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Brave Birder on an E-Scooter Chases Down Dastardly Bike Thief

(via) Here’s a short video from Eugene, Oregon that combines one of my favourite things, birding, with two of my least favourite things, bike thieves and e-scooters. Money quote: “I got a full battery. You ain’t goin’ nowhere.” Action starts at 3:20.

We Want to Play Japan’s Dangerous Game of Bo-Taoshi

Played on sports days in Japanese schools, the brutal game of Bo-Taoshi was originated by cadets in the Second World War.

Short Film Teases Reopening of Characteristically Noisy New York City

As case counts drop and vaccination numbers rise, the loud but comforting crush of urban life is coming back.

What Would Happen If an American President Authorized a Nuclear Missile Attack

Complex 571-7 is all that remains of the 54 Titan II missile sites that were on alert across the United States from 1963 to 1987.

Danish Vikings Discuss the Value of Wearing Helmets in This Clever Public Safety Ad

Just before sailing to England for a violent raid, a Viking leader is reminded by his community to protect his head.