fun facts

Why did it take so long to invest the thermometer?

Since the third century BC, the “inverted flask experiment” demonstrated the basic mechanics of air temperature impacting the water level in a column. But it wasn’t until the 1600s that someone paired it with a scale to turn it into […]

fun facts

Happy Gilmore’s alligators

“Real and fake alligators were used in the film as well as a frog which is seen briefly sitting on a tree limb at a golf course. Two live alligators were transported from California to Vancouver, British Columbia. … One […]

on the blockchain

How recursive royalties will save NFTs.

I learned this week that, “Contrary to expectations and popular belief, royalties are not enforced by an uncompromising golem on the blockchain. Royalties are voluntarily enforced by marketplaces.” This author proposes a solution. | learn more

Uncategorized

How do big creators think about Web3?

Ezra Cooperstein leads Night Media, a talent manager for internet creators like Mr. Beast and a bunch of other probably popular people I’ve never heard of. “I bet some of you have been thinking, ‘wow, I’m hearing a lot about […]

retail therapy

Do you remember the Radio Flyer tricycle.

A short and interesting story from Robert Pasin, the brand’s Chief Wagon Officer: “30 years ago when Radio Flyer was in serious trouble and we dove headfirst into reinvention mode, we had to understand what we could become best at.” | learn […]

better doing

Everybody is (still) winging it.

“It seems to come as an immense relief to many people to be reminded that it’s not just them – that the reason they always feel like they’re making things up as they go along is because everyone is always […]