Sunday, July 19, 2026

Sunday Links

Future Stadium Illustration by Jack Bedford

The final game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, bringing the tournament to a close. Here  is an article about the history of stadiums and a new generation of these iconic buildings on the horizon. (image above)

This sounds like a cool gig. A mountain in China posted a help wanted ad for a cloud observer. 

Why, the peacock

The Katalyst is a $3,000 fitness suit that electrocutes you. Putting it on is like sliding around with an electric eel. I know it sounds like fun but it’s definitely not for everyone. (archive link)

See some remarkable sports photos of a 20-year-old Lionel Messi bathing a five-month-old Lamine Yamal.

Zillow Adventures “Welcome to our home! These are our children, Jacob and Emma. Please don’t let them out, they’ll just pester you for food.” Via Metafilter

The peanut butter floor returns to Rotterdam Why?

A father and son chat I love this!

Sushi Chess Set

You are being watched. The glasses on his face can pull your home address in seconds.

Robot sings Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead

Scientists have discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. The discovery could open the door to treatments designed to slow or even stop the disease instead of only managing its symptoms. Big breakthrough!

Allah Name Calligraphy They don’t use a pen.

“Do not allow yourself to become a stupid drunk and set a bad example for locals’ treatment of other hobos.” In 1889 at a convention of Tourist Union #63, a union of hobos, a code of principles was drafted. Read it here 

Artist Helena Minginowicz uses airbrushed acrylic to create beautiful artworks  on paper towels. See more.

“The giant Stanleys. The brightly colored Owalas. The emotional support hydration jugs.” The American habits the French find completely bizarre.

A decade after launching a failed lychee wholesaling business in Haikou a businessman revisited the place that had left him penniless. This time he ended up alone and adrift for six days in open water. I doubt he’ll visit Haikou again.

DDT For You And Me and more vintage adverts that were very, very bad for your health.

Music For Sunday Morning

Brussels Is Haunted - Echo & the Bunnymen, their first album of newly written songs in over a decade.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Boys

 Check out her band!

Clever Kitty

 Cat uses sign language to communicate with its owner. (first posted here in 2012)

A deaf man's cat figured out that meowing was pointless, so he taught himself sign language to communicate with his owner. No training. Just observation.

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— Digital Brain (@yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social) July 18, 2026 at 3:11 AM

Happy Caturday

 


Friday, July 17, 2026

Make It Shitty!

This PSA from ForbrukerrĂĄdet, the Norwegian Consumer Council, explains enshittification (aka platform decay), a term coined by author and tech critic Corey Doctorow.


The Day Lady Died by Frank O’Hara

The great Billie Holiday died on this day in 1959. This video includes Holiday’s music and poet Frank O'Hara reading his poem about her death entitled "The Day Lady Died."

Northwestern Ontario

There are 136 active fires in Northwest Ontario right now, with 63 out of control. I live in Southwestern Ontario. We can see and taste the smoke and the air quality is awful. Yesterday the sky above Niagara was a crazy yellow colour.   

Yesterday...Northwestern Ontario looked like a scene straight out of Dante’s Peak.

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— Audrey (@parickards.bsky.social) July 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Quick Learner

 

Dog figuring out a water toy: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...

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— Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ (@snarkysillysad.bsky.social) July 16, 2026 at 6:48 AM