I've traveled well over a million miles on airplanes in the last 10 years. Rolling your clothes is the ONLY way to pack for density and lack of wrinkles. But the Skivvy roll takes this to a Mr. Miyagi packing level. And if you're a millennial and don't know who Mr. Miyagi is... sweep the leg. -Brian
This is something I wrote a couple of weeks ago about to capture some thoughts I had during the first half of my sabbatical, in case you're interested. I did leave town for awhile, so this article loosely fits with our travel theme.
–Calvin
When Did We Turn on the Mustache?
YES. Let's bring back the mustache! Who's with me?!?! -Brian
No. – Calvin
Up in the Air: Meet the Man Who Flies Around the World for Free
This dude is crazy. Thinking about traveling just makes me feel tired. Who would live on airplanes for fun? -Brian
Two things we don't deserve because they are too pure: The love of dogs and Japanese game shows. -Brian
The true story of the fake US embassy in Ghana
For however much we all talk about not believing everything on the internet why do we still struggle so much with believing everything on the internet? Apparently even the BBC and other mainstream outlets aren't any less naive. Do you remember that crazy news story about a fake US embassy in Africa? Complete, absolute, garbage-grade bologna. Thanks internet! -Brian
“Memphis” t-shirt by Andrew Millen
A buddy of mine designed this shirt and it's awesome. I bought one last time he was selling them; it's really comfortable and I wear it literally every week.
You've only got until December 3rd to buy it, so go go go now do it. FYI they run slightly small so if you're between sizes, go bigger. – Calvin
My wife calls my obsession with a stroller we actually no longer even own "unhealthy". I happen to know for a fact she is NOT a licensed psychotherapist. Anyway, if you or someone you know has progeny-transportation related needs the BOB is for you. It folds up in less than 5 seconds, is basically friction-less, and can be carried with one hand. When we gave ours away a few years ago (after half a decade of international trips, laps around Disney World, and daily use in our local park) it was a genuinely emotional experience for me. I regularly have an urge to call the recipients to check in on it and make sure they are appreciating it as much as they should be. Ok so maybe I do have a problem here... -Brian
100+ Consecutive Speed Bumps High Speed Testing
This is a 10 minute video. I KNOW you don't think you will watch a 10 minute video listed in some newsletter you barely read and are only subscribed to because Calvin or I guilted you into giving us your email address. But you are wrong. You WILL watch this video, all 10 minutes of it, then you will watch 4 other related videos. I know this because that is what happened to me AND the other 7 people I've shared this video with. You'll probably also share it with a few friends and/or include it in your own newsletter.
Also... in the category of things that cannot be unseen, apparently 10 minutes is some magic minimum length required for full youtube monetization... like just long enough to potentially also have an ad in the middle. This video is 10 minutes and one second. I believe you will now notice every high view, "professional you tuber" video is somewhere in the 10:01 to 10:35 length. It is uncanny. Or it would be except it is clearly intentional to maximize the ad revenue from selling you (their product) to their customers (advertisers).
Anyway enjoy cars hitting speed bumps at 150 mph. -Brian
Do filmmakers actually wreck cars for stunts in movies? - Quora
I love Quora. I don't know how these questions make it into my daily digest but I'm happy that they do. This is a link to my favorite answer, but the other answers are worth a scroll for lots of fun trivia. – Calvin