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The author begins by discussing their exploration of a bug bounty program that uses ExifTool to strip tags from uploaded images. They had previous experience with ExifTool but didn’t know what language it was written in until they discovered that it was Perl. They decided to investigate the source code for possible vulnerabilities and found […]
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The Apollo Theater in Harlem is set to open new stages at the revamped Victoria Theater in February, marking the first expansion since its original opening in 1934. The Apollo has a rich history, and it has played a significant role in the world of entertainment. The venue has showcased legendary performers such as Ella […]
Disney has announced their latest project called the HoloTile floor, which could revolutionize the VR experience. Lanny Smoot, the first Disney employee besides Walt to be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, is behind this groundbreaking invention. The HoloTile floor is described as the “world’s first multi-person, omni-directional, modular, expandable, treadmill floor.” It […]
Untranslatable is a unique project, serving as the first multilingual urban dictionary. It goes beyond mere translation by exploring the hidden aspects of languages. This online dictionary allows users to contribute words, idioms, and expressions from all over the world. It offers insights into usage, context, and cultural significance, going beyond the traditional understanding of […]
The Omnichord is an electronic musical instrument that was released in 1981. It features an automatic accompaniment function and a harp sensor, allowing users to easily accompany songs by pressing chord buttons and sliding their fingers on the harp sensor. The Omnichord gained popularity for its portability and unique electronic sounds, reminiscent of the 80s. […]
In this blog post, the author shares their experience of using their cybersecurity skills to find a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on Chess.com, the leading chess site on the internet. They explain how they discovered a feature that allowed them to automatically friend anyone who visited their profile and used it to their advantage. They […]
In “A Terribly Serious Adventure: Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960,” Nikhil Krishnan, a philosophy professor at Cambridge, delves into the affiliations, conflicts, and intellectual disputes of prominent philosophers at Oxford during the mid-20th century. These influential thinkers, such as Gilbert Ryle, J.L. Austin, and Elizabeth Anscombe, focused on linguistic philosophy, analyzing the words we […]
In the middle of a Russian swamp lies an abandoned location known as “MDZhB,” a mysterious radio station that has been broadcasting a monotonous tone since 1982. The purpose and origin of the station remain unknown, sparking numerous theories and capturing the attention of conspiracy theorists. The frequency, 4625 kHz, is believed to belong to […]
Stem is a simple and interpreted concatenative programming language with a foreign language interface (FLI) and metaprogramming capabilities. In this guide, the author explains the syntax and programming process in Stem, as well as how to add new functions and objects using the foreign language interface. The language stores information on a stack, with literals […]
This post serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals interested in budget laser cutters. The author shares their gathered information and experiences as a customer, with no affiliations to any specific companies. They emphasize the decreasing cost and increasing functionality of CNC laser cutters, making them accessible for hobbyists and small businesses. The post provides […]