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What Kim's Watching August 11, 2020
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Kim’s DIY Security tip: 7 online security basics everyone should know
Security threats are pretty much everywhere online these days. Data breaches, phishing scams, ransomware attacks and identity thieves ... The list goes on and on. So how can you stay safe? In this DIY Security tip, Kim shares 7 ways you need to protect yourself online. There really is no excuse to ignore these habits anymore — not if you want to be protected.
Wow! See a transparent TV in action
First, it was HD, then 4K and now 8K. What's next in the world of TVs? Well, even though the rest of 2020 has been a dud, TVs are having a moment. You have to see this transparent TV. Yes, it's actually see-through and it's pretty astounding. Is it worth $7,000, though?
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The oldest companies in the world
From corporate acquisitions to bankruptcy, most businesses struggle to make it past a few years, let alone decades. Here are eight that have stood the test of time and survived — some of them for almost a millennium. What makes these businesses special? Find out.
The rise and fall of the Volkswagen Beetle
The Beetle has been a part of our culture for over 80 years. From its dark past within the Nazi empire to its flower child days, this car has continued to keep up with the times. So how did this little vehicle manage to attain everlasting life? And how did it make it to where it is today?
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The math loophole that broke the lottery
We all dream of winning the lottery — choosing the right numbers or scratching off a lucky ticket and just like that, more money than you can spend. Heck, even winning $20 feels nice. Well, one couple in Massachusetts discovered a fool-proof way to win and (spoiler alert) it all has to do with math.
Shark attack test – human blood vs. fish blood
You may have heard that a small amount of blood in the water will turn a shark rabid. Well, our favorite YouTube engineer has taken that theory to its deepest exploration. He traveled to the Bahamas and used some pretty innovative tech to test how sharks react.
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