FedEx Lost A Skeleton

Plus, why are pictures of space so powerful?

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 by clicking here. /mess FEDEX APOLOGIZES FOR LOSING HUMAN SKELETON When FedEx lost the skeletal remains of a shooting victim — whose body decomposed to skeletal remains in record time — all they could do was send a tweet, then it got weirder from there. Why did the medical examiner go FedEx for human remains? Why is FedEx so cagey about the incident? And will we ever learn what happened to the body? Futurism /lifehack JUSTLAW IS THE ALL-IN-ONE LEGAL SOLUTION YOUR COMPANY NEEDS You don't need to pay a high retainer or hefty hourly fee to get great legal help for your business. Trust JUSTLAW to help you navigate your needs with affordable access to a network of over 400 vetted attorneys. Here's how it works: the proprietary JUSTLAW algorithm matches you with the right lawyer for your situation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Opt for a small business subscription or select one-off services, like contract reviews, when you need them. It's the simple solution to any legal worries that keep you up at night, so check out JUSTLAW today. [Partner] /explore WHY ARE PICTURES OF SPACE SO POWERFUL? These images, like space itself, provoke questions on a subjective level even as they provide answers on a scientific one. What makes the whorls and flashes of the James Webb Space Telescope's first public dispatch so moving? Why do images of space resonate with us at all? Vice /gadget TURN YOUR IPHONE INTO A COLOR-MATCHING MACHINE WITH THIS IMPRESSIVE SENSOR Your walls might not be the color they used to be. Even if you know the exact color and brand of paint, natural fading can make it hard to paint over the daily dings a home tends to endure. Instead of searching for a color you think you remember, find the actual shade of your walls (and pretty much anything else) with a portable sensor that quickly scans virtually any surface and tells you exactly what color it is, complete with paint suggestions. Cult of Mac /exterior @cute.nika2 /curious WHAT IS THE 'SPOTLIGHT EFFECT' AND WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT? Ever get that feeling that everyone has you on their mind? You dropped an item at the grocery store and they are all looking at you? Or you hate the shirt you're wearing today and now everyone who sees you is judging you? That's what's known in Psychology as the "Spotlight Effect," which means there's an answer on how to reduce that feeling. It also means that, no, you're not the center of everyone's world. Sorry. IFLScience /ball NO BONES ABOUT IT, YOUR DOG WILL HAVE A BLAST Don't have as much time to spend with your best furry friend? Or maybe you need to find something for your pet to occupy them when you need to leave the house. Whatever the case may be, give your dog a BarxBuddy Busy Ball to keep them satisfied and enriched for hours. This isn't your average, barely-durable tennis ball. The Busy Ball is motion-activated and can bounce and roll around all on its own, all without repeating the same motions. Best of all, it's made to withstand even the most powerful chewers, from puppies to full-grown dogs. Complete with a rechargeable 8-hour battery, the BarxBuddy Busy Ball can be your pet's new favorite pal. Amazon /ai AN EXPERIMENTAL HORROR ARG IS TESTING THE BOUNDARIES OF AI ART What do you get when you combine AI, body horror, and interdimensional beings? A long forgotten lab filled with organic horrors pushing through from another dimension called the Volstof Institute for Interdimensional Research, naturally. Don't worry, it's not real! It's an alternate reality game (ARG) that lives on Twitter and Instagram, generated using AI art (and a great story, of course.) The Verge /posted @follow_my_eyes.pt 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 Hey, grillmaster! Get all the tastiest BBQ sauces and rubs you could ever want at a great price now before it's too late Save yourself a headache (and a high legal bill) when you sign up for a JUSTLAW subscription or choose a specific service today Love to spelunk? Love to read in the dark? No matter what level of activity you're at, get 22% off this helmet headlamp bundle for a limited time THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser