☀️ Awesome Things 205: David Johansen, FOBO, CouplaBeers, St. James Tours, Blind Sports Viewing, China Fights Pollution
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David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dies at 75
David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to become a lounge singer under the name Buster Poindexter and act in films such as “Scrooged,” has died. His daughter Leah Hennessey confirmed that he died Friday at home in New York. He was 75.
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You've Heard Of FOMO, But What Is 'FOBO'? Here's How To Spot This Damaging Issue.
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St James’s Palace to open to public with guided tours
St James’s Palace is preparing to open to the public for the first time in its 500-year history, following trials in 2022 and 2023.
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Like “Braille for Sports,” This Handheld Tool Lets Blind Fans Watch a Game Through Their Fingers
Enter OneCourt: an innovative tablet making it easier for fans with impaired eyesight to enjoy sports.
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China aims to eliminate severe air pollution this year
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How ‘Monopoly’ Helped Defend The Free World
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