“An interactive science video about viruses – and how humans have accidentally imitated them.” I found this via Explorable Explanations – check it out for more interactive learning, especially since you’re stuck at home for the rest of the month. | learn more
“The following list includes actual sovereign defaults and debt restructuring of independent countries from 1800 till 2012.” Fun example: Spain had a hot streak of 8 defaults during the 1800s. | learn more
To work there, employees had to post a sizable performance bond! “The East India Company was vast and powerful, hiring thousands across the world. But what was it like to work there? And are there parallels with today’s multinationals?” | learn more
During World War II, the Japanese and Allies took turns occupying the islands of Melanesia. Both sides flew in loads of cargo–supplies and military equipment. After the war, the supplies stopped coming but charismatic cult leaders took advantage of the […]
“Troops of monkeys have raided the offices of India’s top cabinet ministers and taken over, leaving ministers too scared to make eye-contact with the animals.” | learn more
“Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin generated and saved every possible melody to a hard drive, then turned it back around to the commons.” They hope to stop copyright lawsuits against artists. | learn more
I get why they’d have a strong preference here, but I’m surprised they have control at all. I mean – iPhones are everywhere! If any readers know the nuances here and care to educate me, I’m ready to listen. | learn more
“Several species of fish are claimed to produce hallucinogenic effects when consumed. … Sarpa salpa is known as ‘the fish that makes dreams’ in Arabic.” How interesting! | learn more
“In 1995 Pepsi ran a promotion where people could collect Pepsi Points and then trade them in for Pepsi Stuff.” They jokingly included a Harrier jet for 7 million points. Jon Leonard tried to redeem it. The real value of […]
“Below, you’ll find his daily drug schedule which was detailed in E. Jean Carroll’s biography, Hunter: The Strange and Savage Life of Hunter S. Thompson. As you’ll soon find, old mate Hunter was all about that bender life.” | learn more