Five Quick Links for Friday Noonish

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Footage from Billie Eilish's first festival appearance in 2017 - there aren't more than a dozen people in attendance. From that to multiple Grammys in under three years...amazing. (via boingboing.net)

The Food Disgust Test measures how sensitive people are to potential triggers like raw meat or fish, sanitation, food spoilage, etc.

It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism by Bernie Sanders. "Unfettered capitalism is to blame for an unprecedented level of income and wealth inequality, is undermining our democracy, and is destroying our planet".

An update on book bans shows an increase in this "deeply undemocratic" activity, esp in Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah, and S. Carolina. "Overwhelmingly, book banners continue to target stories by and about people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals."

The Amazing Story of How Philly Cheesesteaks Became Huge in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistani visitors to the US brought cheesesteak knowledge back with them and restaurants started serving them in the 90s.

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