The dynamic duo of Stephen Hawking and Richard Branson are teaming up to someday send the brilliant physicist into space! In other, less heartwarming news, Lenovo is recalling 100,000 batteries that might irritate your skin. It’s your lucky day, Sony. These were made by Sanyo.

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