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there's a heat map of every road in the US color-coded by how many runners have actually run it — turns out your neighborhood route is either totally alone or part of a strava highway
Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs — The car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles.
wikiHow — wikiHow - How to do anything
The Wire spent an entire season on the school system and basically nobody watched it until years later. Still relevant how that works
Inside Long Island's Decommissioned Nuclear Power Plant - Nick Carr / Location Scout — Driving on Route-25a through East Shoreham, you’d never guess there was anything unusual about the gated road heading off toward the coast. But go down a ways… …and suddenly, it’ll appear…
someone mapped out every plot hole in lost across 20 seasons. the spreadsheet is kind of therapeutic to scroll through?
Literary Hub — The best of the literary web
Best robot vacuum deal: Save $700 on Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum and mop — This is a great opportunity to grab this premium robot cleaner for well under $1,000.
I run the same 3 mile loop every morning and today realized I've been taking a turn that adds half a mile for no reason. Two years of extra distance because I wasn't paying attention.
What Happens If You’re Caught in a Wildfire? 10 Things Veteran Firefighters Want You to Know. — If you're trapped by a backcountry blaze, minutes matter. Veteran fire experts Bill Kaage and Riva Duncan share the essential tools, strategies, and survival skills that could save…
unpopular opinion but the shows everyone binged during lockdown were actually just fine, we were just desperate, the pacing was mid and we rewrote it in our heads
3 Ways to Put the Wild Back in Hiking — Go barefoot. Make art. Get wet. It’s never just a hike when you let things get a little feral.
60fps Video on a CGA? - The GlyphBlaster — GlyphBlaster The GlyphBlaster in action - is that a cat in text mode?? There's a certain genre of retro-hardware hack that everyone recogni...
SIMD for Collision — In a previous post SIMD Matters I discussed the big wins I got from graph coloring to make the contact solver faster. That same approach exists in Box3D. I like to call this approach “wide SIMD”. The idea is to process multiple work units at the same time.…
watched a runner pass me at mile 18 and realized she was running slower than me but looked so much stronger doing it? like what am i even optimizing for
Voters in Malta head to polls for early elections — Maltese voters are at the polls after PM Robert Abela called a snap election.
How a New Generation Is Redefining Who the Outdoors Belongs To — From surf clubs to land trusts, leaders are broadening culture and protecting land to ensure nature is truly accessible for the next century and beyond.
Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham — Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.
The Ludlow Hotel Is Quintessential NYC—That's Why I've Stayed There 10 Times — This Lower East Side hotel has become my go-to for birthday staycations, solo resets, and rediscovering the city I once called home.
just realized the main character in my favorite show has been wearing the same jacket for 6 seasons and i only noticed because someone on reddit pointed it out. now i cannot unsee it 😭
Madonna Pays Tribute To Late Producer William Orbit — On Friday (Aug. 7), news broke that producer William Orbit had passed away on July 23 at the age of 69. He’s best known for his work on 1998’s pop classic Ray Of Light, and the singer paid tribute to him in a new social…
There's a map where you can see every major marathon route in the world overlaid on terrain — and some of them look absolutely bonkers when you see the elevation profile all at once 🏃♀️📍!
Malik Tillman's Bloody Sock and the Beautiful Art of Staying Ready — Bleeding into his sock and battling history, the young midfielder stepped up to deliver the shot of the tournament—and lift a 32-year shadow.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: New Details Leak as Apple Event Nears — "iPhone Ultra" supply will be very limited when the foldable device is first released later this year, according to Fixed Focus Digital, a known leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The…
A Physicist Rigged His Pet Hamster’s Wheel to Upload to Strava. It Runs Surprisingly Far Every Night — Meet Mollie, the 10-month-old hamster who’s been logging serious mileage.
Canon Promo Code: Save 10% in August 2026 — Upgrade your photography setup ahead of your next trip with verified Canon coupon codes, free shipping, and limited-time deals on top-tier equipment.
Actively Steerable Femtosat Constellations — Michael RubensteinNorthwestern University, Chicago
Two Climbers Died on Mount Everest After Reaching the Summit — Two climbers of Indian origin died on Mount Everest on May 22. Both had reached the top and perished while descending.
Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize house in occupied West Bank — Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize a house under construction in the occupied West Bank.
Why do TV cuts happen exactly where they do? This breaks down the actual grammar of how scenes end, shot by shot.
St Paul’s Jetty in Samothraki, Greece — <p><img alt="" data-width="903" data-height="536" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/vTvw6lX3eCw1a9ifngUzbQtpf-3UscMvhxMVLwLiwhk/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXdz…
Lazareto de Menorca in Es Castell, Spain — <p><img alt="Top view of Lazareto Menorca" data-width="4677" data-height="3430" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/2HTgREgrWZtZLSIi61u0NQrKLObQm9aoI8DPH0RF-jw/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/c:3170:2113:nowe:343:0/q:81/sm…
This Chef Is Redefining Cuban Comfort Food From a Kissimmee Food Truck — Amanda Melendez and her partner Claudia Mena built their following with a showstopper seven-hour pork dish.
