☀️ Awesome Things by John Suder, Volume 167
Another week of internet awesomeness. Awesome Things is read across 39 US states and 34 countries.
Last week’s most popular link: 18% of readers clicked: 8 Mysterious Places Scientists Still Can’t Explain
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
30 musicians on the album that changed their life as a kid
Members of Kiss, Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard, Rage Against The Machine and more reveal the albums that set them on the path to rock stardom
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"Birthday Blues" Are A Real Thing — Here's How To Avoid Them
What’s Cool Right Now, According to Stylish People With Great Taste
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How much coffee is too much? What experts and research say about where to draw the line
(Minimum 4-1O cups is my baseline…)
What Is Lagom, the New Swedish Wellness Term You Need to Know About
'1 in 30 million': Rare orange lobster discovered at restaurant in New York
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Ranked: Which Countries Drink the Most Beer?
Tycho - Burning Man Sunrise Set
Chillwave Ambient musician Tycho (Scott Hansen) does a sunrise set each year during the Burning Man festival. I’ve been a longtime fan of his work and each year look forward to the release of this set. (He’s also a graphic designer and photographer so he gets extra kudos from me).
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Leftovers: Numbers
• 15 Quotes to Change Your Perspective on Getting Older
• 6 Things You Shouldn’t Buy At Estate Sales
• 14 Items To Avoid Ordering At A Sushi Restaurant
• How to Hide Your Phone Number on Android and iPhone
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- Sir Alexander Fleming
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