oh, chicago
The ultimate list of Chicago consumer startups.
The ultimate list of Chicago consumer startups. The list of over 500 companies was assembled by Jaime Yoon of Chicago’s Listen Ventures. ~ learn more
fun facts
Parallel Parking Championship.
Parallel Parking Championship. “It’s weird, kind of stupid, and everyone ends up having a really good time,” says Dan Leber, founder of the Pittsburgh Parallel Parking Championship. This quirky contest blends sport and silliness, attracting skilled drivers and spectators to […]
fun facts
Barefoot running’s wild ride.
Barefoot running’s wild ride. “The ‘Great Barefoot Running Hysteria of 2010’ took the amateur running world by storm.” Propelled by bold claims of injury prevention and performance boosts, the trend reshaped both running cultures and shoe designs. ~ learn more
fun facts
Thank you Los Angeles for the sport of Sperm Racing?
Thank you Los Angeles for the sport of Sperm Racing? You can go straight to the event video. Or check out the site. ~ learn more
big ideas
Argentina’s economic turning point.
Argentina’s economic turning point. “Milei now has a clear path to finish what he started.” With October’s legislative elections behind him, Argentine President Javier Milei’s radical reforms could attract tens of billions in foreign direct investment. ~ learn more
big ideas
Hello Thermo World.
Hello Thermo World. I’ve shared about this company before, and I may someday truly grasp what they’re doing. It sure seems cool! “Extropic’s computers feature new types of computational primitive that sample from simple probability distributions. And it turns out […]
big ideas
Electrifying railways significantly reduces pollution.
Electrifying railways significantly reduces pollution. A study found a switch from diesel to electric trains reduced black carbon exposure by 89% on San Francisco’s Caltrain. “The transition from diesel to electric trains occurred over just a few weeks, and yet […]
teaching the kids
Polls show the public supports gifted education.
Polls show the public supports gifted education. “A plurality of New York State and New York City voters believe that G&T programs should be expanded, not eliminated.” Despite public backing, there’s still a notable disconnect between support and actual implementation […]
thoughts of food
Lab-grown chocolate?
Lab-grown chocolate? The chocolate market faces volatility due to “cacao trees…vulnerable to drought and disease,” prompting innovations like lab-grown chocolate. California Cultured’s CEO explains how they cultivate cacao plant cells for cocoa butter and flavor compounds. ~ learn more
thoughts of food
Beef jerkey flower bouquet.
Beef jerkey flower bouquet. “Our arrangements are 100% edible and truly are made for that rugged one of a kind, hammer swinging, IPA drinking, duck hunting, beast of a man-animal you call yours.” The Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet comes in […]