Saturday, May 18, 2019

I Left My Wallet In San Francisco

In San Francisco, Tech Money Doesn't Buy Happiness; This Week's Best Memes, Ranked, and more.
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Morning · Sat, May 18
IN A WEIRD PLACE
LOCKER ROOM TALK
This Week's Best Memes, Ranked
digg.com
It's an internet fight and only the funniest meme will emerge victorious. This week's challengers? That gender-swapping Snapchat filter, the sex strike, boys locker rooms vs. girls locker rooms and more.
LAST WOMAN STANDING
I Manage The Last Blockbuster In The World
theguardian.com
It was just us and a store in Perth, Australia. They called the night they closed to wish us all the best.
OINK NATION
Here's What Happens When You Plop Pigs On A Subantarctic Island
atlasobscura.com
The marooned livestock was meant to feed shipwreck survivors.
DIGG PICKS
Store Ice Cold Water Safely Alongside Your Gear With Hydro Flask Hydration Pack
huckberry.com
Featuring insulated storage for up to three liters of water, and plenty of room for this is a solid backpack for long hikes on hot days.
LOOKING GOOD
PICTURE THIS
Underground Photos From New York's Seediest Years, And More Of The Best Photography Of The Week
digg.com
The Palestinian sperm smugglers, teenage life inside an Israeli military training camp and other best photos of the week.
IN A BAD PLACE
IP-OH BROTHER
In San Francisco, Tech Money Doesn't Buy Happiness
newyorker.com
Almost everyone I know is down on San Francisco these days, and for good reason. Few can envision a future here.
DANGER IN THE WILDERNESS
A Lawless State
features.propublica.org
At least one in three Alaska villages has no local law enforcement. Sexual abuse runs rampant, public safety resources are scarce, and the governor wants to cut the budget.
LESSONS FROM THE PAST
What Ancient Romans Used Instead Of Toilet Paper
nautil.us
Modern American society, and Western societies more generally, tend to look back on ancient Rome as the pinnacle of Western civilization. We emulate their institutions and cultural practices. Why? Are they worth it?
VIDEO OF THE DAY
'OH MAN, CRUSHED YA GOOD EH?'
This Disastrous Snowmobile Stunt Attempt Is The Most Canadian Video On The Internet
digg.com
Bless these lads in British Columbia.
FROM THE DIGG STORE
Keep Your Bathroom Fresh With This Toilet Freshener & Night Light
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Forget about those heavy aerosol sprays you'd typically use when nature calls: LooLoo is an automatic toilet freshener that detects your body heat and sprays a blend of essential oils onto the water, trapping unwanted scents beneath the surface.
Have a good weekend, eh?