One fine day in 2003, a man stopped in a McDonald’s for a meal, but instead discovered the amazing artist, Wes Cook. Take the 20 minutes and enjoy this magical story that zig zags along on a fantastic journey, you won't be disappointed!
Mount Vesuvius by Carlo Raso (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70125105@N06/)
Mount Vesuvius didn't kill everyone, with refugees from Pompeii fleeing to nearby towns. This fascinating post by rory highlights how archaeologists are starting to understand how they rebuilt their lives.
Lennar ICON 3D printed model home in Georgetown, Texas
here are the most common distortions of truth when it comes to "printed" buildings ... q*ben commenting in a very interesting discussion about 3D printed houses / neighborhoods.
Two great comments expertly examine the mechanics of some aged tech: verb on the WordPress ecosystem, and trig on choosing a vintage sewing machine. You'll learn things!
detail of etching, Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho, G.G. & J.Robinson of London, 1794.
"She was all but forgotten. Now the 18th-century author's republished novels reveal why she made such an extraordinary contribution to literature." Kliuless posted about author Anne Radcliffe, credited with inventing the psychological novel of suspense (plus two more women in publishing who have virtually been written out of the popular genres they helped create).
screenshot from Blake Watson's 'HTML for People' book site
"I feel strongly that anyone should be able to make a website with HTML if they want": JHarris posted Blake Watson's great, free, web book with simple directions and <em>a ton</em> of resources for marking it up old-school. [this is good]
It’s been said that once you peel away the layers, satire is simply a wrapping of exaggeration around a core of reality.
Which makes rubatan’s post about “india’s Most Honest News Source” a particularly savory and hilarious read!
Eustatic posted an excellent comment that has "some resources from your federal and state and county governments" for US citizens. Very helpful and useful information in light of the recent hurricanes.
Screenshot from the interview
Come sit with acclaimed actress Kathy Bates as she talks about her career and latest project. Stay for the moving moment when she's shown an invaluable moment from her past and decades of regret are finally erased.
Hurricane Milton as it exhibited a distinct pinhole eye on the afternoon of October 7, 2024
Hurricanes have been putting a hurting of the southeast of the United States. From Helene to Milton, there's been a lot of terrifying tragedy, and there's still a month and half left in the season! So now might be a good time to rethink what to put in your bug out bag!
"We might be the only glory hole to ever be inspected and certified by the Washoe County Board of Health": aubilenon comments on curious cuisine and haute hijinks at Burning Man in the Hear Us Out thread.
Oh hey, the current LinkMe thread is here (for links that are interesting but may not work as a front page post, or beginning point / idea for someone else to make a front page post).
pintapicasso has a new house and a heart on fire (Bought a house wtf are gutters) and Mefites help out with what you need to know when you don't know what you don't know.
"Easy and quick stuff is what usually works for building habits into my life. What things are you doing to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet?"
What are you reading for this spooky season? Whatever it is, hop on over to Wobbuffet's post about spooky reading! It covers horror novels, haunted house novels by women, new horror books, novellas, and even more scary reading that you can shake a ouija board at (don't do this)!
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