NASA: SpaceX Toilet Still Broken, Astronauts Will Have To Pee Themselves

Plus, Aaron Rodgers will take part of NFL salary in Bitcoin in Square promo.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /vice PEOPLE ARE PRETENDING TO BE NUDISTS TO BUY A CHEAP HOUSE NEAR TORONTO If you can't afford a house in the Toronto area by tightening your belt and rolling up your sleeves, maybe you should do away with the belt and shirt altogether. Pants, too. A 1,300-square-foot house listed for $350,000 about an hour's commute away from Toronto is getting thousands of inquiries from young adults hunting for their first house. The neatly manicured residence at 23 Rodeo Drive just outside of Hamilton, Ontario, features three bedrooms, a gazebo, garden space, and a spa bathroom. Oh, and it's in a nudist resort. Vice /health ENTS WANT YOU TO STOP FUSSING WITH YOUR EARS If there's one thing ENTs want you to do about your ears, it's stop fussing with them completely. It's understandable that you want to poke inside given that there's earwax buildup, but you should understand that the fact that you even have earwax means you have healthy ears. It has antibacterial properties, working to keep your ears clean and healthy. But there are times when buildup tempts you to go ahead and take matters into your own hands. In that case, don't go in there blindly. Popular Science /explore NASA: SPACEX TOILET STILL BROKEN, ASTRONAUTS WILL HAVE TO PEE THEMSELVES Despite their best efforts, engineers at SpaceX won't be able to fix the leaky toilet on board the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft in time for the NASA astronauts set to launch on it imminently. Their solution for this week's Crew-3 launch headed to the International Space Station: Astronauts will have to resort to peeing their spacesuits, which essentially amount to diapers. Futurism /lifehack GET FIT WHILE YOU WORK WITH AN UNDER-DESK BIKE THAT FITS ANYWHERE (YES, EVEN YOUR TINY APARTMENT) Whether you work from home or go into an office, sitting at a desk all day isn't conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Get moving with DeskCycle, the under-desk bike raking up over 2,500 5-star reviews on Amazon. Reviewers love the easy setup, seamless fit in small spaces, and smooth cycling (read: no one on your team call hears pedaling). Tiny apartment? No problem, get some cardio in without wasting any square footage. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, make the DeskCycle your new office mate. [Partner] /exterior @frankfrancesstudio /money AARON RODGERS WILL TAKE PART OF NFL SALARY IN BITCOIN IN SQUARE PROMO NFL player Aaron Rodgers will receive a part of his salary in Bitcoin and give away $1 million of the cryptocurrency to fans as part of a promotion with Square-backed mobile payments service Cash App, he announced in a tweet. Winners, who will each get up to $100 worth of Bitcoin, will be selected randomly in the campaign which runs through Nov. 8. Bloomberg /noms FINALLY SHOW OFF THOSE COOKING SKILLS YOU LEARNED IN 2020 Hosting a holiday dinner this year? Prep, cook, and serve like a pro when you stock your kitchen with premium cookware, kitchen tools, tableware, and accessories. Founded in 1925 in the small French town of Fresnoy-Le-Grand, classic brand Le Creuset's artisans are still producing its enameled cast iron cookware via a 12-step finishing process under the same roof of the original foundry. Their methods ensure extremely high quality and lifetime durability, so when you invest in pieces from Le Creuset, you'll get a great ROI. Return to the table with panache and save 20% on mills plus 30% on cutlery for a limited time. Le Creuset /story ZILLOW REPORTEDLY NEEDS TO SELL 7,000 HOUSES AFTER IT BOUGHT TOO MANY Zillow is trying to offload around $2.8 billion worth of houses onto investors after it bought them with the intent of selling them to hopeful homeowners and landlords, according to a report by Bloomberg. This follows another Bloomberg report that the real estate browsing website had to stop buying houses when it found itself with excess inventory after the company told investors it planned on ramping up its flipping business. The Verge /posted @21streetz Want to be featured in The Futurist? Tag us on Instagram @getthefuturist for a chance to see your photo featured in an upcoming newsletter /bites If you'll be spending a lot of time on the road this holiday season, stay prepared for emergencies Got 5 minutes a day? Sign up for Morning Brew's free newsletter to get today's most important business stories condensed into bite-sized chunks Want thousands upon thousands of high-resolution stock photos without spending a fortune? Here ya go THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291