☀️ Awesome Things by John Suder, Volume 150
Another week of internet awesomeness.
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On to this week’s Awesome Things:
A group of women lowered their biological age by an average of 5 years in just 8 weeks. Here’s how:
Lifestyle changes to diet, sleep, and exercise—paired with interventions like relaxation exercises and supplements—could reverse the aging process, according to new research.
John Slattery Claims ‘Mad Men’ Actors Would Forget Their Lines Just Looking at Jon Hamm
“When Hamm walked into a room in that get-up, people would just go catatonic,” Slattery told The Independent. “Guest stars would sometimes walk up to him and their lines would go right out of their heads. They just wouldn’t know what to do. It happened on more than one occasion.” [I know the feeling:)]
Nendo designs beer can with two pull tabs to "create an ideal foam"
Japanese design studio Nendo has developed an alternative beer can with two angled pull tabs, which were manufactured to control the level of foam produced by opening the can.
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Italy calls a crisis meeting after pasta prices jump 20%
Consumers in some countries might not bat an eye at rising macaroni prices. But in Italy, where the food is part of the national identity, skyrocketing pasta prices are cause for a national crisis.
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Spectacular color photos of Constantinople, 1890
These rare color views of the capital (then known as Constantinople) of the Ottoman Empire at the close of the 19th century were produced using the Photochrom process. The technique applies layers of artificial color to a black and white image with surprisingly realistic results.
‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark tiff flares anew between fast food competitors
Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark.
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The Speculative Economics of Super-Aged Whiskies
How do you put a price on a 72-year-old Scotch?
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Disney World is shutting down its $2,500-a-night Star Wars-themed hotel
The two-night packages start at about $4,800 for two people, and go up to $5,299 for two adults and one child and $5,999 for three adults and one child. Prices include lodging, meals and admission to Hollywood Studios.
Leftovers
😌 The Seductive Path of Good Enough
❤️ A simple act of kindness changed the trajectory of a young man's life
💀 A tech company who's dress code is "In the manner of Guy Fieri"
🤷 Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
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"To be a champ, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will."
- Sugar Ray Robinson
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