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> Another passenger said the aircraft suddenly started "tilting up” and “shaking". > "[...] very suddenly there was a very dramatic drop [...]" Nose tipping up, followed by steep d…

SHEIN has experienced explosive growth through obscenely low prices, achieved by exploiting trade rules (de minimis value to offer free shipping), forced labor in manufacturing, gh…

Your sister sounds like my brother (minus the cosmetics— his focus is on other things). I can deeply relate to your experience. I'd highly recommend the book "Hikikomori: Adolescen…

It's very interesting how this thread treats the decision to have children as a purely rational, logistical one. I would argue it is not entirely rational/logical.

Likely trite, but: I learned that I'm continuously learning far more than I realize— but that if I don't log what I learn somehow (journal, notes, essays), I'm left with a far fain…

Lil Wayne, imo, is another of the all time greats when it comes to rhyme. See: "Six Foot Seven Foot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcRBUd_gJBg "Sportcenter" https://www.youtube.c…

Came here to recommend this. You can find a longer excerpt here: https://www.uvm.edu/~jbailly/courses/HomerTranslation/LogueW...

I frequently use Wiktionary on desktop. I find it invaluable for tracing certain elements of etymology, but still largely prefer Etymonline. It's worth noting that I access these t…

I've used 3+ dictionary apps and I prefer this Webster's Writer's Dictionary app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/websters-writers-dictionary/id... The definitions, while slightly ar…

As it says in the title. What's capturing your attention these days? I track how I spend my time and am often surprised to see where I'm actually spending (or wasting) it. Curious …

This (experienced manager, many very-junior analysts) is also the model in consulting.

Has been on my list! Will move it up. Thanks

A correct answer.

This one is a fave, thanks for reminding me.

This is an unfamiliar subject area for me. Thank you!

A classic

Between books, need something to read. What's the best, most unexpectedly-excellent book you've read lately? Any genre goes. No text too niche or too odd.

Thanks everyone, love reading these responses!

Curious to hear what books are on everyone's reading lists for the coming year. For work, learning, curiosity, pleasure, or otherwise. Also would love to know why you're interested…