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We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen Candlewick 2016, 56 pages, 8.2 x 11.3 x 0.4 inches (hardcover) ...
A blog I am really digging is Brian Potter’s Construction Physics, which is self-described as “Essays about buildings, infrastructure, and industrial technology.” Sounds boring, but is thrilling, as ...
I need to fly to France in the autumn for business and since that’s not high season, I’m hoping I can get there on airline miles instead of buying a flight. Using Point.me on a paid plan, what would ...
To get to Playa del Carmen for this event I’m at, I got back on the Maya Train to ride a section of it that wasn’t open when I was in the area a year ago. There’s a free shuttle from the Cancun ...
Adele Gilani is a painter, writer and former gallery owner. She has a free newsletter called Adele Delivers where you can see art from her favorite artists each week. Boil milk, cool it, add starter ...
A bike chain is a simple series of links connected by rivets. Rollers surround each rivet between the link plates and engage the teeth of the cogs and chainrings. It is an extremely efficient method ...
A boy pulls a pair of discarded wings from a garbage can, placed there by the tattooed angel who paid to saw them off. In a city where giant goldfish are used like poker chips in seedy bars, gangs ...
I have a regular quality USB microphone for sounding good on podcast interviews and video calls, but it’s another sizeable thing to carry around when traveling, especially with a carry-on. So I ...
Van Neistat goes over 10 of his no-nos in the shop, including: No bare feet!, avoiding trip wires (poorly organized/placed power cables), no fixing cheap garbage (reserve time, tools, and attention ...
I’m a 32-year-old single male and have been living in Bellevue, WA for the last couple of years. I strive to achieve my full potential in every aspect of life. One day, later in my life, I’ll dedicate ...
I really enjoy Broadway musicals but I rarely get to New York or London, so I was delighted to watch this filmed Broadway musical on the streams. Come From Away is a fun, sweet, uplifting musical ...
Let’s Split! causes me no end of joy and pain. It is my favorite Nietzsche quote come to life. (“Madness is rare in individuals – but in groups, parties, nations and ages it is the rule.”) It is also ...