Five of the Oldest Jokes in History
https://historyfacts.com/arts-culture/article/5-of-the-oldest-jokes-in-history/

The spectacular rise and surprising staying power of the George Foreman Grill
Even after 30 years, tons of people still buy them. https://thehustle.co/originals/the-spectacular-rise-and-surprising-staying-power-of-the-george-foreman-grill

Add some dramatic flair to your day with these suspense accents. (requires sound) https://vlcnr.rknight.me/

"In this guide, we’ll explore some solutions to stay on top of your Google Chrome tabs and upgrade your productivity online." https://www.makeuseof.com/guide-tab-management-google-chrome/

It's probably time to make the "Dijon-rosemary chicken thighs with maple-glazed pumpkin" recipe again. #menuplanning https://amzn.to/3LIJIZA

ICYMI (I did): A federal judge threw out a bankruptcy case filed by The Gateway Pundit, finding that the far-right conspiracy site was seeking bankruptcy protections in “bad faith” to avoid costly defamation lawsuits stemming from its publication of 2020 election lies. https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/25/media/gateway-pundit-bankruptcy-tossed-election-defamation/index.html

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Well, this JD Vance meme generator should come in handy. https://imgflip.com/memegenerator/541351067/JD-Vance-AP-fact-check

Unsurprisingly, there’s perennial interest in recreating a Bell Labs-style research lab that steadily churns out world-changing inventions and discoveries.
https://www.construction-physics.com/p/what-would-it-take-to-recreate-bell

Take a moment out of your day to appreciate these truly remarkable rivers. https://www.newscientist.com/article/10-forget-the-amazon-are-these-the-most-remarkable-rivers-in-the-world/

"The Gladstones are part of a small but burgeoning group of people who want to make amends for the crimes of their slave-holding ancestors." (Free account required) https://www.economist.com/1843/2024/01/26/the-slavery-heirs-who-went-on-an-apology-tour

“Rock star,” at least in IT circles, used to mean “master of this domain.” But is it coming to mean, “We want a miracle worker, because we have no idea what we’re doing?”
(by me, 2008)
https://www.cio.com/article/292995/it-organization-the-changing-definition-of-rock-star.html

Captain Beefheart’s 10 commandments of guitar playing.

“Listen to the birds. That's where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren't going anywhere.”
https://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2009/03/captain-beefhearts-10-commandments-of-guitar-playing.html

My review of _The Ashford Affair_ by Lauren Willig:
Looking for a beach read? You'll like this engrossing historical novel that spans a family's history across the 1900s. #cosobooks https://amzn.to/4bZBase

When the Carter Center began leading the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases in at least 21 African and Asian countries. During the first three months of this year, not a single case has been detected worldwide. #upliftingnews
https://www.cartercenter.org/health/guinea_worm/case-totals.html

See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. https://www.lightningmaps.org/#m=oss;t=3;s=0;o=0;b=;ts=0;

Technologies we’re glad are dead
by me, 2007. I'm still glad they're dead.
https://www.networkworld.com/article/815734/infrastructure-management-technologies-we-re-glad-are-dead.html

Chicken wings advertised as ‘boneless’ can have bones, Ohio Supreme Court decides
https://apnews.com/article/boneless-chicken-wings-lawsuit-ohio-supreme-court-231002ea50d8157aeadf093223d539f8

The New Orleans online Musician Database is a collection of biographical pages on more than 200 local musicians https://www.neworleans.com/artists/

For Led Zeppelin fans it is an instantly recognisable image: that of a grey-bearded figure stooping, his leathery hands grasping the pole supporting a bundle of hazel on his back. But the origin of the image, which forms the centrepiece of the eye-catching front cover of Led Zeppelin IV, has remained a mystery for more than half a century. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/08/led-zeppelin-iv-cover-photo-revealed-victorian-wiltshire-thatcher