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Laundry Holiday in Ehime Combines Laundromat and Ice Cream Parlor | Spoon & Tamago
JANUARY 14, 2023 / JOHNNY photos by Kenta Hasegawa courtesy Suppose Design Office Every day is a holiday, even if it’s laundry day. At least that’s the idea behind Laundry Holiday, a laundromat in Ehime prefecture the underwent a drastic … Continue reading
Connecting the human body to the outside world | Aeon
What it’s like to wear a prosthetic that ‘feels’ As a biomedical engineer and a practitioner of the Indian classical dance form bharatanatyam, Shriya Srinivasan understands the value of being able to sense the world around you with your entire … Continue reading
Why Overpopulation is Actually a Problem
[…] In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I look at why the myth of overpopulation is actually a problem. Specifically, I look at how overpopulation is leading to dangerous conclusions both on the right and the left. … Continue reading
Grandpa Builds Bedroom To Make Autistic Grandson Feel Safe | My Modern Met
By Sara Barnes on December 19, 2022 Best. Grandpa. Ever. One Redditor is helping keep his grandson safe while giving the child an enchanting place to sleep. In a viral post, user libertyordeaaathh built a special bedroom setup for the … Continue reading
How It’s Made: Glass Christmas Ornaments
Before they’re hung on trees, learn how glass Christmas ornaments are made […]
Why It’s So Hard To Imagine Life After Capitalism
Get your first month of Audible absolutely free and listen to the audiobook that inspired this episode, Mark Fisher’s “Capitalist Realism.” Visit https://audible.com/secondthought or text secondthought to 500-500 There’s a common expression, “it’s easier to imagine the end of the … Continue reading
The Amaterasu Railway Now Runs on Leftover Tonkotsu Ramen Broth | Spoon & Tamago
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 / JOHNNY unless otherwise noted, all photos courtesy Takachiho Amaterasu Railway The Amaterasu Railway in Miyazaki Prefecture is a popular local train that takes passengers on a gorgeous 30-minute journey through the spectacular scenery of Takachiho. The … Continue reading
How walls of moss could help reduce urban air pollution | BBC News
Air pollution poses a major threat to both our health and the health of the climate, killing an estimated 7 million people a year, according to the World Health Organization. But a company in Germany is developing mats made of … Continue reading