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The man who predicted the housing crash just went short on Tesla. What was snuff? After five decades, Omega releases a new moonwatch. How sharp were medieval swords? The NHL has sold naming rights to its divisions. Lewis Hamilton is no longer a member of Mercedes. You can buy a black PS5 on January 8th. Cognac and French wines hit with more US tariffs. Shake Shack launches Korean-fried chicken nationwide. Bottega Veneta goes dark on social. What will happen in 2021? The people of 1921 predict.

A CIA Spyplane Crashed Outside Area 51
Half-Century Ago. This Explorer Found It

On January 5, 1967, that single space belonged to Ray, a quiet, clean-cut 33-year old who spent his workdays inside Area 51, then the CIA’s advanced-aviation research facility. Set atop the dried-up bed of Groom Lake in the Nevada desert, the now-infamous spot made for good runways, and was remote enough to keep prying eyes off covert Cold War projects. On the books, Ray was a civilian pilot for Lockheed Martin. In reality, and in secret, he reported to the CIA.… Popular Science

Memory Fades as We Age. But Don’t Have To.

Memories make us feel alive, capable and valuable. They help us feel comfortable with our surroundings, connect the past with the present, and provide a framework for the future.… CNN

This 134-Year-Old Pocket Watch Has Kept a Family Secret for 5 Generations

A beaten and tarnished watch restored becomes a priceless family heirloom… Robb Report