Inside NORAD’s Cheyenne Mountain Combat Center, c.1966 – Flashbak
A look around the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Combat Center underground facility. Source: READ
This Fall, Let’s Stop Fighting the War on Leaves
Fallen leaves aren’t waste—they’re a valuable resource and a reminder of mortality. Source: This Fall, Let’s Stop Fighting the War on Leaves – WSJ
The prophecies of Paul Kingsnorth
In his new book, Against the Machine, the former ecologist blames technology for the coming climate apocalypse Source: The prophecies of Paul Kingsnorth – New […]
Croatia’s delightful philosophy of slow living
In Dubrovnik, “pomalo” isn’t just a holiday indulgence. It’s a philosophy of life that shapes everything from seaside swims to long lunches. Source: Croatia’s delightful […]
What we learned from Virginia Giuffre’s memoir
The 367-page-long book contains detailed accounts of Giuffre’s encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. Source: READ
Virginia Giuffre thought she might ‘die a sex slave’ at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
A Buckingham Palace source admits there could be “more days of pain ahead” as the memoir, which puts Prince Andrew under further scrutiny, is released. […]
Harper Lee’s newly discovered short stories set to be published | CNN
Eight short stories by Harper Lee will be published for the first time on Tuesday, in a collection titled “The Land of Sweet Forever.” Source: […]
The Shirk Report
Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of […]
10 Uniquely Japanese Forms of Art
In the 19th century, Japanese forms of art included nihonga, a uniquely Japanese painting style, and yōga, an oil painting style influenced by Western art. […]
Why are you seeing cowboys everywhere? | CNN
Across advertising and popular media, seemingly everyone is grabbing their fringe, denim and Stetson boots, in a wholehearted embrace of the American West. Source: Why […]
The Zipper Is Getting Its First Major Upgrade in 100 Years
By stripping away the fabric tape that’s held zippers together for a hundred years, Japanese clothing giant YKK is designing the future of seamless clothing. […]