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Turkish garbage collectors open a library with all of the books citizens discard in their trash
[..] Such a great initiative pic.twitter.com/vHhHeftlmJ — ǟʟɛxɨֆ քɨʟʟǟʏ (@alexisangelus) April 1, 2023
Passenger Rail in the US vs. Spain – Brace Yourself for Utter Chagrin
It’s no secret that US passenger rail hasn’t kept up with the rest of the developed world. We’ve focused instead on the national highway system, doubling down on car infrastructure and parking everywhere, and also on shorts flights. Nations like … Continue reading
Japan’s ‘evaporated’ people: Inside an industry that helps people disappear
[…] n Japan, as some 80,000 people go missing every year, according to data from the National Police Agency. Some are later found, but others vanish completely, becoming what’s described as an “evaporated person” or johatsu-sha. The phenomenon is common … Continue reading
Students Raise Money for 80-Year-Old Custodian To Finally Retire | My Modern Met
By Regina Sienra on February 27, 2023 Photo: Greyson Thurman via GoFundMe It goes without saying that this man should be able to retire peacefully. Retirement is an incredibly important milestone in a worker’s life. That’s why it’s heartbreaking to … Continue reading
A brief history of toilets – Francis de los Reyes
Explore the history of the toilet and how waste management has evolved from from ancient Mesopotamia to modern day. — On sunny days, citizens of ancient Rome could be found exchanging news and gossip while attending to more urgent business … Continue reading
A Detailed Documentary Traces the Process of Making Artistic Manhole Covers in Japan | Colossal
JANUARY 19, 2023. KATE MOTHES In Japan, form follows function in a recent tradition of creating manhole covers that feature bold and colorful designs. There are myriad structures and objects in the built environment that many of us rarely give … Continue reading
Hidden Details of the New York Public Library | Architectural Digest
Noted historians serve as your personal audio guide through a virtual walking tour of the New York Public Library. Find out about hidden details of the famed NYC building as these expert reveal the history behind the Winnie the Pooh … Continue reading
Abandoned: How The Beeching Report Decimated Britain’s Railways | Timeline
ravel journalist Simon Calder takes a journey from across the south of England – by bike, rail and car. In this documentary film, Simon explores the legacy of the Beeching railway cuts. He examines the arguments for reopening some of … Continue reading
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