It’s so hard to tell if an account is a bot or not. I don’t even use that word much any more. I say “is this automated? Can I prove it?” Also, I try to remind people that the actual humans influencing media co…
“A Belgian farmer accidentally moved the border with France, making his home country about 1,000 square meters bigger.”
↩︎ CNN
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To increase vaccination rates, states are considering incentives, including savings bonds, gift cards, and free beer.
↩︎ The New York Times
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“It can turn a happy upbeat song into something really dark and heartfelt.” A brief history of the “slowed + reverb” phenomenon.
Above, a classic in the genre, Rum World’s rework of “Wish” by Diplo and Trippie Redd.
“I was immediately captured and calmed.” Combatting a panic disorder with a game about mowing lawns.
↩︎ WIRED
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The new edition in the “Prescription for Sleep” music series is a collaboration with the creator of the game Stardew Valley.
↩︎ VICE
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“The reason I like calling this medicine is it stimulated my own consciousness’s ability for self-healing. You understand why it’s OK to experience unconditional love for yourself.”
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Cleveland’s mayor intercedes on grandson’s behalf as police investigate homicide and gang ties.
↩︎ The New Republic
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