You Are Going To Get COVID Again … And Again … And Again

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THE MAN WHO CONNED HIS WAY INTO A MASSIVE SOCCER CONTRACT

When Gregoire Akcelrod was a young boy, he aspired to be a professional soccer player as many children do. Problem was, as is the case with most, Akcelrod wasn't any good. So, he decided to create a fake website that would portray himself as a professional player on the reserve team for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), one of the most elite football clubs in all of Europe. But Akcelrod's plan saw its full potential after the Frenchman snuck into PSG's home field, Le Parc des Princes. Deadspin

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GET THIS APPLE WATCH ALTERNATIVE ON SALE FOR JUST $50

If your only knowledge of smartwatches is based on the Apple Watch, it might be hard to believe there are some out there that are actually affordable. But such is the case for the Chronowatch C-Max Call Time smartwatch. Mashable

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SCIENTIST PROPOSES USING ENTIRE PLANET AS SPACESHIP TO DIFFERENT STAR SYSTEM

Even at the speed of light, it would take over four years to get to the nearest star system. Needless to say, escaping a solar system is much easier said than done. But according to a new paper published in the International Journal of Astrobiology, an advanced civilization could do exactly that — by using an entire planet as a giant spacecraft. Futurism

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YOU ARE GOING TO GET COVID AGAIN … AND AGAIN … AND AGAIN

Two and a half years and billions of estimated infections into this pandemic, SARS-CoV-2's visit has clearly turned into a permanent stay. Experts knew from early on that, for almost everyone, infection with this coronavirus would be inevitable. By this point, in fact, most Americans have been infected. But now, as wave after wave continues to pummel the globe, a grimmer reality is playing out. You're not just likely to get the coronavirus. You're likely to get it again and again and again. The Atlantic

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THE GAME OF THE SUMMER – MEET SOCCER FOURSQUARE

Meet the first four-way soccer game that combines the nostalgia of foursquare with the world's most popular sport. If you're looking for a great workout with friends or a fun, fast-paced way to flex your competitive side, CROSSNET's all-new sport puts a new spin on soccer that you can play anywhere. The perfect tool for juggling, skills training, or just having a good time! Ideal for practice, backyards, beach days, and BBQs. Everyone in your family will want to play, all summer long. Plus, each kit only takes 5 minutes to set up, and comes with a travel bag so you can bring the fun with you, wherever you go. Get 10% off for a limited time. The Fascination

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SCIENTISTS INJECT MICROBUBBLES OF OXYGEN INTO THE BLOODSTREAM IN POTENTIAL MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH

Scientists at Boston Children's Hospital might have developed an alternative way to administer oxygen to a patient: Through an intravenous line. Normally, if you inject oxygen into the bloodstream, it can make an air bubble that can block the blood vessel. This can often be fatal — and is what happens when divers get 'the bends' after coming back to the surface too quickly after diving — but the new technology can overcome this. IFLScience

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