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This is a wild Bluesky thread (and bus ride). “they switched drivers...

2026-01-20 12:40:32

This is a wild Bluesky thread (and bus ride). “they switched drivers at a rest stop and the new driver is telling everyone that they’re the ones on the wrong bus??” (Gotta be logged in to Bluesky to read, sorry.)

A Visualization of the Evolution of Paris, 300 BCE to 2025

2026-01-17 04:31:39

This is an animated 3D visualization of the growth of Paris from 300 BCE to the present day. It was made with Blender (no AI) by Christian Ivan, who notes that it’s a “simplification” and so might not be 100% accurate. To my eye, the broad strokes are all there. The subtle sound design helps with the overall effect as well.

Tags: 3D · cities · infoviz · maps · Paris · video

The rate at which the universe is expanding differs depending on how...

2026-01-17 03:58:33

The rate at which the universe is expanding differs depending on how it’s measured. Gravitationally lensed supernovas could solve the discrepancy; the lensing allows for the tracking of the supernovas over time.

The Ping-Pong Hustler Who Inspired ‘Marty Supreme’. “If Chalamet has found, in...

2026-01-17 02:37:30

The Ping-Pong Hustler Who Inspired ‘Marty Supreme’. “If Chalamet has found, in this role, an all-time character, it is surely in no small part because Reisman was an all-time character.” (Saw the movie; loved it.)

How Russia’s Children Got So Violent. “There is no positive ideology for...

2026-01-17 01:44:24

How Russia’s Children Got So Violent. “There is no positive ideology for children in a country fighting a murderous war.” Ultranationalist & xenophobic violence is encouraged by Putin’s regime.