☀️ Awesome Things by John Suder, Volume 143
Another week of internet awesomeness.
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
We Spoke To The Guy Who Created The Viral AI Image Of The Pope That Fooled The World
“I just thought it was funny to see the Pope in a funny jacket,” he told BuzzFeed News.
Finland Is Giving 10 Lucky Visitors A Masterclass In Happiness — How To Apply For The Free Trip
Finland has once again ranked as the happiest country in the world. The World Happiness Report honored the country for its 4th year in a row. While that may seem like a difficult feat to achieve, Visit Finland says it’s a state of mind and wants to teach you the skills to find happiness. You can now take a masterclass in happiness.
German monks create world's first powdered beer
A monastic brewery in East Germany says it's created the first powdered beer. Just add water, and it'll froth up, complete with a foamy head and full flavor. The result promises massive savings on transport, because it can be shipped at 10% of the weight.
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Why French Authorities Placed a Young Pablo Picasso Under Surveillance
Police suspected the 19-year-old Spanish expatriate of harboring anarchist views
The impossible job: inside the world of Premier League referees
Players, pundits and fans complain bitterly that referees are getting worse each season – but is that fair?
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The New Frank's RedHot Sauce Flavor is for Pickle Lovers
Frank's RedHot is tugging on the heartstrings of pickle lovers nationwide with its newest hot sauce release.
Shangri-La Explores Just What Makes Rick Rubin’s Recording Studio So Conducive to Creativity
Since Rubin purchased the property for $2 million in 2011, Shangri-La’s allure has been bolstered by his own allure, which of course comes a bit from his signature look (bare feet, T-shirt, wild gray hair and beard), and a lot from his work with artists like Run-DMC, Kanye West, Adele, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, Lana Del Rey, Ed Sheeran, and many, many more.
Footage of High School students attending Andover High School in Bloomfield, Michigan.
The Most Loved and Hated Brands From Every Country [MAP]
Brand love is a nuanced science. The internet age has cultivated a continuous three-way conversation between consumers, brands and the media, creating a volatile chemistry that can make or break a company’s name overnight.
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Principles of Adult Behavior by John Perry Barlow
In 1977, Barlow wrote the “Principles of Adult Behavior” list that he called “a guide to the territory of adulthood.” These principles were meant to be a set of guidelines for living a fulfilling and meaningful life, and they continue to resonate with people today. Here are Barlow’s 25 principles.
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Leftovers
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