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Tuesday 16 August 2016

Stop Kik-ing Yourself

Is Solowheel The Future Of Public Transportation?
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Morning · Tue, Aug 16
A SWAGWAY, MINUS THE SWAG
Is Solowheel The Future Of Public Transportation?
thestranger.com
A week living in a nerdy, battery-powered world that may never come.
WHAT'S GOING ON?
WATCH: Bahamas' Shaunae Miller Wins 400m By Diving Across The Finish Line
Pennsylvania Attorney General Convicted Of Abuse Of Power
Fifteen Guantanamo Bay Detainees Released To United Arab Emirates
Obama Administration Will Make Trans Bathroom Access A 'Must' In Federal Facilities
TAILORING WE DIGG | SPONSORED
This Copenhagen Startup Has Perfected The Tailored T-Shirt
sonofatailor.com
Think about it. You wear t-shirts way more than you wear suits. So why wouldn't you get them tailored too? Son Of A Tailor's tees are designed specifically for each customer, which means you get the best fitting shirt. Ever.
LIGHTNING IN A CHART
HE'S SLOWER THAN... HIMSELF IN 2012
Visualizing How Usain Bolt Stacks Up Against The Fastest Men Since 1896
nytimes.com
But how does Bolt compare to the full Olympic field in the 100-meter dash — not just this year, but against every Olympic medalist since 1896? For one, 2016 Bolt wouldn't have even medaled in the 2012 race.
TOO SLOW, TUVALU
What It Would Look Like If The Fastest Man From Every Country Raced
hindustantimes.com
In Sunday night's men's 100m final, 8 runners lined up, including 2 each from Jamaica and the US. But what if the fastest man from every single country competed in a race? Here's what that would look like.
TIMING IS KEY
WHATS THE NEW A/S/L THOUGH?
Kik Is The New AOL Chatroom
reallifemag.com
The best instant messaging is also ephemeral and anonymous, giving texters the buzz of the erotic.
SETTING THE BAR HIGHER AND HIGHER
WATCH: 60 Years Of Uneven Bars Routines Reveal Just How Advanced Gymnastics Has Become
digg.com
The uneven bars have changed dramatically as the Olympics has evolved, and so have the routines and styles of the gymnasts competing on them.
BUT THEY'RE STRONG AT... COMPUTERS?
Today's Men Are Not Nearly As Strong As Their Dads Were
washingtonpost.com
A new study in press at the Journal of Hand Therapy (yes, a real thing) finds that millennial men may have significantly weaker hands and arms than men the same age did 30 years ago.
MONEY FOR NOTHING
NEVER INVEST IN GOLD
Hosting The Olympics Is A Terrible Investment
fivethirtyeight.com
The modern Olympic Games are wildly expensive — and wildly more so than host cities expect when they make their bids.
NO SUCH THING AS FREE LUNCH DELIVERY
The Failed Promise Of Postmates And The Uber-For-Everything Model
qz.com
Success in on-demand delivery means becoming a routine convenience rather than a luxury. But as the high and even exorbitant fees on Postmates and similar apps show, the economics just don't work.
BEFORE YOU GO
THIS IS TOO MANY BIG CATS
Leopard Attempts To Tackle Man Playing With Lions, Gets Tackled By A Tiger Instead
digg.com
While we can't really tell whether this is just playing around or a serious attack, it doesn't change the fact our palms are sweating. Quite a lot.
That's all for now! Just keep an eye out for leopards and you'll have a great day.

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