Monday, March 23, 2020

Six Feet Over

Visualizing How Your State Has Reacted To Social Distancing, Should I Give Up My Last Name Because My Ex's New Fiancée Wants It (And Other Advice Column Questions), The Unexpected 'Game of Thrones'/'Westworld' Crossover, and more.
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GOOD QUESTION
Should I Give Up My Last Name Because My Ex's New Fiancée Wants It, And Other Advice Column Questions
digg.com
A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
GOING THE DISTANCE
A NATION OF COUCH POTATOES
How Social Distancing Is Spreading Across America, In Charts
nytimes.com
Much of the country has ground to a halt. But not all of it.
EVERY MAN IS AN ISLAND
45 Days Of Avoiding The Coronavirus: Life On Lockdown In China
newyorker.com
Masks were required, and they made it easier for people to ignore one another. The costumes of the quarantine, along with other restrictions, turned people inward.
SCENES FROM A SHUTDOWN
The Great Empty
nytimes.com
There is a certain beauty in the expanses of public space, now vacant amid the pandemic, these photos from around the world show. There is also a reminder: True beauty comes when the builders roam the built.
LOOKING DOWN ON THE LOCKDOWN
Europe's Coronavirus Crisis Seen From The Sky
politico.eu
Sometimes the best way to understand a new situation is to step back — in this case way, way back — and get a look at what Europe under coronavirus lockdown looks like from space.
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LET'S GET WEIRD
BUGS, EYED
Here Are Some Crazy Close-Up Portraits Of Ordinary Bugs
lithub.com
Photographer Daniel Kaliko found out long ago that his most interesting subjects could be found right in his home; he began to devote his time to documenting all insects and anthropods in his vicinity.
SO LONG, THANKS FOR ALL THE AWKWARDNESS
Every Episode Of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' Ranked
theringer.com
From "Porn Gil" to "The Black Swan" and everything in between, here is our updated countdown of each episode of Larry David's masterpiece.
…WHY?
George R. R. Martin Promoted Idea of 'Game of Thrones' and 'Westworld' Crossover, Which Happened Last Night
thedailybeast.com
Fans of your classic alternate-reality universe hook-ups were stunned last night after Drogon, the largest of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons, showed up on "Westworld."
EVERYTHING GOES TO SH*T
So… What Happens After You Flush?
todayifoundout.com
If you're like most people, you probably assume that when you flush your toilet sanitation wizards simply cast the scourgify charm as your expulsions exit the main pipe coming from your house, thereby eliminating it with little effort or expense. Here's what actually happens.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
CLEAR THE AIR
A Fascinating Demonstration Of How Far Your Breath Disperses When You Cough Using Different Methods
youtube.com
How differently the air spreads under multiple conditions — something that could help us stem the spread of coronavirus.
IN THE NEWS
Tensions Run High On Capitol Hill As Senate Works To Advance Economic Stimulus
As The Economy Falters, Trump Loses Patience With Doctors' Orders On Coronavirus
Amazon Prime Delivery Delays Are Now As Long As A Month
'I'm Going To Keep Pushing' — Anthony Fauci On How He's Dealing With The White House And The Pandemic
DIGG PICKS | AFFILIATE
The 8 Best Board Games To Keep Us Distracted
digg.com
Board games make everything better — doubly so since we're stuck indoors with our families with little to do now. So pick up a few of these top choices, and get plenty of game time in while we wait for the outside world to improve.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
SERVING HER TIME
My Summer Job At The Bohemian Grove, Serving Milkshakes To The Shitfaced Global Elite (2016)
gawker.com
"Anyone can aspire to be President of the United States, but few have any hope of becoming President of the Bohemian Club," Richard Nixon reportedly once said.
THE SECRET HISTORY OF ULTIMATE MARVEL
The Secret History Of Ultimate Marvel, The Experiment That Changed Superheroes Forever (2015)
vulture.com
It was a compendium of stories that saved the company that launched it, revolutionized the comics medium, and became the foundation of the multi-billion-dollar Marvel cinematic empire.
SYSTEMS FAILURE
Disaster At Xichang (2013)
airspacemag.com
An eyewitness speaks publicly for the first time about history's worst launch accident.
What does 'Monday' mean anymore?