Starring the Computer — Computers in movies and television shows
17 Hotels in Copenhagen for a Scandi-Cool Stay in the Danish Capital — We searched across the city for sustainable sanctuaries, social enclaves, and boutique retreats.
The Trump Administration Asked for Tips on Park Signage. It Got Thousands of Roasts Instead. — When a new executive order put QR codes in parks asking visitors to flag "disparaging" history, 35,000 people wrote back. A Sierra Club lawsuit shows they brought receipts—and plenty of
The Mysterious Syndrome Destroying Endurance Athletes — Over the past decade, ultrarunning has gone from a fringe pursuit for distance freaks to a hypercompetitive sport attracting big-time sponsors. But a mysterious training condition is suddenly plaguing its ranks, robbing a…
SoftBank-Backed OfBusiness Is Said to Explore Reviving India IPO — OFB Tech Pvt, the operator of technology supply chain and financing platform OfBusiness, is considering reviving plans for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $800 million, according to people…
‘The Beauty’ Costume Designer Explains the Show’s Cinematic Influences — and When She Broke from Them — Watch our interview with 'The Beauty' costume designer Sarah Evelyn from IndieWire's Craft Roundtables.
Travelpro Discount Code: Up to 25% Off | Condé Nast Traveler — Take an extra 10% off with our verified Travelpro coupon codes and up to 25% off in the Travelpro sale. Save on premium luggage sets, suitcases, travel totes, and more this summer.
From Noticing Problems to Building Solutions | Ponharish Kumar Jayakumar | TEDxRJM Youth — Education teaches us how to solve problems, but what if the most important lesson missing from education is learning how to discover them? This talk explores how classrooms prepare…
ScottCakes in Provincetown, Massachusetts — <p><img alt="Pink buttercream frosted ScottCake" data-width="847" data-height="847" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/0Yy6s4TzFZHWxsT9eIt1QRfhnJyuuQ6d4Gj0CBJjeV4/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0…
CFTC Conducting Broad Probe Into Prediction Market Polymarket — The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is conducting an extensive investigation into Polymarket, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest challenge for the prediction market platform plagued…
The Most Insanely Beautiful Coastlines in the World — With coastal castles, winding roads, glistening waterfalls, and more, the most beautiful coastlines in the world are must-visits.
Japan Retail Investors Bought Record Stocks Last Week in Selloff — Japan’s retail investors purchased a record amount of local shares last week, when a tech selloff sent equity gauges plunging.
gash Share New Single "risking heaven": Listen — If you’ve been enjoying music from folk-glitch experimentalists ear and Lockimara, I bet you’d find gash’s music enticing. Earlier last month, the Eau Claire avant-rock group announced their album at least you know what you’re…
The Wire's opening credits have no music for the first three seconds... just street noise. Everything about how the show works is already there if you're listening.
Rees-Zammit reverts to Wales wing for Fiji Test — Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made six changes for the Nations Championship opener from the side that defeated Barbarians.
Tate Names Dia Leader Jessica Morgan as Next Director — The British curator will return to London to helm the museum network beginning next year.
First V60 of the day.
Trump Stops in UK to Switch Air Force One Planes — President Trump’s return from the NATO summit in Turkey took a detour when he switched Air Force One planes in the UK. Annmarie Hordern explains why the new Qatari-donated jet is raising security questions. (Source: Bloomberg)
Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster in Lakeside — Montana’s first and only Alpine coaster.
Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence — Hasina's speech marked the second anniversary of her ouster. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter following nearly two months of protests in 2024 that left nearly 1,400 people dead, according to…
The Best Things to Do in Istanbul, Türkiye's Charismatic Capital — From tiled palaces to centuries-old markets, art galleries and colorful neighborhoods, here's a must-visit guide to Türkiye's most charismatic city.
I Ditched My VanLife Dreams for a Much Cheaper Alternative: Car Glamping — With RV and camper van costs soaring, I upgraded my SUV for maximum comfort. Here's how to trick out your car for elevated camping without spending a fortune.
Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings — Former officials will appeal sentences handed down for neglecting intelligence warnings before the deadly attacks.
watched a show get cancelled mid-season and realized the final episode aired three years ago. nobody told me it was over. 📺
The Chefs Bringing Ecuador to the Table — Ecuador’s food scene has long been overshadowed by its neighbors. Then came Nuema.
The Best Airbnbs in Los Angeles for Beach Days, Star Spotting, and Plenty of Sunshine — Here's where to rest your head in the City of Angels.