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Aug. 12, 2020

Wed. 08/12 - Sleepover At the Last Blockbuster in the World

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The “rumor clinics” that combated fake news during World War II. How scientists have turned ordinary bricks into supercapacitors. Why some groceries are still tough to come by. And your chance to have a sleepover at the last remaining Blockbuster in the world.

Links:

  • How 'Rumor Clinics' Fought Fake News 80 Years Ago (Mental Floss)
  • During WWII, 'Rumor Clinics' Were Set Up to Dispel Morale-Damaging Gossip (Atlas Obscura)
  • Clever chemistry turns ordinary bricks into electricity storage devices (The Conversation)
  • Why Are Some Groceries Still So Hard to Find During Covid? (Wall Street Journal)
  • You can soon rent the world's last Blockbuster on Airbnb (AV Club)
  • End of Summer Sleepover at The Last BLOCKBUSTER (Airbnb)
  • Jackson Bird on Twitter
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