☀️ Awesome Things by John Suder, Volume 164
Another week of internet awesomeness.
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
The 11 Most Common Nightmare Subjects
Insects, bizarre objects, pursuers, and more.
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The Man Behind The World's Hottest Pepper
"Smokin’" Ed Currie, the mastermind breeder of the Carolina Reaper, a gnarly red cultivar that the Guinness World Records deemed the world’s hottest pepper in 2017.
Why Does My Dog Get The Zoomies?
And how to make your zoom zone safe.
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2 American tourists found sleeping atop Eiffel Tower in Paris
Two American tourists were found sleeping off a heavy night in the heights of Paris' Eiffel Tower on Monday after dodging security the night before, the monument's operator said Tuesday.
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Your Favorite Restaurant Might Be Part of a 'Secret Chain'
AirPano is a VR project created by a team of Russian photographers focused on taking high-resolution aerial 360° photographs and 360° video.
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Leftovers
Why Is Bubble Gum Pink? Your Candy Questions, Answered
This Is Where Your Childhood Memories Went
Why Do I Wake Up 10 Minutes After Falling Asleep?
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