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The so-called New Towns were an answer to suburban sprawl  —  self-sufficient communities built far from established cities complete with shops and schools just like older towns all around the world, except that these had been drafted on paper as a cohesive whole to avoid the ramshackle growth which government planners saw as the heart of urban rot.

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GOING THERE WELCOME TO THE BLOCK England's Brutalist Vision Of Urban Utopias, In Photos timeline.com The so-called New Towns were an answer to suburban sprawl  —  self-sufficient communities built far from established cities complete with shops and schools just like older towns all around the world, except that these had been drafted on paper as a cohesive whole to avoid the ramshackle growth which government planners saw as the heart of urban rot. THE ORIGIN OF FECES A Deep Dive Into Uranus Jokes electricliterature.com Most of us heard, and then gleefully repeated, our first Uranus jokes during childhood. But what was the first Uranus joke? HOLY SHIT WATCH: The New Tesla Roadster's Acceleration Doesn't Even Look Real digg.com 0-60 in 1.9 seconds and it shows. ISLAND LIVING The Greek Island Where 81 Is Considered Young bbc.com One third of Ikaria's population lives to be more than 90 years old. Along with Sardinia in Italy, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Okinawa in Japan and Loma Linda in California, Ikaria is a Blue Zone, one of five designated places where people live the longest. BY VERIZON FIOS | SPONSORED Have You Met Our Friend Fios? digg.com With blistering fast speeds, reliable service and solid customer support, Fios deserves all the heart-eye emojis we can throw at it. THE WEEK IN PICTURES CURATED BY VIEWFIND The Best Photography Of The Week digg.com A dreamy stroll around neon Tokyo, a trip back to foggy 20th-century San Francisco and what life after addiction looks like. JUPITER DOWN UNDER The Week's Coolest Space Images digg.com Every day satellites are zooming through space, snapping incredible pictures of Earth, the solar system and outer space. Here are the highlights from this week. UNDER COVER THE SON ALSO RISES Life Under Kim Jong Un washingtonpost.com Recent North Korean escapees relate how the secretive country has changed under the "Great Successor." THE MAN IN THE ALIEN COSTUME Meet Doug Jones, One Of The Biggest Movie Stars You've Probably Never Seen buzzfeed.com You've almost definitely seen a movie (or several) with Doug Jones. You just haven't seen his face. A STAIN THAT CAN'T BE WASHED AWAY The Toxic 'Blank Spots' Of Niagara Falls citylab.com The region's "chemical genies" of the early 20th century were heralded as reaching into the future to create a more abundant life for all. Instead, they deprived future generations of their health and well-being. VIDEO OF THE DAY HOLY MOLY Huge Whale Jumps Inches From A Whale Watcher In Breathtaking Footage digg.com The person filming lost control of their camera as the whale landed and we don't blame them. DIGG PICKS Get $60 Off The Tesla Of Toothbrushes amazon.com These brushes operate at a dentist-cleaning level. Plus Beyonce and Jay Z use them, so you know they're good. We won't make a Uranus joke here, but we will tell you to have a great weekend. View the Edition at Digg.com »

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Amazon's Fast Shipping Has A High Human Cost, And Other Facts. ​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: The shady ethics of Amazon Prime Now, the everlasting appeal of Vans and the innate sexism of Slack.

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BUILD IT UP TO BURN IT DOWN WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK Amazon's Fast Shipping Has A High Human Cost, And Other Facts digg.com ​Welcome to What We Learned This Week, a digest of the most curiously important facts from the past few days. This week: The shady ethics of Amazon Prime Now, the everlasting appeal of Vans and the innate sexism of Slack. IS IT REALLY WORTH IT? How New Zealand's War On Rats Could Lead To Global Catastrophe theatlantic.com The nation wants to eradicate all invasive mammal predators by 2050. Gene-editing technology could help — or it could trigger an ecological disaster of global proportions. A SWIFT DECLINE Have We Reached The End Of Poptimism? theringer.com In the past decade, critics and listeners have embraced mainstream pop music as a genre worthy of serious thought and debate. Was 2017 just a disappointing year for pop music? Or has the poptimism bubble burst? NO REASON, JUST CURIOUS Do Civilizations Collapse? aeon.co The idea that the Maya or Easter Islanders experienced an apocalyptic end makes for good television but bad archaeology. EXTENSIONS WE DIGG | SPONSORED Use This Hack To Maximize Black Friday Deals On Amazon wikibuy.com Wikibuy is a chrome extension that automatically finds the lowest price, best coupon, or cash back offer for whatever you're shopping for — on Amazon and a ton of other major sites. It's a free tool, so there's literally no reason not to get it. DC UNITED GOLDEN AGE HEROES ON THE SILVER SCREEN How To Start Watching The DC Extended Universe digg.com Need help separating the Arrowverse and Nolanverse from your precious Suicide Squad? Let us do you a Fan Service by demystifying DC's Extended Universe. IT'S, UH, BETTER THAN 'BATMAN V SUPERMAN'? Is The 'Justice League' Movie Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Are Saying digg.com "This is another film that looks like Axe body spray smells." OPEN SECRETS CHANGING OUR MINDS Inside The Race To Hack A Human Brain wired.com Bryan Johnson's insanely ambitious dream to create a "neuroprosthesis," or a brain-computer interface, would allow humans to "coevolve" with artificial intelligence. WHERE'S THE LIE? The Devious Art Of Lying By Telling The Truth bbc.com The line between truth and lies is becoming ever murkier. There's even a new word for a very different form of lying. SEVENTH HEAVEN The Secret Chord That Makes Pop Music Sound Happy atlasobscura.com Seventh chords are among the first you learn when you're new to the piano. They're simple, melodious, and hard to mess up. And they're all over pop music. VIDEO OF THE DAY A FLUFFY FORTRESS Dog Shields Its Puppy From The Horrors Of The Modern World digg.com This golden retriever's puppy won't be able to avoid the real world forever, but for now, it's safe. IN THE NEWS Tesla Semi Truck Unveiled Roy Moore Had A Press Conference And It Was A Disaster Here's How Prominent Politicians Reacted To The Al Franken Groping Picture Keystone Pipeline Leaks 210,000 Gallons Of Oil In South Dakota Two Hurt In Accidental Shooting At East Tennessee Church During Discussion On Church Shootings DIGG PICKS Bose's Beloved Noise-Canceling Headphones Are 40% Off Today amazon.com Do yourself a massive favor and get these for the holidays. They'll save you from noisy planes, packed trains and drunk Uncle Larry's post-Thanksgiving soliloquies. No need to cover your eyes — the weekend is just around the corner. View the Edition at Digg.com »

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