This Week’s Clippings
There are parallel societies out there you are unaware of till you become part of them; the bereaved for example, or parenthood. One of the things you discover as a parent is the sub-culture of social media for toddlers. But what’s weirder is how after your kids get older you forget it again. So depending on the age of your children you will recognise parts of this phenomenon.
Everybody Hates Cocomelon — by Meghan Boilard — Off-Topic (substack.com)
Anyone who believes in aliens from outer space has never sat down and done the simple calculation of how far away the nearest galaxy is.
How UFO Sightings and Alien Autopsies Became Serious News (nymag.com)
The microbiome is something that seems to be popping up more and more in different contexts.
The gut-brain axis and mental health: A growing link | Knowable Magazine
Building planes is so hard it’s a wonder anyone tries.
A Cycle of Misery: The Business of Building Commercial Aircraft (construction-physics.com)
OK, this is pretty impressive. Kung Hei Fat Choi!
And this seems pretty callous. On the other hand, if you’re going to get dumped you may as well get a pizza out of it.
Pizza Hut Will Deliver Break-Up Pizzas for Valentine’s Day (people.com)
