April 9, 2022
VIDEO
“The Wacky Weed,” a 1946 Walter Lanz “Cartune” featuring Andy Panda . Directed by Dick Lundy . Music by Darrell Calker .
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April 8, 2022
In 1976, Santos “Frenchie” Ramos opened a gymnasium in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In the gym’s 43-year history, he only missed two weeks of work until his death at age 78. A short film by Mark Cersosimo and Aissa Claveria .
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April 7, 2022
VIDEO
Oliver Bullough explains how Russian oligarchs launder money in London.
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“Boris Johnson claims the UK is rooting out dirty Russian money. That’s ludicrous,” Oliver Bullough, The Guardian
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April 6, 2022
VIDEO
Social media makes you miserable through mimetic desire , says Luke Burgis . That means instilling you with other peoples’ desires instead of your own. A Big Think video.
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April 5, 2022
VIDEO
New! A Hotline for Racists, invented by Niecy Nash . A New York Times opinion piece.
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April 4, 2022
VIDEO
Linoleum , the miracle flooring, was invented by Frederick Walton in 1863. Linoleum was in the Titanic , the British Houses of Parliament, your grandma’s kitchen , and under spinning break dancers . Thought tacky in the late 20th century, “Lino” is hip again. A Vox video by Marie Cascione.
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April 3, 2022
VIDEO
“Bette Davis Eyes,” written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon , recorded by Maureen Washington in 2016.
Maureen Washington website
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April 3, 2022
VIDEO
“Can I Change My Mind,” written by Barry Despenza and Carl Wolfolk , recorded by Roy Buchanan , 1974.
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April 3, 2022
VIDEO
“Only Time Will Tell,” written by Maurice McAllister and Terry Vail , recorded by Etta James , 1965.
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April 3, 2022
VIDEO
“You’re My Favorite Waste of Time,” written by Marshall Crenshaw , recorded by Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs ,
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