Tue. 08/25 - New Game Lets You Relive the Boredom of a Long Flight

Why the 2000-year-old redwoods in northern California are safe from the wildfires. How Leo Tolstoy’s mundane procrastination inspired Anna Karenina and can inspire other creatives today. The newly uncovered meteorite that predates the sun. And an upcoming game that simulates the most boring part of air travel. Links: 2,000-year-old redwoods survive wildfire at California's oldest state park (NBC News) The Everyday Inspiration for Anna Karenina (The New Republic) Rainbow meteorite discovered in Costa Rica may hold building blocks of life (LiveScience)  An unusual meteorite, more valuable than gold, may hold the building blocks of life (Science Mag) 'Airplane Mode' will let you relive the monotony of economy class this fall (Engadget) Taiwan airport offers 'pretend to go abroad' airport tours amid Covid-19 pandemic (CNN) ANA Flies Its Airbus A380 Carrying Passengers To Nowhere (Simple Flying) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices