I learned this on a tour of London this weekend. During the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the victorious Admiral took a sniper bullet to the shoulder and soon died. The ship’s surgeon William Beatty decided to preserve his body for the passage home in a barrel of brandy. Fun rumor: the ship’s crew got so drunk during the voyage they accidentally drank the brandy from the barrel containing the…
“Two thieves escaped a cathedral in Sweden with priceless historical ornaments, taking off in a speedboat moored nearby.” | learn more
How could I not take this opportunity to share a cool article about air conditioning? | learn more
I recently discovered this newsroom that runs on the same platform as Block Club Chicago. “We look beyond public records and disclosures to reveal the hidden networks and conflicts of interest that drive systemic corruption.” I love it! The link is to an example of their work that calls out a Florida Congressman for violating ethics rules. | learn more
“It turns out that giving your address to strangers on the internet … can be good?” | learn more
Do you remember the guy who made his shed the top-rated London restaurant on TripAdvisor? He also became a fake fashion designer and went to Paris Fashion week. | learn more
In case you need another reason to love the Midwest… “Sculpting a cow from butter is a beloved state fair tradition. This is how it’s done.” | learn more
There’s an old Russian tradition to sit for a bit before leaving on a trip. I still practice this for no good reason. | learn more
The geeky level of detail in this article is excellent. It’s rare for colorblind Pavel to share an article about colors, so savor this moment! | learn more