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Saturday, 4 April 2020

With Great Powder Comes Great Responsibility

Why An Idaho Ski Destination Has One Of The Highest COVID-19 Rates In The Nation, How Fast The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Growing In Hundreds Of US Communities, Italy's Lockdown, Photographed Through A Rear Window, and more.
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DON'T LOOK
LIVE IN THE PLACE WHERE YOU WERE
Italy's Lockdown, Photographed Through A Rear Window
thecut.com
Filippo Venturi documents a neighborhood making the most of its yard time.
NEW YORK IS JUST THE START
How Fast The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Growing In Hundreds Of US Communities
nytimes.com
Tracking coronavirus growth rates in metro areas around the nation.
THEY REALLY HANG IN THERE
WATCH: High Sensitivity Camera Reveal How Micro-Droplets Hang In The Air Long After Someone Has Coughed Or Sneezed
youtube.com
As we consider the different routes through which COVID-19 spreads, information like this is scary but vital.
SUDDEN VALLEY
Why An Idaho Ski Destination Has One Of The Highest COVID-19 Rates In The Nation
newyorker.com
Sun Valley closed its mountains on March 15th. But, even as the ski lifts stopped spinning, the confirmed coronavirus cases kept rising.
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Getting Nutrition Advice The Easy Way
noom.com
If this sounds too good to be true, it's not! The Noom weight loss app allows you to progress through your wellness journey from anywhere and everywhere.
PICTURE THIS
The People Staying And Living In America's Motels, And More Best Photography Of The Week
digg.com
The inside world of Irish traveler children, a testosterone-fueled pool hall in Chicago and more best photos of the week.
SHOWING SOME CHARACTER
MOST AMBITOUS CROSSOVER YET
This Statistical Personality Test That Shows Which Fictional Characters You Are Most Similar To Is Incredibly Comprehensive
digg.com
Covering 121 questions (or 28, if you're in a rush) and 400 characters, this test isn't your regular BuzzFeed personality quiz.
COVER STORIES
Counterspy: The Russian Plot To Take Over Hollywood
medium.com
They wanted a spy at the center of the industry. He had bigger ambitions. The wild true story of wheeling and dealing double agent Boris Morros and the woman who became his nemesis.
IF THERE AIN'T MERCH, IT AIN'T MUCH
The '80s Blockbuster Era Really Began With 'Return Of The Jedi' And The Millions Of Toys It Sold
film.avclub.com
By the time George Lucas made "Return Of The Jedi," his "Star Wars" movies had become, quite possibly, the first sure thing in the history of the moviemaking business.
TURNING A NEW LEAF
Saff Saffery Discusses His Life After 'Tiger King' And Why He Left The Zoo Business Behind
esquire.com
Former GW Zoo manager Saff Saffrey, who got his arm ripped off by a tiger on "Tiger King," talks to Esquire about being misgendered in the series, what the Netflix documentary got right about Joe Exotic and what he's up to now.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
WELL DANG
The Power This Huge Metal Chain Whip Packs Is Insane
digg.com
It's not the fastest thing in the world — until the very end, when it's like a gunshot.
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Gorgeous Spring Weather Means It's Time For A New Look
huckberry.com
Board shorts, polos, killer kicks and more are all available in Huckberry's spring collection.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY IS YOU
How Online Shopping Makes Suckers Of Us All (2017)
theatlantic.com
Will you pay more for those shoes before 7 pm? Would the price tag be different if you lived in the suburbs? Standard prices and simple discounts are giving way to far more exotic strategies, designed to extract every last dollar from the consumer.
GIRL WITH THE GOLDEN ARM
The Myth Of Jackie Mitchell, The Girl Who Struck Out Ruth And Gehrig (2013)
thedailybeast.com
Were her curves too much for Ruth and Gehrig?
BOGEY, BOGEY, BANKRUPT
'We're Probably A Little Sick (2015)
golfdigest.com
Most of us enjoy a small wager when we play. But for some golfers it doesn't start to get interesting until big, big, BIG MONEY is at stake.
Who's got small weekend plans? Same here.

