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196 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Kurzgesagt Explains How the Brain Stores and Rewrites Memories · A Kurzgesagt video explains the complex biological system of human memory storage and its mutable nature.
- Kottke Curates 250 Most Influential Books in US History · Kottke presents a curated list of 250 influential books in United States history.
- Jason Kottke Recommends New Podcast Time Sensitive · Jason Kottke recommends the new podcast Time Sensitive for candid conversations about life and work through the lens of time.
- MENstruation Foundation Uses Stained Newspaper Ads to Highlight Period Poverty in South Africa · South African newspaper ad simulates period stains to draw attention to girls lacking affordable menstrual products.
- Jason Kottke Recommends Uncovered, a Site for Judging Books by Their First Pages · Jason Kottke highlights Uncovered, a platform where users judge books solely by their opening pages.
- Kottke.org Celebrates 28 Years of Web Presence and Member Support · Kottke.org, a long-running personal blog, acknowledges its 28-year history and community backing.
- Digital Restoration of William Jardine's 19th-Century Naturalist Library · Nicholas Rougeux created a complete digital edition of William Jardine's 40-volume Naturalist's Library with restored illustrations.
- Lionel Messi Bathes Baby Lamine Yamal in Historic UNICEF Photo · Messi and Yamal share a rare moment in a famous UNICEF photo taken at Camp Nou in 2007
- Ted Gioia Describes Epic Poetry as Trance-Inducing Rituals Driven by Music · Musicologist Ted Gioia characterizes works like the Odyssey as transcendent, ritualistic experiences propelled by rhythm.
- Craig Mod Discusses Using LLMs as Research Assistants in Interview · Tech writer Craig Mod shares his approach to using large language models for research.
- Kottke Announces New Moist Towelette Merchandise with Custom Imprints · Jason Kottke announces the upcoming release of custom-printed moist towelettes as a new merchandise item.
- Molly Burford Lists People Worth Keeping in Your Life · Poet Molly Burford lists the types of people you should keep around in your life.
- Kottke Posts Hypnotic AI-Generated Tennis Rally Video · Matthew Wilcock created a hypnotic video of AI music from a Wimbledon tennis rally.
- American Fans Confused by British Football Commentary Idioms · US viewers struggle with UK-specific phrasing like 'just about' and 'coming together' in Premier League broadcasts.
- Clipart Studio Enables Art Collages Using Internet Archive and Wikimedia Commons · Clipart Studio allows users to create art collages from Internet Archive magazines, Wikimedia Commons images, and user uploads.
- Cleveland Family Uses AI Chatbots as Part of Their Household Routine · A Cleveland family of three integrates AI chatbots into their daily domestic life.
- Kottke Proposes Pausing the AI Race to Preserve Sovereignty · Kottke argues that an unchecked AI race threatens national sovereignty and calls for a pause.
- Ancient Egyptian Painter's Palette Retains Original Color Traces After 3000 Years · Researchers confirm 3000-year-old Egyptian painter's palette still holds traces of original pigments.
- Kottke Notes 'Sodas with a Doctorate' Like Dr. Pepper · Kottke shares a fun thread about sodas with doctorate titles like Dr. Pepper.
- VoiceDot Turns Global Globe Into Interactive Audio Stories Platform · VoiceDot lets users tap a globe to hear short stories and record their own audio memories.
- Venetian Bridge Brawls Featured in 17th and 18th Century Art · Historical art depicts fights on Venetian bridges, with a commenter questioning if muscular physiques reflect reality or artistic license.
- How and Why to Cull Your Book Collection · Jason Kottke discusses the necessity and methods of reducing one's book collection.
- Boston Dynamics Robot Anticipates Revenge in Viral Dance Video · A Boston Dynamics robot performs a dance, jokingly implying it knows its revenge will be sweet.
- Kotke Reviews the Amble One: A Street-Legal, Off-Road Golf Cart · The Amble One is a high-end, street-legal golf cart with off-road capabilities and a 60-mile range.
- Taffy Brodesser-Akner Reflects on Cold Plunge Joy in Lake Superior · Taffy Brodesser-Akner compares the cold plunge experience to the joy of climbing.
- Why Memorizing Knowledge Is Essential for Making New Connections · An educator argues that memorizing facts is necessary to make unexpected connections and insights.
- Jason Kottke Asks If Everyone Should Have Fun In 2026 · Jason Kottke poses a philosophical question about the accessibility of fun in modern America.
- Kottke.org Celebrates 28 Years of Hypertext Hosting · Kottke.org, a personal blog running since 1998, highlights its long-standing role in hypertext culture.
- XKCD Proposes Offside Rule for Chess in Humorous Variant · XKCD imagines a chess variant with the soccer offside rule applied.
- Kottke Reviews Outkast and Hitchcock Mashup with Avalanches Energy · Jason Kottke praises a creative mashup of Outkast, Hitchcock, and The Avalanches.