December 22, 2024

Five for Friday 209

Happy Friday,

This week I’ve been reading about the feud between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, which has served as a reminder that wacky insults (see: “a shilly-shally thing” )seem to be a hereditary trait in US politics. Fortunately, however, this week’s links can be described as surprisingly sophisticated.

Here is what I’m reading this weekend:

The story of Lorem Ipsum

This look at the wild scientific world of the crispy food industry.

A love letter to Wikipedia.

Denmark made a ski hill out of trash.

I so enjoyed this insightful and amusing profile of the meticulous Jerry Seinfeld in the New York Times Magazine from 2012.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Currently Reading: Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process by John McPhee