#linklog: "This Cell Feeds, Grows and Reproduces. And It’s Manmade."

Turns out cities might be better for mating (for some birds at least) #

Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items

It’s a reminder of how human activity is changing the natural world in unanticipated ways.”...

Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items

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From the piece: "YKK makes the best zippers on earth. They're Japanese, they cost more per unit, and brands that care about longevity use them because a zipper failure kills a bag faster than fabric wear. On VF Corp's lower-tier models, YKK hardware got swapped for generic alternatives. A few cents saved per unit across millions of bags." I knew it! #

Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose

In 1986, a corporation that made women's lingerie bought every backpack brand you've ever trusted.

Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose

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Just as a reminder, another good text about the virtues and necessities for self-hosting. Thanks Paul for the link! #

Ownership of Digital Content Is an Illusion—Unless You Self‑Host

Prices are rising across Netflix, Spotify, and their peers, and more people are quietly returning to the oldest playbook of the internet: piracy. Is the golden age of streaming over?

Ownership of Digital Content Is an Illusion—Unless You Self‑Host

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