What's a scientific finding that should have been mind-blowing but just... wasn't?
A few favourites from the original thread:
• One scientist mentioned how we found that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, yet the public reaction was basically a shrug.
• Another pointed out that we now know how to edit genes, which could change our future in huge ways, but most people just moved on.
A24's Elden Ring movie is making history before it even hits theaters—it's set to be the biggest standalone project ever sold at a film market, with a budget near $200M. The script, by Alex Garland, runs at least 180 pages with visuals, and the runtime could stretch to around three hours. Are you excited for a long, faithful adaptation of the game?
A new Looney Tunes movie, Coyote vs. Acme, is making a play for the Best Animated Feature Oscar. The film, which blends animation and live-action, is entering the race with a unique mix of classic cartoon chaos and modern filmmaking. Would you root for a Wile E. Coyote movie to win an Oscar? 🎬
Someone's cat apparently decided it was time for a writer's portrait. He's striking a very serious pose, like he's posing for a magazine article about his brand-new novel. What do you think his book would be about? 🐱
A hotel front desk worker shared a frustration about guests who request early check-in and then get upset when their room isn't ready. They explained that front desk agents only handle check-ins and check-outs, not housekeeping priorities. Asking housekeeping to rush a room just gets a response to take it up with the manager's group, which they're not even part of. They're not going to clean the room themselves either. Calling over the manager won't magically make the room ready instantly. The worker wondered why guests don't understand that early check-in is alwa…
Did you know the number of American adults with no close friends has jumped from 3% in 1990 to 17% in 2024? It's a trend some are calling a 'friendship recession.' A few favourites from the original thread: • One person said they think social media and busy lives make it harder to invest in deep connections. • Another pointed out that many people feel lonely but also find it tough to reach out first. What's yours? Tell us in the comments 👇
Someone got to play chef in a friend's pizza kitchen and came up with a surprising combo: pepperoni, fresh jalapeños, and dollops of ricotta. The friend was skeptical about the ricotta at first, but one taste changed his mind—now it's on the menu! Have you ever tried a pizza topping that sounded weird but turned out amazing?
Marcus Hill
