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A visualization of the demand for e-book bestsellers at US public libraries.
↩︎ Robin Sloan Feb 22, 2021
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Nextdoor introduces a feature that lets users know when they're about to post something racist.
↩︎ The Verge 13h

“It’s got to be interesting enough to hold its audience, it needs a certain rhythm. And it must stick to the word count. That has to include three Oyezs at the beginning and God Save the Queen at the end, of course.”

Due to Covid, this year’s British Town Crier Championships will be held in silence—entrants will be judged on written cries alone.
↩︎ The Guardian
14h
The company behind McDonald's soft-serve machines doesn't want anyone—including clients—to know why its hardware always breaks.
↩︎ WIRED 14h
Carbon emissions are set for their biggest increase since the financial crisis, pushing climate goals further from reach.
↩︎ The Guardian 17h
Amazon says a delivery van Brooklynites spotted being used to steal metal barricades is a "counterfeit."
↩︎ VICE 1d
"I was also setting myself up for the day, and felt a comfort I hadn't felt in months." The pandemic destroyed routines.
↩︎ The New York Times 1d
Fabian Oefner turns sneakers, clocks, and cameras into a sculptural series of segmented objects.
↩︎ Colossal 2d
Thousands flock to Iceland's Reykjanes volcano for photographs, including many people looking for a unique wedding site.
↩︎ The Guardian 2d
For young Asian Americans, posting and reposting images of graphic violence has become a means of processing.
↩︎ Vox 2d
Shannon Palus: As vaccinations increase, wearing masks outdoors "almost becomes ridiculous." But breaking social norms has costs.
↩︎ Slate 2d

The unusual thing about motivationalspeak on Instagram is it doesn’t just come from influencers with millions of followers; it often comes from your average joe cousin or friend or work acquaintance.

One byproduct of social media culture is that everyone now has a “platform.” Which means a lot of pep talks and “broetry.”
↩︎ Nisha's Internet Tote Bag
2d
Once you earn a solid living, a billionaire is not likely to be any happier than you are—is a fact that many struggle to grasp.
↩︎ The Atlantic 2d
Thanks to TikTok, a night market emerges in L.A., possibly the most diverse street food market in the United States.
↩︎ Eater 2d
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