☀️ Awesome Things by John Suder, Volume 144
Another week of internet awesomeness.
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
Photos Reveal 19-Month-Old Boy’s Point of View After Photographer Dad Gives Him His Old Camera
The world looks very different through the eyes of a 19-month-old, which we can now see thanks to the pictures taken by Stanley Jones, the son of British Army photographer Timothy Jones.
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New research suggests physical exercise has ‘little’ mental benefits
It is more common than not to hear exercising will provide a range of mental health benefits, but new research suggests there is “little evidence” showing a correlation between improved cognitive health and physical exercise.
The IKEA catalogue through the ages
For over 70 years, the IKEA catalogue was produced in Älmhult, constantly growing in number, scope and distribution. From the 1950s when Ingvar Kamprad wrote most of the texts himself, via the poppy, somewhat radical 1970s and all the way into the scaled-down 2000s – the IKEA catalogue always captured the spirit of the time. The 2021 IKEA catalogue was the very last one printed on paper.
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Golden sands, rugged coastlines, clear blue waters—this year’s winning beaches are traveler faves for everything from lazy beach days to underwater adventures.
One of the greatest legacies left by "The Godfather" was basic instructions on how to make dinner
Fifty years after its debut, we ponder how many fans of Francis Ford Coppola have memorized Clemenza's sauce recipe
7 Strange Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose
Chances are you’re more like me and have no clue what you want to do. It’s a struggle almost every adult goes through. “What do I want to do with my life?” “What am I passionate about?” “What do I not suck at?” I often receive emails from people in their 40s and 50s who still have no clue what they want to do with themselves.
Kids in 1966 predicting about year 2000
Concession prices at the Masters are still ridiculously cheap
Concessions at the Masters are a really solid value. Tickets for Augusta National are expensive, but the food is really cheap once you're on the grounds. Pimento cheese sandwiches go for $1.50, and a $6 white wine is the most expensive item on the menu.
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Leftovers
🍺 Train carrying Coors Light and Blue Moon beer derails in Montana
🚂 Shania Twain now has a high-tech Swiss train named after her. Meet ‘Shania Train’
🐚 Florida man finds giant clam estimated to be 214 years old
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"The time to prepare for your next expedition is when you have just returned from a successful trip."
- Robert Peary
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