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Music | Music
The Beatles track that is indebted to Motown bassist James Jamerson
faroutmagazine.co.ukDuring the mid-1960s, The Beatles became obsessed with replicating the sounds of Motown, leading to some of their funkiest and most beloved songs.
Music | Music
The guitar fluke that saw The Beatles revolutionise pop
faroutmagazine.co.ukThe Beatles' 1964 hit 'I Feel Fine' is, on the whole, a pretty straightforward piece of pop. But listen closely and you'll hear a quietly revolutionary sound.
Music | Music
Nirvana's horrified reactions to 1993 ticket prices are a sweet reminder of more innocent days
loudersound.comWatch Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's brain melt when he learns what other musical artists in 1993 charge for gig tickets
As a GenXer, I can really relate to this, and totally understand why they felt like this.
Music | Music
The Beatles song that was rejected for the ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film
faroutmagazine.co.ukFor the "break out" sequence in 'A Hard Day's Night', The Beatles submitted a song that wound up being rejected by director Dick Lester.
Music | Music
Songwriter U: Tips on Playing Guitar and Singing
americansongwriter.comWritten by Katie Sanakai for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer. Strumming guitar and singing along brings up images of campfires or social gatherings with everyone nestled around the living room, calling out song titles. But you don’t want to be surprised b
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Wheels | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Wheels
San Diego installs counters in new protected bike lanes
kpbs.orgCyclists say the devices can debunk the myth that bike lanes are wasteful because no one uses them.
Health & Fitness | Wheels
Detroit Bikes brings Schwinn production back to U.S.
m.startribune.comFollow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.
Health & Fitness | Wheels
Why not encourage cycling during the coronavirus lockdown?
theguardian.comBikes allows people to maintain isolation but provide important respite from being indoors
Health & Fitness | Wheels
8 surprising things I learned after testing an electric bike for a year
mashable.comE-bikes may be too heavy for some commutes, but your heart will be happy with the exercise.
Health & Fitness | Wheels
These Simple Bike Reflectors Offer 360-Degree Visibility to Keep Riders Safe at Night | Mental Floss
mentalfloss.comThe FLECTR 360 WING wants to make sure your nighttime bike rides safe by offering visibility from all angles.
These are so cool.
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Travel | Travel
Travel | Travel
9 Flexible Travel Deals to Take Advantage of Right Now
cntraveler.comBetween Valentine's Day and National Plan a Vacation Day, there are travel deals aplenty for those looking to book flights, hotels, and cruises.
Travel | Travel
A Coast-to-Coast Train Trip Restored My Faith in Travel | Condé Nast Traveler
cntraveler.comDuring a cross-country train trip in the time of the coronavirus, Richard Morgan takes a look at America and finds lots to be hopeful about.
Travel | Travel
Amtrak is Having a BOGO Sale, So You and a Friend Can Travel Together for Half Off!
apartmenttherapy.comBook a train ticket with Amtrak during their buy one, get one free flash sale so you and your friend can travel together for cheap.
Travel | Travel
Why You Shouldn't Book a Flight Through a Third-Party Travel Site
lifehacker.comLast month, scammers posing as Expedia stole thousands of dollars from travelers hoping to confirm or change their bookings over the phone. But booking flights with the real Expedia—and any other third-party site like Travelocity—comes with certain (lega
Travel | Travel
The Most Useful Apps Every Traveler Should Download
thrillist.comLet these apps handle the boring parts.
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Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
I've heard it's important to eat protein right after a workout — even if I'm not lifting weights. Is that true?
insider.comRegardless of the type of training you're doing, consuming enough protein over the course of the day is important, dietitian Alix Turoff said.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Stanford: 'Zoom fatigue' is real and now we know what causes it
cnet.comIt's not your imagination -- all those hours of video calls take a toll on your body and brain that regular office work doesn't. Now scientists say they know why.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Seattle coronavirus survivor Elizabeth Schneider on what it's like to have the virus
cnn.comA Seattle woman who says she had the coronavirus and is recovering has one "big takeaway" to share: Don't panic.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Study of marathon runners reveals a ‘hard limit’ on human endurance | Science
sciencemag.orgPregnancy is as metabolically taxing as an ultramarathon
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Smartphone addiction affects teens and parents alike
mashable.comOver half the teens surveyed by Pew Research Center said they spend too much time on smartphones; 36 percent of parents said the same. A whopping 72 percent of teens said they c...
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Stuff | Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous | Stuff
Opinion: ‘Granny flats’ are destroying San Diego neighborhoods
sandiegouniontribune.comIncreases in population density must also consider infrastructure, such as sewer limitations, traffic conditions and water supply.
San Diego is being ruined in the same way as L.A. with tons of new generic boxes replacing older, architecturally interesting, structures. The housing market is inflated because greedy developers are artificially inflating it, not because of a “housing shortage.”The City Council is corrupt and benefiting just as much from these irresponsible policies.
Miscellaneous | Stuff
Scientists clone the first U.S. endangered species
nbcnews.comScientists have cloned the first U.S. endangered species, a black-footed ferret duplicated from the genes of an animal that died over 30 years ago.
Miscellaneous | Stuff
5 photo tricks to try with your iPhone while you're bored in quarantine this fall
cnet.comSelf isolating at home? Here are five great ways you can keep your creativity skills on point.
Miscellaneous | Stuff
People around the world are dressing up to take their trash out in the midst of self-isolation
cnn.comPreviously mundane chores are turning into a fun public outing in the midst of self-isolation. Just look at the Bin Isolation Outing Facebook group, filled with thousands of photos and videos of folks taking their bins to the curb in fun costumes.
