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3 Reasons Why Town Mascots Are Underrated
Japan has them. US cities have them via their sports teams. And there should be more of them!
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Health benefits of pedestrian and cyclist commuting: evidence from the Scottish Longitudinal Study
This study, based on a large representative sample followed up for 18 years, provides robust evidence of lower risk of…
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Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia, USA
Black Rock Mountain State Park is mostly known for their excellent hiking trails, but they also have the loveliest lake…
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3 Reasons Why Radio Is Underrated
It’s a hundred years old, but should be better than ever.
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Status Game by Will Storr
“Status Game” by Will Storr offers a nuanced exploration of how humans organize in social hierarchies, striving for status through various games. It discusses the impact of prestige, dominance, and humiliation games on society, relationships, and leadership. Storr emphasizes understanding these dynamics to foster cooperation and mitigate conflicts.
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Chicago Skyline
Chicago is one of my favorite cities. And wow, does Chicago know how to do a skyline. It’s really impressive.
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3 Reasons Why Public Beaches Are Underrated
I really have nothing against resort owners and beachfront property owners personally. But the beach is for everyone. Anyone who…
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Dad Camp by Evan Porter
Dad Camp by Evan Porter is an inverse coming of age novel about how parents experience their children growing up….
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Sunset at Crooked River State Park
Crooked River State Park is one of the most underrated State Parks in Georgia. And the Georgia coast is one…
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3 Reasons Why Online Libraries Are Underrated
Most everyone in the US has access to an online version of their library. But I can almost guarantee that…
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Atlanta’s Memorial Drive Bike Path Is Finally Happening
More than 5 years after the Georgia Dept of Transportation first said they were open to reworking one of Atlanta’…
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Dalton Highway in Alaska
Alaska is so huge that I had a hard time even trying to capture it with my camera. This is…
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3 Reasons Why Adopting a Tree Is Underrated
No, I’m not talking about some official program. I’m talking about literally noticing a single tree, naming it, and declaring…
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What’s with the hostility towards personal publishing?
CJ Chilvers wrote a good reminder about personal publishing on the Open Web in a world of AI writers.
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Bangor, Maine, USA
On my way back from Acadia National Park, we got to stop in Bangor, ME, which strikes me as a…
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3 Reasons Why City Parks Are Underrated
City parks are the workhorses of free, public space. They are amazing but also taken for granted.
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3 Reasons Why Tech Sabbaths Are Underrated
A Tech Sabbath or Tech Sunday is simply picking one day per week to severely limit your use of modern…
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5 Reasons Why I’m (Temporarily) Switching Back from an Electric Car in 2024
I have owned an all-electric car for more than seven years. Even though I’ve only put ~21,000 miles on the…
