☀️ Awesome Things by John Suder, Volume 149
Another week of internet awesomeness.
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Housekeeping: Published a few more editions of the AI:Next newsletter. Hit that publish button to quickly ion 5/10 and did not change the subject lines (oooops!)so what looks like a duplicate edition is, in fact, a new edition. Thanks to all who have subscribed.
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
24 Years Later, the Beastie Boys Finally Explain What 'Sabotage' Is About
The actual meaning behind the song is hilarious and perfectly on brand for the Beastie Boys.
MLB beer prices by team: See where drinks, hot dogs are cheapest at stadiums across league
It's no secret that stadium food isn't always the cheapest, but beer and hot dogs can cost you a lot more based on where you buy them − as much as three times more.
This $6 million Las Vegas bunker is still looking for a buyer.
It's 26 feet underground, decorated like the 1970s, and owned by a foundation that wants to freeze humans for science.
Popular IKEA Chair Turns Computer Monitor Off, Baffling Everyone
A programmer was confused when his office chair started zapping his 4K monitor. Then he found other people complaining about the same problem.
The 12 Most Unique Bus Stops Around the World
If you think that a humble bus stop can’t also be an architectural gem, these structures will challenge those assumptions
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What Summer Was Like the Year You Were Born
For most Americans, memories of childhood summers conjure images of pool parties, beach outings, long days, and warm starry nights. Even though you can't remember your first summer, based on scientific data, it is safe to say it was most likely one of the coolest of your life, regardless of when you were born.
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Neighbors Solve Mysterious NJ Pasta Dump Case
The township's public works department cleaned up the mess, and now we know how it got there in the first place
This beer is made from recycled shower water. Is it the taste of the future?
Epic Cleantec’s beverage highlights one way to tackle extreme drought: by turning recycled waste into potable products
BalloonFest '86: The Fundraiser that Ended in Disaster
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Leftovers
🚗 Uber vs. Lyft: Which Is Cheaper in Each State and City?
⏰ People Make Time for What They Want — Rightfully So
😕 When You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Quotable
"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties."
- Harry Truman
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