Miscellaneous | Stuff
Dolly Parton is to thank for that 'LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Tinder' meme
mashable.comDolly Parton shared a photo composite of LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Tinder profile photos and helped spread one of 2020's first good memes.
I love this!
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Dance | Entertainment
Entertainment | Dance
Every Famous Dance Scene Combined To Create Greatest Music Video Ever
purpleclover.comA catchy tribute to some of film's most memorable scenes.
Audio Equipment: SO Cool! | Music
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Retro cassette players for people who like it old-school
popsci.comCassette tapes are making a comeback, probably because you can’t beat them for making a mixtape or recording the weird things you hear on the radio.
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
This is what Samsung’s bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live will look like in your ears - The Verge
theverge.comA new leak shows more angles of Samsung’s next wireless earbuds and their very unique style. The Galaxy Buds Live might also feature active noise cancellation.
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones may let you pair more than one device - The Verge
theverge.comNew leaks have surfaced on the internet strongly hinting that Sony’s WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones may include some new features on an otherwise fantastic product.
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Everything You Need To Know About Investing In A Record Player
forbes.comClick here for expert advice.
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Don’t bother with AirPods when these $200 Sony earbuds are down to $84
bgr.com“WF1000XBM1” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “AirPods,” but Sony’s true wireless buds do have a few things going for them. First, they sound fantastic.…
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Dating | Advice & Self-Help
Advice & Self-Help | Dating
Tinder explains how its algorithm works - The Verge
theverge.comTinder published a blog post today about how its algorithm works and how it’s depreciated its former Elo scores, which ranked people based off attractiveness.
Advice & Self-Help | Dating
How to write a dating app bio that's actually good
mashable.comIdeas for your Tinder or Bumble profile bio that don't suck.
I need this help!
Advice & Self-Help | Dating
Science says the happiest couples have 13 characteristics - Business Insider
businessinsider.comHere's what sets happy couples apart.
Advice & Self-Help | Dating
11 Comics That Capture The Hell That Is Modern Dating | The Huffington Post
huffingtonpost.comBecause dating is seriously the worst.
Dating IS hell.
Film | Entertainment
Entertainment | Film
17 Disturbing Facts About "The Wizard Of Oz" That'll Change How You See The Movie
buzzfeed.comThere were sooo many injuries on set...
Entertainment | Film
Review: Dark comedy 'Chasing the Blues' drones on about extreme record collecting - Los Angeles Times
latimes.comLike listening to someone drone on about the minutiae of their hobby for 77 minutes, “Chasing the Blues” has you checking your watch for the entirety of its thankfully brief running time.
It made me want to buy more records this weekend!
Entertainment | Film
In lost interview, Stanley Kubrick explains the ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey
syfy.comFifty years since it was first screened, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to cause confusion and debate. Stanley Kubrick’s epic film reimagined what cinematic science fiction could be, but it also went into esoteric areas, most notably with an ending tha
Entertainment | Film
High Fidelity captured the snob’s—and the soundtrack’s—waning powers
avclub.com“What really matters is what you like, not what you are like,” John Cusack’s Rob Gordon declares midway through High Fidelity, an admission the obsessive, self-obsessed record collector preemptively defends with, “Call me shallow, but it’s the f
This was the first movie I really loved about music and the world of record collecting.
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals
Guy Comes Into Kitchen And Finds Someone Strange Eating His Pasta
thedodo.comThis wasn't the first time he'd broken in.
Only in Australia!
Books | Books
Books | Books
The Best Tudor Historical Fiction
fivebooks.comFive of the best Tudor historical fiction books, as recommended by the historian and historical novelist Alison Weir
Books | Books
Joni Mitchell to Release Book of Lyrics, Poetry, and Paintings | Pitchfork
pitchfork.comMorning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs and Drawings compiles unreleased works by Mitchell from 1971
Obviously I really like Joni Mitchell. I can't wait for this book to come out.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Entertainment | Entertainment
A Photo Of BJ Novak Was Accidentally Deemed Public Domain, And Now His Face Is Printed On Personal Care Items And Household Products Across The World
buzzfeed.com"I am too amused to do anything about it."
Entertainment | Entertainment
18 Movies That Left Audiences Completely Confused
mentalfloss.comAccording to this list, Christopher Nolan, David Lynch, and the Wachowskis all love to baffle their fans.
Entertainment | Entertainment
AMC Theatres May Never Recover and Shut Down for Good
movieweb.comMovie theaters have been shut down for weeks due to the world's current state of affairs, and some might not be able to open their doors again..
Entertainment | Entertainment
We Didn’t Need the High Fidelity TV Show
pitchfork.comThe new Hulu reboot starring Zoë Kravitz can’t negate the insufferable masculinity of the book and movie.
I won’t watch this.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Watch Ariana Grande in the New Trailer for “Kidding” Season 2
pitchfork.comJim Carrey’s Showtime series returns in November.
ArianaGrande, Showtime, Kidding, Entertainment, EntertainmentNews
Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Interior Design
Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Interior Design
How to Make a Bedroom Look Expensive With $200 at IKEA
mydomaine.comShop a home editor's IKEA bedroom edit. Here's exactly how to make a bedroom look expensive without spending more than $200 at the Swedish retailer.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
I Taste-Tested 17 Popular Trader Joe's Vegan And Plant-Based Products — Here's What To Buy (And What To Skip)
buzzfeed.comWhether you're vegan or just trying to cut back on meat or dairy, here's where to start.
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Style & Fashion | Style & Fashion
Why the Beatles were the best-dressed band of all time
thetimes.co.uk‘I tell you what, I think we were all pretty good dressers,” Paul McCartney told me last year, in advance of the release of Peter Jackson’s Get Back. I had aske