Friday, August 10, 2018

Millennial Downsizing

​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: All of the "cool" hotels are actually bad, it took Dunkin' Donuts a long time to design their new cup and we don't really have family computers anymore.
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WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK
Millennials Killed Big Hotel Rooms, And Other Facts
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​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: All of the "cool" hotels are actually bad, it took Dunkin' Donuts a long time to design their new cup and we don't really have family computers anymore.
A BONE TO PICK
The Nastiest Feud In Science
theatlantic.com
A Princeton geologist has endured decades of ridicule for arguing that the fifth extinction was caused not by an asteroid but by a series of colossal volcanic eruptions.
PUNDIT ON THE RUN
The 'Steely-Eyed Killer' Who Became A Star on Fox News — Then Lost It All
politico.com
For years, Bill Cowan ran top-secret programs for the Pentagon and appeared regularly on Fox as a military analyst. Today, he's on the run.
NOT A CARE IN THE WORLD
My Life As A Psychopath
thecut.com
"For some reason, people think we want to kill people. And I think that probably comes from the lack of empathy."
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HOW IT'S DONE AROUND HERE
NO LAUGHING MATTER
I Say LOL, You Say Ek 1: How People Around The World Laugh Online
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Some differences are easier to parse, like the French "héhéhé." Others phrases, such as the Brazilian "kkk" and the Russian "xoxoxo," however, may be baffling or startling to an English speaker at first glance.
FLAT PACK, ROUND EARTH
How Ikea Quietly Tweaks Its Design Around The World
fastcompany.com
The Swedish furniture company just opened its first store in India–and just like Ikea does in most countries, its inventory, design, and even food have been carefully tweaked.
TAKE DRUGS?
How To Write A Great Rock Lyric
vulture.com
According to Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, who has reigned as one of pop's best lyricists for the past dozen years.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
PROTECT YOUR NECK, SERIOUSLY
Soapbox Derby Organizers Set Up Ramp That's Too High, Chaos Ensues
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Soapbox races in Northern Ireland appear to be a far different and far more dangerous beast than the American version.
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Charge 4 Devices At Once With This 20,000mAh Power Bank
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This colossal capacity power bank doesn't just charge your devices quickly, it charges them safely with overcharge, overcurrent, and short circuit protection.
IN THE NEWS
Elon Musk Might Have Got Himself In A Truckload Of Trouble With His Tweet About Taking Tesla Private
Some NFL Players Kneel Or Raise Fists During Anthem Before Preseason Games
Protester Maimed By Portland Police: 'I Thought I Was Going To Die'
A Vicious Senate Primary Is Hurting Republicans In Wisconsin
TGIF: Think great igloo Friday!!!