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The FBI Guide to Internet Slang | Kottke
In response to a Freedom of Information Act request in 2014, the FBI released their internal 83-page guide to internet slang (most of which are initialisms and acronyms). The quality of the scanned document is very poor, but it’s (just) readable. … Continue reading
Christ the Redeemer! | @giulia_couto
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HISTORY OF | Spring Equinox
The Spring Equinox marks the first day of Spring for our side of the world, and also marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator. […]
Japan is NOT as high-tech as you think…
[…] Hello everyone! Why does everyone think Japan is so high-tech and advanced? I mean, yes, it’s true that we have very advanced technology like high speed trains that can travel up to 200 miles an hour; hotels that are … Continue reading
What if Women Built the World They Want to See? | Emily Pilloton-Lam | TED
Only four percent of construction workers are female — that’s totally unacceptable, but it’s also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and … Continue reading
Yemenia: Bigger than Gesha?
[…] Thank you to Qima for taking the time to speak with me, and also for providing additional footage from Yemen. The full interview will be available on Patreon soon. It may be published here in the future. […]
Inside Bangkok’s abandoned department store – BBC News
Few cities can rival Bangkok’s chaotic and colourful mix of modernity and tradition. Largely unplanned, the Thai capital dazzles visitors with its fast and furious pace, and its dizzying variety of architectural styles. But the city’s galloping development has left … Continue reading
