Did Bobby Fischer play a series of online chess games in 2001 after living for years as a recluse?
Apparently Bobby Fischer is still out there spawn-camping n00bs in online chess matches. Do you think he says rude things about your mother over voice chat as well? -Brian
Anthony Bourdain’s Foreword to Marilyn Hagerty’s Book ‘Grand Forks’
Oh, and now we're sad again. 💔
Dali Painting Stolen from Riker's
Why does Riker's Island Maximum Security Prison have a Salvador Dali painting anyway?
It’s official: The VW Bus is back, and it’s electric.
Well, "back" is probably the wrong word. Maybe "someday moving from concept to production", or maybe not?
"Cantina Theme" played by a pencil and a girl with too much time on her hands.
Still just as magical.
Our Consumption Model Is Broken. Here’s How To Build A New One.
Maybe we should we set up a Patreon for beer / bourbon money?
Are We Thinking About Urban Food Deserts the Wrong Way?
The last winner (first non-loser?) is of course from the spectacularly unloved food special issue. Apparently nobody that receives this newsletter eats food.