Friday, November 11, 2022
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Mastodon Basics
"What is Mastodon, the social network users are leaving Twitter for? Everything you need to know"
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Theodicy Microfiction
Really nice bit of microfiction on the theme of theodicy, in the form of a Twitter thread. (Via L.R.)
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Chess Cheating Scandal
"A Cheating Scandal Has Rocked the Chess World. The 'Chess Detective' Is on the Case"
Monday, November 07, 2022
Friday, November 04, 2022
Digital License Plates
"California drivers can now sport digital license plates on their cars":
The license plate-sized screens display a driver's license plate number and allow motorists to renew their registration automatically. Users can even change between light and dark modes and customize the plates with personalized banners.
Thursday, November 03, 2022
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
Paintings Of The 19th Century
"One painting from every year of the 19th century". (Via Tyler Cowen.)
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Not A Crash
"The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters":
The iPhone 14’s new Crash Detection feature, which is supposed to alert authorities when it detects you’ve been in a car accident, has an unexpected side effect: it dials 911 on rollercoasters.
Upside Down Art
"Mondrian painting has been hanging upside down for 75 years":
A painting by abstract Dutch artist Piet Mondrian has been hanging upside down in various museums since it was first put on display 75 years ago, an art historian has found, but warned it could disintegrate if it was hung the right side up now.
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