Friday, May 20, 2016

In A Perfect World, There Are No Fouls

A Band-Aid Can Cost $629 In America And Other Facts, The Myth Of The Perfectly Officiated Game, This Shoe Company Is Determined To Make A Positive Global Footprint, The Blockchain Is Becoming More Valuable Than Bitcoin, The Incredible Spread Of Million-Dollar Homes Across San Francisco, Paying Students May Raise Test Scores, But The Lesson's Not Over
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Friday, May 20, 2016
A Band-Aid Can Cost $629 In America And Other Facts
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
A Band-Aid Can Cost $629 In America And Other Facts
digg.com
Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: a very expensive Band-Aid, jiggling dirt and the most deadly tree in the world.
WE'RE BLOWING THE WHISTLE ON THIS
The Myth Of The Perfectly Officiated Game
theatlantic.com
Better replay technology and refereeing rules don't necessarily make sports any less messy — or fair.
SHOES WE DIGG SPONSORED
This Shoe Company Is Determined To Make A Positive Global Footprint
inkkas.com
Inkkas shoes are handcrafted, sustainably-made and honor the workers and communities that produce them. Designed with indigenous materials and a bold style, they're also super comfortable. Digg readers use promo code DIGG15 and get 15% off your entire purchase.
MAGIC INTERNET MONEY'S REAL TECH
The Blockchain Is Becoming More Valuable Than Bitcoin
bloomberg.com
Investment in startups commercializing blockchain technology has eclipsed that in bitcoin-only companies.
DISRUPTING THE SOCIAL FABRIC
The Incredible Spread Of Million-Dollar Homes Across San Francisco
citylab.com
The rise of "Billionaire's Bay" is a distressing wake-up call from Trulia chief economist Ralph McLaughlin, who has charted recent growth in seven-figure homes across the 100 largest metros.
IS THERE A NET COST?
Paying Students May Raise Test Scores, But The Lesson's Not Over
npr.org
In the short term, paying students pays off, but what's the damage long term?
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WATCH A MASTER BARBER AT WORK
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Master Barber Martial Vivot chronicles his journey into the men's grooming industry, showcasing the art of his craft with swift scissors and a sharp razor. Credit: Digg
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