Hit Parade :: The Nights on Broadway Edition
I’m not quite a fan of The Bee Gees but I am fascinated by their story, especially their versatility and ability to remain big hit makers over decades without people even noticing.
99% Invisible :: Pockets: Articles of Interest #3
This episode of an ongoing series about clothing focuses on the pocket, the unfairly gendered feature of clothing with a history dating back to its origin as a completely separate article of clothing. I’m definitely a Pocketist.
Scientific American :: Where There’s a Wills There’s a Way to Explain the Home Run Rise
The science behind how subtle changes in the design of baseballs lead to a rise in home runs hit.
Twenty Thousand Hertz :: Classic Cartoon Sound Effects
How sounds effects for cartoons are made, reused, and become iconic signifiers.
Household Name :: The Amway Dream
Psst…it’s a pyramid scheme.
