☀️ Awesome Things by John Suder, Volume 151
Another week of internet awesomeness.
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
How the MTV logo captured the creative spirit of the 1980s
Ah, the 1980s. The decade was a blur of saturated colours, zany patterns and, yes, feathered hairdos. And if one single logo design captured this frenetic, rule-breaking creative energy, it has to be the MTV logo.
Why Salvador Dalí is the most faked artist in the world
Dalí’s legacy was thrown into disarray by an American myth: that art is an investment.
The Story of Why Over 500 Pubs in the United Kingdom Share the Same Name
On latest count, there are 514 pubs across the U.K. that share the same moniker.
Sweden Is Building a Highway That Charges Your EV While You Drive
Construction on the 13-mile stretch is expected to wrap up in 2025.
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Heinz Introduces REMIX, a Coca-Cola Freestyle for Condiments
The new machine, which the company claims to have developed from concept in just six months, can create up to 200 sauce combinations from a base of sauces that includes ketchup, ranch, Heinz 57 Sauce, and BBQ Sauce.
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Orcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same
Scientists think a traumatized orca initiated the assault on boats after a "critical moment of agony" and that the behavior is spreading among the population through social learning.
A chitosan-based coating to help avocados stay fresh
The fruits are notoriously finicky, going from pale green and firm to brown and mushy in the blink of an eye. Now, researchers in ACS Food Science & Technology report a chitosan-based coating that preserves them for longer periods.
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Joe Walsh explaining the wild true stories behind 'Life's Been Good'
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From my blog: The Psychology of Wanderlust: Why We Long for New Horizons
Studies have shown that travel can positively impact mental health, including reducing stress and improving mood. It can also lead to increased creativity and more significant personal growth.
Leftovers
🐕 Bobi, the world's oldest dog, turns 31 years old
🔥 Is Seinfeld’s Elaine Benes canonically hot?
⛰️ The long, strange trip of Mountain Girl
🛍️ KMART – What the Heck Happened?
Quotable
"Failure is a part of success. There is no such thing as a bed of roses all your life. But failure will never stand in the way of success if you learn from it."
- Hank Aaron
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