tech, startups, internet

On trucking.

Richard cofounded a tech company in the trucking space a couple years ago. He left pretty quickly, maybe a year in, and now runs a content marketing agency. So he likes to write! “Recently, I’ve been reflecting on my time […]

oh, Austin

Why do sidewalks in Austin suddenly end?

“According to Austin’s Public Works Department, the city is missing about 1,600 miles of sidewalk — a length of concrete that could stretch from here to Winnipeg, Canada.” ~ learn more

fun facts

Borgs are taking over college parties.

This might be the most ironic thing I’ve read in a while: “Several harm reduction advocates pointed out that drinking from borgs [“blackout rage gallons”] may actually mitigate the dangers of college drinking culture.” ~ learn more

fun facts

Ten good news stories for kids in 2022.

“Despite enormous challenges facing many children around the globe, 2022 also brought good news. As we approach the end of the year, here are 10 areas of progress for children we can celebrate…” ~ learn more

to your health

The end of a billion-dollar drug.

“AbbVie’s Humira—a monoclonal antibody used to treat autoimmune disease—is the most financially successful drug ever to hit the market, bringing in $200 billion in revenue over its 20-year market rein.” Soon, it “will be saying goodbye to its 20-year throne […]

big ideas

The case for more energy.

I am really finding myself drawn to this point of view. I think it may be the only truly great path forward for humanity. “America has been on a 45-year energy diet, and we ought to try and end it.” ~ learn […]

thoughts of food

14 vegetables that are actually fruits.

I can never get enough of this. Peas are on the list. Peas! “Technically, peas aren’t the fruit here, but the pods are. That’s because they contain the seeds — the peas — that the plant uses to reproduce.” ~ learn more