Friday, 3 April 2020

To Infinity And Begone

Watch SpaceX's New Starship Prototype Implode During Test, The Economy Is Ruined — It Didn't Have To Be This Way, The 1,000-Bed USNS Comfort Hospital Ship Was Supposed To Aid New York. It Has Three Patients
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Fri, Apr 03
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DOWN FOR THE COUNT
THANKS FOR NOTHING, DC
The Economy Is Ruined. It Didn't Have To Be This Way
theatlantic.com
Almost 10 million Americans have already filed for unemployment benefits. Congress can still act to stem the tide.
HOLY SHIP
The 1,000-Bed USNS Comfort Hospital Ship Was Supposed To Aid New York. It Has Three Patients
nytimes.com
"It's a joke," said a top hospital executive, whose facilities are packed with coronavirus patients.
WHO HAS IT THE WORST?
The Countries With The Most Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Per Capita From January To April, Visualized
digg.com
Since originating in Wuhan, China, the coronavirus pandemic has affected virtually every country in the world — but some countries have been hit considerably harder than others.
TAKING US TO TASK
In Dr. Fauci We Stan: How The Coronavirus Leader Became A Beloved Meme
theverge.com
Dr. Fauci stans have created Facebook fan clubs, TikTok videos, donuts, and even prayer candles in celebration of the scientist leading the Trump White House's novel coronavirus response.
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Ten Of The Best CBD Gummies For These Stressful Times
vermafarms.com
Verma Farm's all-natural CBD products aim to be the most well-rounded offering for your mind, body, and spirit.
QUARANMEME CORNER
IT'S STILL MARCH, ISN'T IT?
The Week's Best Quarantine Memes, Ranked
digg.com
All the internet can talk about is coronavirus, which means there are lots of memes about it. Here are some of the funniest.
I WILL SURVIVE
HER SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
The Woman Who Lives 200,000 Years In The Past
outsideonline.com
As we confront our new reality, the idea of living self-sufficiently in the woods, far from crowds and grocery stores, doesn't sound so bad. Lynx Vilden has been doing just that for decades.
FIRE IN THE HOLE
They All Retired Before They Hit 40. Then This Happened
nytimes.com
The stock market wasn't going to create wealth forever. So what about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement?
SHAKING IT UP
I Lived Off Homemade Soylent For A Week During A Global Crisis
onezero.medium.com
While some out here are leaning hard into home cooking, it might actually be a good time to perfect self-sustenance.
PHASE STATE
A Look Back At Franklin, America's Lost State
atlasobscura.com
It existed for a brief and treasonous four years.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
STARSHIP WASN'T MEANT TO FLY
Watch SpaceX's Latest Starship Prototype Implode And Collapse During Test
youtube.com
The latest prototype of Elon Musk's Starship failed during a test where it was filled with liquid nitrogen at flight pressures.
IN THE NEWS
Coronavirus Death Toll In Spain Nears 11,000, US Toll Passes 6,000
Dr. Fauci Says All States Should Have Stay-At-Home Orders
Leaked Amazon Memo Details Plan To Smear Fired Warehouse Organizer
Boeing 787s Must Be Turned Off And On Every 51 Days To Prevent 'Misleading Data' Being Shown To Pilots
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Upgrade Your Home Office With These Slick Accessories
huckberry.com
Well, you're probably going to be using your home office for a while now, so you might as well make it nice.
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COIN BASE
This Is What Happens When Bitcoin Miners Take Over Your Town (2018)
politico.com
Eastern Washington had cheap power and tons of space. Then the suitcases of cash started arriving.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
The Exorcists Next Door (2014)
dmagazine.com
In their tidy suburban home, Marion and Larry Pollard have dug deep into the recesses of the Scriptures to save tortured souls — and command demons to get out. Get out now!
WHEELS DOWN
Gone In 30 Seconds: Motorcycle Thieves, Stunt Riders And One Wild Sting (2015)
lamag.com
When LA's street bike culture started making motorcycle theft a major problem, the California Highway Patrol devised an undercover operation. Then things really spun out of control.
Friday. What a concept!