, and sequels, it's important that we preserve the classics, lesser-known titles, and niche properties. With that being said, I am thrilled that Criterion is now jumping into 4K releases with an impressive lineup! Citizen Kane, Menace II Society, The Piano, Mulholland Drive, The Red Shoes, and A Hard Day's Night. I cannot wait to add and re-add these to my collection!
?Keitravis Squire, Account Manager, Client Services
Philip Morris International CEO Says Cigarettes Should Be Banned And The Company Will Stop Selling Marlboros In The UK Within A Decade ?Business Insider
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The CEO of Philip Morris International wants cigarettes to be banned. Say what?!? It could be a PR stunt but who knows? Next, the CEOs of McDonald's and Coca-Cola will be calling for hamburgers and sodas to be banned. I feel like The Fresh Prince said it best: "My life got flipped turned upside down."
?Matt Elrod, Pricing Specialist
Jack White Combines Anglophilia With Vinyl-philia As Third Man Records Prepares To Open London Shop ?Variety
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Many know Jack White as the eccentric mind behind the Detroit rock duo The White Stripes, while others unknowingly scream the notes from his riff on "Seven Nation Army?at sporting events all across the world (Does this sound familiar?). Announced this week, the twelve-time Grammy winner will be opening a London storefront for his label, Third Man Records, which will house a two-story retail space, a music venue called "The Blue Basement,?as well as a straight-to-vinyl recording booth. Currently, Third Man has two locations, in Detroit and Nashville. I had the privilege of visiting and playing at the Nashville store in 2018 and consider the experience one of my favorite music memories. This new storefront is sure to be a must-see for audiophiles and artists alike.
?Trevor Gilliland, Social Media Coordinator
What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind ?The Atlantic
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This is a beautifully written and deeply sad look at how one family has dealt with losing a loved one in the 9/11 attacks. It is a study in grief and memory, and Jennifer Senior treats every person and every moment with the utmost care and compassion.
?Nora Taylor, Deputy Editor
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