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Noted on 23rd June 2019 Details

Lost wallets largely get returned.

A study finds that people generally return lost wallets when found. The rate even goes up if the amount inside is higher. Curiously, not in the Vatican.

Linked on 22nd June 2019 Details

I’m not Extreme, Consumerism Is

It’s indeed crazy that trying to live waste-free is considered more extreme than spending the night queuing in the cold for a new phone.

Linked on 13th June 2019 Details

The majority illusion.

A quick puzzle to tell whether you know what people are thinking. I seriously overthought this one before getting it wrong.

Linked on 11th June 2019 Details
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Added on 7th June 2019 Details

Why AirPods—and Earbuds Like Them—Are Especially Bad for Your Hearing

Basically, there's no noise isolation at all, even less than with standard earbuds. You push the volume up to compensate for noise and damage your ears. Take away: use them at home or in quiet places, don't use them in the street, subway, or other loud environments.

Linked on 15th May 2019 Details