Friday, August 12, 2016

Bad Design Kills

Bad Design Kills, And Other Facts
Digg Editions
Morning · Fri, Aug 12
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Bad Design Kills, 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, the fatal cost of flawed design, the impossible task of assembling Ikea furniture while high and the aliens possibly trying to shut down a star.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Simone Manuel Becomes First African-American Woman To Win Individual Swimming Medal
Bombings In Thailand Target Tourist Spots, Kill Four
24 Injured In Severe Turbulence On Jetblue Flight From Boston To Sacramento
Marijuana To Remain At Highest Drug Classification
CARRY-ONS WE DIGG | SPONSORED
A Smarter Carry-On For High-Tech Travelers
geniuspack.com
Genius Pack's luggage has integrated charging and compression technology so that you can stay connected and pack what you need while taking up less room. Use the promo code DIGGIT for $30 off!
OVERACHIEVERS EVERYWHERE
EVERYTHING IS BOOMIN'
The Teen Who Has Made Millions Selling Rare Sneakers
nymag.com
A day in the life of 16-year-old rare-sneaker dealer Benjamin Kickz.
DON'T SMELL GREAT
The Sharks That Live To 400
theatlantic.com
In 1620, the Mayflower set off from Plymouth, carrying hopeful pilgrims to the New World. As it sailed over the Atlantic, it passed over deep, cold waters, where baby Greenland sharks were starting out their lives. And if a new study is right, some of them are still alive today.
NEVER STOP BALANCING
Illustrating How Gymnasts Prevent Themselves From Falling Off The Balance Beam
digg.com
These GIFs track gymnasts' center of mass as they successfully recover after nearly falling off the balance beam. It's a fascinating look at their incredible body control.
HIGHS AND LOWS
A L-SHAPED PAIN ON YOUR FOREHEAD
Losing Hurts (In Surprising Ways)
npr.org
From dislike of strangers to weight gain, being a member or a fan of a losing effort can affect more than your mood.
PUMPED UP
The Mystery Of California's High Gas Prices
priceonomics.com
California's stringent environmental regulation and taxes, fuel standards, and a newly expanded cap-and-trade program all conspire to make driving in California more expensive. But not this expensive.
BEFORE YOU GO
OKAY, WE'RE READY FOR THIS
Watch The Awesome New Trailer For 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
digg.com
We're kind of more excited for "Rogue One" than we were for "The Force Awakens"? This spot, which aired during the Olympics, looks really great.
That's all for this morning. Remember, you're all winners in our book.