Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Miss Cellania's Links

Nose Blowing Pressures and Pronunciation.

A review of every sale of a Trump-branded condominium in the United States provides the first comprehensive look at how many went to unidentified buyers who paid cash, an indication of possible money laundering.

The 1969 Easter Mass Incident. Do not read while drinking liquid. (via Metafilter)

Sarah Silverman’s response to a sexist tweet is a much-needed ray of hope. And a discussion of the larger issues illustrated.

Snow Rollers: Nature’s Winter Treat. Snow can naturally form into wheels, carpet rolls, or big boulders.

Liam Neeson, World's Worst Traveler. The Commuter is the latest of a long line of films in which the action star ruins transportation for everyone.

How an Immoral Bet Created Africatown, Alabama. Timothy Meaher managed to import African slaves 50 years after the practice was made illegal.

Hollywood Movies Renamed for Japanese Audiences. Some are funny, and some are better than the English title.

Ladykillers: Murder Ballads and the Country Women Who Sang Them. The underappreciated who sang about the unacceptable eventually became hidden treasures.

Why Is It So Hard for Americans to Get a Decent Raise? Because there are fewer (bit bigger) companies competing for labor. 

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