Now, according to Stephen Colbert, you can know the exact second you will perish. All you need is the snazzy ridiculous wristwatch called Tikker. Once you put Tikker on, you’ll become aware of your fragile mortality and learn to live every moment to its fullest. Or, if you’re anything like the pundit, you’ll weep all over your birthday cake.

—Posted by Natasha Hakimi

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