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Article of the day for October 17, 2017

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Article of the day is Roland TR-808. Check it out: http://ift.tt/1oWeX6W

Picture of the day for October 17, 2017

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Picture of the day on October 17, 2017: Several White-backed Vultures (Gyps africanus) near Cuando River, Chobe National Park in Botswana.

broadcast: Word of the day for October 17, 2017

broadcast , v : (transitive) To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means. (transitive) To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people. (intransitive) To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme. (transitive, agriculture, horticulture, archaic) To sow seeds over a wide area.

Astronomers Observe First-Ever 'Kilanova' — Here's What's Going On

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Astronomers Observe First-Ever 'Kilanova' — Here's What's Going On On Monday, astronomers announced a hugely exciting new discovery: For the first time ever, they've observed two neutron stars colliding — and creating gravitational waves.

The First Full Trailer For Marvel's 'Black Panther' Is Here And It's Glorious

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The First Full Trailer For Marvel's 'Black Panther' Is Here And It's Glorious Just when you thought it'd be hard to muster excitement for Marvel stuff again, they go and drop this trailer. "Black Panther" reaches theaters on February 16th, 2018. October 16, 2017 at 01:49PM

broadcast: Word of the day for October 17, 2017

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Word of the day is broadcast : (transitive) To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means. (transitive) To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people. (intransitive) To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme. (transitive, agriculture, horticulture, archaic) To sow seeds over a wide area.

The First Full Trailer For Marvel's 'Black Panther' Is Here And It's Glorious

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The First Full Trailer For Marvel's 'Black Panther' Is Here And It's Glorious

Article of the day for October 17, 2017

The Article of the day for October 17, 2017 is Roland TR-808 . The Roland TR-808 is a drum machine introduced by the Roland Corporation in 1980. Discontinued in 1983, it remains in use around the world. Launched at a time when electronic music had yet to become mainstream, the 808 was a commercial failure, but attracted a cult following for its affordability, ease of use, and idiosyncratic sounds, particularly its deep, booming bass drum. It became a cornerstone of the emerging electronic, dance, and hip hop genres, popularized by early hits such as Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" (1982) and Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force's "Planet Rock" (1982). The 808 is completely analog, meaning its sounds are generated by hardware rather than prerecorded. Only around 12,000 units were built, but the 808 was eventually used on more hit records than any other drum machine. Its popularity with hip hop artists in particular has made it one of the most influential ...

Picture of the day for October 17, 2017

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Several White-backed Vultures (Gyps africanus) near Cuando River, Chobe National Park in Botswana..

Astronomers Observe First-Ever 'Kilanova' — Here's What's Going On

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Astronomers Observe First-Ever 'Kilanova' — Here's What's Going On