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Bill Murray rocks PBR pants, Brian Williams raps and more links we love

Editor's note: There's so much that's beautiful, funny, smart and informative on the Internet. Problem is, there's also a bunch of garbage. Here's the best of the web right now:

1. Bill Murray plays golf in PBR pants. When you are as rich and famous as Bill Murray, well, you can do whatever you want. And that includes wearing Pabst Blue Ribbon pants on a golf course.

2. Brian Williams raps "Rapper's Delight" on Jimmy Fallon. Video editing is a highly sought-after skill, especially in the late-night television market. This clip from The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon includes NBC's Brian Williams and Lester Holt in a rap duo that's just perfect.

3. Teen proves U.S. government could save $400 million by changing font. To call 14-year-old Suvir Mirchandani a budding researcher is an understatement. The teen created scientifically rigorous experiments to prove that different typefaces cost millions more than others due to ink usage. He's got a plan to save federal and state governments $400 million.

4. The Wonkblog guide to efficient drinking. We're so busy sometimes that even so-called leisure activities like going out for a drink end up on an excel spreadsheet. Thankfully, Wonkblog understands this and has put together a guide to efficient drinking, complete with a graph breaking down drinks on a buzz-per-calorie basis.

5. Texas has a toll-free hotline for wildflower sightings. Spring is here, y'all. And what better way to celebrate the season than with a good old fashioned road trip/wildflower photo session. The Texas Department of Transportation has all the deets.

Stranger Things and More

Netflix House debuts in Dallas with new ways to experience fave shows

Netflix House at Galleria Dallas

Photo courtesy of Netflix

Netflix House at Galleria Dallas opens to the public on December 11.

The new Netflix House at Galleria Dallas officially opens to the public on Thursday, December 11, bringing with it a totally new way for fans to engage with some of their favorite programming on the streaming outlet.

Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, Netflix House is a permanent, year-round exhibit featuring popular Netflix shows and movies — including Wednesday, Squid Game, One Piece, Stranger Things, and A Knives Out Mystery franchise — through first-of-their-kind immersive story-driven experiences.

Dallas is only the second city in the U.S. with a Netflix House, following Philadelphia.

Prior to the opening, the venue threw open its doors on December 9 for a VIP event for media, influencers, local celebrities, and various Netflix bigwigs. Among those in attendance were David Harbour and Cara Buono from Stranger Things, Alexandra Breckenridge from Virgin River, Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, and more.

The party gave attendees an advance look at the various offerings of Netflix House, a large venue which takes up two floors just off the mall's west entrance.

Below are the top five things any true Netflix fan should do when visiting the new venue:

Netflix House is free to enter, and the entrance from the parking lot greets visitors with a grand staircase flanked by artwork referencing shows like Wednesday, Squid Game, Stranger Things, and more, perfect for taking lots of selfies.
Of course, they want you to spend money, and the two experiential rooms - Stranger Things: Escape the Dark and Squid Game: Survive the Trials - will set you back the most, starting at $39 per person per room. Both rooms, which take around one hour each to complete, let visitors experience a version of the worlds of the show. The Squid Game room gives the opportunity to play five games, including Red Light, Green Light, while the Stranger Things room has participants go on a search-and-rescue mission for three missing people.
Once you go up the stairs, the main portion is dominated by Netflix Bites, which features a full bar and restaurant serving food inspired by different shows and movies. Choices include Red Bite, Green Bite (chicken bites with sauces), Emily's Italian Fling Salad (for anyone who wants a little taste of Marcello from Emily in Paris), and Huntr/x Power Up Ssam (a grilled pork dish capitalizing on the popularity of KPop Demon Hunters).
Located in a separate room is Netflix RePLAY, featuring a number of arcade games that have been Netflix-ified. You can compete in interactive games like a version of tug of war from Squid Game, a Bridgerton-inspired ball maze, a Floor Is Lava game, and much more.
A gift shop stocks T-shirts, cups, keychains, posters, and replica props from many of Netflix's most valuable properties.

And with Netflix on the verge of a possible deal to buy Warner Bros. Pictures, the permanent venue may just be bolstered by characters and imagery from properties like DC Comics, Casablanca, and Sinners in the coming years.

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