The history and significance of various LGBTQ+ flags explained. The six colors of the traditional pride flag all mean something...red represents "life and the fight against HIV/AIDS". (via somebits.com)
Electric vehicles alone can't solve transportation's climate problems. "Reducing vehicle travel and investing in other options (like public transit) are critical pieces that should not and cannot be overlooked."
A Peek Into Japan's Convenience Stores. "A far, far cry from their American cousins, convenience stores in Japan are without exception, spotless, well-stocked, open 24x7, and are ... well, actually convenient."
"I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing." I loved the World Book Encyclopedia when I was a kid and have considered buying a contemporary set.
A collection of "dumb or overly forced" astronomical acronyms, including WISEASS, ABRACADABRA, HIPPIES, TATOOINE, Hot DOGs, SUGAR-RUSH, and GANDALF.
For the first time in more than 30 years, there's a new Atari game cartridge coming out for the 2600: a game called Mr. Run and Jump.
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